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Old 6th August 2006, 22:00   #1
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Does anyone know why my engine sometimes sounds like its hissing?? its only when i start her up that she does this, doesnt happen all the time just after really hot days it does tho.
it goes away once iv driven the car for a bit
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Old 6th August 2006, 22:50   #2
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hmmm tricky 1,i had this problem also,was something to do with stepper motor and ecu coinciding so had to get it reset on a computer,could be a different fault,brake servo/air locked coolant system,if you take the radiator cap off is it bubbling like mad and wanting to piss out over the top?
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Old 6th August 2006, 23:00   #3
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dont know mate, i never thought to look there
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Old 6th August 2006, 23:07   #4
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depends how mechanically knowledged you are,you mite want try yourself i duno,have you stuck your head in the engine bay to listen is it a small leak but comin out quick or a loud 1 you cant tell where its coming form?
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Old 7th August 2006, 19:53   #5
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yeh its one of them, garage said not to worry but hey
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