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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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well i have a problem the other day i put a 3 piece manifold on and 4inch magnaflow exhaust. start it up sounds good. drive it there is a squeal when the turbo start to spool up. and also sqeals when i pull exhaust brake on.. seems like it is coming from the wastegate actuator. any suggestions????
 

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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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High Pitched Squeal?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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yep i know its weird
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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is manifold leaking
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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dont think it is
 
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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I would check the manifold gasket really closely. Also try the joint at the turbo. High pitch squeal is usually exhaust gas going past a gasket.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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Intercooler boot may be unseated/ not tightly connected.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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well fixed the squeal. manifold leaking tightened up more and squeal gone still a small leak i have to go out all bold and retighten.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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man im glad you found it
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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