Turbo whistling when cold. 1.6JX

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Turbo whistling when cold. 1.6JX

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I've begun to notice (implying that it may have always been there) a whistling noise that is present when cold. It ramps up as the engine revs, so pretty sure this is the turbo.

Is this normal, or should I take a look at something? (what?)
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Mines always whistled, same on
My Audi too

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I started noticing a whistle, turned out to be a leaking joint in the intercooler system (jubilee clip lose came adrift).
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The silencer fell off my jx and the first i knew of it was the turbo whistle. Sounded lovely, like a Perkins.
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I'll have a rummage tomorrow. Cheers folks...
Gary.

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