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    Turbo pressure noise under acceleration - help me tell dealer what to look for!

    Yep that is exactly it. It's tricky to describe - as without hearing it, most people just think it is the normal operation of the turbo - but I know different because I've owned the car from new - and the noise has only appeared after the recent repairs to front wing..
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    Turbo pressure noise under acceleration - help me tell dealer what to look for!

    Well - it's definately not the DV. Mine was changed today and noise is still there. Going to get the garage to replace the intercooler pipes and clips next. Really hoping I haven't got a puncture in the intercooler!
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    Turbo pressure noise under acceleration - help me tell dealer what to look for!

    Not to the extent that I'm now hearing, and it's noticable when the turbo is spinning up as well - almost like a raspy exhaust note.. I'm going to be vigorously checking all the pipes to and from each intercooler over xmas, so I'll let you know how I go..
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    Turbo pressure noise under acceleration - help me tell dealer what to look for!

    Hello all, I've just received my 2002 S3 (225bhp) back from the body repair shop. It needed a new passenger side front wing and headling after a dustcart decided to scrape it down one side whilst it was parked... Anyway - the car is now making a new noise. It can only be heard when...