Carmania24 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 I'd stop driving the car and no more revving. Something is coming apart. Very hard to say what it is, but if you have a stethoscope (harbor freight has them) you can check around various parts of the motor to determine the source of the noise. The turbo doesn't sound very healthy. Thanks for the response. I don’t drive the car anymore. It’s just been sitting besides the occasional starting it and moving parking spots. I haven’t even put 1 mile on it since I got the issue, thankfully I don’t have to be anywhere. I'm all for DIY but at some point you gotta stop trying to fix this problem yourself and take it to someone who can diagnose the spendy stuff. If your turbo sucked up some pieces of catalyst then you're in for an expensive day. Go for an OEM boot/axle when replacing the old one. Aftermarket ones tend to vibrate and not last very long. The boot fails because the hot downpipe is right next to the boot. You can wrap the exhaust with some heat wrap to help prolong the life of it. Thanks for the response. I will do that once this whole thing calms down a bit. Luckily I don’t have to go anywhere. And I’ll make sure to go oem for the boot/axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoolmankyle Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Am I the only one thinking that the up pipe cat has come apart and killed the turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Am I the only one thinking that the up pipe cat has come apart and killed the turbo? Thanks for your comment, I am so dumb I forgot to mention I have a cat-less up-pipe (bought the car like that). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) Update y'all...sounds like rod knock. I will be jumping off a cliff now. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cOd-4qKYd4TdQOZFWh3lWCsCAiWqLxa8 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kLBkcjWGMiSV9U8lwn4IJKopAgPL5hqk Edited May 1, 2020 by Carmania24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 (edited) Yeah, that second one really has the sound. But it does sound a bit light to me, I would think the knock would be a bit more heavier ? THis would be a good thing for "m sprank" to hear. PM him. May be time to start a new thread in the Engine rebuild forum. Edited May 1, 2020 by Max Capacity 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Mic can play tricks too. I assume it sounds as bad in person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Yeah, that second one really has the sound. But it does sound a bit light to me, I would think the knock would be a bit more heavier ? THis would be a good thing for "m sprank" to hear. PM him. May be time to start a new thread in the Engine rebuild forum. I will message him the links, thanks. Mic can play tricks too. I assume it sounds as bad in person? Thanks for the response, honestly I can't really tell if it sounds as bad. When I am in the car door open, doing small revs it does not sound that bad. Not sure if y'all heard the pop in one of the videos? But save to assume it does not sound like a good motor anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I've taken a video under the hood for someone before and between the fact that my RA block has been a little noisy since day one, and the racket the big injectors were making, it sounded way rougher than it does in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 I've taken a video under the hood for someone before and between the fact that my RA block has been a little noisy since day one, and the racket the big injectors were making, it sounded way rougher than it does in person. Thanks for the response..ah I see. But either way sounds like my motor is done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I'm saying it's hard to judge by a video. It certainly sounds like it's knocking, but can't be sure from a recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 I'm saying it's hard to judge by a video. It certainly sounds like it's knocking, but can't be sure from a recording. Ah okay. So no matter what angle, it is hard to tell unless I take it to a mechanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Yeah, or at least someone who's heard rod knock in person before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Yeah, or at least someone who's heard rod knock in person before. Sent it to my friend who's heard plenty of rod knocks and he said definitely sounds like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Sorry, I meant in person. I think a few of us on here agree that it sounds like it too, on the recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Sorry, I meant in person. I think a few of us on here agree that it sounds like it too, on the recording. Oh lol I knew that. I guess the only way to confirm is by taking it back to that shop but I have to figure out my towing situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 Hi, all, lets continue this in one place. Here would be a good place. His new thread. Sorry if I'am stepping on a MOD's job. https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/engine-knocki-282588.html 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmania24 Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 Hi, all, lets continue this in one place. Here would be a good place. His new thread. Sorry if I'am stepping on a MOD's job. https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/engine-knocki-282588.html Thanks for this. I posted a question on that thread, any insight would help greatly. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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