bloodyace05

Bought a '98 HX several weeks ago. Has been running well, but on a cold start driving it home a couple miles yesterday. It began making a whining or high pitched grinding/scraping sound. I got home and realized there was not enough oil so i filled up when it was warm. The next day I researched common problems for the car related to this noise. I went out started it and the noise persisted, changing the rpm changes the pitch. No matter in or out, the clutch does not change the sound. I've ruled out the transmission and water pump, I have 2 hunches to go on, timing belt bearing or something wrong in or on the engine. Past 2500 when its cold makes terrible scraping. It is loudest when in a gear especially 2 and slowing down from a higher speed(above 2500rpm). But the noise seems to go away when warmed up. Any help please?

Former User

Can you reproduce the noise with engine idling or revving in neutral? If so, pinpoint the noise with an engine stethoscope. Start by checking for loose or warn drive belts and noises emanating from the distributor and all drive belt pulleys.