Clio 182 - Odd whistling noise - not wind !

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 10:37

Hi guys,

I've only just bought my clio 182. I was wondering whether anyone could help. I'd noticed a whistling (quite loud) when accelerating in the clio. With the windows down you can hear it too, so assumed could have been the sports filter. I replaced this with a Powertec induction kit but the whistle still exists...

Any ideas??

Thanks!

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 10:41

Ok - I'll give it a go !!

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 14:41

Right - def not the mirrors.

It is only when accelerating (and not only @ full bore so it isn't the induction kit).

Doesn't happen when off throttle no matter what the speed.

It sound like tappets but my mechanic friend informs me the Clio's are hydraulic and therefore don't make noises ...

Would a hole in the exhaust make a noise like that?

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 15:23

Gonna get it on a ramp next weekend to have a look. My mechanic friend thinks it is probably a small hole in the exhaust, although I think a belt sounds possible too. Wicked car, shame that there are always teething problems !!

On an aside, highly recommend a Powertec induction kit (steel filter). Sounds savage !!

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 15:28

thepharcyde said:
prob a lip on the throttle body, I had an induction kit which then whistled at certain revs, recently put oem box on and its gone.

It was happening to the same extent with the OEM box mate

downhuman · 15 Jan 2006 at 20:48

mr tommo said:
I demand Pics And/or VIDEOS

I'll try mate .... will have to be tomorrow.

Went for a spin earlier and swear it sounds like its coming from under the car or the gear box area !??! P1ssing me off tbh !