Re: Turbo squeel

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> My TD5 has developed a squeel from the turbo when accelerating. It started
> about 6 months ago, and I guess has got a little worse over this time. Has
> anyone a similar experience? I was wondering how long I can carry on like
> this before I need to get it fixed (£500+)?
>
Is it the turbo itself, or the wastegate mecahnism - my Tdi makes lots of
whistling noises as the excess pressure is vented.

Having said that, probably better to get a professional opiniion sooner
rather than later.
Regards
Graham Carter

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In message <[email protected]>, Graham Carter
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><[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> My TD5 has developed a squeel from the turbo when accelerating. It started
>> about 6 months ago, and I guess has got a little worse over this time. Has
>> anyone a similar experience? I was wondering how long I can carry on like
>> this before I need to get it fixed (£500+)?
>>
>Is it the turbo itself, or the wastegate mecahnism - my Tdi makes lots of
>whistling noises as the excess pressure is vented.
>
>Having said that, probably better to get a professional opiniion sooner
>rather than later.
>Regards
>Graham Carter
>
Possibly an air leak. Mine (200 Tdi) turned out to be a split hose,
cunningly concealing itself on the underside were it couldn't be seen.
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hugh
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