Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 14:15:22 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> Subject: Re: Info to keep your turbo running A1?
On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 04:45:28 GMT, LC <goalie22nospamail.com> wrote: > 1. The squeaking is coming from inside the vehicle, not in the engine > compartment, so I'm assuming a superficial nature of the sound. Also.. The > clutch pedal travel is normal, and It didn't miss a shift, or pop out of > gear, anything out of the ordinary. The clutch master cylinder spans the firewall, so it could be audible from inside. But that said, if it's working fine, no need to mess with it I guess. Maybe you could try lubricating the pivot point where the clutch pedal attached to the master cylinder. > 2. The squealing of the alternator belt went away after about 5-6 (if that) > minutes of driving time 10 minutes total runtime. It wasn't even a loud > squeal either.. just a small noise for a second or two, and then nothing.) That would be typical of the crankshaft pulley separating. But if you think it's a belt, you could try tightening or replacing the belts, and see if it goes away. No harm in that. > > Being a turbo idiot, I'm curious if your crankcase oil is also what > lubricates and cools the turbo? If so, I'm definitely switching to a > synthetic, or at least a syn/conv. blend. > I drive a naturally aspirated 900, but I am led to believe that the turbo is oil-cooled, with additional cooling by water in the later models. People on this group generally seem to suggest synthetic for turbos. > I appreciate your suggestions, and look forward to hearing from you all more > in the future. > Sure, no problem. John
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