KEN -
Thanks for the continued support! The whine persists with all belts - On - or Off. A/C and main serpentine belt - either on or off the engine.
Yes the Air Intake is an after market - but the whine is there with it On or Off.
As I continue to chase this whine, I came upon an idea. My plan is/was to use an inflation technique.
1. Close the off the throttle body
2. Add small pressure to the system
3. Escaping air could be found using soap solution.
Using a small hand transfer pump, and a rubber glove, I pumped up the glove (attached to the throttle body).
My observations:
1. I was able to pump past the butterfly. (Engine not on).
2. The glove deflated in under 20 seconds.
A couple of thoughts came to mind. Should the butterfly be "air tight" when closed? If not, that explains how it filled.
Then, as it deflates, can I correctly assume, that excess pressure (very small) is escaping through a leak? Or, is it bein distributed through the open/partially opened valves on the cylinders?
I am considering using a small compressor (tire inflator) to apply continuous pressure at one of the vacuum ports and chasing leaks with soap. Bad idea? What pressure would be OK? Or, I can fabricate a coer for the throttle body and apply the pressure there and use the soap. Your thoughts are much appreciated.
Thanks.
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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 AT 2:20 PM