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decho



Member Since: 10 Mar 2011
Location: Fife
Posts: 113

United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Firenze Red
No More Turbo Whistle!

I've had this annoying noise for over 2 years. Tried to get the dealer to fix it but they don't say anything is wrong or that there is a fix. After reading various posts about putting carpet underlay round the base of the steering column or stuffing rags into the hole where it goes through the bulkhead, I thought I would give it a go myself.
So I cut a short piece of 22mm foam pipe insulation(maybe about 2 inches), opened it out, wrapped it round the base of the steering column and pushed it slightly into the hole.....and guess what no more Turbo Whistle! In fact the general engine noise inside the cabin seems a lot less as well.
So, 2 years of annoyance solved in 2 minutes work - pity the dealers weren't so inventive.
Can anybody see any problems in leaving this in place? it doesn't seem to affect movement of the steering wheel at all.

Post #186719 6th Jun 2013 7:42 pm
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kimosabe



Member Since: 24 Aug 2012
Location: Rigil Five (Moonbase beta)
Posts: 122

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

More Cowbell?

 Whereabouts unknown stop going to follow stream until reach civilisation stop message ends

Post #186722 6th Jun 2013 8:15 pm
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SYFL2



Member Since: 16 Jun 2012
Location: Sheffield
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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I kind of like the noise.

Post #186723 6th Jun 2013 8:20 pm
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Badger1970



Member Since: 21 Sep 2012
Location: Southam, Warwickshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Baltic Blue

Owing to the heat down here today, I have been driving around with all windows and sunroof open...I also rather like hearing the Turbo spool up above 1500 rpm...it's been doing it all day for me Laughing Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY13 HSE Lux SD4, Baltic Blue - current, 30,000> miles without fault
MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles

Post #186726 6th Jun 2013 8:24 pm
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csm7djs



Member Since: 25 Apr 2013
Location: Sheffield
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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Auto Firenze Red

I took mine to the dealers and they replaced the steering column seal with the new modified Evoke one. It made a slight difference but not a massive difference. So the pillow case has gone back on...

I usually love the sound of the turbo, but this was just too loud for me... Its louder than a rally car

Post #186736 6th Jun 2013 9:15 pm
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