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 Post subject: BF xr6 N/A sounds like a prius
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:36 pm 
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Hey guys we just have a question about my missus BF XR6 N/A ute, The engine sounds like a Prius and we would want to know why?

We have had a 2.5inch catback fitted last week but still has the Prius sound from the front.

What is the cause for it and can it be removed? hahaha

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 Post subject: Re: BF xr6 N/A sounds like a prius
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:55 pm 
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If you are referring to a whining type sound that is more audible with the windows wound up, I believe it is the power steering pump.

My DOHC in my EB Wag does the same thing. Weird is the only description really.

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 Post subject: Re: BF xr6 N/A sounds like a prius
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:38 am 
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it is a whining sound can hear it all the time though
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 Post subject: Re: BF xr6 N/A sounds like a prius
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:49 am 
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Yep, don't have to be turning.

I THINK that is what it is, but could be wrong.

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 Post subject: Re: BF xr6 N/A sounds like a prius
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:24 am 
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we need to replace the belt as that is now squeeling or just tighten it.
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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:30 pm 
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There is only 1 belt which should be self tensioning.
Could also be a worn bearing in one of the idler pulleys or the belt tensioner itself.
Does the power steering pump have fluid in it ? common for leaking out of the O ring underneath amd the make noise when they run dry.

 

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 Post subject: Re: BF xr6 N/A sounds like a prius
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:23 pm 
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Power steering pump is full, It seems to go with the revs just a quiet engine sound
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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 9:05 pm 
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I can hear the power steering pump on my BA over the exhaust which is pretty damn loud, but I know the sound you're talking about, i think its just the sound the engine makes (that's the only way i can describe it lol)

 

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