LeighJ

I just fitted a new ITG filter and I now have a rather loud, groaning type noise, generally if holding on to the revs in any gear, like at 80 on the motorway. Goes away when if I push or release the pedal. I've checked and re-checked and it's seated fine.

Long shot I know - help anybody ?

MY97 btw

Cheers,

Leigh

ozzy

Hi Leigh,

Just fitted an ITG filter to my MY99 RB5 during lunch. I haven't noticed any odd sounds. It was a barsteward to fit and ended up dismantling some of the hosing to get a good look.

Did you do the same, or just unlock - fit - and re-lock?

Could you have left any hoses off the car after fitting?

What type of noise is it? does it sound like somethings loose or rattling around in the engine bay?

Stefan

ozzy

Have you tried re-fitting the original paper one to see if it's just the ITG?

ozzy

Did you check all the way around the box to see if the covers fitted securely. I had a nightmare getting the bottom part to fit with the new filter.

Eventually discovered that it was best to push it into the top cover and fit the whole thing. I was trying to push it into the bottom part, then had no luck fitting the cover back; the bottom just would lock down.

Also noticed on the pipe from the box that there's a little bleed nipple or something underneath. Is that secure?

Stefan

LeighJ

Cheers Ozzy,

I've got the old paper one, I stick in back in later and see. I did remove the big hose, but it's back to how it was. I've not lost any power. It's the "blowing over bottle top" noise, but louder. Thinking about it, it could be that, just louder due to the extra air being feed ?

Brynweb

Not relevant I know (soz), but since you're on the subject.

I've just taken delivery of an ITG (cheers performanceexhausts.net). But I'm such a bloody novice, I don't know where to stick it under the bonnet.

Can you tell me where it goes please?

Thx!

ozzy

It's either that or air escaping somewhere. Defo no hoses loose?

I'll check mine on the way home tonight and let you know if I get the same noise. Didn't on the blast down to the Gym @ lunchtime.

Stefan

LeighJ

Drives side m8, near the strut, big black box. Undo two clips and big thick hose, romve top of box, they presto!

LeighJ

My spulling iz cpar.

Cheers Ozzy, I'll get there soon. Decat downpipe going on tomorrow, cant wait!!

ozzy

Sorry, don't have the digicam with me or I'd have posted some pics.

There should be a large black air box in the left-hand side of the engine bay. There's a large black hose running off it to the engine.

Just unlock the two metal clips and the top cover should loosen enough to slide the old filter out and the new one in.

I loosened some of the tubing above the box and the MAF connector to get better access.

Stefan


[Edited by ozzy - 4/4/2002 10:01:22 AM]

ozzy

Leigh beat me too it.

You should notice a new noise with the Downpipe Which one are you going for? have you changed the centre too?

I've a PPP backbox and should have a PPP centre fitted in the next couple of days (fingers crossed).

Stefan

LeighJ

After a month, I'm told to remove the ITG and there will be green shyte in the bottom of the box air box, clean away and put filter back in.

Cheers,

Leigh

Brynweb

Thanks guys! <<slightly embarrassed>>

LeighJ

Ozzy,

I've got the TSL downpipe, centre is staying as standard (I bet I change my mind tomorrow!!) and I've got the Scoobysport back box already on. Mid sections can be had for £90, so I'll probably get one anyway, in for a penny!

ozzy

Oh, didn't know that one. Must be some of the oilly stuff coming off the filter?!?

LeighJ

Exactly that, I believe.

ozzy

Leigh,

I must admit to hearing a low grumble when using the loud pedal - I think. Maybe I'm just hearing things, but I don't remember noticing it before. Although, I was trying hard to hear something over the rain & thunder on the drive back home.

It certainly doesn't sound like there's something wrong, just a bit more of a low growl when applying some throttle.

Is that what your hearing?

Stefan

LeighJ

Ozzy,

I found out last night, that after all, I hadn't fitted the air box properly on the bottom edge. Problem gone away. Thanks for you help m8. The grumble is a little more noticable, which is nice. Downpipe going on soon!

Cheers,

Leigh

ozzy

Good man; glad you got it sorted. Let us all know how you find the new Downpipe. Might add it onto my own wish-list

Stefan