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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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So i was driving the Z home and when i parked i heard a noise that wasn't familiar coming from the engine bay. I took a video(sort of, more of a sound clip) so you guys can help me identify it. Listen to the video and you'll notice a slight whining noise that gets louder as i rev. I'm thinking its a pump going bad, maybe fuel pump?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXr1KFWTnuo

any ideas?

almost forgot, mods are motordyne 5/16" spacer and k&n filter.

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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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Make a similar sound to my gf's power steering pump which is on it's way out. Honestly not sure though, can't hear much over the engine rev.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by shakuya88
Make a similar sound to my gf's power steering pump which is on it's way out. Honestly not sure though, can't hear much over the engine rev.
yea its a little hard to make out the noise with the engine rev but thats the only way i can make it sound louder.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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What oil filter do you have on it?

I have seen some aftermarket filters cause a whine like that, The anti drain back valve will squeal in them sometimes on the 3.5
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CuztompartZ
What oil filter do you have on it?

I have seen some aftermarket filters cause a whine like that, The anti drain back valve will squeal in them sometimes on the 3.5
I'm using the k&n oil filter right now, is k&n known to cause that noise?
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CuztompartZ
What oil filter do you have on it?

I have seen some aftermarket filters cause a whine like that, The anti drain back valve will squeal in them sometimes on the 3.5
Would be interested to hear which ones do this. Never heard of that happening before.
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