My mac is making a very loud sound, it sounds like a broken fan! What does it mean?

What does this sound mean? Do I need a new part or what?

late 08 MBP are infamously noisy.
we need more information to help you.
my other guess is it's dirty.
but it could be more serious like your hard drive, not a fan. 

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