1986 240 dl is making a whistling noise.

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by chibahawk, Jan 20, 2005.

  1. chibahawk

    chibahawk Guest

    Well, I just had a spark plug thread rethreaded due to a crossthread by
    the old mechanic. Seems like that will be ok.
    But now, Earlier today took the 86' volvo 240 for a spin, and it starts
    to make a loud whisling noise when accelerating.
    It sound pretty bad too. Any Idea of what this could be?
     
    chibahawk, Jan 20, 2005
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  2. chibahawk

    James Sweet Guest

    Belts squeeling?
     
    James Sweet, Jan 20, 2005
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  3. Could be caused by spark plug not seating/sealing properly or intake leak.

    Cheers, Peter.
     
    Peter K L Milnes, Jan 21, 2005
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  4. chibahawk

    chibahawk Guest

    Well, I just drove it around the block to try and find out what's
    wrong, it sounds like water flowing or air blowing. Sounds like
    (csshhhhh). The car has full power, it accelerates strongly, just that
    sound is there.
    One thing I do know, there's too much oil in it right now because I
    added 1 quart too much by accident and it's above the normal mark on
    the dipstick.
    Maybe if I get the oil back to normal level it will stop.
    Any thoughts?
     
    chibahawk, Jan 21, 2005
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  5. chibahawk

    Old Dad Guest

    | Well, I just had a spark plug thread rethreaded due to a crossthread by
    | the old mechanic. Seems like that will be ok.
    | But now, Earlier today took the 86' volvo 240 for a spin, and it starts
    | to make a loud whisling noise when accelerating.
    | It sound pretty bad too. Any Idea of what this could be?
    |
    |

    If it's speed dependant, I had a 122 that did the same thing. It
    howled/whined/whistled on acceleration and calmed down at cruise. It turned
    out to be the center support bearing for the driveshaft.

    Old Dad
     
    Old Dad, Jan 21, 2005
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