what does a dieing turbo sound like?

That spinning thing that makes all of the cool noises. OE and Aftermarket.

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dirtyhandssubaru555
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what does a dieing turbo sound like?

Post by dirtyhandssubaru555 »

i think i can hear a clicking sound like if u put something in a fan.
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Post by Aerotech »

That sure ain't the turbo.... that thing spins at well over 20K RPM, and has like 15 blades on the turbine wheel...I doubt you'd hear individual clicks.
You may be hearing the injectors firing... does the click frequency increse with engine RPM?
If it's very loud, probably a sticky lifter.
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