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Sep 17, 2006 | 04:09 PM

1986coupe

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Burning Brakes

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Engine Compartment Noise

I just noticed that there is a wining noise coming from the engine compartment. It almost sounds like the noise a blower makes. Neither of the fans are on while this is happening. Should I check the AIR unit or the AC compressor? Any other ideas of where to begin?

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Bill

Sep 17, 2006 | 04:15 PM

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Drifting

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Does the car make this noise all the time? Only when hot? Right when you start the car? only when you touch the gas? etc.

Sep 17, 2006 | 04:36 PM

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I would check the AIR unit. Take the belt off and spin the pulley.

Sep 17, 2006 | 04:47 PM

CFI-EFI

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You can start with a length of heater hose up to your ear, while you play the other end around the usual suspects, the A.I.R. pump, alternator, power steering pump, water pump, A/C compressor, etc.

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Sep 17, 2006 | 05:14 PM

1986coupe

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Burning Brakes

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It does it both cold and hot.

I will start it and try to listen to each section.

Sep 17, 2006 | 06:22 PM

williammackean

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St. Jude Donor '07

I had the same problem. This was my path to enlightenment:

Then disconnect the brake booster hose and go for a drive. Braking will be difficult. Be careful. If the noise is the same, that's not your problem.

Then remove the serp belt and go for a short drive. If the noise is the same, that's not your problem.

If removing the belt stops the problem, disconnect the hose from the AIR pump and go for a drive. If the noise is the same, that's not your problem.

For me, it was the AIR system. I ripped it all out and am experiencing AWESOME results. No codes, better mileage, smoother ride, etc.