Goofy n00b question
#1
Goofy n00b question
Went for a ride with a cow-orker today. He drives an old T-bird turbo coupe. I was struck by how noticeable the turbo sound was, and it occurred to me that I don't think I've ever heard the turbo in my A4 ('01 1.8T). Should I? Is it a "no sound is a good sound" kind of thing, or is it possible my turbo's dead? I just bought the car a month ago and I've never driven a turbo before, so I'm not sure what to expect. Can a turbo fail w/o any drama (or a CEL)?
#2
It will sound like a dentists drill or a police siren when they fail, so you will know it. Those old T-birds have a turbo 3X the size of yours, but about the same amount of boost pressure. His is also a journal bearing turbo which tend to be more noticeable because they wind up slower.
#4
I watched a guy in a T-bird Turbo Coupe win a burn out contest one time, i was just a little kid but i distinctly remember how loud the turbo was. The prize for winning was new tires, which he desperately needed lol
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