V50 Engine 2.0D : - Strange whooshing noise

ge22y · Nov 19th, 2012, 17:42

Hi

I wonder if anyone can help diagnose this problem - When accelerating from 50mph I'm hearing a strange whooshing sound (not what I would call a whistle) from the left hand side of the engine, there isn't a noticeable drop in power! Any ideas?

Also, the clutch pedal stayed on the floor the other day, I lifted it back up by hand and it hasn't dropped back down since and the clutch is performing as normal, is this a sign of the master cylinder on the way out?

The car is on about 107,000 miles.

Thanks for any advice.

Gez.

ian7675 · Nov 19th, 2012, 20:09

I can only comment on the clutch as I've had that happen to me before on another car. It was a slipped clutch cable that basically re-adjusts itself when you pull the pedal back up which is why it's fine now.

getsome · Nov 21st, 2012, 09:17

This only applies to turbo and turbo diesels since you didn´t specify engine :
Maybe a turbo pipe is split (you are hearing the turbo itself), check the large rubber hoses going to and from turbo / intercooler for cracks/splits , Could also be a sticking valve in the Y section of the intake that bypasses the Intercooler (this Y pipe and valve in only found on cars with DPF)

Nov 19th, 2012, 17:42	#1
ge22y New Member Last Online: May 15th, 2013 07:15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caerphilly	Strange whooshing noise Hi I wonder if anyone can help diagnose this problem - When accelerating from 50mph I'm hearing a strange whooshing sound (not what I would call a whistle) from the left hand side of the engine, there isn't a noticeable drop in power! Any ideas? Also, the clutch pedal stayed on the floor the other day, I lifted it back up by hand and it hasn't dropped back down since and the clutch is performing as normal, is this a sign of the master cylinder on the way out? The car is on about 107,000 miles. Thanks for any advice. Gez.

Nov 19th, 2012, 20:09	#2
ian7675 Senior Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2013 21:53 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gloucester	I can only comment on the clutch as I've had that happen to me before on another car. It was a slipped clutch cable that basically re-adjusts itself when you pull the pedal back up which is why it's fine now.

Nov 21st, 2012, 09:17	#3
getsome Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2024 06:36 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweden	This only applies to turbo and turbo diesels since you didn´t specify engine : Maybe a turbo pipe is split (you are hearing the turbo itself), check the large rubber hoses going to and from turbo / intercooler for cracks/splits , Could also be a sticking valve in the Y section of the intake that bypasses the Intercooler (this Y pipe and valve in only found on cars with DPF)

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