Air intake for the Alternator

[scottylindo]

So I went out and bought the necessary parts for my alternators air intake and installed it. However, when I started her up and reved the engine, I noticed that there was a slight whistle that was not there before. I can only assume that is is coming from the new air duct. Is this normal? :dunno: If this is occuring would that mean that it is haveing a more difficult time getting the air?

[jason_recliner]

I expect it would be from the alternator's own fan, crossing air flow with your new duct's flow.

[PhilipWOT]

(I'm scratching my chin) Hmmm.... interesting.

[Pirate_copy]

I expect it would be from the alternator's own fan, crossing air flow with your new duct's flow.

I would say that was exactly it!!

[scottylindo]

Ok then...is that normal? is it good? Bad? :dunno:

[Pirate_copy]

Not normal mate, though is not really causing a problem in reality

I would check the jubilee clip and position of the intake buddy

Nothing is hanging down over the alternator is it?

[jason_recliner]

Just wondering... Why do you have an extra intake for the alt?
You running a microwave oven in there or something?

[Pirate_copy]

Mine has one too....they came with them!!

[jason_recliner]

Really? Wow. Now I wonder if I have one.

[Pirate_copy]

It goes from the top of the alternator to the top of the engine bay

[Pirate_copy]

Here you go

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=121635&d=1190381499

[jason_recliner]

Cool.
I can't say I've spent an awful lot of time under the bonnet in the YEAR I've had it, other than changing fluids, filters and plugs.

Which is the way I like my car to run. :thumbup:

[jason_recliner]

Oh wow. Just realised it's a year today. Happy birthday, reclinermobile.

[scottylindo]

Yeah pirate...Mine looks like yours. everything is tight and nothing is hanging down. Let me clarify that the whistle only occurs when I tap the accelerator. When I give it a little tap it gasps (whistles). However when I fully accelerate or when it is idleing it does not occur. I should have been more specific in the beginning:D

[Pirate_copy]

ummm...isnt that your CAI??

Like mine - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqPEYQ98oKs

[PhilipWOT]

Yeah pirate...Mine looks like yours. everything is tight and nothing is hanging down. Let me clarify that the whistle only occurs when I tap the accelerator. When I give it a little tap it gasps (whistles). However when I fully accelerate or when it is idleing it does not occur. I should have been more specific in the beginning:D

DUDE! That's your K&N intake whistling!! LOL
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

p.s. it's supposed to do that, so relax, nothing's wrong with your car.

[scottylindo]

:mad::rofl::rofl:

That is funny....I guess I only noticed that because I was looking for something to possibly sound diff. That should do it guys...I will let you know if it turns out not to be that:thumbup: