RichardAllen Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Chaps, I noticed a turbo whine a couple of weeks ago and a slight power loss and have now found this: The engine has done about 95k. I don't know how the damage has been caused, as I have never run it with the air filter off. I did not notice anything fall out when I took the inlet hose off, but the whine seems to have stopped (longer run needed). My questions for those of you who have seen a lot more turbo's than me are: Should I replace the turbo immediately, without running the engine again or can I soldier on for a few weeks (motorway/road, occasional lane) ? Any recommendations for a good turbo exchange deal ? All help received with the usual gratitude Regards Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwoody Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Is there any sideways movement on the shaft, like this: - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYgX_ThV-PE If not, I would say you could live with it for now. It clearly looks like somethings been though there that doesn't belong, however, the damage is already done and provided it's not out of balance I can't see its going to get any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Mine went like that, you can drive it temporarily but it will be down on power and probably a bit smoky, I can recommend the turbo centre for price and service! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 AR turbo in Birstall top service or the classifieds freeagent was selling one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 mine went like that after sucking some muddy water through the air intake - the silt went through the turbo and polished the fins off it. it's still like it two years on, and running ok though blowing more black smoke. My boost guage still shows it reaches 0.8 bar though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I'd be worried about bit/s of the vanes coming off. Although they will only end-up in the intercooler, the subsequent imbalance on the bearing and seal is a possible disaster waiting to happen. I would repair/replace. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardAllen Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Thanks very much to all. I expect the original offending part that did the damage is somewhere in the intercooler too. A replacement turbo seems definitely required. I will have to stop spending money on unnecessary things like double glazing, nappies and Dulux emulsion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks very much to all. I expect the original offending part that did the damage is somewhere in the intercooler too. A replacement turbo seems definitely required. I will have to stop spending money on unnecessary things like double glazing, nappies and Dulux emulsion Every cloud... Maybe an excuse to get a VNT, though you may need more nappies if you do. Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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