Whining Clio

[Simon172]

My 172 has developed a "whine" from the engine bay. This occurs when the revs raise and fall. Not only when im going along, but also when i rev the engine at standstill. Has anyone else had this problem? I read that people have had problems with the waterpump - could it be this? It sounds kinda like a supercharger and it is quite loud. Hopefully it can be sorted at not too much expense.

Anyone else had the same trouble?

Thanks, Si

 

[ClioJohn]

my car lasted a day before it started whining. It was really bad when it started up.

They had it for a week and replaced both the water pump and oilpump. Mate surely your car is under warranty? why bother thinking about it, just get them to fix it.

 

[Zidan]

mk1s only came with a 1 year warranty.

 

[RSTDL]

Its the power steering like in a mini - very noisy and whiny!

 

[KDF]

I have a mk2 172, but my power steering isnt whiney at all

 

[Simon172]

Cheers for the help. Woud it still be the powered steering if i just revved it on the spot and the whining rose with the engine revs? It doesnt change pitch when i move the steering wheel.

 

[viceroy]

my mk1 has a 3 year warrenty.

 

[Simon172]

is it possible to buy extended warranties for imported mk.1s?