Turbo noise

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  1. sti-mike

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    Hey guys I am getting a loud swooshing sound from the engine bay when the turbo engages. It's almost like a vacuum sound. My 2012 wrx is completely stock. I have an appointment set up with Subaru of Columbus but my concern is making that hour drive down there. Any clue what that might be ?
     
  2. Matt

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    Check the coupling from intercooler to TB. I've seen them pop off quite often and the sound is close to what you're describing.
     
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    And make sure the lid for the air filter is secured.
     
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    that drive would make me nervous
     
  5. sti-mike

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    Air filter is fine the coupler is secure


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    you're in newnan? why dont you just swing by the subaru in union city?...its closer
     
  7. sti-mike

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    The last time I stopped by there the Subaru dealership was gone. That was about 3 weeks ago


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  8. Matt

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    122 Industrial Blvd
    McDonough, GA 30253
    770-957-2497

    http://www.subaruofmcdonough.com/index.htm

    They moved to McDonough
     
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    I called them also they said they are going out of business would not work on anything under warranty.
     
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    They can't do any work because all the mechs quit and the owner didn't want to spend the money to remodel
     
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    Matt you were correct, it was the coupler from the inter-cooler to the throttle-body. At the angel I could see it, all looked fine. When the mechanic at the dealership showed it to me it was f*(% up. And thank you Brian for suggesting an aftermarket coupler I am ordering it today. You guys are awesome thanks again.
     

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