Viewing V40 1.8 with whining noise from timing belt area

mattcanuck · Oct 17th, 2015, 22:38

Hi all,

Its been a while since I've owned a Volvo and I'm excited to say I'm going to look at a V40 1.8 sport tomorrow... 113k on the clock, FSH etc.

The current owner tells me that the car is great except there is a slight blow from the exhaust and a 'whining' noise coming from the timing belt area. It isn't present all the time, and definitely isn't a rattle - more of a whine or whirr.

Current owner tells me that its been checked with his mechanic and he's isn't concerned - so he's driven it like that for a couple of years without it affecting anything.

Without hearing the noise myself - I was wondering if anyone had any tips on what to look for in this area? And if I should be concerned / walk away.

The current owner sounds pretty honest, but I wanted to check with you guys before looking at the car.

Thanks in advance!

Matt

02s40canada · Oct 18th, 2015, 06:09

When was the timing belt done and were the idler + tensioner replaced? Could be one of these items.

kieran40 · Oct 18th, 2015, 06:38

Could also be the serp belt and tensioners, clutch pulley.

Oct 17th, 2015, 22:38	#1
mattcanuck Junior Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2023 23:36 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	Viewing V40 1.8 with whining noise from timing belt area Hi all, Its been a while since I've owned a Volvo and I'm excited to say I'm going to look at a V40 1.8 sport tomorrow... 113k on the clock, FSH etc. The current owner tells me that the car is great except there is a slight blow from the exhaust and a 'whining' noise coming from the timing belt area. It isn't present all the time, and definitely isn't a rattle - more of a whine or whirr. Current owner tells me that its been checked with his mechanic and he's isn't concerned - so he's driven it like that for a couple of years without it affecting anything. Without hearing the noise myself - I was wondering if anyone had any tips on what to look for in this area? And if I should be concerned / walk away. The current owner sounds pretty honest, but I wanted to check with you guys before looking at the car. Thanks in advance! Matt

Oct 18th, 2015, 06:09	#2
02s40canada New Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2016 15:22 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto	When was the timing belt done and were the idler + tensioner replaced? Could be one of these items.

Oct 18th, 2015, 06:38	#3
kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	Could also be the serp belt and tensioners, clutch pulley.

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