I think my turbo is dying!!

[meminiau]

Hi,

My turbo was whistling a little before, but now I have a clicking sound when underload. So I am guessing that the turbo will soon die.

Anyone had to fork out money for a new turbo before? Just wondering what my options are going to be.

Also, if the turbo just stops one day, will I still be able to continue driving, albeit much slower?

cheers
dean

[-Scott-]

I'm no expert, but I think re-con units are widely available - NFI if they're worth the money.

If the turbo just "freezes" it should affect your ability to drive - yes, you'll be down on power, but the engine should otherwise work.

Worst case, depending on the failure mode, I imagine you could end up losing oil. But I could be wrong.

[rOd]

Just make sure its not going to affect the intake end of the turbo. Bits if metal getting sucked in cant be good.

[Sammyboy]

G'day, my old car was a NA with a 4D56 turbo diesel in it. I replaced my TC05 turbo (changeover unit) at the end of 2005 and paid $780 I think (the way that turbo was set up, it wasnt even worth it!)