washed down the engine in 91 crx with water. Now I have I have a high pitched whining sound coming from alternator area. Any ideas? Belts??

 

yah you probably just got stuff wet down there, should go away when it all dries out, btw don't run ur engine if ur alternator is wet, u can cause it to short out. ur belts are probably wet, not a huge problem or concern, just watch out for ur electrical components when washing it down, or pull out ur battery and go to town with a hose, and wait until it dries then put it back in, ive done that quite a few times

 

ok his problem isnt that its still wet, he did this over a month ago and is still getting a noise what else would be squeeking besides belts and pulleys? if neone else knows nething let me know also, cuz i'll probably help this guy out with his car

 

My .02 would have to be its normal. I've heard a high pitch sound on many crx's. I also just so happen to have an 87 crx si that whistles. Just turn the music up a little bit and smile cause you know you love drivin it. At least I love drivin mine...

 

mine doesnt whistle, nor does it squeak, the suspension creaked a little b4 i installed new bushings but i dont like unnecessary engine noise

 

Try tightening the Alternator belt, I know it makes a squeeling sound if it is sort of loose.

 

yup, a loose belt can certainly cause that, but another possibility is the bearings. The alternator may just need a rebuild or replacement...

my .02

Jung

 

yah or pulley is loose, belt has oil on it, something isnt tightened down right, could be alot of things, alternator belt deflection is a common cause

 

thats what I would check.:thumbup:

 

I guess it could be a bunch of things, I just put my engine back together and the Alt. belt is super tight far as I know. Maybe just a bearing. Its ok because the sound of my intake is louder than the whistle most of the time. Just something to look for.