Chewbacca on start-up - 996TT

[USS Bozeman]

Occasionally on cold start-up I get a sound that can only really be described as Chewbacca from Star Wars groaning. Lasts about 3 secs then gone & does not effect the car at all.
Anyone else have this - seems to happen when the weather is colder.

[7357]

Chewbacca you say...

Have you tried 'using the force' !

[superlightr]

it may be one of the belts slipping. Does happen from time to time. Have a look at the amp meter which will be on a low reading when the chewbacca is heard rising to normal/high when it stops.

Had it happen after a heavy downpour and the car has been sitting for a few days. Told opc who confirm it is moist(ure) ooo rrr missess but shouldnt be a problem unless it does it all the time.

[BertBert]

7357 said:

Chewbacca you say...

Have you tried 'using the force' !

The best thing to do (apparently) is to quote Star Wars replacing the "Force" with "pants", as in "there is a disturbance in the pants, send down a battalion to investigate".

Bert

[USS Bozeman]

Oh why oh why did I say it sounded like Chewbacca....!

[Weltmeister]

Next time it does it, try pushing the clutch pedal to the floor to see if it disappears. Then if it does go away it is the one way valve in the tank that contains the Power Steering fluid, assists in clutch mechanism etc.


Allan

[wildoliver]

You want some engine restore

[martin thomas]

maybe clutch release(thrust) bearing. my defender makes a chewy in a temper noise on some cold mornings only lasts a couple of secs when it does occur.??