Baz 0 Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hi,I've just noticed that my engine's making a dry whirring sound that goes up & down with the revs, it's not loud & the oil level's ok, any ideas ? Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 What side of the engine is the noise coming from? Could be alternator or belt tensioner bearing. Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 0 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Just been out for a drive & think it may have something to do with the gearbox as it's a light metallic sound that quietens or goes completely when you press the clutch, but it also sounds as if it's directly beneath or coming from the rear ????Baz Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 0 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Just found this post on here & it sound exactly like what's going on with mine.Posting for a friendJust picked up a 97 golf VR6 on saturday, my 1st VW, and it was running fine until this morning.Theres a hum coming from the gearbox side when in gear and on power. Dipping the clutch/coming of the accelerator silences it.Im gonna stop by halfords and pick up a 17mm allen key to check the 'box oil level tonight.Was just wondering if theres anything else i can look for while im under the car, or if anyone knows of other things it could be?This is my daily ride, with no access to others, so am gonna have to drive it, right peed off at the mo so any help will be greatly appreciated!RegardsDaveCheers for any helpBaz Link to post Share on other sites
23345matt 0 Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 I have the same noise but have noticed that my inner drive shaft boot has split. Link to post Share on other sites
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