Thread: I've got that whistling feeling...

Do a search on exhaust manifold leaks.

get yourself some new exhaust studs the gasket is gone and the manifold is warped

Take the engine cover off and maybe the turbo heat shield then shine a torch in and around the turbo manifold.
What your looking for is broken exhaust studs or just the nuts not even being there. And carbon build up around the manifold where the leak is. The carbon stain will be black exhaust soot.

If the nuts missing off a stud. Dont put a new nut on. I had two like that and trying to take them out to install new studs and they broke. So a new nut would have broken it anyway. So just replace.

Hi, Has happened twice to me, both times a cracked manifold, fixed by Triumph rover spares with a changeover manifold. Mine was a horryfying shriek when engine under load, like a bearing flying to pieces.

Originally Posted by firstdisco

Hi, Has happened twice to me, both times a cracked manifold, fixed by Triumph rover spares with a changeover manifold. Mine was a horryfying shriek when engine under load, like a bearing flying to pieces.

Mine sounded like a squeaky belt. Or bearing also.

Mine only happens in winter (melb). Sounds like a turbo bearing bit I suspect it's the manifold. Goes away in summer.

Originally Posted by simpin68

Mine only happens in winter (melb). Sounds like a turbo bearing bit I suspect it's the manifold. Goes away in summer.

So I'm guessing you've never changed it then?

Quick update on todays activities, took it to a couple of mechanics for second opinions. Diagnosis ranging from drivebelt/idler to exhaust gasket to air compressor. Strangely, i actually took off the turbo heat shield but couldnt find any soot around there.

It's the gasket... No question...