My 1992 Liteace/Townace FXV 2.0TD 4wd has developed an unusual noise eminating from around the turbo area.
It appears when the engine is revved, and it sounds a bit like a belt whining.
The turbo still appears to work and the turbo slight still goes on and off at the appropriate times.
I don't want to get rid of my car, but the noise is annoying. It can be heard over the engine when driving. A friendly mechanic couldn't put his finger on the problem and is worried that it is the turbo on the way out. Any ideas?

Colin

- (#1009) Colin Whiteway, 28 Apr 05 07:15

Answered it in your other posting...

- (#1009) David Miller, 28 Apr 05 11:10

Sorry David,
I can't find your original response. I think I sent my first enquiry without a subject, and I can't find where the reply has gone.

- (#1009) Colin Whiteway, 28 Apr 05 19:20

check the bottom of the thread "townace 1991 model", but if you'd bring any further responses up in this thread...

- (#1009) David Miller, 29 Apr 05 02:09

Thanks for the advice David but everything seems connected and I still get the whining noise.
How difficult is it to fit a turbo, in terms of time? I'm not able to do it myself and would have to have a mechanic fix it for me.

Colin

- (#1009) Colin Whiteway, 3 May 05 03:16

Time? half a day if you've done it before. A bit longer if you run into problems...

- (#1009) David Miller, 3 May 05 10:58