High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

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High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by Scarlett » Tue Aug 24, 2010 3:42 pm

Hi y'all

When I start my V6 I get a high-pitched whistle which slowly fades as I drive away after about 30 seconds (sometimes more quickly if I lift the accelerator). Its seems to be getting a little louder and certainly longer lasting. Not getting any warning lights, seat belts fastened, etc. Is it some kind of warning signal I really should be taking note of? Are all the wheels going to fall off? Any help appreciated
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off

Post by francophile1947 » Tue Aug 24, 2010 3:44 pm

Sounds like a slipping fan belt.
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by Velocette » Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:09 pm

Scarlett wrote:Hi y'all

When I start my V6 I get a high-pitched whistle which slowly fades as I drive away after about 30 seconds (sometimes more quickly if I lift the accelerator). Its seems to be getting a little louder and certainly longer lasting. Not getting any warning lights, seat belts fastened, etc. Is it some kind of warning signal I really should be taking note of? Are all the wheels going to fall off? Any help appreciated
Have you got a coolant alarm? I've noticed that my coolant alarm is sometimes sensitive to slight drops in voltage such as when you switch something on without the engine running and just after starting the engine. It just sounds quietly and then tails off in a second or two as the battery recovers
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by Scarlett » Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:20 pm

thanks folks. Doesnt really sound like a slipping fan belt (tho will check) and indeed do have a coolant alarm. Not particlaurly quiet however. Will check both ideas out. Ta much!
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by Northern Bongolow » Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:28 pm

lift the passy side seat and listen,think it may be turbo related,either pipework or associated
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Post by chakota » Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:19 pm

Northern Bongolow wrote:lift the passy side seat and listen,think it may be turbo related,either pipework or associated


Turbo ....V6 ??? :shock:
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by haydn callow » Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:21 pm

V6 ??
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by bigdaddycain » Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:03 pm

The V6 is unfortunately naturally aspirated.
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Post by You've Been Bongod » Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:36 pm

ste i have 2x t4 turbos on my bongo with it having 2 manifolds :roll:

maybe i will take them off and have a supercharger fitted to stop the lag :lol:
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by Northern Bongolow » Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:46 pm

shows what i know then :oops: :oops: shame though,it would go well then.i'll get my coat.again!!! :lol:
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by You've Been Bongod » Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:47 pm

Northern Bongolow wrote:shows what i know then :oops: :oops: shame though,it would go well then.i'll get my coat.again!!! :lol:

dont worry ady we cant all be perfect all the time mate your knowledge helps alot of folk on here so keep it up mate
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by Northern Bongolow » Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:49 pm

no ive gone ---my coat hook is empty,----see--- :lol:
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by bigdaddycain » Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:23 pm

You've Been Bongod wrote:ste i have 2x t4 turbos on my bongo with it having 2 manifolds :roll:

maybe i will take them off and have a supercharger fitted to stop the lag :lol:
Yours burbles like a twin! :wink: I'd drop the Garret T4's though... Too long to spool up mate, stick with T2's with around 8PSi going through them,ran through a forge intercooler with aquamist spray. Re-map with a Motec M4 Pro stand alone engine management, and try running bosch 803 "dark greens" injectors, and of course 6 new low compression pistons through ported and polished heads...Might be an idea to throw in some Isky valve springs with re-profiled Isky cams, with of course a balanced and lightened flywheel.
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by You've Been Bongod » Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:27 pm

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You've Been Bongod wrote:ste i have 2x t4 turbos on my bongo with it having 2 manifolds :roll:

maybe i will take them off and have a supercharger fitted to stop the lag :lol:
Yours burbles like a twin! :wink: I'd drop the Garret T4's though... Too long to spool up mate, stick with T2's with around 8PSi going through them,ran through a forge intercooler with aquamist spray. Re-map with a Motec M4 Pro stand alone engine management, and try running bosch 803 "dark greens" injectors, and of course 6 new low compression pistons through ported and polished heads...Might be an idea to throw in some Isky valve springs with re-profiled Isky cams, with of course a balanced and lightened flywheel.

i think i will go for the cheaper option

put a evo 9 mrfq420 in instead and get all 4 wheels spinning 8) :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: High pitched whistle when setting off - V6

Post by bigdaddycain » Tue Aug 24, 2010 7:31 pm

You'd have to convert to 4wd or blank off the opposing outlet on the mitsi's box though Carl! :shock:
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