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possible Air leak?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by cly_adams, Apr 17, 2009.

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    Not too sure if this is a problem or not. I went for a pretty good ride the other night and when i came home I noticed that when i rev'd it up It sounded like a mini Blow off valve from a turbo :lol: . I checked all the lines and boots for leaks but nothings cracked. I sprayed carb cleaner over all of it and it no change in idle at all. No leaks any where, any one ever had this problem? Maybe i rode it alil too hard that day :?
     
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    constant whistle or only after you've reved it for a few seconds?
     
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    just a quick few seconds
     
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    any chance its cam whine? if you think its air flow related pull the air filter out and re-test.
     
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    hmmm maybe a exhaust leak? from the head? I dont think its a air problem it just sounds like Shhh sound after quick revs
     
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    Perhaps you have blown a small hole in the headers or mufflers, with all that hard riding.
     
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    hopefully thats all it is lol will check tonight
     
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    funny ending to this story, so eveything was tightened nothing loose or cracked So i ended up sitting there rev'in it up while touching or holding different parts and YAY! the pan underneth the carbs was making this sound haha how its making a SHHHH sound it beyond me but hey least i figured out what it is :lol:
     
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