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      03-10-2024, 09:18 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by bimmerwith335 View Post
One day I changed boost solenoid and went out to test a car, car was sluggish, turbo was whistling and as an outcome, turbo failed(shaft snapped in half and ate compressor wheel). after some time I bought new turbo assembly, rebuilt turbos and it failed within couple of minutes. symptoms were: car was not boosting, so slow, turbo whistling sound again, and it was rear turbo again. anyone has any Idea? I am afraid to fail 3rd turbo.
I would check the oil line to the turbo. If it’s clogged or pinched….no oil to the turbo will pretty much kill it instantly.
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