Whooshing Noise Under Acceleration

[GERFIX]

Evening all.

My R56 MCS has just developed a whooshing sound under acceleration. It seems to be when the turbo spools up around 2000-2500rpm. It sounds like air is being sucked/blown from somewhere and appears to be coming from the back end of the engine bay. However, I can't say for sure as it only happens whilst under load, not just sitting revving the engine.

I'm going to try to have a look tomorrow when it's light but any thoughts what I should be looking for? Split intercooler hose maybe?

[Craig]

When your in the car is it coming from the passenger side of the car? Does it sound a bit like rushing water ?

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[GERFIX]

I suppose you could say it does sound like rushing water.........although the missus said it sounds like a poly bag blowing in the wind. Really not sure if there's a particular side it's coming from, it just sounds like the bulkhead side of the engine bay.

[GERFIX]

Had a look this morning and found the problem - the hose coming off the sound generator (?) below the airbox had popped off. Looks like I might not have tightened the hose clip properly when I was changing my timing belt tensioner.......:cursing:

[Craig]

Easy fix :). Good news !

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[GERFIX]

Seems to be the story of my life so far with the Mini. Long may it stay that way!!:smilewinkgrin: