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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Why is my car whistling??
Whats up, I've been hearing a whistling sound when im in 1st gear and I dont know what it cold be.. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Usually points to a boost leak.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Does the car perform any different? Have you changed anything on the car?

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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Is it all the way through first gear?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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whistling or whinning? i could just be your oil is thick and your gears whin. mine do that when i put it in first and im going like 20mph and let off the gas.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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A whistling whine sometimes indicates a boost leak.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Is it rpm dependent?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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yeah like stated above any difference in Boost PSI??? could be a leak
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Or you could be thinking T-case maybe... tell us a bit more
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