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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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Curious noise from engine bay

I believe this to be a normal noise, I'm just curious as to what it is. With the engine off and cool (hasn't been driven in 3-4 hours) I was peering over the engine bay scoping out how to put in a FMIC and a noise, like something rotating, I think it came from the turbo area. It only lasts for maybe 1 second tops. I also believe that I have heard this before.

I know this is kind of vague, but anyone know what this is? Again it doesn't sound like a bad noise I think it's perfectly normal but I'm just curious.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 08:29 PM
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The engine being cool aspect is what confuses me. I would say it's the oil returning from the turbo oil lines, but if the car's been off for 3-4 hours I doubt it's still cycling back. And as for the fmic, you take the front bumper off, pull the old intercooler off, and plug the new one in.
 
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