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Sh*t, my car is getting the turbo rattle fever !

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Old 05-04-2000, 09:14 AM
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Default Sh*t, my car is getting the turbo rattle fever !

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Old 05-04-2000, 10:28 AM
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Default turbo rattle???? could this have anything to do with the boost gauge or blowoff valve? I've heard of

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Could be the bearings have worn out; maybe you are hearing the vanes rubbing the turbo chassis
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He's got an aftermarket BOV. Made by TAS, whoever that is.
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Default Like I said, "could this have anything to do with the boost gauge or blowoff valve?"

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Default Is that the same as the boost diverter valve?

We've been round and round trying to fix that darn rattle. My dealer has replaced the catalytic converter, and a couple of other things including a fly wheel (big job requiring removing transmission). Now he believes it's the boost diverter valve. I should know by tomorrow if this does the trick. The noise started at around 10,000 miles and occurs whenever you let off the accelerator.
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Did I say it didn't?
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Default I have no idea, but something rattles when i lift off gas in low boost only.

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