Cart stuck in water, now makes noise.

[CaptBen]

I managed to get my 2011 gas EZGO stuck in about 18" of water last week. After getting pulled out, it ran fine for two days. It stayed parked for about a week after I cleaned it up. Now when I start it, it makes a whinning noise and is very slow to start moving. The noise starts immediately and continues until it's turned off. I only drove it a short distance for fear of making it worse. Any suggestions?

[rib33024]

Welcome to BGW

you need to tell us more,
like how far was the motor in the water? did you check the oil for water?? you need to try and pin point where the noise is coming from?? the rear ? the motor? the starter

[bigmike58]

I have a ton of cvt drive vehicles and it sounds like maybe he has a wet/dirty drive belt or clutch sheaves.. "slow to start" could just be slipping and belts can make a horrible noise. wipe the sheaves with alcohol (not jack daniels) and wash the belt good with soap and water..

[CaptBen]

The engine wasn't under water but it did get water splashed on it. The water line was about even with the floorboard with the rear floorboard just under water. The oil was just changed and is still clear with no sign of water. I'll start it up again and try to pinpoint the sound. Cleaning the belt better sounds like a good place to start.

[rokcrlr]

sounds like rust or dirt from water somewhere in the clutchs.Like big mike says and spray lube the sliding surfaces of the clutches.NOT WD40

[Offtwice]

Originally Posted by bigmike58

I have a ton of cvt drive vehicles and it sounds like maybe he has a wet/dirty drive belt or clutch sheaves.. "slow to start" could just be slipping and belts can make a horrible noise. wipe the sheaves with alcohol (not jack daniels) and wash the belt good with soap and water..

not jack daniels....

OT

[DOOmsman]

Soap and water with a wire brush to clean the sides of both the drive
and starter belts.

[CaptBen]

Cleaning the belts and clutches did help a lot but not totally. Is it possible for water or debris to get inside the clutch and if so, would that cause it to make a whinning noise? That seems to be the area the noise is coming from. Thanks for all the suggestions. You guys always come through when someone does something... well... not very intelligent. I think I'll lay off the Jack for a while. It's funny how that stuff can turn your vehicle into a 4wd.

[bigmike58]

Originally Posted by CaptBen

Cleaning the belts and clutches did help a lot but not totally. Is it possible for water or debris to get inside the clutch and if so, would that cause it to make a whinning noise? That seems to be the area the noise is coming from. Thanks for all the suggestions. You guys always come through when someone does something... well... not very intelligent. I think I'll lay off the Jack for a while. It's funny how that stuff can turn your vehicle into a 4wd.

yes it can and does....clean it out the best you can and just run it. It may just have some sand or debris and will work it's way out. I run the sand, mud, streams and stuff gets in, but almost always comes out or dries out..