Honda Civic Vti 96 Cold engine screeching noise

**mR D** · September 11th, 2010 10:42 PM

Hi guys. I need your help please. I have a 96 Civic Vti. Napansin ko everytime I start my engine from a cold start I hear this screeching noise / metal to metal sound (like a kitchen blender or something) coming from one of the belts or any part near or connected to them. It will last for about 15 to 20 mins and then its gone. Then I noticed there's a leak on my power steering pump. So basically my suspect is the PS pump. Tama kaya ang suspetsa ko? I will bring my Honda to a mechanic pero I just need to have an idea about the monetary damage I will face if PS pump nga ang may problem. If you guys could give any details about PS Pump, or any other opinion on what's causing this weird sound, I will truly appreciate.

Thanks guys

**ghosthunter** · September 11th, 2010 10:56 PM

It truly depends on what is the cause of the sound.

It could be a failed bearing on a pulley wheel. That would be cheap to fix.

But it might be a failing PS pump or water pump and the only fix would be to replace the part with new or surplus.

Best to have it quoted and ask us again if the price looked ok.

**haree** · May 12th, 2012 11:32 PM

Its that which I often like to drive.

The one thing which I like most that is the water pump. This is exactly that which I think that should be in every model or car.

Great information buddy... Keep it up.

fast koozies

**happymeal** · June 15th, 2012 12:22 PM

Had a similar experience right after a periodic PM. Di maganda yong pag tighten sa pulleys at belts. Nag-adjust sila, nawala.

**mondymondy** · June 16th, 2012 04:10 PM

*TS, I've experienced that before, screeching noise after starting, and it dissappears after a few minutes. What I did was I had my belts (in my case the culprit was the fan belt) adjusted and voila, no more irritating screeching sounds.

HTH.