Focus 1.8 Tddi - Turbo Noise

[Shezzy]

Hi,

I've bought Ford Focus 1.8 TDDI Ghia from 2000. I had already some issues, but hopefully fixed.

I've managed to change oil and filters so I've went for some drive testing.

I've noticed that my Turbo (is it?) gives noise, similar to that:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9xI5Xt1Wx8

It happens when you start to accelerate hardly.

When it start to squeak you can just have revs stabilized on e.g 2k RPM and it still squeaks.

You need to push clutch so engine will idle and squeak stops.

Squeak it's not related with engine RPMs. I think it's related with turbo blowing, because when it squeaks even if you make your engine revs higher, squeak have same pitch.

Do you have idea is it faulty turbo? (Another thing that previous seller forgot to tell about).

... I hope that there is air leak or something, but it's not whistle it's like squeak...

[jeebowhite]

Have you checked for any leaks in the pipes? or hoses?

[Shezzy]

I've checked the main hose from turbo to intercooler and from intercooler to manifold.

They looks fine. Clamps were not loose and I could not fill any air blowing from hoses.

However I've no idea what other hoses I could check.

Cheers

[jeebowhite]

Best thing to do is run your hand down the side of all pipes and hoses while the car runs idle, you would feel anything blowing there.

[Shezzy]

I will check that tomorrow and try to post my video how it performs, so maybe you will know the issue.

However it's the noise than you can hear much better in your car than staying in front of open bonnet.

[jeebowhite]

When you have the bonnet closed, noises echo and sound louder as the noise comes in through to the cabin so it doesnt surprise me, I could be off the mark, but its the best way to start!