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Old 06-13-2010, 11:37 PM
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Re: Engine Noise

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Originally Posted by noqu26 View Post
So I need some help diagnosing a noise my SVX makes. The sound reminds me of a playing card stuck in a bike wheel and occurs when you apply the throttle. The noise increases in speed with an increase in engine speed. It seems to come from the right side of the engine and as usual I'm pretty clueless. If anyone has any ideas as to what could be causing it, or has needs more information to offer a guess I would appreciate it.
A recording of the noise would help, but it sounds like a textbook exhaust leak from the manifold.
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