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03-27-2008, 05:08 PM

1gmcdon

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noise at front of engine

I OWN A 1991 XJ6VDP. great car. When the engine is cold,i have a high pitched noise coming from the front of the engine. it is not a belt or the clutch fan. does anyone know what my issue is?

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03-27-2008, 05:33 PM

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RE: noise at front of engine

if it's not the belts.. then it may be a chain tensioner noisy.. check your oil level..

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03-27-2008, 05:42 PM

ken@britishparts.com

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RE: noise at front of engine

I too think tensioner. Look at the plate just behind the distributor and see if it has an arrow on it. If it's plain, you may need the updated unit.

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03-27-2008, 06:03 PM

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RE: noise at front of engine

How do you know it is not the belt? Just curious. Did you remove it and run the vehicle momentarily to eliminate it?

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03-28-2008, 12:30 PM

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RE: noise at front of engine

I would describe a belt noise as a squeal or chirpping sound. But thats just me. Belt dressing will also help you eliminate the belts as the problems although I hate to use the stuff myself!

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