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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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i recently noticed a loud squeeching sound when the car start to take off from a stop. It doesn't happen when i was at higher speed but just taking off from a stop. My turbo seems to be boosting fine all the way to 5 psi. Maybe my 6 puck ebay clutch is going out, but sometimes when i just put it in neutral and free rev the car i can hear that sound also. Does that mean my turbo is on its way out? Anybody have experienced this? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Wow.......have you tried to tighten your accessory belt?
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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yes
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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damnit, this is the sort of crap that we have been talking about. A super dumb question, does not look like there was much searching done. A little searching on the forum and google could have ruled out some of the problems he thinks may be going on.
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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turbo and clutch are both going out.

taking off is the clutch and reving in nuetral is the turbo. replace both, have a shop do it so its done right, then report back. and get a NEW turbo, not a used one.
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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Pretty sure Brian is right
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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also, a lot of the time a new turbo wont seal right on the old turbo mani because they basically "warp" together. i would start looking for a new turbo mani too.
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 02:01 AM
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+1 on all that was said
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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Prob also be a problem with low compression on cyl 4. I'd recommend a rebuild while the shop has the turbo off. New Apex seals are needed.
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 03:14 AM
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happened to me too...its definitely your headlights
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 18psi
happened to me too...its definitely your headlights
that dang low headlight fluid....
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:49 AM
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I dono, last time this happened to me it was my muffler bearings.
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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I had the same problem with my kaneuter valve. I replaced it with 2 JDM versions overnighted from Japan. That and the motec exhausts made the car blow-off so loud that everyone looks at me now when I'm rolling around town. I think he should check out the Apex seals too and get roller rockers done while he's in there.
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by hustler
I had the same problem with my kaneuter valve. I replaced it with 2 JDM versions overnighted from Japan. That and the motec exhausts made the car blow-off so loud that everyone looks at me now when I'm rolling around town. I think he should check out the Apex seals too and get roller rockers done while he's in there.
you forgot to tell him to make sure his waste gate is shot peened
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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It might be a unicorn in the muffler. They get in there and poke holes and ****.
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Originally Posted by nicacus
It might be a unicorn in the muffler. They get in there and poke holes and ****.
i LOLed
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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All of it.
Old Dec 27, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by nicacus
It might be a unicorn in the muffler. They get in there and poke holes and ****.
Either that or Bub Rub sneaked a whistle tip in there while you weren't paying attention. You're supposed to be up cookin breakfast anyway, it's like an alarm clock, wooo woooo.
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Originally Posted by nicacus
It might be a unicorn in the muffler. They get in there and poke holes and ****.
ok, now my wife thinks there is something really wrong with me

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