Screeching Sound Coming From Engine Bay At Redline

[ISF_Starlight_Black]

Hi All

Hope everyone is well.

When I redline my ISF in 1st gear, I hear a kind of screeching sound coming from the engine bay as I change to 2nd. I then redline in 2nd gear, and as I change to 3rd gear i again hear a screeching sound coming from the engine bay.

Do any of you ISF owners experience the same thing? I have my first service at around december and I was going to bring this up with the service centre then.

Just curious if this is a normal occurence or not. Having only 3800km's on the clock, i wouldnt think it's a worn belt or anything.

Thanks.

[Brisman]

That doesn't 'sound' right, mine doesn't do that. I'd take it to the dealer straight away and tell them the problem.

I wouldn't wait until Dec.

[ISF_Starlight_Black]

That doesn't 'sound' right, mine doesn't do that. I'd take it to the dealer straight away and tell them the problem.

I wouldn't wait until Dec.

Thanks for the response Brisman.. Im down in melbourne for work (from tomorrow) for the week. I might bring the car in next week for them to check it out.

[Brisman]

Definitely take it in, it shouldn't take long to check out.

Let us know how you go.

[Dogmatix]

Had the same issue. Drive belts slipping under load apparently.

[ilv1004s]

is it fixed under warranty?

[malibu]

Definitely whatever is wrong should be fixed under warranty. Have not had this issue with my ISF but have had it on a previous car with some serious HP. New drive belts can slip if not tensioned properly.

[ISF_Starlight_Black]

Thanks for all your responses. I guess my concern is how I explain the situation to the service guys. If I said there is a screeching sound coming from the engine bay at redline, is that fairly descriptive for them to work out. Should I also mention to check the drive belts?

Im also kind of guessing that they are wanting to hear this for themselves so there will have to be a quiet stretch of road with no cops around to get the car up to speed.

[dis-lex-sic]

Drive belts slipping under load apparently.

Spot on. That's what I was going to post. It's not a major issue but sounds terrible.

Easy fix.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/CRC-Belt-Grip-400g.aspx?pid=1444#Description

I had a look through some service material for a picture to show you where it is.