e_knight_s Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hey guys! First post in a while. But I'm wanting to get your opinion on what I'm dealing with mechanically lately. I've run it by my local Subaru specialist but wanted to get your thoughts as well. So a couple weeks ago I got an check engine light with a simultaneous flashing cruise light. I've only driven it a handful of times since that began. Today, however, things changed. I started getting a rattle noise with any acceleration attempt along with lack of power and a stutter with any acceleration. I've also been getting a hint of what could only be my clutch burning. A possible separate issue all together. My local Subaru specialist suggests a possible turbo failure. And I believe that could potentially be a very expensive fix. Like I said, just wanting to see what any guys may have had experience with yourselves. Let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 1. What's the code? 2. If you suspect a turbo failure STOP DRIVING. if it is failing you driving around on it will change it from a 1.5k to a 7k fix. 3. I think your local Subaru place needs to be questioned if they didn't tell you any of this... Pull the downpipe look at your turbo. Is there shafts play, oil, etc? If yes, you need to do an oil analysis and see what's in there. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landcrush Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 had very similar symptoms and led to catastrophic failure stop driving til you figure it out any smoke? air/exhaust coming from oil filler tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Yep, metallic pop corn popping sound and lack of acceleration and me not getting a tow because the car is "drivable still" is how I ended up with a build thread like everyone else. Pull the dipstick and wipe it on a napkin. Not the most scientific way to tell but glitter is not a pretty site. Profile as 05, you still have banjo filters in? 1. What's the code? 2. If you suspect a turbo failure STOP DRIVING. if it is failing you driving around on it will change it from a 1.5k to a 7k fix. 3. I think your local Subaru place needs to be questioned if they didn't tell you any of this... Pull the downpipe look at your turbo. Is there shafts play, oil, etc? If yes, you need to do an oil analysis and see what's in there. They only tell you "Car was running fine to us but we didn't drive it far. If you suspect something is wrong we charge $1200 to tear it all down and see if it is something wrong." 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I NEVER CHECKED MY SHAFT PLAY AND I'M TERRIFIED. The car runs great but I think the turbo might have 132,000 miles on it and "checking the shaft play" was never on my radar. It just occurred to me a few days ago that I can do it myself easily. I'll pop the DP off this evening and see what I can see. Shame on me... Best wishes to original post. EDIT: I have a rebuilt VF52 ready to go in but I've never changed a turbo before and who knows what will go wrong the first time around. Plus I think I need a gasket or something LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdmayne Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Sent you a PM, I'm local to you and am willing to help out. John Hancock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpydingo Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I NEVER CHECKED MY SHAFT PLAY AND I'M TERRIFIED. The car runs great but I think the turbo might have 132,000 miles on it and "checking the shaft play" was never on my radar. It just occurred to me a few days ago that I can do it myself easily. I'll pop the DP off this evening and see what I can see. Shame on me... Best wishes to original post. EDIT: I have a rebuilt VF52 ready to go in but I've never changed a turbo before and who knows what will go wrong the first time around. Plus I think I need a gasket or something LOL. Don't feel too bad. I bought my car around 43k miles, I have 95k miles now and recently checked for shaft play before my Stg 2 tune. Luckily it's solid. My mom has 150k on her WRX (stock tune!). I mentioned they need to have the mechanic (solid guy who builds and races cars) check the turbo, which they said he did and no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too sigmafour Posted February 28, 2017 I Donated Too Share Posted February 28, 2017 OMG I thought I lost my mind. I opened this thread, glanced at the avatar and died a bit inside trying to rationalize and figure out what the hell I posted. It's okay... now I know it wasn't me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Don't feel too bad. I bought my car around 43k miles, I have 95k miles now and recently checked for shaft play before my Stg 2 tune. Luckily it's solid. My mom has 150k on her WRX (stock tune!). I mentioned they need to have the mechanic (solid guy who builds and races cars) check the turbo, which they said he did and no issues. OMG I thought I lost my mind. I opened this thread, glanced at the avatar and died a bit inside trying to rationalize and figure out what the hell I posted. It's okay... now I know it wasn't me. LOL I thought of you when I saw this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeNick Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Well I went outside and pulled the downpipe off my car in the cold. It was windy and 29 degrees but there were only a few waves of snowflakes. No turbo shaft play at all! I'm elated. It's such a relief. I've been gingerly driving around in "I" and gritting my teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 If the turbo shaft is good with no play, it may be a vacuum hose that's popped off. My fuel regulator vacuum hose use to do this, causing it to go into "limp" mode several times. - Check the codes first - Check turbo shaft play - check disconnected vacuum hoses My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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