Rev counter sound, maybe

[Tom]

Hey all,

Got a 200 with just over 6k on the clock and it's making a funny noise under heavy acceleration/deceleration.

It doesn't sound mechanical like the gearbox or the engine but it does sound like it's behind the dials.

I first noticed it when I changed up at about 8k revs and the Rev needle dropped significantly.

I managed to replicate it by doing the same again.

I can only hear it with the windows up, it's quite quiet. It's a quiet grinding like sound.

It does it quite a lot when I rev the car up to 8k whilst not in gear.

Anyone have any ideas on what it could be? I did a search and didn't nt find much.

Any help would be awesome.

Cheers!

Tom.

 

[MrDrums]

I experienced the exact same thing at around 6.5k revs yesterday but thought I was imagining things! Just heard a slight noise coming from behind the rev counter. Strange.

 

[Iain 007]

Mine does it too, I thought it was something to do with the clutch albeit quiet.

 

[MrDrums]

Gearbox can be slightly stiff sometimes. Still under warranty, so maybe it's best I get it in.

 

[Ashton]

does is sound like a bit like 2 dried peas in a plasic container?

 

[Chrisgti6]

Isn't the limiter set at 7.4k? If you are hitting 8k I'd say something isn't quite right!

 

[Paddy_R]

Isn't the limiter set at 7.4k? If you are hitting 8k I'd say something isn't quite right!

I was just thinking that I don't think my 200 revs to 8,000. I think the beep to change gear is at 7,200 or there abouts.

 

[Tom]

I don't hit 8, I hit 7.5 maybe. Mistake on my part that.

does is sound like a bit like 2 dried peas in a plasic container?

Yeah man...

 

[Ashton]

Mine does it to. Was tempted to take the.clocks apart but if others are getting ill just live with it

 

[ryan197]

Could it be the top engine mount, theres a cover on the side that can come loose n vibrate.

 

[AlexRogers]

Mine does this too, try coming on and off the throttle very gently above 6k, you should hear ever such a slight crunch each time you come on and off from behind the dials? I have mine in to Renault for this, cant be normal.

 

[OiNK]

Noticed mine does this today too!!

Anyone had it checked out and found out the cause?

 

[MrDrums]

If I rev it stationary it rattles around 4.5k and around 6k whilst in movement. Let us know the outcome so I can take it in with some evidence!

 

[ryan197]

Check top engine mount.

 

[OiNK]

Must have a check at this, excuse me if I am asking an obvious question, but when you say to check the top engine mount, what exactly are we looking for that would confirm something is wrong with it?

 

[Chris197F1]

he said earlier that theres a cover that can come loose and vibrate

 

[OiNK]

Ugh it is too early...totally missed that, thanks mate.

 

[ryan197]

I had it on mine, where the bolt head is on the side theres a cover round it

 

[OiNK]

Will give this a check later on, thanks for the info, hopefully it is something nice and simple like this

 

[OiNK]

Not really sure what you mean about a cover? Is it in your picture?