Bit of a problem

TheInterceptor · 15-08-2010, 11:30 AM

hello all, im in need of some help.

Yesterday, the au has decided it doesnt want to rev anymore. Meaning, when foot to the floor, it will bumble along very very slowly. This happened after i revved it to around 3 , 4K rpm to get of an intersection...my thoughts were the catalitic converter has given up. but apon inspection this morning, i found no rattles or any bits coming out. Theres also a burning smell when hot, maybe due to the oil all over the underside under near where the radiator bottom is (according to the dipstick, its still full, and it doesnt drop any oil on the ground), the smell only came about after this problem started. The car also sounds a bit off, leaning towards a boat sound.
Also had a look round the engine bay, everything is connected where it should be but theres a whistling sound coming from somwhere around the throttle body/back of the engine. Couldent pinpoint where it comes from though.

Any thoughts as to what it might be? Has the engine given up?

I appreciate any help.
Cheers...