i have had it for about 6 months its a nice little car i bot it with 130k on it, it now has about170k its got a wine in the engin when i start it up and when im driveing of and on i first noticed it when i would put it in reverce
2007-03-19 03:17:26 · 6 answers · asked by jo m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ GMC
A whine could be lots of things, but I wouldn't be surprised if your alternator dies in the next couple of days. When the electronics start going bad, they make this wierd high pitched noise.
Other common problems may be the idler / tensioner pulley bearings, but those are usually more of a growl.
BTW, Ron C isn't correct about pontiac engines and head gasket failure. They have had some issues with intake manifold gaskets leaking.
2007-03-19 06:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by InjunRAIV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a pontiac they all make that sound when they start to get a bit older..nothing to worry about my friend.The only thing i suggest you watch for on ANY pontiac engine is for any antifreeze pooling on the top of the engine..that's the first sign of your head gasket about to blow..Pontiac motors are famous for blowing head gaskets till the year 2002 when they fixed this problem by changing the gasket to a better one..
2007-03-19 03:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by rcbrokebones 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its a standard trans,and it started in reverse,then your transmission (internal)is the cause.End play problem.This was common with this type of trans.(think its a mitsubishi).If you can live with it do.If not you will need your trans overhauled.Lots of $.Gm had a bulletin on this and i have repaired many.Good luck
2007-03-21 14:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by giff01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be your power steering pump low on fluid, or a bad idler pulley,
2007-03-21 11:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by yellow92zr1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok
2007-03-19 09:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can i have it.
2007-03-19 03:19:45 · answer #6 · answered by Adam M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋