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Sudden "squeal" over 5 psi?

Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Default Sudden "squeal" over 5 psi?

So my car all the sudden has started to make a "squealing" sort of noise whenever i get about 5 pounds of boost. It is not a metallic type of screech or grind but i cannot figure out what it is or where its coming from. Like I said it just started happening today and I'm trying to stay below 5 psi whenever possible because its not a healthy noise, does anyone know what it could be?
 
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Leak? Or turbo bearings going..
 
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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^ What he said. Though leaks usually aren't that loud. I'm guessing your turbo is on its way out.
 
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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^this
 
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Ahhhhh thats what i was afraid of but was praying it could be something else. Just checked for leaks the other day and fixed them just to cross that off the list.
 


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