A whirling sound will come from the top of engine area

2005 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
780,000 MILES
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The engine speed at idle aprox 850 rev shoots up to a 1000 then the sound happens, The sound happen in cycles every 4 -5 seconds, also it's more prominent when driving and changing down gear, use the engine to slow the car, possible the fly wheel?.

Any idea would be most appreciated


Kirk
Jan 29, 2012 at 10:36 AM
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RASMATAZ
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It sounds like a serpentine belt is loose go here for more info;

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt
Jan 29, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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