Strange sound under the hood
 

Here's a wierd one for you. My 2001 GT spyder has a strange noise under the hood when it's cold. It sounds like when you load up that cooler full of beer and you set it in the back of the SUV and it rubs and vibrates up agains the plastic. It makes this styrofoam sound.

It's coming from the front drivers side. My best guess is that a hose is rubbing agains something on the firewall. It is most noticeable when it's cold and dry out. I originally thought it was the tranny mount right under the battery, but that didnt' appear to have much wear and lubeing it didn't make a difference. I also lubed all the suspension around the front right and the exhaust mounts. No change. It's more apparent when it's cold and idealing high and it's in gear.

Got any suggestions.
Thanks,
~Steve

RE: Strange sound under the hood
 

like a higher pitched screaching scratching sound? that to me kinda sounds like a belt? timing belt maybe?? i dont know just a though.. cause my sister galant creetches like that.. but mainly only when its cold...

RE: Strange sound under the hood
 

the timing belt is located on the passenger side of the engine.

RE: Strange sound under the hood
 

No, it's not a high pitched sound, more like something iradically (sp?) rubbing. Metal on rubber or plastic. It's just irritating. I figured out yesterday that with the engine off, you can grab the finder by the driver's side front wheel and shake the body up and down and hear it slightly. Mind you the suspension is very tight and it doesn't move much.

Got any other suggestions?
~Steve

RE: Strange sound under the hood
 

I have had the same problem i am pretty sure that it is a high pitch Squealing sound right???? In my car 95 eclipse GSX. Whenever its cold and i start it up it squeals but then goes away. its either in your belts or one of the bearings...hope this helps

RE: Strange sound under the hood
 

i say its the side engine mount or tranny mount. its not the belts b/c the belts are on the passenger side and the sound is coming from the driver side.

if an engine mount is gone bad, lubing it won't help. you will need to replace it.