Strange noises

Been wondering why my GTA been sounding like a hoover for the past month, despite running like a dream. so i thought i'd try and video it and post it up here for some advice. Anyway, suddenly noticed what appears to be a hole in the intercooler If anyone has a few seconds can they check my video and see what they think

http://sharing.theflip.com/session/fb55d05b0f66a4424efcefb5585dcebc/video/3818190

cheers

Jules

Jules,
the part you are looking at is a cover.
Highly unlikely you would be able to hear an intercooler fault at tickover the airflow through it would be pretty minimal. As the turbo would not be pushing air.

Dave

cheers Dave...must look elsewhere then...might try putting me finger over it to be sure

Try removing the Alt/water pump drive belt, and run the engin for 30secs or so, and see if the noise disappears, sounds like the water pump to me, .....if noise goes....spin the water pump by hand to check.

Try removing the Alt/water pump drive belt, and run the engin for 30secs or so, and see if the noise disappears, sounds like the water pump to me, .....if noise goes....spin the water pump by hand to check.

I like the sound of your advice, your the second person to suggest water pump

Mind you the other was a bloke down the pub listening to my impression of it!

Yes sounds like the water pump to me too. Took the belt off mine the other day and spun the water pump pulley by hand. It's knackered! Loads of play in the pulley and the bearings sound like gravel when you turn it.

Got a video of mine here but doesn't seem to be working at the moment for some reason.

Jules the best way to identify where a noise is coming from is to use a ..
flexible pipe to your ear and move it around the engine. This will help you pin point source.
Air line hose is ideal.
Dave

Remember to stick a finger in the other ear tho, else it'll go right through

I like the pipe idea, should have thought of that..just like 'the phantom' off Das Boot

Das boot fantastic series.

Jules,

I have a spare water pump.......

Jon mate.....if only i had a spare turbo we could both be rocking!

Thanks v.much for the offer, i'm gonna check the old girl out tomorrow, if its the pump i'll probably be in touch!

Your not wrong there, too bloody lucky!!!!!

Jon / Jules - just a thought may be mutually beneficial, I have a turbo that Jon can borrow whilst he get's his hybrid repaired (had already offered it to help) - Jules do you fancy stisking it on for him, I'm sure you could come to some mutual agreement . My junk & w/shop space is down in Sunbury and can do it there if needed.

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Jon mate.....if only i had a spare turbo we could both be rocking!

Thanks v.much for the offer, i'm gonna check the old girl out tomorrow, if its the pump i'll probably be in touch!

YOU BETTER HURRY UP AND FIX IT...... MACON IT'S ONLY AROUND THE CORNER........