Whining sound in first 3 Gears

[Corvette56]

In the last couple of weeks I’ve noticed a higher pitch whining in my first 3 Gears but can’t really hear it in the top three gears. Sounds almost like power steering pump but Wouldn’t I always hear it if that was the case? Is it possibly a bearing in the clutch? It sounds like it’s coming from the front engine compartment

 

[VelocityYellowRules!]

Sorry I can't help you technically with this. My own experience with the situation you are describing sounds similar to the noise my gf makes when I go WOT in the first three gears...........!
Good luck and I hope it will be something simple.

Cheers,

Garry

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Think only thing I can think of is perhaps a belt tensioner. I think they can be problematic and can make a whine but I have no idea how you test for that. I can see it happening in the first three gears as the motor would be revving higher than in the upper gears. What kind of shape are the belts in? Can you see any wear on them?

Good luck with it.

 

[Corvette56]

Think only thing I can think of is perhaps a belt tensioner. I think they can be problematic and can make a whine but I have no idea how you test for that. I can see it happening in the first three gears as the motor would be revving higher than in the upper gears. What kind of shape are the belts in? Can you see any wear on them?

Good luck with it.

Thanks for your input. The belts look to be in good shape. Can’t remember when they were last changed. I have over 230k on the car. You think I would hear that just revving the engine in neutral?

 

[Nik]

In the last couple of weeks I’ve noticed a higher pitch whining in my first 3 Gears but can’t really hear it in the top three gears. Sounds almost like power steering pump but Wouldn’t I always hear it if that was the case? Is it possibly a bearing in the clutch? It sounds like it’s coming from the front engine compartment

Could be first sign of clutch wear, does it slip a little? Could be wheel bearings though you'd hear those more.

 

[Corvette56]

Could be first sign of clutch wear, does it slip a little? Could be wheel bearings though you'd hear those more.

Not wheel bearings for sure. Clutch wear is possible. Just weird it’s only in lower gears