Turbo woes!

Fraz · 27th August 2008, 17:48

Dear all,

I have an MG ZT 1.8T '53. Ive noticed my turbo producing a more noticeable whistle these last few days when accelerating slightly harder than normal. Tonight whilst driving home I accelerated towards 3500rpm in 3rd, when the acceleration suddenly went a little jumpy/lumpy accompanied by the louder than normal whistling.

Its still a bit too warm in the engine bay to touch anything, but there are a couple of thin diameter pipes (?) sheathed in plastic which eminate from the small box on the side of the air filter. There are a few other pipes aswell, however the two in particular disappear down towards the bottom of the rad. When I get a torch down there, one of the pipes is connected somewhere, but the other is hanging free. It would appear to have an 'L' shaped rubber shroud on the end.

I dont know if any of this makes sense, but I would be very grateful if anyone could shed some light??

Many thanks.

Fraz · 27th August 2008, 19:14

Have found where the pipe should connect. There's a shiny nipple on the side of the turbo unit (very well hidden!) missing a corresponding 'L' shaped rubber connector. Have reconnected it and all is well, however its just blown off again and now its too hot to put back! Need to fit a jubilee clip I think.

BigRuss · 27th August 2008, 19:21

Glad you found the cause of the whistle and hopefully once secured things should be fine.

Russ

sworks · 30th August 2008, 00:30

i would get a new pipe/connector to stop it from coming off, as a temp measure put a cable tie around the pipe and pull it tight

27th August 2008, 17:48	#1
Fraz Newbie MG ZT 1.8 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Turbo woes! Dear all, I have an MG ZT 1.8T '53. Ive noticed my turbo producing a more noticeable whistle these last few days when accelerating slightly harder than normal. Tonight whilst driving home I accelerated towards 3500rpm in 3rd, when the acceleration suddenly went a little jumpy/lumpy accompanied by the louder than normal whistling. Its still a bit too warm in the engine bay to touch anything, but there are a couple of thin diameter pipes (?) sheathed in plastic which eminate from the small box on the side of the air filter. There are a few other pipes aswell, however the two in particular disappear down towards the bottom of the rad. When I get a torch down there, one of the pipes is connected somewhere, but the other is hanging free. It would appear to have an 'L' shaped rubber shroud on the end. I dont know if any of this makes sense, but I would be very grateful if anyone could shed some light?? Many thanks.

27th August 2008, 19:14	#2
Fraz Newbie MG ZT 1.8 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	# UPDATE # Turbo woes! Have found where the pipe should connect. There's a shiny nipple on the side of the turbo unit (very well hidden!) missing a corresponding 'L' shaped rubber connector. Have reconnected it and all is well, however its just blown off again and now its too hot to put back! Need to fit a jubilee clip I think.

27th August 2008, 19:21	#3
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,406 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Glad you found the cause of the whistle and hopefully once secured things should be fine. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

30th August 2008, 00:30	#4
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	i would get a new pipe/connector to stop it from coming off, as a temp measure put a cable tie around the pipe and pull it tight