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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 05:20 PM
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VGT Solenoid

Are they known to cause any noise?

I have recently developed a slight whistle/squeal when boosting and when letting off on the peddle. I initially thought I had a CAC boot starting to split out, but since it's making the noise when I let off as well I doubt that the problem.

It isn't constant, and only does it for a second or two when it happens. It's not extremely loud, just loud enough to make you wonder what the heck it is...
 

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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 06:47 PM
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Bellows crack on the up-pipe to the turbo, might check that out.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 07:36 PM
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Thanks John, I had thought about the bellows, but I really don't want it to be that! lol
 
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Sorry but john has it right.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2015 | 08:29 PM
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Thanks Moe, I will be performing surgery on her next month so I will be able to have a good look at it.

I was trying to compare the sound to something and the closest I come is a tea kettle but not quite as loud...
 
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Shaneb75
Thanks Moe, I will be performing surgery on her next month so I will be able to have a good look at it.

I was trying to compare the sound to something and the closest I come is a tea kettle but not quite as loud...
Good time to add in a Stage 1.5 or 2 KC turbo Shane
 
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Old Nov 14, 2015 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by npccpartsman
Good time to add in a Stage 1.5 or 2 KC turbo Shane
Tim, you're a bad influence!

I haven't heard of KC before, they are bad ****!
 
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Well it was the degas cap that was whistling. Put a new cap on and it's back to normal.
 
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the teakettle whistle, make sure there isnt any overpressure
 
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She is getting HG and studs over the weekend, along with all the other goodies.

Should be good to go!
 
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