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Old August 15th 09, 05:17 PM posted to alt.autos.alfa-romeo
R C Nesbit
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Default Odd noise

Catman spoke:
> Dave Emerson wrote:
> > "Catman" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> R C Nesbit wrote:
> >>> Catman spoke:
> >>>> Probably neither. Sounds like a possible air leak. Had a listen under
> >>>> the bonnet?
> >>> Yes, but under no load the noise only comes in at high revs, so is
> >>> competing with the engine noise.
> >> Perhaps it's coming from the cabin?

> >
> > Loose nut holding the steering wheel?
> >

>
> You've met him then?


Oi! When you two have *quite* finished!

> > It'll be the hose between the turbo and the airbox, if it's anything like my
> > Mondeo 2.2TDCi that had very similar symptoms.
> >
> >

>
> Certainly sounds like it dunnit?


Tiz - and on order from Stoneacre for the princely sum of £17-10/-
'Should be here on Wednesday'

The suggested temp fix of duct tape fails, as the split is at the turbo end, near
to the zorst, gets all hot and guey.

Large motorcycle puncture repair patch will be tried when it cools down.

--
Rob Pearson
156 1.9jtd sportwagon (now)
164 V6 Lusso (gone)



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