Weird noise when starting !!!

pilotknob1964 · 04-10-08, 06:37 PM

I've noticed that after my car sits for more than a few days, it makes a strange noise momentarily when I start it up. I'll try to explain what it sounds like. For those of you who have seen Dumb and Dumber, it sounds like a 1 second version of Jim Carrys' "most annoying sound ever". For those of you who haven't, it sounds similar to a dry bearing making a momentary howl. I had the belts replaced with the valve cover gaskets in November, but don't recall it making this noise before. Could it possibly be a bad idler pulley or that the belts are too tight? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Also, could the water pump/timing belt section cause this problem? They were replaced 88,000 miles ago(I know, they're due, but after 1100 in repairs in the last 6 mos. I'm taking a short break!) No other symptoms related to this except for the noise. Thanks!

DrDave · 04-10-08, 08:03 PM

I am going to venture a guess at a dry starter drive.

Dave

mktng · 04-10-08, 08:35 PM

does it sound mechanical? or like.. a computerized sound..

the question floats well in my head..
..
dunno how it sounds being read by someone else

Exclusive_6 · 04-10-08, 09:14 PM

do u mean a screeching sound when u first drive off? i get that grinding/screeching sound when i drive off after reversing out of my driveway and thought it was the timing belts rubbing againts something but i had the old set replaced along with a new w/pump but its still screeching but i hope that gives u some input

pilotknob1964 · 04-11-08, 08:57 AM

It only happens when I first start the car, not when I drive off. And it does sound mechanical,starter related possibly, like maybe the starter gear isn't popping back in when it's done doing its' thing. I'm not really sure. But like I said, only when starting for 1 second, goes away, and doesn't come back. If I drive the car regularily, it doesn't do it. If I leave the car for 5 or 6 days, then it is more likely to do it.

04-10-08, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
pilotknob1964 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 12 Car 1: 93 Acura Legend LS Car 2: 2005 Monte Carlo iTrader: (0)	Weird noise when starting !!! I've noticed that after my car sits for more than a few days, it makes a strange noise momentarily when I start it up. I'll try to explain what it sounds like. For those of you who have seen Dumb and Dumber, it sounds like a 1 second version of Jim Carrys' "most annoying sound ever". For those of you who haven't, it sounds similar to a dry bearing making a momentary howl. I had the belts replaced with the valve cover gaskets in November, but don't recall it making this noise before. Could it possibly be a bad idler pulley or that the belts are too tight? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Also, could the water pump/timing belt section cause this problem? They were replaced 88,000 miles ago(I know, they're due, but after 1100 in repairs in the last 6 mos. I'm taking a short break!) No other symptoms related to this except for the noise. Thanks!

04-10-08, 09:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Exclusive_6 Legend Down Under Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth, AU Posts: 81 Car 1: 90 G1 Exlcusive coupe Car 2: 89' Toyota Supra Car 3: 92Nissan Fairlady TT iTrader: (0)	do u mean a screeching sound when u first drive off? i get that grinding/screeching sound when i drive off after reversing out of my driveway and thought it was the timing belts rubbing againts something but i had the old set replaced along with a new w/pump but its still screeching but i hope that gives u some input __________________ Custom cat-back with APR exhaust system 18" Custom two-tone colour-matched CSA Wheels Pedders lowered springs (road legal) BOSE Mp3/WMA/CD Player 2x BOSE 6"x9" Speakers (rear) 2x BOSE 6" two-way speakers (front) Custom floor-installed 15" BOSE sub (faced up) 2000w BOSE amp (all aftermarket) Road legal tints Phillips White light bulb set StreetGlow whites..

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04-10-08, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
DrDave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 341 Car 1: 1994 LS Coupe' Car 2: Some old clunker iTrader: (0)	I am going to venture a guess at a dry starter drive. Dave

04-10-08, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
mktng Matthew is THE USER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 911 Car 1: 91 KA7 iTrader: (3)	does it sound mechanical? or like.. a computerized sound.. the question floats well in my head.. .. dunno how it sounds being read by someone else

04-11-08, 08:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
pilotknob1964 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 12 Car 1: 93 Acura Legend LS Car 2: 2005 Monte Carlo iTrader: (0)	It only happens when I first start the car, not when I drive off. And it does sound mechanical,starter related possibly, like maybe the starter gear isn't popping back in when it's done doing its' thing. I'm not really sure. But like I said, only when starting for 1 second, goes away, and doesn't come back. If I drive the car regularily, it doesn't do it. If I leave the car for 5 or 6 days, then it is more likely to do it.

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