hey guys so i have this high hollow whistle type noise coming from engine when the rpms are high and sometime when manifold pressure is close to 30 psi. Its a cummins isx15 with 420,000 miles on it. You can hear it clearly at 3 sec and 25 sec mark in video
I didn't hear it well, but turbos make a screeching noise when they go south. Is oil dripping out the bottom of the turbo? If the bearing goes, it usually takes out the seal.
Could be a bearing noise from alternator or idle pulley also. Connect Bluetooth to radio you can hear the sound better.
It may be a bit intimidating, but nothing will happen. Open the hood, and find the throttle or have someone rev the motor, and listen to the motor. ( be careful of the fan) You might hear it, only quieter. Probably not a turbo, more likely a pulley or belt tensioner like snowy sez.
I think that too. Going to change both belts and pulley today . If it still happens turbo is coming off. And one more thing this sound is pretty loud with jake brake on full with one lower gear .
That's an old farmer saying, "if it doesn't break, you ain't workin", and it's true. Farmers go from one break down to the next.