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Old 11-18-2015, 06:07 PM
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Hi everyone, I was noticed my turbo was not making the typical noise it makes when you let of the gas it sounds quiet I don't have that air release sound. Where would I start to look for an issue. 99 7.3
 
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Old 11-19-2015, 04:58 AM
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You will never hear the wastegate, you are most likely hearing turbo bark
 
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Old 11-19-2015, 09:47 PM
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The sound I was getting when you hit the gas and let off you get that ppssshhh. I hear the turbo whistle. So that noise I've been hearing is the turbo? Where does the excess boost go when not needed. I have a Guage on my boost so I know that it is spooling and releasing. Then my turbo needs some attention maybe? Any thoughts would be greatly apreaciated.
 
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Old 11-19-2015, 11:15 PM
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The wastegate releases pressure but are not hearing the pressure being released. Unless it's running different I wouldn't worry about it. You can pull the intake and check for play but I don't think I would mess with it
 




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