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I was on my way to pick up my son the other day and heard a clear whistle coming from the engine. When I let off the gas, (the engine was still cold) it stopped and didn't come back. I haven't heard it since.
Here's my question: I know that a whistling turbo is a sign of failure, but can an "intermittent" whistle be a sign of something besides failure? If not, any guesses on how long I have until the turbo fails?
Thanks.
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2002 9-3, just bought with 80K and fingers crossed!
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Well whistling doesn't necessarily mean that it's about to blow. I had a 9-3 with a constant whistle from the turbo and as far as I know it still runs 20K miles later. If at some point you have the downpipe off for some reason - check for shaft play, if there's shaft play you can rebuild the turbo...either do it yourself or you can send it off to someone. It's not really difficult to do.
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1999 Saab 9-3 5-door Stg4
Philly Region SCCA
Thanks, Roto. I'm not sure why I'd ever happen to have the downpipe off, but if I do, I'll check for it. Can I ***ume that I'll know "shaft play" when I see it, or is there a spec that can be measured with a Mark I Eyeball?
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2002 9-3, just bought with 80K and fingers crossed!
The turbo in my 06 9-3 makes a a similar noise; the cars has close to 26k and runs great. I dont think theres a problem with the turbo. I kinda like the noise it makes hehe
The turbo in my 06 9-3 makes a a similar noise; the cars has close to 26k and runs great. I dont think theres a problem with the turbo. I kinda like the noise it makes hehe
Same.
My 99' 9-3 has a similar "whistle". It's more of a suction sound to me.. Thinking of mounting a BOV to better accentuate it.
Oh yeah...suction noise and the whisteling noise; both i can hear on my 9-3. Cant wait until it gets warmer so i can drive with my windows open and listen to those awesome noises even louder, especially after ill install an air intake
Whistling Turbo?
