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Old 15 February 2010 | 05:59 PM
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hi, should i be able to hear my turbo wine when i accelerate. when you accelerate it gets quicker but stops above a certain rev, is it just me bein paranoid or is it on its way out
Old 15 February 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Has the turbo always made this noise or is it something that has just started ????
Old 15 February 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Old 15 February 2010 | 06:34 PM
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i think its alwasy been there but couldnt be 100% sure tho
Old 15 February 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Mate ever since Ive had mine it makes that slight whining noise and think mines is fine
Old 15 February 2010 | 07:09 PM
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check your inlet pipe for splits near the compressor inlet bud. check VERY carefully, especially underneith. they can be hard to identify...
Old 16 February 2010 | 12:52 PM
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is your exhaust a full decat? when i replaced my exhaust i would hear the turbo "whine" more. only till about 3,000 rpm though.
Old 16 February 2010 | 12:56 PM
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I can hear my turbo spinning up due to the induction kit that is fitted. Save looking at the boost gauge when cruising on the motorway.
Old 16 February 2010 | 01:16 PM
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mine makes a whining noise when on boost. how loud is yours mine is only just noticeable over the exhaust.
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