V70 t5, 2001- Sounds like a Porsche when I accelerate!

K9 Nanny · Post by **K9 Nanny** » 13 Oct 2009, 23:13

Hi there! I've happily owned nothing but Volvos since I started driving; I seem to be unable to buy anything else! And I'm so glad that I found this site-
My current car has started making 3 noises, I don't know what they could be, or if they're related? Probably not, but they all started at the same time.

Background info; The car has 125,000 miles, and the transmission was replaced a year ago, June. It shifts/runs totally fine. Gets great gas mileage.
I had a brake job 3 months ago...

So...this week end, it started sounding like a Porsche when I accelerate. That's the best way to describe the sound. But it runs great.
Also, the brakes sound like they're grinding, and there is a metal rubbing noise when I turn the wheel to the left. Agh. Not fun in the rain.

I'd appreciate any thoughts on this. My Volvo mechanic retired and I am now at the mercy of my local dealership... Thanks!

Craigd2599 · Post by **Craigd2599** » 14 Oct 2009, 03:38

Does it grow a whale-tail when the moon is full? Your car was bitten by a Were-Carrera. You might have blown out a little packing in the muffler. Take it to a muffler shop and have them look it over for leaks. Grinding is never good...unless you are in 10th grade.

K9 Nanny · Post by **K9 Nanny** » 14 Oct 2009, 08:39

Thanks, but it's not the Harley sound from the rear. I'd recognize that.
The sound is in the front. This is an engine area noise.
BTW, I forgot to mention in the original post, it's a car made for the US.