chubmonkey

Hello all,

I am new to this forum and have just bought a Subaru wrx Hawkeye with the PPP kit fitted. The car has covered 15000 miles and has a full subaru service history.
I am loving the car but have just started getting a tappety noise from the engine when under load between 2000- 3500rpm.
I have trawled the posts on here and read how its difficult to diagnose on a forum but any idea's would be very welcome?
When I start the car from cold it sounds fine, with the bonnet up nothing sounds bad I guess but as I pull away there is a definate clicking/tapping noise from the car. It is booked in at Subaru Gatwick on Saturday for a mechanic to have a listen but any forwarned idea's would be welcome.

Thanks

Stuart

tubbytommy

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turbo heat shield loose?

chubmonkey

The chap at the Subaru garage suggested that but it does'nt sound like that kind of rattle. Have had a poke about at the heatshield and seems tight. My mate is a mechanic and he said it doesn't sound like a heatshield problem so fingers crossed for the weekend. The annoying thing is the manafactures warranty ran out ten days ago so may also see if it's bad wether Subaru will offer a goodwill gesture. Also as I only purchased it three weeks ago from a little car dealer I may see what rights I have to reject the car although I dont hold out much hope. As the missus hates the car already calling it a chav charriot I wont get much support from the home camp!

P600wrx

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Women eh, my wife moans every time i buy summat for it, your'll get used it m8, as for the noise, has it still got the cat in, it could be from there a friends started too tinkle/rattle under a small load and it was the cat

garoge

hi mate,
i second what p600wrx say's, as i had the same sound coming from mine a couple of weeks ago and it turned out to be the first cat just of the turbo.
if you can get the car up on ramps or up on axle stands and give the cat/s a bang and see if you can hear any rattling.
worth a try.

WRX WASS

i think its the engine piston heads they make that kind of noise get it checked it could be really costly if it is that mate!!! allways buy ur scoobie from the dealers i did with a 2 years warranty hope its all fine mate

P600wrx

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i doubt it very much if it is the piston heads, the car has only covered 15k and has regular service

WRX WASS

ok just thought maybe that would be the problem

tubbytommy

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flux capacitor?

chubmonkey

Thanks for the input all, i am concerned about the noise and I think I am in for a little fun with the guy I bought it from if its serious. I have owned the car less than a month so am not exactly happy. I did buy it on impulse, should have driven a few before deciding to take the plunge. Still one drive sold it to me. Its not as fast as my old mazda 3 MPS but it handles so well you can really push on in it. Fingers crossed for Saturday!