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  1. J

    Strange grinding noise on half load

    I finally found out what the noise in the opening post was. Had it in the dealership last monday and they did their best to fix it. Tightened up the intake system, the airconditioning pipes... they couldn't find it. After some more research they found out it was an engine mount bracket that...
  2. J

    Strange grinding noise on half load

    Since it's very 'exhaust flow' dependend (it only happens with the right amount of RMP and load) I'm thinking it might be a broken catalyc convcerter... still not sure though. Will lift it up somewhere in the coming days
  3. J

    Strange grinding noise on half load

    Gearbox has been repaired/replaced right before I bought it. It has no crunching and selects all the gears very nicely. I don't know if all Clio RS's have the whine (whine is maybe not the right word, some call it 'wind noise' and I believe the real term is gear backlash) but I thought it's a...
  4. J

    Strange grinding noise on half load

    Hi guys, I recently bought a Clio III RS Cup after my Corsa OPC Nurburgring Edition got stolen... Absolutely love the car, but I'm cracking my head on this weird ticking/grinding sound it makes. https://soundcloud.com/jimpaul-hertroijs/clio-iii-rs-grinding (34 second audio clip) It happens...