whistling turbo
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I got the turbo and manifold flanges milled this week. The air leak is smaller than before, but still there.
This time when I installed the turbo and manifold, I connected them both together outside of the car to make sure that everything was nice and flat and tight.
I took another video today. I had my wife sit in the car and rev it a few times and I also sprayed some soapy water to look for air leaks. The noise is usually there at idle, but starts to disappear at higher revs.
Here are two videos. The first is from today and the second is from a couple weeks ago.
My question is, is the noise related to an air leak or is it something with the turbo itself? A couple people have told me it sounded metallic, not like air.
This time when I installed the turbo and manifold, I connected them both together outside of the car to make sure that everything was nice and flat and tight.
I took another video today. I had my wife sit in the car and rev it a few times and I also sprayed some soapy water to look for air leaks. The noise is usually there at idle, but starts to disappear at higher revs.
Here are two videos. The first is from today and the second is from a couple weeks ago.
My question is, is the noise related to an air leak or is it something with the turbo itself? A couple people have told me it sounded metallic, not like air.
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If you bought this from BEGi, the manifold leaks/stretches studs, and they tell you not to use a gasket...ask them what you are doing wrong.
I don't think it's the turbo. Usually when the bearing makes strange noises, that noise changes with turbine rpm.
I don't think it's the turbo. Usually when the bearing makes strange noises, that noise changes with turbine rpm.
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Thanks for the input. Would something like Permatex Ultra Copper Maximum Temperature RTV Silicone Gasket Maker or Rutland Hi-Temp Stove & Gasket Cement be acceptable instead or purchasing a metal gasket?
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If I get a gasket, any recommendations on the material or thickness?
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I got a gasket and it stopped the air leak visible in my videos. However, the noise is still there exactly as before. The noise is loudest at the rear of the turbo, above the downpipe. I guess there could be another leak.
Some have suggested it could be something wrong with the turbo. If it is, what might it be and how could I check?
Some have suggested it could be something wrong with the turbo. If it is, what might it be and how could I check?