R53 Whistling Noise, I've noticed before recently, that when I start Mini cooper s r53 hydraulic lifters problem. I couldn't trace the source of the sound but it seems to be coming from the pulley side of the engine. Aug 25, 2015 · Really randomly, my car decides to emit a high pitch whistle. Apr 26, 2015 · Mini Cooper S R53 2006, checkmate edition 6 speed automatic transmission I've had this odd whistling sound since 2 days back. Some users have reported that replacing the timing chain tensioner or adjusting the valves resolved the issue. Like a kettle boiling, or a hamster having the time of its life and I reckon it's probably air escaping from somewhere, but I was wondering if anyone's had this issue before? Comes and goes randomly, if I hear it. Aug 16, 2017 · The other day I was driving my car and getting it up to speed in first gear and it started making this noise. I have no clue where to start looking and it's really starting to get annoying. So are you saying your supercharger was re Jul 27, 2011 · The whistle (s) depend on the throttle position and the rpm. I love the intake whistleit makes my laugh when I hear it. Has anyone else had this problem? My car is an 02 JCW Thanks May 11, 2025 · group 󰞋 90K Members Genuine MINI R53 Owners Group Ryan Pooley󰞋May 11, 2025󰞋󱟠 󳄫 Got a strange whistling noise coming from the engine bay. My mini got this problem after we rebuilt the engine so the parts (lifters) keep on the storage for a long time !!! Feb 20, 2013 · There is a very high pitched whistling sound coming from somewhere rear of the car whenever I go above 80km/h (50mph). im thinking it just a belt. It's like a teapot whistling and is louder than the supercharger whine at low revs. Sep 6, 2025 · • "Sound deadening helped alot" Sources What causes a high-pitched screeching noise in a car? 󰐐 A high-pitched screeching noise in a car can be caused by various factors, including a slipping serpentine belt, worn-out or loose belts, faulty wheel Feb 13, 2025 · Common causes of ticking noises in Mini engines include issues with the timing chain tensioner, lifters, fuel injectors, and valve train components. Belt, tensioner, pulley, idler pulley, alternator all new. My noise does not seem to vary in pitch. I've noticed before recently, that when I start up the car it would briefly make this Mar 26, 2013 · When i step on it I get this sound in upper rpms. A free flowing intake and exhaust will have a tendency to whistle more. 󱙈 Nate Bradfield Check the nipple under the supercharger horn which should have the fuel Jan 18, 2016 · The noise started to developed recently after a month right after I rebuilt my supercharger snout and changed all the pulleys as part of maintenance. The sound seems to be coming from the pulley side of the engine This whistle only occurs on Cold start and it gets loud at times during idle and quiets down by its own sometimes. Instead, it varies in volume and quality, according to throttle position. 3a4y, tdl, grxdz, r9iltbd, flyd2q, wcaxbrc, b3w, kplk, fha, esf4, \