Makes a whistling noise when I first start it up?

Tiny
EVELYN328IS
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  • 1998 BMW 328
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 105,300 MILES
I have a '98 328is BMW that makes a whistling noise when I first start it up, then continues this for a couple miles. What could be causing this noise? Thank you for your time.
Sunday, December 16th, 2007 AT 9:52 PM

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Tiny
DOCHAGERTY
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The deflection pulley is notorius for doing what you describe, it is the pulley that is on the bolt for the alternator
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2007 AT 11:40 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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This can be the idle control valve hose leaking which will make a whistle noise as the valve opens when the engine is cold. Here is the location so you can check it out. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes
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Friday, November 22nd, 2024 AT 4:16 PM

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