Screech noise when revving Options

[wogstaa]

Hey guys,

I've had this noise going on for a while, it doesn't seem to affect performance or anything and I can't track it down. (1999 SX-R 5SFE 120,000km)

Basically I hear a screeching noise which sounds like it's coming from the engine bay. It's most noticeable when I change gears and the revs drop and at specific RPMs or if I rev the car in neutral. It happens with a cold engine and at operating temp.

It makes the noise all the time, whether it's moving, stationary, in gear, in neutral, clutch in, clutch out.

I'm suspecting, belts, bearings in alternator, or one of the pumps or engine mounts but I can't really hear where it's coming from.

I'll try to get a recording of the noise, but it will probably be a bit hard to hear.

Thanks for any advice you guys have.

[englishdas]

yep.

maybe i'd replace it if it seems worn out, but if it seems in good condition or you know it's not past it's sell-by-date, just keep it nice and tight, with just a bit of flex.