Towed the caravan at the weekend and, being hot had the window open. The car lacked power and struggled up hills. It was also emitting a lot of smoke (normally it is very clean). Also noticed that at about half throttle open there was a 'whistle' - could have been air, that sort of sound. Thoughts turned to turbo but my understanding was that normally, it is the bearings that go and hence they screech. Thoughts were also the EGR.
Driving to work this morning I could hear a faint whistle and, whether it has been there for a while I do not know (performed well the previous Saturday on a 'booze run' to France). Going up a hill it might have seemed a little lack of power and not sure if there was just a trace of smoke.
I would be grateful for any comments, thoughts or experiences that others have so that I start looking in the right place.
Many thanks
PS at 154000 miles and the first trouble I do not think it has done too badly
Driving to work this morning I could hear a faint whistle and, whether it has been there for a while I do not know (performed well the previous Saturday on a 'booze run' to France). Going up a hill it might have seemed a little lack of power and not sure if there was just a trace of smoke.
I would be grateful for any comments, thoughts or experiences that others have so that I start looking in the right place.
Many thanks
PS at 154000 miles and the first trouble I do not think it has done too badly