Is my 14B dead?
 

Since I got my AFC hooked up in my Galant I have been able to bring down the knock problem a decent amount. With this new found stability through the gears I have been playing with it on the freeway. I won't go into specifics as this is the open portion of the forum, but after a certain event a few nights ago, everytime I get into boost I get this sound from under the hood that goes up with RPM and boost, it almost sounds as if the turbine wheel is hitting the compressor housing or something of that nature. I only hear the sound under boost, not any other time. It does still seem to build boost like normal, but with that damn sound the entire time. I have somethings to do to it later tonight and will check for shaft play and other damage, but for now I am just getting some preliminary thoughts.

Any suggestions?

Re: Is my 14B dead?
 

I've heard them squeal before. Kinda high pitched. I had a Turbonetics turbo on my Turbo Buick that got sloppy, compressor started hitting the housing and didn't make any noise at all though. Are you consuming any oil?

Re: Is my 14B dead?
 

Not yet, I think.

Re: Is my 14B dead?
 

you probably have the death wine

Re: Is my 14B dead?
 

Does it sound like a dremel? :P

Re: Is my 14B dead?
 

Exactly! I have been trying to figure out a way to explain it, and that is dead on. But I guess that isn't a good thing....

Re: Is my 14B dead?
 

Whoa...I think I have the same problem. I said it was more like a howling/whining noise...like a dremel...haha. Still havent figured out what the problem was. I was starting to think it was the tranny. If my turbo goes, then I guess it's time to upgrade..:D

Re: Is my 14B dead?
 

Check the shaft play. The sound is probably the compressor wheel rubbing on the compressor housing because of too much shaft play. Time for new turbo!