vf11 grinding
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vf11 grinding
My vf 11 is grinding pretty bad for the last two days. I noticed lack of power when this grinding noise started. It sounds like metal on metal. Any ideas?
Uriel
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Re: vf11 grinding
Its probably blown. the compressor fins rub against the housing and can sometimes stop the fan blades from spinning. that basically stops all airflow to your engine.
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Re: vf11 grinding
It's only does it when im driving it . When I rev it on park it doesn't make that sound.
Uriel
1994 N/A Sedan-Daily driver
1994 Touring Wagon 4EAT-Project car #1
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Re: vf11 grinding
It may only be comtacting the housing lightly at high speeds (theres not enough load to spin the turbo super fast in park/nuetral).
Id look for a replacement. Good used ones are dirt cheap.
Id look for a replacement. Good used ones are dirt cheap.
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Re: vf11 grinding
Alright thank you. I forgot to mention that it started making that noise after I power washed the engine at work. Drop some power steering on the block and it was burning it bad so I had to clean it off. But I didn't get the turbo wet. Maybe like 6 drops of water St most.
Uriel
1994 N/A Sedan-Daily driver
1994 Touring Wagon 4EAT-Project car #1
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Re: vf11 grinding
Even if water got into the turbo inlet, it shouldnt cause grinding, especislly if it wasnt completely soaked. The oil and coolant lines for the turbo are sealed, if fluid could get in or out you'd notice them leaking. If youre certain its the turbo youre hearing, I dont think its related.
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Re: vf11 grinding
^ Agree. Its an old turbo, it probably just met its time to say bye bye.
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93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
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91 SS 4EAT Sold!
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Re: vf11 grinding
That's good to hear. Thank you. Already found a new vf11 for 60$ so it's not bad
Uriel
1994 N/A Sedan-Daily driver
1994 Touring Wagon 4EAT-Project car #1
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1994 Touring Wagon 4EAT-Project car #1
Re: vf11 grinding
Out of curiosity, how many miles are on your car?
Re: vf11 grinding
You can remove the 90 degree inlet from the turbo and check the turbo's shaft play and look at the compressor to verify that it is the problem.
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Re: vf11 grinding
My VF11 has 308k on it and still going strong has survived many events lol.... but TD04 is going in with TMIC soon.