WTF is this strange noise/whistle/squeak?!?!?!

[Maccy]

Had a 12k service up at 519 yesterday and a few other things checked over, however I've noticed today that there is the most annoying noise occurring when no throttle is applied. It goes away if I press the accelerator about 1/4 way, as soon as I let off it disappears.

Video below to hopefully show what I'm experiencing!



Any suggestions would be great! I'm guessing/hoping it's something hasn't been plugged back in correctly.

 

[-J-]

f**k me that would drive me nuts... Did it do it when you picked it up from Danny? Or happened since?

 

[Maccy]

Yeh I only noticed it yesterday on the drive down the A1 when coming home, he's just responded to me saying it's 100% an air leak and check all the screws so going to nip outside and have a look.

Please stay dry Watford...

 

[Maccy]

Sounds like it's coming from the spark plugs???!

 

[-J-]

Try nipping the plugs up (did you have them changed? If not then don't see why it would be them), they don't need to be super tight so dont over do it.

Check under the inlet for the little rubber 'O ring' that seals to the Cam cover breather make sure 1 it's there and 2 it's sitting right.

 

[Maccy]

Plugs weren't changed, however the leads were removed as the head was taken off to do a timing check. Both of the cam seals were replaced as the old ones broke when taken off, they seem to be wedged in pretty tight.

I don't have any of my tools with me so can't properly check until the weekend

 

[-J-]

Head won't have been taken off...

 

[Maccy]

Sorry, meant intake.

 

[mi16chris]

Vacuum leak or PVC valve leaking or faulty

 

[guysy]

Probably best to speak to 519, im sure they will put it right.

 

[Maccy]

I'm going to have a proper check tonight when I get my tools and see if I can find the problem, otherwise I'll be heading back up the A1

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

That's pretty bloody annoying! Hope you can get it sorted easily mate

 

[Stefan.]

I would take it back and get it sorted.

I wouldnt be happy with that and why should you fix it ffs.

 

[Diagro]

Oh Hai maccy, Just saw your post on OCUK and knew i already saw the same post, and it was here

 

[Maccy]

So...

I've been round the engine bay with my sockets and tightened up the bolts on the inlet manifold - the noise has gone! Great!

However...

Approaching a roundabout after a few mins driving back home, come to a stop, clutch engaged ready to pull away and the car stalls! Wtf?! Start it back up thinking 'hmmm odd' but carry on. Notice that the revs are massively dropping when I come to a stop either to roundabouts/traffic lights, but then revs jump back up to about 750 - normal for idle I suppose. This continues until I get home, parking up into my bay and it stalls again!

So now I'm at a total loss! One problem fixed, another appears! I'm wondering have I tightened the bolts up too much on the inlet manifold?

 

[-J-]

That sounds like an air leak... Check all the pipes are on tight, also did you check the rubber O ring was in place on the bottom of the inlet where it meets the cam cover?

You shouldn't be having these issues after a Service has been done, speak to Danny, I'm sure he will be happy to offer some over the phone support?

 

[Maccy]

The rings that cover the ends of the cams? I've updated on his facebook message and tried calling but his phone is off, will try in the morning.

I'm a little hesitant removing the inlet cover as I'm not 100% confident.

 

[-J-]

The rings that cover the ends of the cams? I've updated on his facebook message and tried calling but his phone is off, will try in the morning.

I'm a little hesitant removing the inlet cover as I'm not 100% confident.

No it's under the inlets, TBH mate if you can undo a bolt it's not difficult.

 

[-J-]

Look here - http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showpost.php?p=7836480

Picture 11 onwards.

Picture 13 in the centre of the inlet the oval shaped bit is where the rubber O ring should be.

 

[Maccy]

I must be being blind, sorry mate

 

[-J-]

I must be being blind, sorry mate

Sorry... Photo 13b

 

[Maccy]

Ahhh I see what you mean now. I'll check it on Saturday morning when I next have free time. Cheers mate

 

[Maccy]

Just came back from picking up some new rear pads (£14.27 for 4 Pagid pads!) and thought I'd have another quick check.

Loosened all of the bolts on the inlet manifold and then tightened them back up, took the car for a quick drive and it seemed fine! Wtf?!

 

[-J-]

It was an air leak I'm betting, loosening the bolts and redoing them up must have sealed it happy days, just a pity you had to faf about with it.

 

[Maccy]

Yeh I suspect you're right mate