B3any Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 My turbo's started whistling a little bit more highly pitched after a bit of a thrash, is this something to worry about...... ? Please tell me its not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Pilot Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 Was it a catchy tune?? 'just getting my coat now, sorry' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted January 25, 2003 Author Share Posted January 25, 2003 lol terrible Instead of whistling its like Zinging instead if that makes any sense...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 dont worry too much until it starts smoking... or it gets unbearably loud.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cargill Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Originally posted by B3any lol terrible Instead of whistling its like Zinging instead if that makes any sense...... Isn't that the start of the bearings on their way out, the turbine blades starting to skim on the housing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 Its not smoking, but definetly louder zinging, there must be some tech guys out there, Term, Chris, Paul, Branners, Nathan, Terry anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 Originally posted by Steve Cargill Isn't that the start of the bearings on their way out, the turbine blades starting to skim on the housing??? I take it thats bad......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 yep thats what causes it, and yes it is bad.. but if they have to be replaced think of it like this.. its an excuse for better turbos ! I had both mine done last year but whilst it was expensive , its transformed the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 Ahhh shit, how can i find out for certain???? The cars under warranty anyway..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 You need to get it checked by someone who knows as it could also be a blown pipe or similar.. Chris W is only an hour away from you (maybe less). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3any Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 PM'd him, hopefully it wont be bad news.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 Originally posted by B3any Ahhh shit, how can i find out for certain???? The cars under warranty anyway..... I agree, it sounds like the compressor impeller/s could be touching the housing. It's easy to get the inlet pipes off. Get your fingers in there and try to spin the impeller at the same time as applying sideways pressure. You'll feel if the blades 'scrape' on the housing. If CW is less than an hour away though it sounds like a better bet unless you like getting your hands dirty:) Cheers Nathan TDI PLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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