Dan-

does anybodys elses sti make this noise at low RMP sort of whirling/ticking, ill add a vid of it aswell for you all, only does it at very low RMP have had no loss of power at all, or anything just strange!

car has been warmed up before driving so just dont know


many thanks Dan

tubbytommy

iTrader: (20)

bottom end bearing gone.

Dan-

Ah ****!! would i not hear that reving standing still tho "/ or all through the rev range?

XDevil666

Check your oil pal

Dan-

My oil was changed in August and it hasn't used any which is unusual to me, as my dad has put over 1 litre in his 2.5 topping up since his service in march!

stedee

iTrader: (4)

you always say that lol but i think you may be right this time

Dan-

Ahah hope he's not

Dan-

also would it be intermittent as i notice it on cold days, doesnt do it on warm days "/

maydew

iTrader: (9)

start with simplest
check spark plugs are tight
up pipe for leaks and cracks
exhaust leaks
heat covers
turbo shaft play .
alternator belt

next up
cambelt, tensioner
compression test

Dan-

Cheers bud, ill start stripping bits down and checking, good job I've just brough a run about car to get me to and front work during the week!

Dan-

i took my car to the engine specialist that works with me and he said its deffo not the bottom end so i got hunting fot other possible causes i fiddled with the air box and the noise went, very odd, but im not going to complain

brendy76

iTrader: (6)

Was going to say that does not sound like bottom end failure. Mine has gone and began initially by only being audible from 3000-3500 rpm then a little later up the rev range. Sounded like someone gently tapping the engine with a hammer. With the bonnet open those hammers get louder.
Does it happen while stationary and revved?

Dmacnz

Could it be the water in the heater circuit? Try getting the bubbles out of the heater circuit.

Dan-

it seems to have gone for now! it never did it while stationary, ive not tried that i do get a sound of sloshing water in the cabin at time tho!

Dan-

only ever made the noise when under load as he put it