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Turbocharger noisy

Cause Remedy
 Obstructed air intake duct to turbo compressor.  Remove obstruction or replace damaged parts as required.
 Obstructed air outlet duct from compressor to intake manifold.  Remove obstruction or replace damaged parts as required.
 Obstructed intake manifold  Refer to engine manufacturers manual & remove        obstruction.
 Air leak in duct from air cleaner to compressor.  Correct leak by replacing seals or tightening fasteners as required.
 Air leak in duct from compressor intake manifold.  Correct leak by replacing seals or tightening fasteners as required.
 Air leak at intake manifold to engine joint.  Refer to manufacturers manual & replace gaskets or tighten fasteners as required.
 Obstruction in exhaust manifold.  Refer to engine manufacturers manual & remove obstruction.
 Gas leak in exhaust manifolds to engine joint.  Refer to manufacturers manual & replace gaskets or tighten fasteners as required.
 Gas leak in turbine inlet to exhaust manifold joint.  Replace gasket or tighten fasteners as required.
 Gas leak in ducting after the turbine outlet.  Refer to manufacturers manual & repair leak
 Dirt caked on compressor wheel and / or diffuser vanes.  Clean using a Non-Caustic cleaner & Soft Brush. Find &     Correct source of unfiltered air and change engine oil & oil  filter.
 Damaged turbocharger.  Find the correct cause of failure, replace turbocharger as  required.

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Garrett - Turbochargers - Turbos by Honeywell MITSUBISHI - Turbochargers HOLSET - Turbochargers, Turbos Schwitzer Turbochargers, Turbos BorgWarner - Turbo Systems, Turbochargers, Turbos IHI Turbochargers, Turbos Scan Turbochargers, Turbos