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Howling noise like the wind on acceleration

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Old 11-14-2011, 08:59 PM
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Default Howling noise like the wind on acceleration

It sounds similar to road noise from tires but more like the howling sound of the wind. It only does it on acceleration. Let off the accelerator and it goes away. Give it gas, and immediately (before the tires can even begin rotating faster), you can hear it. Wondering if it may be the torque converter or something? Got any questions and I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability.

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Old 11-14-2011, 09:08 PM
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Could be a stuck fan clutch. Next chance, grab the fan and see if it moves freely w/ out any play.
 
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Old 11-14-2011, 10:13 PM
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^ what he said
 
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Old 11-15-2011, 08:14 PM
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Just looked at it. How free is free? (A good spin and it keeps spinning instead of making about a 1/4 rotation?)
 
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Old 11-16-2011, 02:52 AM
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Should spin easier than that. Of course if it's a viscous clutch, the oil is probably still thick, hence the hard rotation. Try it when the engine is cool. If it's still hard to spin, then the clutch is faulty.
 
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Old 11-16-2011, 01:36 PM
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Thanks Bill. I'll check it again this evening and reply back with the results.
 
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Old 11-16-2011, 02:23 PM
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don't have a boost leak somewhere do ya??
 
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Old 11-16-2011, 11:03 PM
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What do you mean Sluggo? As far as that, what do I need to look for or do?

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I checked it again tonight and still, it only rotates at most a 1/4 turn before stopping.
 

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Old 11-17-2011, 12:22 AM
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It's acting like a solid fan, and I'd ask how long it takes to warm up (temp gauge), but you don't live in one of the arctic states.
 
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Old 11-18-2011, 06:33 PM
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Every time I look at the fan (even immediatly after start up), it is turning. Temp. has been staying normal.
 

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