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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Ok first real trouble with my car. It's got a f1a it's been on for 12k. Today I was racing a buddy and a weird noise started from under the hood. At first I thought it was the power steering pump but then I noticed when I reved it the noise got louder. Ended up taking the belt to the procharger and no noise was heard. The car is still making boost. The oil needs to be changed and haven't had time to check the headunit. I did check the oil level and it was fine. I think it's either the bearings or maybe a hose that is split. Any help would be appreciated
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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A description of the noise would be helpful. If you think it was a hose, is it a loud hissing or whistling sound? Grinding? Gear drive noise?
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:55 AM
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Yeah it's a loud whistling noise
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Well took the headunit off along with the tendioner pulley. The headunit spins normal with very little play. The idler pulley is rough to spin. Hopefully it's the idler since the headunit is a little over a year old.
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