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Engine Noise ? Help ! ? Solved!

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Engine Noise ? Help ! ? Solved!

Post by maxman » Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:19 pm

What is the problem with the filter that causes the noise?

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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:24 pm

Useful to know - just in case! :)
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Post by srhutch » Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:49 pm

Had this on my 2.5si many years ago after dealer changed the oil/filter. Sounded more like a sewing machine from memory.
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Post by Looney » Thu Mar 29, 2018 10:58 pm

maxman wrote: Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:19 pm What is the problem with the filter that causes the noise?
Just loose i think
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Post by Truman » Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:23 pm

I have that noise ..was going to investigate the alternator this weekend buit I reckon I'll start with the oil filter now :) Thanks for sharing.

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Post by buzyg » Wed Apr 11, 2018 9:32 pm

Added to knowledge bank. :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:17 pm

Phoenixboy wrote: Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:30 pm Once you've had black, you'll never go back
Really - I did, so I could have a colour! :lol:
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Post by skelters » Wed Apr 11, 2018 11:19 pm

Isn't it normal for a Z4C to be whining?


Sorry my mistake it's usually just the owners that whine! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :poke:
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