Tinny engine sound with higher rev's

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

Hi guys,

As the title suggests, I have noticed lately a really tinny engine sound when the rev's are above 2-2.5k. It doesn't seem to change if I accelerate hard or normally, the sound is there.
Could this have to do with the air intake?

It's slightly concerning, as it doesn't sound right and am worried it's going to set me back a bit.
The clutch needs replacing shortly, as I can feel it starting to slip, at high end. But I don't think that is related...

Thoughts/suggestions always appreciated.

FYI- I drive a Golf GTI, 150k on the clock and it's been chipped.

[McDub]

is it only when you are on the gas? or even when you are off the gas but still at the higher engine speed?

[JustCruisn]

It's not pinging its it ?
Have you tried filling up with 98Ron fuel from a good servo ?

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

@ McDub- Engine idles fine (a bit high when I first start it up), it's only when I press the accelerator and the revs are over 2-2.5, whether I am standing still or moving.

@ JustCruisn- ALWAYS fill up with 98! Usually from Caltex.

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

*bump

Any thoughts/ideas?

I'm really strapped for cash at the moment, so not wanting to take it to the mechanics unless I absolutely have to.

Has anyone heard of something like this happening or think what it could be?
Car seems to be running fine really, besides the sound, which I am hoping is just paranoia!

[RolfGolf]

Do you have anything you can record the sound with so we can hear it?

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

I'll give it a go with my iphone this arvo...

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

OK, sorry for the delay. But I managed to record the sound with my iphone, so it's not the best quality and it's only an audio file, as soon as I had recorded it, I thought to myself, why didn't I just record it in video!?

So here it is: ...
After spending the past 15 mins trying to attach the file and looking in the FAQ, I still have no idea how to attach!?

Can someone please assist. Lol

[RolfGolf]

Good question - maybe just grab a video - easier to host I think ... or post the audio to YouTube with a slide and post the link on here.

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

Is there a way of enabling the attachment posting, that is showing I am not able to post attachments at the bottom of the page?
Or will that still not enable me to attach files from my hard drive?

When I looked in the FAQ it showed how to attach files, but the "manage attachment" option doesn't seem to be available, to me anyway...

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

ok, here is the youtube url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOiN1bpEadc

It's also worth noting, i noticed the rubber seal at the top of the engine bay was a bit loose, so i pressed it back down and noticed a slight difference in cabin noise.

Is it possible something as simple as that is why I could notice the sound more?

Anyway, enough hypothesizing from me! Have a listen, and decide for yourselves, if I am crazy, or if there is something wrong.

[RolfGolf]

The YouTube link isn't working for me - says it's not available ...

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

ok, take 2!

YouTube - Memo(2)

cheers

[RolfGolf]

Listened to your clip ... When you initially posted I thought maybe you had something rattling around that you were worried about or something, but it doesn't sound dodgy(!)

If you're worried about it, or if it's not running right then take it to a specialist ...

Best Wishes.

[type 17]

Is there oil in your engine?