1993 Volvo 940 High Pitched Grinding Noise on the Engine

1993 VOLVO 940
142,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RJJOHN43
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My engine makes a loud high pitched noise that changes with the RPM's. It almost sounds like a metal on metal grind. Could it be the Harmonic Balancer?
May 30, 2008 at 3:44 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Remove all drive belts and run, if noise is gone it will be in an accessory drive item, if still there, i think you will have to get a mechanic to listen to it as you will need to hear it first hand to help locate it.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 30, 2008 at 6:58 PM
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RJJOHN43
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I actually did take it to a mechanic and he recommended a new timing belt and tensioner.
May 31, 2008 at 11:08 AM
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