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Oh no! My turbo's are making a much loader whistling sound.

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Old 08-02-2001, 07:25 AM
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Default Oh no! My turbo's are making a much loader whistling sound.
Around 3K rpm the sound is very noticeable. Does this indicate that turbo failure is near?
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Old 08-02-2001, 07:27 AM
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Maybe......hard to know without hearing it.
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Old 08-02-2001, 07:29 AM
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It sounds like a tea kettle
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maybe they just need greased what the mileage?
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10K miles
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Old 08-02-2001, 07:36 AM
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Default How the hell do you grease the turbo's?
They use engine oil for lubrication, not grease.
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Old 08-02-2001, 07:49 AM
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Default If is kicks in around 2500 or so to 3200 then you have what I have
Dealer said it was normal, but what the hell do they know?
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Sure it doesn't sound like an air leak?
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Turbo's need greased ????!!!!????!!!!
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Do you hear the sound decrease in pitch when you let off the gas?
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