imsebastian
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Hey folks-
A while back I bought a used 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, ~187k miles. It was in rough shape but I got it for a good deal. Now it's making a whirring noise and I want to figure out if it's related to the lack of power. I haven't driven it very much because I spend most of my time not living nearby, so I don't have much experience with using the vehicle.
Since I bought it, I did a glow plug swap and I noticed a fair bit of shaft play (axial and radial) in the turbo and some oil leaks inside of the compressor and around the turbo. I had the rear end completely swapped out for a new one. The old one sprayed oil everywhere and made a horrible whirring, and when I had the vehicle inspected they said it was a miracle it even made it to the shop. Needless to say it sounds like this van was heavily used.
The van was VERY VERY slow to accelerate before the rear end swap and now it's only VERY slow. It can get up to highway speeds but it has trouble, and hills are not easy.
It makes a very distinct whirring noise beginning around 30-35MPH, and remains roughly at the same intensity (mafnitude and frequency) whether I accelerate or decelerate, slow down or speed up. If I come to a complete stop the noise goes away until I reach ~35MPH again.
I've attached an mp3 showing the noise around 3.5s and persisting. It kind of sounds like a heavy duty fishing reel letting the line out quickly.
Currently it's at the mechanic getting diagnosed but I figured I would ask here first. Also, the tire pressure light, ABS light, traction control, and ESP lights are all on.
Do you think this issue is related to the turbo that probably needs repair? Or perhaps a severe LHM?
Thanks in advance!
A while back I bought a used 2007 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, ~187k miles. It was in rough shape but I got it for a good deal. Now it's making a whirring noise and I want to figure out if it's related to the lack of power. I haven't driven it very much because I spend most of my time not living nearby, so I don't have much experience with using the vehicle.
Since I bought it, I did a glow plug swap and I noticed a fair bit of shaft play (axial and radial) in the turbo and some oil leaks inside of the compressor and around the turbo. I had the rear end completely swapped out for a new one. The old one sprayed oil everywhere and made a horrible whirring, and when I had the vehicle inspected they said it was a miracle it even made it to the shop. Needless to say it sounds like this van was heavily used.
The van was VERY VERY slow to accelerate before the rear end swap and now it's only VERY slow. It can get up to highway speeds but it has trouble, and hills are not easy.
It makes a very distinct whirring noise beginning around 30-35MPH, and remains roughly at the same intensity (mafnitude and frequency) whether I accelerate or decelerate, slow down or speed up. If I come to a complete stop the noise goes away until I reach ~35MPH again.
I've attached an mp3 showing the noise around 3.5s and persisting. It kind of sounds like a heavy duty fishing reel letting the line out quickly.
Currently it's at the mechanic getting diagnosed but I figured I would ask here first. Also, the tire pressure light, ABS light, traction control, and ESP lights are all on.
Do you think this issue is related to the turbo that probably needs repair? Or perhaps a severe LHM?
Thanks in advance!
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