Peugeot 406 HDI - Turbo or 5th Gear? - Malky

When engaging 5th gear a minor but annoying whine starts and continues if I press the acelerator and stops when I decelarate. My local mechanic tells me it is turbo noise and perfectly normal! I would be interested in anyone's opinion and how I can rectify.

Peugeot 406 HDI - Turbo or 5th Gear? - Peter.N.

You need to ascertian whether it is only doing it in 5th or whether you can only hear it in 5th because the car is quieter. If its only doing it in 5th it will be gearbox noise, probably a bearing. If its turbo whine the pitch will vary according to the throttle opening, if you ease off the pedal the pitch will drop as the turbo slows.