engine whine

[Atlgen]

Has anyone noticed an engine whine that seems to be coming from the timing chain covers around the camshafts. Seems to be most noticeable from 1200-2000 RPM.

Our V-8 has done this since new (has about 3800 miles now) and I have not noticed any change in volume. Does seem a little louder when the engine is cold.

Thanks for your comments.

 

[PMCErnie]

What does your dealer say? Most likely it the unique, yet normal, sound of your GDI direct injection engine.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/direct-injection-engine.htm

 

[Atlgen]

I haven't taken it to the dealer as of yet. I was wondering if other R-spec owners have noticed this with their 5.0 engines.

 

[PMCErnie]

It's really old news here.

 

[jmo51]

I haven't taken it to the dealer as of yet. I was wondering if other R-spec owners have noticed this with their 5.0 engines.

Mine has a very high pitched and very light rattle coming from the engine. More prominent when warmed up and at idle.

 

[Atlgen]

It's really old news here.

Not sure why you would say it is really old news. I've not heard anyone mention a whine around the valve covers.

I would like to hear owner experiences.

Thanks!

 

[Gunkk]

A simple search for "whine" resulted in posts with following root causes on the first page of posts:
1. Idler pulley
2. compressor
3. transmission
4. power steering

More details available here

 

[wd40]

Has anyone noticed an engine whine that seems to be coming from the timing chain covers around the camshafts. Seems to be most noticeable from 1200-2000 RPM.

Our V-8 has done this since new (has about 3800 miles now) and I have not noticed any change in volume. Does seem a little louder when the engine is cold.

Thanks for your comments.

5500 miles. Yes, I hear the engine whine too. Has not changed in frequency or volume. Hoping it is normal for that engine.

 

[StangKiller]

GDI Engine... Took mine to the dealer after I noticed it - said it was normal. Did some research on GDI and I think they are right. Sound has been the same for one year and 6K miles.