[Vwdiesel] Turbo-determining if it's working or not ?

[Lee Hillsgrove]

> I just bought an 88 Jetta Turbo diesel. 1.6L . No idea how many valves.

2 per cylinder, so 8 total!  :-))


I know little to nothing about diesels and less about testing the turbo.
> Some of the guys at work seem to think I should hear it whining and claim
it turns VERRRY fast ! (30k RPM some said,hmmm)


 More like 3X that speed or so at full boost, from what I have read.


>
> The car seems gutless (maybe it should seem that way, LOL)  Less power
than my old 1989 Ford Escort 1.9L station wagon.


 Try driving a non-turbo version and you will come to appreciate what that
little turbine can do for you!  :-))

  Lee
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