Turbo problems?

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:53 am

Hi gang...just back from two months in France

A couple of small disasters
Hose on rear aircon went followed immediately by water pump....Ford dealers in Manosque (Provence) sorted out new parts and fitted them in three days...good service.

However..several hundred miles later a high pitched hum has started when I accellerate hard....sounds a bit like a lawnmower...very intermittent and cdssapears when engine warmed up properly.

Had my local garage check the belts etc...they suspect the turbo

any comments?

thanks
H

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:23 am

Manifold stud(s)?

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:58 pm

Manifold studs nonny nonny manifold studs!!!!

Yes could be ...reading the archives....back to the garage on Friday (Working tomorrow with group..and yes using the Bongo.

Does anyone have any opinions on the drivability of the vehicle...is it safe?
I've done over 1000km since the lawnmower first started up its whining.

H

Post by **Simon Jones** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:36 pm

The front one sheared on mine. I think I went about 4 months before getting it fixed. Worth the extra expense to get all 8 studs/nuts & the gasket changed. Expect to pay about £28 for gasket & about £16 for studs/nuts. Labour is probably a couple of hours, depending on how well the rest come out.

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 8:30 pm

Well surprise..surprise...finally persuaded my garage to look at the manfold studs instead of the turbo and guess what...Number 1 stud sheared....new manifold gasket ordered from AVA due tomorrow....has anyone done a worksheet or have any tips and tricks for the job?
cheers

H

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 9:46 pm

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Told you so!