Noonan

Recently purchased a 96 SC400 with 72k on it.

After picking it up from the dealer, I thought the brakes needed to be replaced because I heard a scraping/swooshing noise. Took it to a shop, it needed brakes so I had them replaced. After driving home from the shop I realized that it wasn't the brakes (although they were due for replacement). Whenever you give the car gas, you can hear a swooshing/scraping noise. It also happens when you rev the engine.

What could it be?

rcracer_tx

Hopefully its not one of your tie rods, but at that mileage that shouldn't be your problem

Noonan

I doubt its my tie rods. I am thinking its a belt- but I am still hoping its my brakes lol

neurocity

iTrader: (17)

Could it be that goofy-*** cooling fan SC400's have.

Sounds like your fan,
Get someone to rev your car while you listen (with the hood open )
Check that fan out. Be careful it doesn't fly off and Give you Crew Cut, eehhh

Noonan

Is it called a fan shroud? My neighbor said it sounded like a "fan shroud" dunno what it is, is it an easy fix or does it need an entire replacement?

neurocity

iTrader: (17)

The fan shroud is "around" the fan, its so people like your neighbor arent walking around with 2 fingers on each hand.

The shroud doesn't move, it may be bent and rubbing the fan, but most likely that would sound different and you'd have a nice plastic smell.

Noonan

Thanks for the information.. Im going to have to figure this out. Hopefully its not expensive.