rnbluva 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Hi Guys, hope someone can help me I have a 1990 E34 525i Manual, for the last 2 days ive been hearing a whine coming from the engine, can be heard the loudest closer to the driver side. Sounds like a cat lol but it whines on acceleration and when i push the clutch i can hear it winding down and then back up when i accelerate with the clutch engages again. It was only a temporary thing but now is almost there 100% of the time Hope its not major, i dont know if it is from inside the engine itself, maybe the gearbox? Not too sure so hopefully you guys do. Thanks for the help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Sounds the alternator to me. Had a simular issue in my e36 back in the day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Take your wife/gf/partner/babe out of the passenger seat But seriously, are you sure it isn't the gearbox? Maybe a fluid level check is needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rnbluva 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Take your wife/gf/partner/babe out of the passenger seat But seriously, are you sure it isn't the gearbox? Maybe a fluid level check is needed. haha gf whine is a lot louder! lol car whining i can live with haha just dont want it to break completely. It actually may be the alternator, its booked in for a service in 2 weeks so ill get the guys to check it out. Anyone know on prices or places for second hand alternators? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 pully bearings ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 20, 2010 Try checking your power steering fluid level.... it may be low, if it is you'll have a leak somewhere Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
