I had a problem last year where something on the main drive belt on my '97 9000 Aero made bad whining noises when starting, the colder the weather, the louder the whine.
It ended when the idler pulley appeared to sieze, taking the tensioner pulley and serpentine belt with it.
After replacing them all everything was fine, but recently the same/ or similar whine has returned.
Tonight I got a loud repeated clacking sound, a bit like the belt going again, but this time the engine died and it has appeared to shower the pulley end of the engine compartment with oil.
The drive belt and the various pulleys still seem Ok.
Could this be a failed oil pump?
Anyone got any other idea's?
It was too dark tonight to see exactly where the problem lies, will take photo's tomorrow.
Thanks
Skiddins