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obbig
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whistling noise

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Hi all i have a16.00 turbo diesel resantly ive noticed a whistling noise when exelerating when going through the gears
is it my turbo on its way out or any other idea's cheers bri :ok

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Sarcastic passenger?

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Turbo noises.
Boost/air/vacuum leak –
• Compressor wheel damage
• Split hoses
• Over boosting (potentially caused by a wastegate fault)

Thankfully, these problems are rarely terminal, and can be repaired/resolved by a competent turbo specialist.
AGG 2.0L 8V. (Golf GTi MkIII)

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