rev noise + new burning smell VIDEO added

[craigy_87]

problem just started recently, when i push down on the accelerator (moving or at a standstill) i can hear a slight whine'in / whirring noise cant hear it too much once ya get moving (probably because of the exhaust/engine drone'in it out).

any ideas as to what it could be??

any help appreciated thanks
craigy

[craigy_87]

noticed today it actually makes the noise when i'm sitting idle just gets more noticable when i rev it. also seems worse from cold start.

[craigy_87]

now i seem to be getting a burning smell which cant be good :n: any ideas now??

[Dodzy]

possibly alternator bearing? is it like a squealing noise similar to a slipping belt?

[craigy_87]

no idea what a slipping belt sounds like, not so much a squealing noise either, hard to explain av took a vid but ya cant really hear the noise properly

[biteme]

i might well have similar, so help would be appreciated cos im getting paranoid now lollllll

[craigy_87]

http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f68/craigy_87/?action=view&current=26122007104.flv

there is the vid cant really hear it but should see hear something lol

[biteme]

ok not like mine and its not a belt squeek its a drone to me.. i would get a view from a mechanic (should be free)

[craigy_87]

i suppose yeah in the end means more money though lol which i cant be bothered spending on it, just want it gone

[Dodzy]

sounds abit like an alternator bearing to me mate :n:

not 100% sure but i think its something like that. get a mechanic to listen to it, shouldnt cost anything or at least it doesnt where i work:y:

[craigy_87]

HINT!!! dont leave this problem lol

car died at my gf's house battery having minus charge in it lol breakdown guy said it seems like the alternator bearing (just like you's all said lol thanks) charged the battery for me an off i went home, not driving her again till the new alternator is bought

how much do they cost?

[devilsadvocate]

As you know i got the same prob.

New alternator is over £100 from Citroen!!

Second hand one from parts place where i live is £35 or can get one for the same off ebay. Really easy to fit tbh.

[craigy_87]

yup think its gonna be 2nd hand an me an a few mates tryin to fit it if i can persuade them that is. does mean not driving for awhile though, breakdown guy said if i drive with no heater, cd player jus dipped lights etc the battery might keep some sort of charge ..... brilliant lol

really jus want the car gone now lol