two engine noises

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by drjoe

two noises i'm wondering about coming from a 2002 that i just bought used:

1. on cold starts, i'm sometimes hearing a brief high-pitched whirring noise about a second after the engine starts. lasts for about a second or two. sounds like the starter or a belt could make that noise, but the owner claimed the starter was replaced within the past year or so.

2. after turning off the car, the back exhaust/muffler system is loudly tinkling for several minutes before it cools. sounds as if little metal bugs are hopping around in there, but it's probably just the sound of the hot metal cooling. still, does that suggest a problem?

Number 2 is normal...enjoy the symphony

Number 1 is not...best present it to someone who can hear it person right away...someone who knows these cars

[stephen wilson]

#1 could be the starter gear hanging up and not retracting right away? I fixed that problem on my wife's RSX by pulling it and cleaning/lubing the bendix assembly.