MBP Optical Drive / HD Noise

Hello, my MacBook Pro seems to be making a low pitched helicopter/car engine running noise , it comes from the right corner (below the palm rest area)
Im quite sure it is the optical drive because today for the first time since having the computer i burned a DVD.
Now every 10minutes or so the noise will start (for no reason) and this 'helicopter spinning' noise will continue for about another 2minutes and then stop again.
I think have heard the 'moo' sound described before on these forums, and i am sure this is different.
Has anyone had this problem? The noise is very loud and interferes with my work (my MBP whines but it is very quiet, this is much louder)
I am in the process of talking to Apple support, but if anyone on here has any help please do reply.
MacBook Pro 15" 1.83Ghz 1GB RAM   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   Latest Firmware - Burnt many CD's before, but this issue seems to have come from burning a DVD

I am still having this issue, and i have posted a recording of the noise.
Please go to: http://www.phantomfiles.co.uk/macbookpronoise.mp3 to hear my recording.
(You may need to turn your volume up, as the recording level isnt a good quality, but the actual noise is quite loud)
Your advise on this would be much appreciated

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