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So i took my rx8 out the other day and noticed a high pitch screaming noise. I was told it might be intake leak or gaz pump.
Here is when it happens:
- if im on neutral there is no noise untill i press on thr gaz i hear a high pitch sound. When i let the gaz go the sound reduces untill the revs are way back down.
- when driving the sound the high pitch sound is present in every single gear and the faster i go the noice gets stronger.
- If driving and then i press the clutch and put it in neutral the sound goes away.
This is a really annoying sound gets to the point that driving the rx8 aint fun no more.
If its a intake leak how can i pinpoint it and fix it.
Do you hear it at idle?
Try to see first if it's mechanical like a pulley bearing going bad.
You can use a piece of tubing to your ear like a stethoscope to try and pinpoint it, or buy an actual mechanic's stethoscope.
Sounds like an idler pulley or an alternator bearing...or maybe even water pump bearing or A/C compressor.
You can remove the belts one at a time to check...don't run it long without the water pump turning though