[Bill G]

I would definitely check the manifold gasket. The exhaust and intake gaskets are connected and the two manifolds come off at the same time. Check nuts/bolts, to make sure one or more haven't worked themselves loose.


That might explain both the whining noise and loss of power.



With the car running, use a length of rubber or plastic tubing that you can hold one end up to your ear and the other that you can point around at various places. Chances are you might find the whining loud and clear around the manifold area.