angle grinder
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softinthehead

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270 months

Sunday 30th September 2007
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my 968 has suddenly started making a noise like a distant angle grinder. the noise reminds me of the metallic whine my 944 used to make as the gearbox wore out, but in this case is coming from beneath the bonnet somewhere, so it isnt that. there is a fine vibration through the pedals. the noise rises in pitch with engine revs and gets much more noticeable when I move the steering wheel, especially when stationary (though the power steering feels as normal)

Noise is worst just after start-up, becomes less noticeable as I drive along. Was intermittent on friday but now more persistent.

any ideas?

I also have a puncture and the wireless networking and internet access has been inexplicably nonfunctional for the last 2 days with my ISP and router manufacturers blaming each other, so its been one of those weekends.

Edited by softinthehead on Sunday 30th September 19:31

rich 36

13,739 posts

297 months

Sunday 30th September 2007
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softinthehead said:
my 968 has suddenly started making a noise like a distant angle grinder. the noise reminds me of the metallic whine my 944 used to make as the gearbox wore out, but in this case is coming from beneath the bonnet somewhere, so it isnt that. there is a fine vibration through the pedals. the noise rises in pitch with engine revs and gets much more noticeable when I move the steering wheel, especially when not stationary (though the power steering feels as normal)

Noise is worst just after start-up, becomes less noticeable as I drive along. Was intermittent on friday but now more persistent.

any ideas?

I also have a puncture and the wireless networking and internet access has been inexplicably nonfunctional for the last 2 days with my ISP and router manufacturers blaming each other, so its been one of those weekends.
Well thats possibly the cause of the irritating noise you hear most of the time

its real life breaking through

turn up the radio....

martin thomas

1,079 posts

262 months

Sunday 30th September 2007
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says the man with 12247 posts lol

softinthehead

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Sunday 30th September 2007
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thank you gentlemen. as usual the porsche forum is a mine of useful info and handy tips rolleyes

Edited by softinthehead on Sunday 30th September 19:31

rich 36

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297 months

Sunday 30th September 2007
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Helpful is my middle name

tr7v8

7,627 posts

259 months

Sunday 30th September 2007
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Is their any fluid in the power steering, any puddles under the front of the car? The other thing might be a dying alternator bearing. Either way it needs looking at!

wildoliver

9,322 posts

247 months

Monday 1st October 2007
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Engine mount collapsed allowing engine to contact body/steering shaft?

nervous

24,050 posts

261 months

Monday 1st October 2007
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does it go away when you put the clutch in?

sleep envy

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280 months

Monday 1st October 2007
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Nerv - biggrin orfrown ?

softinthehead

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Monday 1st October 2007
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no puddles under the car but its getting worse. medium pitch drone, definitely louder when any steering lock applied. Not affected by dipping the clutch. and now there's an additional "somethings comin loose" rattle. I feel a trip to the oily rag man is looming.

KGB1

245 posts

262 months

Monday 1st October 2007
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Sounds like either low power steering fliud, air in the system or the pump is on it's way out.

Kev.

nervous

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Monday 1st October 2007
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sleep envy said:
Nerv - biggrin orfrown ?
with reference to what?

nervous

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Monday 1st October 2007
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id wager that the shielding around your brakes is fouling on something and has now worked loose.

sleep envy

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Monday 1st October 2007
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nervous said:
sleep envy said:
Nerv - biggrin orfrown ?
with reference to what?
your phonecall last night

nervous

24,050 posts

261 months

Monday 1st October 2007
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about the mustang? we couldnt find his number. looked lush tho. so, in summary frown/ biggrin

nervous

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Monday 1st October 2007
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ps sorry for the 'jack timmy.

sleep envy

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Monday 1st October 2007
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arse

softinthehead

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Tuesday 2nd October 2007
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sleep envy said:
arse
despite the slightly suspect reputation of 968 cabriolets (and their drivers) i am happy to confirm that my arse is in new-from-the-factory original condition and working normally

the car however, remains poorly with a horrible grinding whining sound every time i turn the steering wheel. seeing car-doc tomorrow

nervous

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261 months

Tuesday 2nd October 2007
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good luck chum smile

softinthehead

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Wednesday 3rd October 2007
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note to self: if car sounds like distant angle grinder it may have no fluid in the power steering circuit.

hole in hose leading to power steering pump. £161 + vat and labour. could have been a lot worse.

blow additionally softened by sight of absolutely gorgeous original eggshell blue duck-tail carrera RS parked up awaiting attention, next to a very very early, beautiful black 911. Oh my word

a packet of pork scratchings to KGB1 for correct diagnosis and thanks to everyone who contributed

Edited by softinthehead on Wednesday 3rd October 16:28