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What does this noise sound like it could be?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by derryt98, Dec 20, 2022.

  1. Dec 20, 2022 at 5:10 PM
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    derryt98

    derryt98 [OP] New Member

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  2. Dec 20, 2022 at 5:14 PM
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    The sound goes away after it is warm.
     
  3. Dec 20, 2022 at 5:17 PM
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    Jack McCarthy

    Jack McCarthy Working remotely from the local pub

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    Sounds like my power steering pump ever since the fluid went too low.
     
  4. Dec 20, 2022 at 6:12 PM
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    firehawk003

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    Sounds like power steering or bad alternator bearing.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2022 at 7:06 PM
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    shifty`

    shifty` All my rowdy friends have settled down

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    I agree, there's power steering whine in there but there's something clicky/chunky along with it.

    How many miles? How's your power steering reservoir looking? Any smoke at startup? When was the last time the timing belt was changed? (Since you're newer, just curious)
     
  6. Dec 20, 2022 at 7:17 PM
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    FirstGenVol

    FirstGenVol Recovering mangler

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    Is that a homemade intake?
     
  7. Dec 20, 2022 at 7:39 PM
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    shifty`

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