Old Jul 17, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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Default Jerking problem with boost - possible turbo death?

Hi guys,

I’m new here but have heard great things about this forum.

Right, Basically my S2 RS Escort went into Motorsport Developments in Blackpool 2 weeks ago and had a setup etc. Everything was fine except i was told the turbo is on its way out and that’s the reason for the howling.

I went to drive it today, and as i accelerated the car started to jerk as though i was not in a high enough gear and wouldn’t boost basically, but if i drove without putting my foot down and kept below 5psi then the car was fine.

I decided to drive it for about 20minutes without the Turbo and then put my foot down again, i got to 7psi and it started jerking and backfiring and just would boost. Also the howling was a little louder than normal.

Is this the turbo shot at as described by Motorsport? I would appreciate any input to this little problem of mine.

Thanks,

Shep.

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