Airpump making a scraping noise???

[gmogle]

Mine made a barking noise too whenever I was driving or idling and then pulling off.

Disconnected it and all was well.

[dr3]

The air pumps dont like the hot air when sat in stationary traffic. Its especially bad when the standard air box is removed. Thats the main cause of the bearings going.
As gmogle says, just disconnect it, then just use it for MOT emissions tests.

[D2BBA]

Cheers for the tips lads.  Will disconect for temp fix.  

Nik, can you please PM me the asking price for the airpump.  May as well sort it by replacing it.

Ta all
Chris