1.8T Turbo Whistling Noise

[Divvyd]

Hi all,

 

Just recently bought a very tidy 2004 vrs. Everything on it is pretty much immaculate, However I have never really done much with these engines being an old 8v GTi Golf freak, Our Vrs when accelerating makes quite a loud turbo noise, It doesnt seem down on power having driven a couple before commiting to buying one but just wanted to check this is normal.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Andy

[michael1]

Whooshing = normal (louder with a cold air intake)

Hissing = possible boost leak or leaking diverter valve

Whistling = Turbo might be on its way out

 

Does the car have standard exhaust, turbo intake pipe & diverter valve? If so, it shouldn't be very noisy. 

[Zukabak]

Are you sure that's not just the noise of the turbo spooling up?

[Divvyd]

Its just a standard car but makes quite a substantial whoosh when given some pasty!!

 

its defo not a whistle

[michael1]

I'd say you're fine then.

If you want to be sure, post up a video of the noise that you're worried about. 

There is not a lot of sound deadening in the Octavias, even compared to Golf GTIs so they are a little louder...

[BrownBarge]

Exhaust might be leaking at the flexi just after the turbo. Mine did this and it sounded like a drill

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[Divvyd]

Thanks!!

[Bowders1]

I would not worry too much buddy as these cars do make a turbo noise when going up the rev range. Quite a few new owners all take a while to get used to it then they love it...  

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[Shadows Entity]

Sounds normal; love the noise :-)

[Lofty8]

Maybe there should be a dedicated place to post audio and video clips of engine noise. I've often wondered if mine is normal.

[skudman]

Certainly normal on mine to make that noise.