Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 02:10:35 GMT From: "James Sweet" <jamessweetnospamail.com> Subject: Re: noisy turbo
"derek huffadine" <derek_huffadinenospamorld.com> wrote in message news:xyyfc.549$c33.185nospamfe2-gui.server.ntli.net... > '87 900T16 > Im getting a loud metal on metal grinding noise, oh dear I hear you say. > the noise is only when there is load and I'm pretty sure its the turbo as > the noise only starts when the pressure gauge starts on the orange and gets > worse on more load. > My main problem is not being able to find where the noise orgininates from > as have to be driving to get the noise. Is there anyway that I can get the > turbo to spin fast with bonnet open and me looking in? > Obvious answer is put on resisitance rollers but I aint got any. If you have an automatic then it's easy, put it in drive, stomp on the brake, and slowly give it some gas. If it's a manual your only option other than a chassis dyno is some serious abuse to the clutch, though only for a few moments.