I hope not, but here goes: in the Haynes book by C Rees it says to listen out for a 'mooing' noise from the turbo as this indicates a DV which is stuck open and today I heard what could be described as this from about 4000 rpm, though it goes/gets hidden by the sound of the engine, at higher revs.

The car is a UK '97 turbo with 80k on the clock.

Thanks in advance

Nick

 

sounds like it ... 97/98 were prone to leaking.

call it an opportunity to upgrade

Steve

 

Yeh, that exactly describes it. Had it with my MY97 just put new standard dump valve in.

 

Thanks folks - how much is a new standard DV BTW?

 

Probably plenty

you could try http://www.gradea-subaru.co.uk if you are on a budget

or buy something recirc and shiny

http://www.forgemotorsport.co.uk/con...duct=FMDVV4011

 

I just bought a shiny Forge Recirc. basically identical to the plastic piece of crap that came off, except its tuneable and sounds a lot nicer. Not loud by any standard but a cleaner flutter noise.

 

I have a good standard one in my garage if you want. Complete with subaru Box and part no.


P.M if interested.