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MrBreeze
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 Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:28 pm Post subject: Name that sound |
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Haven't had a chance to really investigate yet. Talking about the high pitched sound. I know it's not the alternator, it stops when I hit the gas. Vacuum leak, perhaps? Definitely on the driver's side.
'77 FI
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2018 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Name that sound |
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possible vacuum leak or points rub block would be my guess
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MrBreeze
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:10 am Post subject: Re: Name that sound |
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Yeah, I'm thinking leak. I can feel some air on that side. Unfortunately it's raining here all weekend so it's gonna have to wait. <sigh> 4 more weeks until I move into the new house with a garage....modern livin' 
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Tcash
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 6:59 am Post subject: Re: Name that sound |
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Congrats on the new garage. If you can squeeze in a little time, make one of these. It will save you time and aggravation when you are looking for the leak.
To completely rule out the alt, take the belt of and run it.
Good luck
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MrBreeze
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Name that sound |
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| Tcash wrote: |
To completely rule out the alt, take the belt of and run it.
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Yeah, did that yesterday. I'll check out the link, thanks
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timvw7476
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2018 11:03 am Post subject: Re: Name that sound |
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that sounds like the booster fan, that lump bolted to the top of the engine
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MrBreeze
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 5:33 am Post subject: Re: Name that sound |
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| timvw7476 wrote: |
that sounds like the booster fan, that lump bolted to the top of the engine
compartment. |
Nope, disconnected it, but thanks!
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Tcash
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| Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Name that sound |
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Make sure your plugs are tight?
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