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for "What does this sound mean?" questions. Please describe where the noise is coming from, at least generally, and when it occurs, and what sort of sound it is (grating, squeaking, clatter, etc...).

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Why would a brand new water pump make noise?

Many of you followed the saga of the noise coming from my timing belt area after I changed the belt and the water pump. … The noise eventually went away on it's own, and I think we determined with a pretty high level of certainty that the source of the noise ( metallic clicking at a uniform 16 Hertz ) was the water pump. …
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Severe Noise Under Acceleration from a Stop or Slow Speed

I can also induce the noise by lightly accelerating in a traffic circle. … In short, am I in the right direction for this noise? …
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Sudden Turbo Whine That Oscillates with Manifold Pressure

The complaint was that all of a sudden a day or two ago they started hearing this whining noise that changed with RPM. The whine is always present now, but was never there before. …
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Belt noise only when A/C clutch is engaged

I have a 2003 Nissan Primera 2L with what seems to be a belt noise when the A/C is turned on. … The noise isn't really a typical high pitched squeal, but is very noticeable when the hood is lifted. …
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