Bongo Fury

Hi guys,

I've got a slight whistling noise but only when building up speed, can rev up in neutral and drive at a constant speed and its fine. No 8 stud on the manifold was broken so thought it could be that, replaced all the studs and the gasket and I still have the whistle.

Could anyone advise where I should look next
Cheers
Barry

Sure it's not just turbo whistling

Hi
It is possible that the manifold had warped with the heat when not bolted properly due to a broken stud. A few people have had to have the manifold skimmed to rectify the problem. Try looking for a leak round the manifold still!
Cheers
Helen

Do you have roof bars or top box?
Is there an under tray that not secured properly?
Is the exhaust ok I've had some that produce a whistle caused by baffle probs
Is it a diesel could be turbo inter cooler hose not properly tight this causes a whistle
Sorry can't be of any other help but will keep pondering
Keep us informed

Cheers for the replies guys

Gasy

It could be the turbo, is that anything to worry about?
The whistle is ever so slight, but I know its there.

Helen
Is there an easy way to test the manifold for warping without taking it all back off again?

The Laird
No roof bars or box, but I will check some of your suggestions thou.

Not being very good with mechanics I will check the easy stuff first.

Cheers
Barry

A friends Kia had a weird whistle,turned out to be from the power steering pump as the fluid was low.

No 1 Stud is a likely suspect, I read they have all been replaced, but could it still be loose?

Hi Haybal...
I would guess the best way to check that would be to blow smoke at it , or talc round the manifold. Whether it makes a whistle or not, there is a clamp that holds the turbo onto the induction piping that sometimes breaks, I would check the connections, but my GUESS would be the manifold....a fair few members have had the same problem....another tell-tale sign is a bit of blackening round the gasket where the exhaust is leaking. You might do well to get a spare manifold and get it skimmed ready if you do find that's the cause.
Good Luck
Cheers
Helen

Turbos do whistle
It's normal and will build with revs

Cheers all for your time and suggestions

phllpdr
power steering fluid ok

Bob
Checked No1 stud again seems fine

Helen
There was some blackening near where No8 stud had broke, have cleaned all that off now to see if it returns now the studs and gasket have been replaced(no talc at the mo so cant do that test yet). Clamps and pipe connections seem fine and tight around the turbo.

Gasy
With it being a "new noise" I wanted to find out what it was, that's when I found No8 stud was broken
so I thought this was the cause of the whistle.If it is the turbo and its not doing any damage that's fine, just want to try and eliminate other possible causes.

Cheers
Barry

Hi Barry
To hear the sound better, tie the passenger seat back and take it for a spin... I found when my stud disappeared, that the noise got drowned out by normal running noises when I got a bit of speed on , and backed the throttle off to cruise. Again, on my Bongo, you hardly hear the turbo, but it works perfectly, as checked on instruments!
Good luck on your quest!
Cheers
Helen