1994 Cadillac EL Dorado howling under hood

Tiny
ROBCOE
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  • 1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 76,000 MILES
Started to hear a noise several days ago, not very noticeable at first. Started car up in morning on third day and the noise was extremely loud. It is coming from the passenger side. Checked power steering fluid and its fine, oil level good too. Can't detect where noise is coming from because it's so loud, could be power steering pump, belt tensioner, A/C pump or alternator? At around 1500 rpms the noise starts to diminish but is still there. At higher rpms it almost has a high pitched metalic sound. Put car in gear and turned steering wheel to hear if noise changed, nada! Don't really want to take car for test drive because of potential major engine damage. Car is in show room mint condition inside and out.
Friday, October 17th, 2008 AT 3:51 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If the noise is coming from the passanger's side (belt side) it's most likely a bearing in the alt, PS pump, or belt tensionier. You will need to use a stethoscope to identify exact location.

Let me know if you have a ny other questions.

Joe
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 AT 11:21 AM

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