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light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong

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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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Default light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong

98 mitusbishi eclipse GS 46k miles 5 speed. bought it a month ago now it whistles whenever i step on gas and there is a slight whistle/tick when just idling not sure which one it is switches between the two. changing oil tomorow along with spark plugs. any input to problem?
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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Default Re: light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong

Could be one of ur belts....Eclipses are known for doin that.... i used to have a RS that did it real bad but i sold it and now i have a eclipse GSX... dont do it... but i also have a diffrent motor.... also do u have a intake? the whistle may be commin from that...?
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Default Re: light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong

my intake whistles too
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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Default Re: light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong

does it do it while the clutch is in/out at idle or does it just always do it?
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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Default Re: light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong

no mods done to car. always kinda ticks/whistles at idle whether clutch in or out(very hard to hear i have to park next to a high curb or a wall to really hear it. gets noticably louder when acclerating.
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valves
Old Jul 1, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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Default Re: light ticking while idling whistling while accelerating whats wrong

heard valves on dsm site and lifter problems
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