Glenlivet Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 A couple of days ago I started getting a sound like rushing air from the driver's side of the engine when given some throttle. I thought that possibly the air box or a hose from the air box had become detached and planned to have the car serviced this coming week. Now, however, not only is the noise getting worse but the car is also throwing out black smoke under acceleration. No warning lights or appreciable loss of performance and the car starts and sounds ok as usual. I'm hoping someone will tell me that the grommet flange needs nipping up at a cost of five bob but I'm afraid the turbo is letting go. Anyone any ideas before the car goes to the garage tomorrow? A quick look under the bonnet didn't shed any light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRYAN3 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Look for a split in the turbo hose where it chafes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Not as cheap as the grommet flange but a big improvement on a ******** turbo 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRYAN3 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Not as cheap as the grommet flange but a big improvement on a ******** turbo So,did you find a split then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 So,did you find a split then? No, I'll leave it to the garage. I gave up ********* about with car engines when you needed a special socket to take off the engine cover and a computer to 'read' the engine. Just like to know how much blood I need to extract before I take the car in 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRYAN3 Posted July 10, 2016 Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Turbo hose. I think mine was about twenty great British quids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted July 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2016 Turbo hose. I think mine was about twenty great British quids.Just a thumbfull then 👌 REALLY hope you're right 🙏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Yes, it was a split hose, fantastic!! Thanks for the info 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) different vehicle i know but same problem last week with works van,transporter t5,turned out to be intercooler,had the same gushing air sound and black smoke Edited July 11, 2016 by rabbiter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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