scooby wrx

can anyone help: my 2001 wrx bugeye when driving is running fine apart from when under acceleration it's not picking up (it's like turbo isn't working) and also no sound from dump valve. as anybody any ideas on what could be wrong as this is my first subaru and i don't know much about them a moment.(learning fast though) thanks scott

Splitpin

Has it been like this since you bought it, or did it suddenly "go wrong", or has it got gradually worse to the point it's at now?

If it happened suddenly, and especially if you heard it make an odd noise at any point, have a look round the pipework between the turbo compressor outlet and the intercooler inlet. Silicone ones can pop off, while the standard moulded plastic ones can just pop.

scooby wrx

hi, thanks for your reply yes it happened suddenly but didn't hear any noise

benjikwrx

check the small vacum lines havent any splits in them as well i had this with mine

scooby wrx

on way home this morning i noticed the boost gauge isn't reading anything

Splitpin

As per previous posts, you need to check the pipework around the turbo in the first instance - including possibly taking the intercooler off so you can give the y-pipe a good once-over. If you're not comfortable doing it, your local Subaru dealer or specialist will be able to help.

scooby wrx

quick update on problem, the inlet pipe that joins onto the turbo is split badley dose anyone know were i can pick one up, around west yorkshire, all other pipes look ok

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

It's bound to be a big split in the turbo-to-IC pipe... or the pipe come away altogether (probably under the intercooler end, rather annoyingly...).

joz8968

iTrader: (13)

lol, nearly a correct diagnosis - just 3mins late that's all