Turbo noise

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by sti-mike, Feb 20, 2013.

  1. sti-mike

    sti-mike Member

    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

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    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.
     
  3. wagunz_pwn

    wagunz_pwn Active Member

    And make sure the lid for the air filter is secured.
     
  4. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    that drive would make me nervous
     
  5. sti-mike

    sti-mike Member

    Air filter is fine the coupler is secure


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  6. nygiant

    nygiant Member

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

    sti-mike Member

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


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  8. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

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

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

    They moved to McDonough
     
  9. sti-mike

    sti-mike Member

    I called them also they said they are going out of business would not work on anything under warranty.
     
  10. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    They can't do any work because all the mechs quit and the owner didn't want to spend the money to remodel
     
  11. nygiant

    nygiant Member

  12. sti-mike

    sti-mike Member

    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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