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Old 21-09-2009, 05:50 PM
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Been having a bit of ongoing strange noises coming from the engine and I am wondering if this is something serious I ought to get checked out. It seems to be most noticeable when slowing down and pulling away in second gear, like when slowing down to turn at a junction or over a speed bump. The car makes a squeaky splutter noise as if it is struggling. Anyone got any suggestions?
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Old 21-09-2009, 07:41 PM
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Where is the noise coming from?
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Old 21-09-2009, 07:51 PM
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Been having a bit of ongoing strange noises coming from the engine and I am wondering if this is something serious I ought to get checked out. It seems to be most noticeable when slowing down and pulling away in second gear, like when slowing down to turn at a junction or over a speed bump. The car makes a squeaky splutter noise as if it is struggling. Anyone got any suggestions?
Is the noise coming from the passenger, I think that it's the G forces acting on the food in Paul's belly!
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Old 21-09-2009, 08:20 PM
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Misfire?
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Old 21-09-2009, 08:46 PM
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Coil packs?
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Old 21-09-2009, 08:57 PM
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If I was to make a wild guess I would say it's coming from around where the belts live...
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Old 21-09-2009, 09:04 PM
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Crank pulley? Might be worth checking the belts... (the SC one too)
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Old 22-09-2009, 12:13 AM
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is it almost like a fan belt slipping cause i had a very similer sounding thing
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