hello,
very recently my engine has been making a very high pitch sound.. i know its not normal, but not sure actually where it is or what it is..the sound occurs when idling and i think when the car is in motion. i just know its near hte extractors, and i think its one of the components which is attached to one of the belts. ... i attached a picture to show u were it roughly is...
any help would be greatful!

 

oh yeh to mention, this is not my engine, only had this picture which showed this section of the engine...

 

The actual part which you are pointing to with your arrow is part of the power steering. The noise you are hearing is from a loose or worn pump drive belt. Basicially all you can do is inspect the drive belt for wear or any breakage, if noticed replace the belt. If the belt is loose adjust to the correct tention. I would also check the power steering fluid at the same time.

 

yeah, as mivec said bout the power steering belt.. our falcon workvan started making a squiling noise and it was a worn belt.

 

hehy thanks for your help,
if the belt is worn how much would it cost around, and long would the belt last for??
it has been rainin here alot these days, and was wondering if it could do with somethin like that?

 

How bout saving money, and gaining horsepower, and take the power steering off altogether ?

i love no power steering.. i mnean who needs it in a car that wieghs 900 kg?

 

haha sounds like a smart idea....
i already have a car which is non pwr steering, so 1 car is enough with no pwr steering...
also
rexhunta, dont your like hondas? to me there a neutral company, but they sure do make good cars... good engines. n/a!!

 

nah im sick of them hey... them and bloody hyundais