Idle has a grinding/scratchy sound
12-10-10, 03:40 PM
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Idle has a grinding/scratchy sound
when my car is at idle is sounds like somethings grinding any ideas as to what it could be?
12-10-10, 05:38 PM
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when my car is at idle is sounds like somethings grinding any ideas as to what it could be?
Have you checked your oil?
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12-10-10, 05:51 PM
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where is the grinding coming from?
12-10-10, 06:06 PM
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just located it...It's the pulley that's attached to my power steering...any ideas on how to fix it? i tried to tighten it but its still the same
12-10-10, 06:14 PM
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Pulley is not true? Replace it (just the pulley)
12-10-10, 06:19 PM
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12-10-10, 06:41 PM
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what would cause that to go bad? just over time?
12-14-10, 09:22 PM
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Not true = not straight, bent or warped. Yes, just over time or usually
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Idle has a grinding/scratchy sound
