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Mine does this aswell. I just took it to be normal enough.

After a slight accident my front number plate surround is damaged and needs replaced. Is there an easy way of getting this thing off without having to remove the bumper? It doesn't mater if it gets damaged during removal as i have a new one here. Cheers

This happened to me earlier today. Great help this was. Cheers

I didnt get a chance to ask as he dropped the car back to my house while i was at work. Car is getting serviced this week or next so ill be sure to ask then.

No idea if its relevant to your car but my work van was making a squeal or whine by turning the wheel and it was the power steering fluid slightly low.

Right so got the car sorted. Ended up the turbo is seemingly fine. When the mechanic first heard it, his initial thought was indeed blade damage or play in the shaft the whine was that bad. Sounded just like the car above. Got a phone call awhile later to hear that all was wrong was everything needed a damn good cleaning out. Whine is now gone to be replaced by the slight turbo whistle it had before and car feels the best it has since ive owned it.

Autoglym spray foam interior shampoo and a damp/sponge cloth works wonders.

30. Had the vrs a year.

This vid here above is pretty much how mine sounds. Especially when cold. It only does this up until just after 2000 rpm in neutral, 1st and 2nd but doesnt seem to do it well up the revs or else it cant be heard with engine/road noise. Def isnt just as bad when car is warmed up either but still noticeable. Couple more questions. Will a turbo from a blt fit my asz engine? If not, is it much expense to get it to fit. And is the car safe enough to drive on short journeys with the way it sounds until turbo is replaced. Its been making that noise for a couple of weeks. Car isnt smokey at all and still pulls well up the revs. Thanks in advance

Thought id add a bit more info and see what you all reckon. When cold the whine from the engine/turbo is pretty loud. When taken for a drive and warmed up the whine is still evident but nowhere near as bad. Also noticed some oil around the intercooler if this would in anyway indicate a blown turbo or source of whine. I have started saving for a new turbo but was kinda hoping someone would come up with another possible cause in the meantime :p

Need some advice please. I have an 04 Fabia vrs with 80 k on it and am anticipating some hefty repair bills coming my way sooner or later. Is it worth taking a warranty with the likes of warranty direct or someone and has anyone got one. Is there much hassle with these warranties in getting the likes of turbos etc replaced and are they easy enough to deal with. Cheers

Got a vid on my phone but can't locate the usb cable to upload it. From comparing mine and the vid above it does sound similar but not just as bad. Worst thing is i cant afford to get it replaced for a month or two and havent really much choice but to drive it a few times a week :'(

Does sound a bit like that maybe but not as loud. Ill grab a vid later when i've more time and fire it up here. Fingers crossed its ok :S

Cheers for the replies! @ Wilsy. The map was done at autotune in Ballymena in 2007. It has been mapped for over 40k now. 169 bhp / 277 lb. Everything else still standard. The whistle from the turbo does sound a bit police sireny aswell as whiney but can only be heard up to 3rd gear. Not sure if thats because the engine/road noise is drowning it out or it actually stops. It is quite loud when it can be heard though. Doesnt seem to be overly smokey and still pulls well enough up the revs. Does seem a bit dead in 1st and 2nd. Is this normal? Not really enjoying the car at the moment as im anxious its gonna go pop :(

It is remapped and it does whistle but this is more of a high pitched whine at 1500 that never happened before. Also does it as revs drop back down past 1500.