It's making a whining sound, thought it was only happening when it was still cold(we live in MD), but, it is still happening after I warm it up, it's not 4wd.
my neighbor says it could be the water pump going out or the alternator?
Is this expensive to fix(either of them)?
I'm a woman, so, I don't know
2007-03-08 06:49:40 · 5 answers · asked by tamilynn 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The Explorers had a problem with the belt tensioner bearing making a loud whining noise. have this checked out first as it is a pretty minor repair (under $100).
The alternator could run you $2-300 depending on where you get it done and the quality of parts used.
About the same for the water pump. Less for parts, more for labor.
2007-03-08 06:55:33 · answer #1 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water pump cost about 50 to 75 dollars and the alternator about 100 to 225 dollars and plus the cost to install them. Sorry I cant give you a dollar amount for install but it isn't cheap. Maybe you could ask a friend or family member to help you out.
Good luck.
Oldman
2007-03-08 07:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by oldmancripplecrotch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what type of whining sound? Usually whining sounds are cause of not having enough power steering fluid in your car...
2007-03-08 06:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by MrOneDer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the fan belt. Or your power steering fluid is low.
2007-03-08 06:54:26 · answer #4 · answered by hyperfamilyman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the power steering fluid.it could be almost out.they will make a noise like that when they are low.
2007-03-08 06:54:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋