• Light TDI whine

Posted: **Mon May 13, 2019 4:17 pm**

Hi

So I’ve done software and decat on my 1.9 tdi and about a week later I’ve noticed a light turbo whine, almost like a subtle police siren.

Inaudible if radio is turned up.

Ive also noticed an oil leak from the EGR valve before I did the mods.

Will upload an image of it.

Thanks

Posted: **Mon May 13, 2019 6:01 pm**

https://ibb.co/R4VJBQ7

Posted: **Tue May 14, 2019 7:43 am**

The slight whine is just the turbo spooling and they are always more audible after decat.
The image appears to be of a boost pipe join. I can't see the egr valve in the picture.

Posted: **Tue May 14, 2019 7:32 pm**

panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2019 7:43 am The slight whine is just the turbo spooling and they are always more audible after decat.
The image appears to be of a boost pipe join. I can't see the egr valve in the picture.

Apologies here is the correct photo

https://ibb.co/4fW7tnB

After the decat the whine wasn’t there. It only came about a week or two later.

Posted: **Wed May 15, 2019 12:46 pm**

very hard to comment on noises. All turbo charged cars have the sound of a turbo spoolig. impossible to judge the level of the noise IE. is a problem without actually hearing it.
You need to remove the valve and see where the oil comes form. Can be through the diapraghm in which case it's toast. Could be a leak on the gasket or join in which case can be tightened or sealant and then tighten. The photo does not show what you can see if you look at from other perspectives.

Posted: **Fri May 17, 2019 1:05 pm**

panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2019 12:46 pm very hard to comment on noises. All turbo charged cars have the sound of a turbo spoolig. impossible to judge the level of the noise IE. is a problem without actually hearing it.
You need to remove the valve and see where the oil comes form. Can be through the diapraghm in which case it's toast. Could be a leak on the gasket or join in which case can be tightened or sealant and then tighten. The photo does not show what you can see if you look at from other perspectives.

Oh ok well today I pulled off out my driveway and I heard a loud dump like sound and the car lost power. Its idling but not accelerating whatsoever. If I put my foot flat it just makes black smoke. Any idea what it could be, hopefully it’s not gonna be one of the TDi cases where it ends up costing a fortune

Posted: **Fri May 17, 2019 1:13 pm**

Boost pipe popped off or broken, rubber hose popped or slipped off a boost pipe or intercooler, intercooler tank failure or worst case scenario is that the the turbo itself went poof.

Posted: **Fri May 17, 2019 1:41 pm**

Black smoke is most likely just a pipe off. If it is tons of white / blue smoke then turbo went kapoof.

Posted: **Fri May 17, 2019 3:51 pm**

panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2019 1:41 pm Black smoke is most likely just a pipe off. If it is tons of white / blue smoke then turbo went kapoof.

Eish, i took out intercooler pipe and some oil came out. Put the pipe back and started it, white smoke and engine cut. Not looking good

Posted: **Fri May 17, 2019 8:24 pm**

Police siren whine is the start of the end for a tdi turbo.

The black smoke and no power should be a boost pipe issue. As mentioned white smoke is a blown turbo.

When my first tdi turbo popped there was no smoke, just a klink sound and the engine died. Car wouldn't start - pulled the top boost pipe open and it idled.

Posted: **Sat May 18, 2019 5:00 am**

SoDub wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2019 8:24 pm Police siren whine is the start of the end for a tdi turbo.

The black smoke and no power should be a boost pipe issue. As mentioned white smoke is a blown turbo.

When my first tdi turbo popped there was no smoke, just a klink sound and the engine died. Car wouldn't start - pulled the top boost pipe open and it idled.

Mine was sucking oil into the intake I think. Not going to try starting it because theres no oil in the engine, but it was idling fine when I disconnected intercooler pipe so not sure if it is indeed the turbo. Taking it to a garage on Monday so will keep you guys posted.

Ps: i spoke to a guy and he said something about an oil breather/catch can thing?

Posted: **Mon May 20, 2019 10:52 am**

If the oil level is low then blown turbo. Price an new one at turbo direct. They often have specials for those at stupid low prices.

Posted: **Mon May 20, 2019 7:00 pm**

panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 10:52 am If the oil level is low then blown turbo. Price an new one at turbo direct. They often have specials for those at stupid low prices.

Yep... confirmed turbo is blown.

Thanks will check them out. Any other places to check with, just to price around.

Posted: **Mon May 20, 2019 10:08 pm**

panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 10:52 am If the oil level is low then blown turbo. Price an new one at turbo direct. They often have specials for those at stupid low prices.

Nonononono@Turbo Direct... Please do a search on here and hellopeter to see all the beautiful threads about them

Many forum members are still in a legal battle with the owner.

Posted: **Tue May 21, 2019 12:33 am**

CarLoss wrote:
panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 10:52 am If the oil level is low then blown turbo. Price an new one at turbo direct. They often have specials for those at stupid low prices.
Yep... confirmed turbo is blown.

Thanks will check them out. Any other places to check with, just to price around.

Agents about 10k for a Bv39, goldwagen around the same price..

Best bet is send it to Gaby at Fastec, he's a legend. Will cost u around 6k for a full rebuild and billet comp wheel

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Posted: **Tue May 21, 2019 5:08 am**

Ashveer03 wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 12:33 am
CarLoss wrote:
panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 10:52 am If the oil level is low then blown turbo. Price an new one at turbo direct. They often have specials for those at stupid low prices.
Yep... confirmed turbo is blown.

Thanks will check them out. Any other places to check with, just to price around.
Agents about 10k for a Bv39, goldwagen around the same price..

Best bet is send it to Gaby at Fastec, he's a legend. Will cost u around 6k for a full rebuild and billet comp wheel

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How will the bv39 fit if the flange is triangular and the normal one looks smaller

Posted: **Tue May 21, 2019 6:34 am**

Turbo direct is a legit OE supplier for garrett. The stories you have heard was based on rumour and false info. Do yourself a favour and go and look at their setup. You can also verify the authenticity of the product they sell you buy going to the honeywell / garrett website and putting the serial number in and it will show you that it is a authentic turbo. You will save yourself thousands of rands for the exact same setup.
For recon - yes sure go visit Gaby. But price a new one first - you might be surprised.

Posted: **Tue May 21, 2019 9:12 am**

I've actually done this, with the serial no. of a Honeywell-Garrett turbo that I bought not at turbo direct, but at Goldwagen. The H-G website took me to a catalogue with the corresponding OE part number, engine codes and vehicle details that include my TDI. They also have a section explaining how to determine OE, IAM, new vs. remanufactured etc. from the part no, and what the typical name plates should look like.

I do wonder whether I could have bought the same turbo much cheaper at turbo direct, though...

Posted: **Tue May 21, 2019 11:32 am**

CarLoss wrote:
Ashveer03 wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 12:33 am
CarLoss wrote:
panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 10:52 am If the oil level is low then blown turbo. Price an new one at turbo direct. They often have specials for those at stupid low prices.
Yep... confirmed turbo is blown.

Thanks will check them out. Any other places to check with, just to price around.
Agents about 10k for a Bv39, goldwagen around the same price..

Best bet is send it to Gaby at Fastec, he's a legend. Will cost u around 6k for a full rebuild and billet comp wheel

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How will the bv39 fit if the flange is triangular and the normal one looks smaller

What Flange is triangular?

Turbos are universal on the 1.9s

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Posted: **Tue May 21, 2019 1:36 pm**

Triangle flange is a petrol 1.8t. On the diesel the exhaust housing is cast in one piece with the manifold. You get it complete when you buy a new one.

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 9:50 am**

Managed to get a 96kw bv39 they're putting it together so lets see how it goes. hopefully will make a lot more power

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 11:53 am**

panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Tue May 21, 2019 6:34 am Turbo direct is a legit OE supplier for garrett. The stories you have heard was based on rumour and false info. Do yourself a favour and go and look at their setup. You can also verify the authenticity of the product they sell you buy going to the honeywell / garrett website and putting the serial number in and it will show you that it is a authentic turbo. You will save yourself thousands of rands for the exact same setup.
For recon - yes sure go visit Gaby. But price a new one first - you might be surprised.

I have dealt with the owner first hand and reserve my rights to have an opinion about his ethics - workmanship was horrific on a turbo repair I had done by them a few years back. Sure, the turbo supplied was a genuine Garrett at a good price but if you have any issues with it forget about a warranty of any sort from them.

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 11:57 am**

Shop around the VW dealers for the best pricing on a replacement BV39 - Pricing varies quite a bit.

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 12:01 pm**

CarLoss wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2019 9:50 am Managed to get a 96kw bv39 they're putting it together so lets see how it goes. hopefully will make a lot more power

Let us know how it goes, make sure the guys do a proper install, new filters, new drain and feed, and clean out everything 200% that goes back in.

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 12:26 pm**

CarLoss wrote:Managed to get a 96kw bv39 they're putting it together so lets see how it goes. hopefully will make a lot more power

Will only make alot more power if there's a tune for it. Other than that, there's not gonna be much gain from just swapping out turbos

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