itsaprothing Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 When my car idle's it wheezes and I hear some grinding noises from time to time. but sometimes the wheezing and grinding isn't there. I brought it to the local z specialist and it wouldn't make the sounds so they couldn't diagnose the problem when it does wheeze however, the sound gets more high pitched when i'm stepping on the gas. No idea if that helps but I really want to get rid of whatever it is help is appreciated! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I see you have 32 posts, that dose not mean I know the make of your engine. Get recording of your issue and post it. Pesonally I have no clue at this moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plexus Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 ...., that dose not mean I know the make of your engine. As Woldson has stated that information is needed, however since you are a local like me in SoCal, I will share some info that might be of some use. The grinding sound could be a main seal starting to fail in the tranny, if you are running an Manual. Ive heard of them failing differently some grind at idle some grind on deceloration some evan grind between shifting (not that put the clutch in idiot type of grind). The wheezing could be a mutitude of things from loose belts loose or worn timing chain, TB problem etc, or it could be from the grinding sound you are hearing. First thing I would do if you are running the 5spd is have your tranny checked, hell have it checked if its auto too, couldnt hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsaprothing Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 a local z owner brought out a stethoscope and told me I had a problem with the air conditioning tensioner is that a possibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbesheer Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Oh my ac idler would make weird noises turns out the bearing was exploded. Might want to check that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsaprothing Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 yeah just replaced mine today, that was exactly the problem a buddy of mine figured it out in two seconds. kinda weird how you're having that problem at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Glad to hear you have solved your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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