1994 Nissan Sentra Engine compartment noise

1994 NISSAN SENTRA
82,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JRA44
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When the car is running, there is a loud metallic whirring noise coming from the front of the engine where the alternator and water pump are located. All systems work but the noise is very loud. Is the alternator or water pump about to fail? What' the fix?
Dec 21, 2008 at 10:54 AM
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ZACKMAN
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Remove all drive belts. Spin each pulley one at a time to figure which pulley that makes all the racket. Replace the pulley or the part, and you should be OK.
Dec 23, 2008 at 3:44 AM