V8V "Tweeting" Noise?!

V8V "Tweeting" Noise?!

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Merlin V8V

Original Poster:

62 posts

171 months

Saturday 13th November 2010
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Good evening all

I'd welcome your thoughts and expertise on the following please.

Over the last few days I've noticed a noise which appears to be coming from the wheels but only when I'm turning right. It's actually quite a nice noise as it sounds like bluebirds tweeting. None the less I'm sure it shouldn't happen. Car is still under AM warranty and I’m tempted to go back to the Dealer but wanted your thoughts first.

Many thanks.

Jason

Fullmel

146 posts

171 months

Sunday 14th November 2010
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Poss Hand brake pads
Or exhaust heat shield catching rear subframe.

Siy

460 posts

225 months

Monday 15th November 2010
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Had the same myself - just back from the dealers... they said it was the handbrake pads and deglazed them. Pretty easy fix.

Shmee

7,565 posts

219 months

Monday 15th November 2010
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My new one makes a tweet but it's from the pulley at the front of the engine bay - a little WD40 makes it go away temporarily. Mine's being fixed before I pick it up but the dealer said this is a known issue that happens and an easy fix - of course it wouldn't surprise me if that was dealer spiel but if it's all ok afterwards I'm happy.

Merlin V8V

Original Poster:

62 posts

171 months

Monday 15th November 2010
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Sounds like a trip back to the Dealer but that there is nothing to worry about so many thanks for your replies guys. I will sleep easy tonight!

Jason