I've used this forum for some very helpful information over the past two years but this is the first time I've posted a comment or question.
I hope someone can help me to identify the source of a loud squealing noise coming from my 02 Z. I live in Hungary and the nearest trusted Chevrolet dealer is a two hour drive to Vienna, Austria.
The loud squealing noise starts when the coolant temperature reaches about 160 degrees. We got under the car this weekend and the noise appears to originate from inside the flywheel housing. We removed the two small side inspection plates on the flywheel housing and the noise got noticeably louder. The noise seems to be unaffected by using the clutch or putting a load on the car. Once the engine gets to 200 degrees the squeal is intermittent. It's there at one traffic light and then quits one block later when I stop for the next traffic light.
Does this sound like the throwout bearing? Is there anything I can do short of replacing it?
My car has only 4500 miles on it. The first driving event at the Hungarian Formula 1 track is in one month.
Thanks for any helpful troubleshooting advice.
I hope someone can help me to identify the source of a loud squealing noise coming from my 02 Z. I live in Hungary and the nearest trusted Chevrolet dealer is a two hour drive to Vienna, Austria.
The loud squealing noise starts when the coolant temperature reaches about 160 degrees. We got under the car this weekend and the noise appears to originate from inside the flywheel housing. We removed the two small side inspection plates on the flywheel housing and the noise got noticeably louder. The noise seems to be unaffected by using the clutch or putting a load on the car. Once the engine gets to 200 degrees the squeal is intermittent. It's there at one traffic light and then quits one block later when I stop for the next traffic light.
Does this sound like the throwout bearing? Is there anything I can do short of replacing it?
My car has only 4500 miles on it. The first driving event at the Hungarian Formula 1 track is in one month.
Thanks for any helpful troubleshooting advice.