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Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:31 pm
by TonyW
Hi all,

2nd post here!

Two questions .....

1) We have a 1995 2.5 diesel auto Bongo. Is it usual for their to be 'whistle' type noise on acceleration at and over 2000rpm. Methinks it's the turbo and it's OK but anyone like to confirm my very untechie know-how?

2) The 'sediment' light comes on ignition but immediately goes off .... is this OK?

Ta muchly in advance for any advice.

Cheers.

Tony.

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 10:43 pm
by Darkstar
Hi,

whistling may be No1 exhaust stud broken, not had the pleasure myself but plenty about it on forum,

check light? will be on permanent if water needs draining from filter.

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:19 pm
by Northern Bongolow

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:41 pm
by TonyW
Thanks Darkstar and Northern .... IF this is the issue .... great :( ..... only had this since Weds evening and that sounds like a major job that I (a non-techie) would struggle with greatly. Off to a recommended service centre I reckon. Thanks again.

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:46 pm
by Northern Bongolow
sorry mate.

have a look for the missing or loose no1 stud shown in the above link, or the sooty marks around the area.

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 12:33 am
by TonyW
If it is this problem ..... is it a problem driving it before it's sorted?

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:19 am
by wonkanoby
no

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:27 am
by TonyW
Thanks Wonkanoby for that comprehensive response ;)

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 10:29 am
by wonkanoby
faster you get it fixed though the less it can twist and get out of shape

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:49 pm
by TonyW
Hmmmm ...... no sooty deposits, no exhaust fumes in cab and no studs missing???

Also, just had new; cylinder head, new set of valves, new headgasket set.

Not convinced it's this problem. Do Bongo turbos 'whistle' ?

Thanks.

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:22 am
by wonkanoby
are the clip screw on u shaped pipe on turbo tight

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:11 am
by mikeonb4c
My Bongo often whistles a bit. I've always assumed it was the turbo and have long stopped noticing it. Exhaust studs have been described as a bit more like a shriek when revved hard though never having heard it, I wouldn't know.

Re: Whistling engine and sediment light

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:29 am
by TonyW
Thanks Mike and Wonka ..... I'll take a look at that turbo pipe clip