Date: 17 Feb 2005 15:07:48 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Ecotek Valve
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 14:22:50 +0000, Grunff <grunffnospam.com> wrote: > Al wrote: > >> Once again many thanks. > > Most welcome. > > >> Whilst I'm here, I'm getting a howling noise from front left of car >> under boost, needle goes just above halfway across orange. I suspect a >> leaking joint, or possibly leaking fins in intercooler? (bit like a >> reed in a clarinet or sax) Your opinions would be much appreciated. > > You have a leak. :-) As always, our esteemed Grunff identifies the problem. > I've never actually seen a leaky intercooler, although I have heard of > it happening. > There's n easy answer. Open the bonnet, and start examining all hoses > and joints. Wiggle them. Look closely. Hope it's there, and not behind > the dash. The frequency should give you an idea of the size of what's leaking. An in-dash hose would be a whistle, not a hoot. A hoot, to me, means something larger than the 6mm hoses in the dash. (techie terms, sorry...) Dave