Ye sounds like the turbo is on its way. Exactly what happend with mine before the seals went. When you start hearing that loud high pitched screech its time to stop driving. My mate had the same problem with his a4 last month. Bought a new turbo and it went straight away. So it can happen i supose.
Just been informed its my new turbo which is faulty
Well after trying everything i could think of to narrow down what seems to be the problem ive just been informed its the new turbo which is faulty.
Problems so far:
Turbo only wants to boost at 16psi no matter what i try
Very hesitant through the turbo range(feels like maf playing up)
3500-4000rpm gets a weird like tinny spooling (very high pitch)
Would you guys also think its the turbo at fault as ive just given a good bit of time and money to get this .
Problems so far:
Turbo only wants to boost at 16psi no matter what i try
Very hesitant through the turbo range(feels like maf playing up)
3500-4000rpm gets a weird like tinny spooling (very high pitch)
Would you guys also think its the turbo at fault as ive just given a good bit of time and money to get this .
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Wow, unlucky... sorry to say but im glad i didn't buy that turbo..!! Hope you get it sorted soon.Well after trying everything i could think of to narrow down what seems to be the problem ive just been informed its the new turbo which is faulty.
Problems so far:
Turbo only wants to boost at 16psi no matter what i try
Very hesitant through the turbo range(feels like maf playing up)
3500-4000rpm gets a weird like tinny spooling (very high pitch)
Would you guys also think its the turbo at fault as ive just given a good bit of time and money to get this .
Wow, unlucky... sorry to say but im glad i didn't buy that turbo..!! Hope you get it sorted soon.
Yep went to a landrover specialist and he diagnosed turbo fault just on my way to another now to get a 2nd opinion .
Have txt darran but no reply as yet will pm him also when i get back but at the moment looks like im £160 down on costs and 7 hours travel for bugger all
Well both landrover specialists have said turbo fault so that has to be the fault ,Just have to wait for darren to get back in touch now
how do they know, did they have it running on the bench?
Forgive my natural critique, It's just that a mechanic can say a lot of things, and i've seen turbos get swapped without checking boost pipes even!
Forgive my natural critique, It's just that a mechanic can say a lot of things, and i've seen turbos get swapped without checking boost pipes even!
how do they know, did they have it running on the bench?
Forgive my natural critique, It's just that a mechanic can say a lot of things, and i've seen turbos get swapped without checking boost pipes even!
I quess as both garages was landrover specialist i assume they know what there on about mate ,Both garages checked all my boost pipes the last 1 even commented on my silicone replacements and stated how good they was compared to the prone to failure oe ones .
The 1st garage could not comment on the flat response through the turbo range (as he thought it was quick but lumpy like it needed retuning) but did comment on the high pitch tinny squeel ,The 2nd garage the machanic who looked at my car happens to have a zs with equal mods to mine so knew what to expect power wise and he instantly said it was down on power and as soon as he heard the tinny high pitched squeel from the turbo instantly stated it was the turbo.
Im not a landrover/rover/mg specialist so i cannot comment although just being realistic about this .
The turbo IS the only thing that has been changed since mine failed all pipes/intercooler has been cleaned/degreased all pipework is correct no leakages what so every as i myself have removed these and checked properly ( ihave worked on cars myself for over 15 years all be it petrols mainly).
The problems im having are only since the turbo has been fitted and as i suspected the turbo was at fault i went to enquire with these (NOT stating what i thought it was) but simply discribed problems/symtems to them in which they took a look then took it for a test drive and as i said mate i didnt tell them what i thought it was yet they both diagnosed with the same thing turbo fault
Remove the air intake pipe and take a good photo of the compressor wheel. That should indicate if there are any severe things wrong.I quess as both garages was landrover specialist i assume they know what there on about mate ,Both garages checked all my boost pipes the last 1 even commented on my silicone replacements and stated how good they was compared to the prone to failure oe ones .
The 1st garage could not comment on the flat response through the turbo range (as he thought it was quick but lumpy like it needed retuning) but did comment on the high pitch tinny squeel ,The 2nd garage the machanic who looked at my car happens to have a zs with equal mods to mine so knew what to expect power wise and he instantly said it was down on power and as soon as he heard the tinny high pitched squeel from the turbo instantly stated it was the turbo.
Im not a landrover/rover/mg specialist so i cannot comment although just being realistic about this .
The turbo IS the only thing that has been changed since mine failed all pipes/intercooler has been cleaned/degreased all pipework is correct no leakages what so every as i myself have removed these and checked properly ( ihave worked on cars myself for over 15 years all be it petrols mainly).
The problems im having are only since the turbo has been fitted and as i suspected the turbo was at fault i went to enquire with these (NOT stating what i thought it was) but simply discribed problems/symtems to them in which they took a look then took it for a test drive and as i said mate i didnt tell them what i thought it was yet they both diagnosed with the same thing turbo fault
Landrover dealers don't generally know anything about the L series engine.
I'm not saying it is a turbo fault or not even, but it is worth looking at other options.
Also why did the turbo get changed in the first place?
My turbo failed last friday so needed to find a new 1 sharpish as i dont like using my offroader 90 on the road to much.Remove the air intake pipe and take a good photo of the compressor wheel. That should indicate if there are any severe things wrong.
Landrover dealers don't generally know anything about the L series engine.
I'm not saying it is a turbo fault or not even, but it is worth looking at other options.
Also why did the turbo get changed in the first place?
When i collected the new turbo the compresser wheel looked fine although a little stiff but as this IS the 1st brand new turbo i have bought i thought it may have been a little stiff due to being new
not unusual for them to be slightly stiff. So long as they turn freely and don't feel notchy when you have oil in the bearing then that is the main thing.
Right so what do you think it could be giving the symtems above and i must add it has Only done it since new turbo has been fitted.not unusual for them to be slightly stiff. So long as they turn freely and don't feel notchy when you have oil in the bearing then that is the main thing.
I have bought another turbo anyway it will arrive next week all be it it isnt new but it has a 3 month warrenty and from a 46k car i would like to keep my new turbo if i can find out what the hell is up with the car if it is not the turbo
Could just be a boost leak. you have disturbed the pipework afterall.
Could just be a boost leak. you have disturbed the pipework afterall.
It isnt a boost leak mate not unless it leaking at the turbo all pipes have been removed inspected heavily then replaced
Also a boost leak would not make it change its sool sound at 3.5k to a very high pitched tinny sound
Why wouldn't it?Also a boost leak would not make it change its sool sound at 3.5k to a very high pitched tinny sound
The turbo is spinning faster than it should (to try and develop the boost you are asking it to, but it can't because it has a boost leak).
Have you actually felt the play in the shaft or inspected the compressor since it has been installed? That is the only way to get proper info. Without looking properly it'll just be guess work.
I thought my turbo was fecked, (at 240k and running 19psi for 100k I thought it was due), however it turned out to be a broken flexi-pipe.
Now at 247k!
Why wouldn't it?
The turbo is spinning faster than it should (to try and develop the boost you are asking it to, but it can't because it has a boost leak).
Have you actually felt the play in the shaft or inspected the compressor since it has been installed? That is the only way to get proper info. Without looking properly it'll just be guess work.
I thought my turbo was fecked, (at 240k and running 19psi for 100k I thought it was due), however it turned out to be a broken flexi-pipe.
Now at 247k!
I have checked all pipes boost pipes mate and i have no problems there i honestly just felt like setting a match to it yesterday
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