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Old 04-20-2015 | 10:57 PM
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have had water pump, oil valve separator & clutch replaced over past year - now getting a "whirring" sound at idle or when off the gas. gets quite loud. i have a quick 8 second video but cannot upload.

any suggestions?
Old 04-20-2015 | 11:04 PM
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Serpitine belt replaced too? OE Porsche water pump?

Remove the belt. See if noise goes away. If it does, isolate the noise. Maybe a pulley?
Old 04-21-2015 | 09:52 AM
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Check alternator.
Old 04-21-2015 | 10:10 AM
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check everything driven by the belt . does the sound change when stepping on/off the clutch pedal ?
Old 04-21-2015 | 10:25 AM
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As said-
Remove the serpentine belt and spin each belt accessory- attempt to recreate the sound. Replace the offending item, reinstall serpentine belt.



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