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Title: Odd noise on starting
Post by: BazaJT on 24 April 2013, 20:49:27

When I start my F/L 3.0 from cold it makes a strange noise for a short while.You can't hear it inside the car,but stood at the front especially with the bonnet open you can.It seems to come from the front nearside corner,and for want of a better description it's a sort of regular whop whop type noise[hope someone knows what I mean there!]As said the noise ceases after a very short while the engine runs fine all the while.Is this something that should be occuring?or is it a sign that something is on its way out?Although it's some years ago now I don't recall my P/F/L 3.0 ever making such a noise,so possibly something fitted to later cars?

Title: Re: Odd noise on starting
Post by: dazzerM on 24 April 2013, 20:57:11

Really difficult to diagnose a noise buddy

A random one but its not the SAI is it ?  ;)

Title: Re: Odd noise on starting
Post by: RobG on 24 April 2013, 20:58:19

Quote from: dazzerM on 24 April 2013, 20:57:11

Really difficult to diagnose a noise buddy

A random one but its not the SAI is it ?  ;)

:y

Title: Re: Odd noise on starting
Post by: zirk on 24 April 2013, 20:59:25

Secondary Air Pump?

Title: Re: Odd noise on starting
Post by: BazaJT on 24 April 2013, 21:02:32

Ah,SAI I've heard this mentioned before,not sure what it does/what it's for but if it's hurting nowt then that's fine.cheers,guys.

Title: Re: Odd noise on starting
Post by: tunnie on 24 April 2013, 23:09:02

Used to recycle exhaust gasses when cold, only there to satisfy nanny state.

Can either unplug or or pull the fuse in the engine bay  :y