Screaming noise

[Bernard]

Recently bought a MM series 2 1961
All is fine driving up to 30mphm all is quiet. Close to 40mph the car starts to whine and reaches a scream when approaches 50mph.
I cant figure out if it is the diff, gearbox or engine.
Would gladly appreciate any comment before i dive under the.

[lambrettalad]

1)take the fan belt off ,does it still scream?
2) and /or run up to speed and turn engine off and coast


be safe .............

[bmcecosse]

And urgently check the oil levels in the gearbox (engine oil) and rear axle (EP90)..........

[Bazzalucas]

I am assuming this is a "mechanical" scream? My driver's door window seals (or more accurately, lack thereof) make a very high-pitched shriek above 50mph. Is it possible that it has aerodynamic origins?

[wickermonkey]

Maybe its the missus trying to tell you your going to fast!

[Bernard]

Thanks so much for all the help and the Minor Maniac go to top of class, it was oil in gearbox, well the lack of it

[bmcecosse]

Oh dear - that won't have done it any good.........

[Bernard]

Oh dear - that won't have done it any good.........

Ouch just got the car but it appears to have escaped death, but i am not too happy as it was services prior to taking ownership.

[ampwhu]

leak

[bmcecosse]

'Serviced' - aye right....by whom???