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I always tell people, in regards to the sounds, if you have any doubt, its not blown...

Posted by: George on 2002-04-24 06:56:24
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In Reply to: 4 signs of bad turbos that I've personally witnessed...maybe it'll kill some paranoia, or make posted by Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) on 2002-04-24 06:50:07

You know the real siren sound when you hear it, and you absolutely know the high pitched whine of a dead turbo.

Its not an absolute rule, but it stops a lot of panic when people realize that most of the sounds they hear are normal.

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4 signs of bad turbos that I've personally witnessed...maybe it'll kill some paranoia, or make - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 06:50:07 (26309 views)

Re: 4 signs of bad turbos that I've personally witnessed...maybe it'll kill some paranoia, or make - villainS4 2002-07-04 19:30:22 (2848 views)

Not to mention 0-60 in 7 seconds! - NASA racer 2002-04-24 09:36:11 (3586 views)

yuck...it's worse for some others huh? - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 09:41:49 (1560 views)

the one consistent thing was... - NASA racer 2002-04-24 09:59:52 (1667 views)

that's a great sign...i hope you're wife isn't the "turbo lady"..then she'd have some explaining to - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 10:02:11 (1295 views)

victim of #1... - scMichelle 2002-04-24 08:44:35 (1445 views)

How about a grinding squeal and "tons of blue smoke out the Exhaust" - Shutup&Holdon 2002-04-24 07:55:19 (1686 views)

*raising hand* ...... That's how my first set went - sean7 2002-04-24 11:34:55 (1376 views)

Oh, that's my personal favorite. - LCP 2002-04-24 08:36:38 (991 views)

oh man..that's a nasty thought :( - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 08:26:18 (911 views)

A 5th legitimate sign of failure: - LCP 2002-04-24 07:34:43 (2485 views)

cool! - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 07:38:01 (791 views)

punk. It's in the shop as we speak...errr type. - Xr8edS4 - Pawn Stahh 2002-04-24 07:33:05 (1035 views)

sorry....did you get a look at that inlet IC hose yet on the driver's side? - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 07:38:53 (865 views)

What about an almost metalic sounding noise along with the siren sound?...more... - 4LinkS4 2002-04-24 07:22:20 (1266 views)

That's me definately. I know mine are suspect. - Buckhood 2002-04-24 09:59:14 (892 views)

I have that same sound! I'm about 6,000 miles from being out of warranty too! What should I do????? - 2000 S4 - Ben 2002-04-24 09:14:43 (1185 views)

I believe that the turbos are covered for 7 yrs/70,000 miles as part of the exhaust system...... - AaronS4 2002-04-24 12:40:55 (1467 views)

Is that true in PA as well, or only CA? - 2000 S4 - Ben 2002-04-24 14:45:00 (960 views)

Heard same in CA commonwealth - scMichelle 2002-04-25 09:31:08 (687 views)

Maybe in CA... - LCP 2002-04-24 12:44:17 (685 views)

Be damn sure you buy an extended warranty? - LCP 2002-04-24 09:15:56 (987 views)

If I take it to the dealership and tell them about the noise, will they replace the turbo? - 2000 S4 - Ben 2002-04-24 09:19:53 (952 views)

Yes, if the boost is low - scMichelle 2002-04-25 09:32:08 (901 views)

Maybe, keep pressing them. Force them to give you denials of replacement in writing... - LCP 2002-04-24 09:26:37 (807 views)

Re: What about an almost metalic sounding noise along with the siren sound?...more... - MidWestS4 2002-04-24 07:26:24 (899 views)

yep. that case with the wailing (siren sound as you say) has been accompanied by that metallic sound - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 07:25:01 (1342 views)

So are you saying that I sould be alarmed or not? - 4LinkS4 2002-04-24 07:27:41 (814 views)

that's how you're supposed to react after a siren goes off :) - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 07:39:53 (680 views)

My turbos sounded totally normal up until about 5-10 minutes before they blew. - MidWestS4 2002-04-24 07:18:49 (1590 views)

even these people were religious about the cool down....even to the extent of - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 07:21:42 (1309 views)

I will see what I can find out from the dealer and pics if possible. - MidWestS4 2002-04-24 07:29:58 (735 views)

Now Im paraniod again. Thanks alot - S4F3 2002-04-24 07:14:44 (840 views)

question for you - do you have the miltek turbo back exhaust? - cs22 2002-04-24 07:09:25 (1274 views)

yep...but, that code you are seeing is not terrible. You shouldn't be seeing a check engine - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 07:15:40 (759 views)

That is the only fault code I see w/ the vag - and it causes a CE light after 3-4 days. - cs22 2002-04-24 07:28:47 (727 views)

new cats would fix my situation, but in your case, a denser cat would fix it. but, i'd forget the - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 07:37:09 (696 views)

I always tell people, in regards to the sounds, if you have any doubt, its not blown... - George 2002-04-24 06:56:24 (1280 views)

Blown yes, but a "weak" turbo could make sounds 1 and 2 - Buckhood 2002-04-24 10:06:26 (1294 views)

yeah, like that normal higher pitched spin sound when the motor is cold. - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 07:01:10 (895 views)

welcome back. - BiTurboBoy 2002-04-24 06:54:28 (860 views)

thanks...the blow by is different...in Ant's case, we couldn't trace the - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 06:59:14 (926 views)

=( - Xr8edS4 - Pawn Stahh 2002-04-24 07:33:51 (490 views)

do you mean this hose? - BiTurboBoy 2002-04-24 07:12:48 (1350 views)

no, the lower one to the IC (its inlet) - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 07:17:47 (746 views)

this one then? - BiTurboBoy 2002-04-24 07:41:55 (1046 views)

yep...his hose is in a different area code right now? he should go inspect it. - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 08:24:00 (652 views)

Re: yep...his hose is in a different area code right now? he should go inspect it. - Xr8edS4 - Pawn Stahh 2002-04-24 08:30:48 (617 views)

go take a gander then....yeah, i still got it....not the best qualitay though - Mr. Piggie(mike01s4) 2002-04-24 08:34:24 (731 views)

I always keep my hose in check, y0! - Xr8edS4 - Pawn Stahh 2002-04-24 07:46:09 (742 views)

your hose are dirty. - BiTurboBoy 2002-04-24 07:52:40 (775 views)

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