Whining Sound Like a SC... But I Don't have One...

[SVTStang03]

Hey. I bought this 2000 GT about a month or so ago, and it ahs always sounded like it's blown... It whines just like a vortech does, but it is all stock other than exhaust to my knowledge... Could somthing done internally cause this that I don't know about? It isnt a faint whine either... everyone thinks its a big ass blower! It sounds nice, not like something is wrong, but I am just curious...

Thanks!

 

[v8thunder1]

It sounds to me like a bad alternator, take a screwdriver while the engine is running and press it against the alternator and push your ear against the handle end. If its bad youll hear it. Good luck.

 

[SunburstGoldGT]

do you have an aftermarket stereo with amp?

Mine used to whine also until i rerouted the rca cables away from the power cables(opposite sides of the car). If you dont have a stereo i have no clue.

 

[hockeymonkey83]

you could have a loose intake piece or pcv valve

 

[2002BLGT]

powersteering fluid low ?? thats what i tell people about mine LOL .

 

[todd4566]

You don't have a gatorback belt do you?

 

[streetstang03]

You don't have a gatorback belt do you?

I had one on my 97 and ppl thought i had a blower too

 

[SVTStang03]

You don't have a gatorback belt do you?

I don't think so, it looks stock.

I also tested the alternator and it's fine. I do not have a stereo set up in the 'Stang yet so it's not amp noise... I'm stumped.

 

[Bulldog6Z6]

Gatorback "the quite belt" haha my car sounds like its got a big blower on it, everyone thinks its blown

 

[Stallion]

some of he v6 rangers do this. i allways wondered what was wrong with dads truck, if anay thing. any body got any ideas?

 

[RageStangX]

Could it be the whine from the tranny, i know i can hear mine, especially when i let off the gas.

 

[slvrbullIT]

yeah it might be the tranny

 

[todd4566]

I don't think so, it looks stock.

I also tested the alternator and it's fine. I do not have a stereo set up in the 'Stang yet so it's not amp noise... I'm stumped.

Gatorbacks definitely cause a "blower" sound - it's pretty loud! Check the ribbed side of your belt for ribs going across, as well as the typical pulley ribs.. that is the trait that seems to make the gatorback so loud. Any belt with a similiar style would likely make the same sound.

 

[Dark Knight GT]

Could it be the whine from the tranny, i know i can hear mine, especially when i let off the gas.

This is what I was going to say. When you ride your tranny in lower gears, it will make a whine sound like a supercharger.

 

[Phoenix00GT]

I say tranny...I hear mine all the time but that may be because of the tri-ax

 

[Firemanz]

I have that same sound........

 

[streetstang03]

I have that same sound........

GET YOUR CAR TO THE SHOP RIGHT AWAY!!!!! your car SHOULD NOT be making that sound Lawrence!!! something is definetly broken!!!!

 

[Firemanz]

GET YOUR CAR TO THE SHOP RIGHT AWAY!!!!! your car SHOULD NOT be making that sound Lawrence!!! something is definetly broken!!!!

I agree, something just isn't right. I barely tap the pedal and the rear's all over the place. WTF?!?!

 

[streetstang03]

I agree, something just isn't right. I barely tap the pedal and the rear's all over the place. WTF?!?!

hmmm....i say take it back, or look into the lemon law. you definetly have a lemon

 

[HoustonGT]

I agree, something just isn't right. I barely tap the pedal and the rear's all over the place. WTF?!?!

Just drive down to Houston and drop the car off with me for about a week and i'll be sure to figure out what's wrong with it.