E300TD (W210) Whining noise

[Dave K]

My E300TD (W210) 1998 whines. It's definately coming from the engine bay. Now it's quite possible that it's a normal noise (just listen to any Peugeot -they all whine like mad) but as I have nothing to compare it against, I can't be sure. If it's not normal, I'm thinking that it maybe coming from the power steering. What do you all reckon? Do E300TDs normally whine or should I just hear the normal diesel engine noise?

Many thanks.

 

[Guy]

Do E300TDs normally whine

No - well mine doesn't.

Having said that, sorry, I've no idea why yours does!

 

[Ian Power]

My wifes E300TD never whined, the engine was one of the better aspects of the car. Advanced body corrosion was the worst. I have many tales to tell so if anyone is interested I will. Just ask!

 

[NormanB]

Yes Pleeeeese

Hi Ian

Come on give us both barrels share your experience with us.

Regards

 

[dieselman]

It depends on what you mean by whining? All 300TDs do whine quietly. This is the serpentine belt and associated pulleys.
If you are talking about a loud whine heard from inside the car then that is unusual.
You refer to Peugeot diesels whining. That is due to timing belts being set too tight.

 

[Dave K]

It's a whine that can be heard from inside the car. It does it in all gears, moving or stationary. Looks like I have a problem Anyone with an E300TD live in Sussex or Kent? I'd like to compare before I start my investigations.

 

[Tony Browne]

Dave,... I have one susgestion,i hope im wrong.
it might be the spigot shaft gearbox bearing ! check your gearbox oil.

 

[Tony Browne]

Oh !! it also might be the clutch thrust bearing !!

 

[Ian Power]

E300 TD's are all auto so it won't be a clutch bearing.

My list of woe as requested by an earlier post can be found on general questions in reponse to a post regarding bodywork claims for W210. It is too long to reproduce here again!

 

[Tony Browne]

Hi Ian, thanks for the info....i live and learn...

 

[piestore]

Whine

Possible gearbox primary pump (auto only) ha sthe gearbox had any work recently ?

 

[Dave K]

Only a transmission fluid and filter change (which I had done by Andy so no worries there). Whine rises and falls with engine rpm whether the car is moving or not.

 

[piestore]

whine

Try removing the poly belt and run engine only for short time, if whine still present sounds like g box primary pump. If whine has gone then something on belt train whining :- pas pump, waterpump, alternator, AC pump