Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 02 1998 Turbo whine and lack of power

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Wed 22 Jul 2009 22:08
02 1998 Turbo whine and lack of power - radiooli
500 mile journey yesterday threw up a problem on my Mondeo (147,000mls) Accelerated hard, changed gear, puff of black smoke out the back and then the turbo started to whine every time I accelerated.

Wondering if I put too much on the engine? Didn't hit the red line but really did go for it (Busy motorway overtake).

There is now a distinct lack of 'ommph' even though the turbo appears to be working and the whine sounds like a distant emergancy siren. Had it once with an old Vectra Di but never resolved the problem. Any body had a similar issue? Thanks for your help...
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Wed 22 Jul 2009 22:57
02 1998 Turbo whine and lack of power - Peter.N.
Sounds like a pipe has come off or split, check from the turbo output to intercooler and intercooler to inlet manifold.
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