Why does my Ford turbo whine when boosting?
Looking at my gauges on my cobb ap and the stock boost gauge all looks normal. It’s holding boost, and still feels just as fast as before the noise started. The noise almost sounds like a supercharger whine and only happens when boosting. A couple days ago I took it to my local Ford dealer and they told me i need to replace the turbo…
Where does the whining noise come from in my car?
The whistle/whining noise is not very loud and seems to be coming from driver side of the engine by the intake filter area. Once i get a result from somewhere else i will let you all know. Here’s a video with the windows up.
What should I do if my Turbo goes bad?
Run a boost leak test. If there’s a leak, it can probably be fixed via a vacuum line, a seal, replacing a bov, etc. Check your oil for any metal particles. If there’s any metal shavings you might have shaft play.
What kind of noise does a turbo whistle make?
As the name suggests, a turbo whistle sounds like a high pitched whistle or whining sound, heard when the turbocharger kicks in as you accelerate and the revs go up. For some people, a turbo whistle can be annoying, but to others, it’s actually desirable! In fact, some people purchase aftermarket ‘turbo whistler’…
Looking at my gauges on my cobb ap and the stock boost gauge all looks normal. It’s holding boost, and still feels just as fast as before the noise started. The noise almost sounds like a supercharger whine and only happens when boosting. A couple days ago I took it to my local Ford dealer and they told me i need to replace the turbo…
The whistle/whining noise is not very loud and seems to be coming from driver side of the engine by the intake filter area. Once i get a result from somewhere else i will let you all know. Here’s a video with the windows up.
Why does my Turbo make a noise when I start the engine?
Potential causes of turbo noise include: • Boost/air/vacuum leak – either on your engine intake, or your intercooler • Compressor wheel damage • Split hoses • Over boosting (potentially caused by a wastegate fault) or poor remap. Thankfully, these problems are rarely terminal, and can be repaired/resolved by a competent turbo specialist.