Miata Mailing List: August 1998, Message #658

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From: Anders Wilhelm <wilhelm@acc.umu.se>
Subject:Re: Whine on down shift....
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 15:13:06 +0000

I've got that noise too! Anyone else?
/anders


Andre Robotewskyj wrote:
> 
> Hi Everyone-
> Recently I've noticed a subtle, but noticeable turbine-like whine when
> downshifting from 2->1 at about 5000 - 6000rpm (after downshift). The whine
> begins as the clutch is fully engaged, and subsides  as the engine winds down
> (no throttle) to about 2000rpm. The sound appears to originate from the
> engine compartment,but could also be the forward section of the transmission
> (manual). The car is a '94R with about 47000m. Am I noticing something which
> was always there to begin with, or does this sound like a problem?
> Thanks much,
> Andre
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