My car has 53,000 km on it, and it has been running a Stage 1 tune for about 8 months.
For the past month, I've felt that the car has lost some power and has become inconsistent under acceleration, so I took it to the dealership. However, the service staff told me everything was normal.
Yesterday, I took it to an independent mechanic, and he noticed something interesting. For example, when cruising in 4th gear at around 1,800 RPM and then pressing the accelerator, there's a brief squeaking/creaking noise—almost like a piece of metal flexing—and then the noise disappears immediately.
Has anyone experienced something similar? I've read on a few forums about issues related to the wastegate actuator rod, the wastegate actuator, or a loose actuator rod clip.
I'd really appreciate any advice or if anyone has had the same problem.
For the past month, I've felt that the car has lost some power and has become inconsistent under acceleration, so I took it to the dealership. However, the service staff told me everything was normal.
Yesterday, I took it to an independent mechanic, and he noticed something interesting. For example, when cruising in 4th gear at around 1,800 RPM and then pressing the accelerator, there's a brief squeaking/creaking noise—almost like a piece of metal flexing—and then the noise disappears immediately.
Has anyone experienced something similar? I've read on a few forums about issues related to the wastegate actuator rod, the wastegate actuator, or a loose actuator rod clip.
I'd really appreciate any advice or if anyone has had the same problem.
