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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Strange noise

My 7.3 turbo diesel started making a noise that sounds like an air compressor letting out air. It only happens when cold . I press on the accelerator it starts to hiss, let off it stops. After driving a few miles it's normal. I'm not too familiar yet with diesel engines so any help is welcome
 
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Sounds like a properly working EBPV (Exhaust Back Pressure Valve) Usually described as a jet engine sound? Temps were probably a little cool today?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Yea, it's cold. 25 or so (Chicago)
 
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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Did it also go into high idle, about 1100 to 1200 RPMS? If so the noise is definitely from the closing of the EBPV in the turbo exhaust housing. Normal in colder weather to help warm-up.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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First winter with my 02 7.3. I've got the same thing going on. So this is to be expected? And pushing through it due to the powerloss during start out is not something to be afraid of, or damaging to the engine\turbo etc?
 
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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First winter with my 02 7.3. I've got the same thing going on. So this is to be expected? And pushing through it due to the powerloss during start out is not something to be afraid of, or damaging to the engine\turbo etc?
I don't believe you'll hurt anything, I just don't go like a bat outa hell til she warms up
 
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