Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Got a problem with my mates scooby WRX, So can you do a paperclip test on it ? We was having some fun and he poped a small pipe off the intercooler so we put it back on but now its running like a bag of shit, Seems like its running off 3c to me, Losts of tapping popping noise coming from the exhaust. The engine light stays on then when you put your foot down there seems to be no power even under boot and the engine light flashes. I think its missfiring. Ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Anyone ? Befor he takes it to subaru tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Take it to Subaru tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Just my thoughts, if he was doing a good speed and the pipe popped of, these would run through my head sparks(missfiring)? headgasket on its way out? exhaust/manifold gaskets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 if the engine lights flashing and its not boosting, turbos gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Maybe he should join a subaru club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Take it to Subaru tomorrow He is, I just wanted to see if you guys knew wether you could do a paperclip test or not. Just my thoughts, if he was doing a good speed and the pipe popped of, these would run through my head sparks(missfiring)? headgasket on its way out? exhaust/manifold gaskets? Yeah i thought it would be sumat to do with the pulgs if the engine lights flashing and its not boosting, turbos gone? it happens all the way through the revs when you put your foot down not just when the turbo kicks in but no there is no real turbo kick tbh Maybe he should join a subaru club? Agreed, but he aint got the net like me so i thought i would ask you helpful guys On a better note he aint quicker than my n/a befor he had these problems lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 On a better note he aint quicker than my n/a befor he had these problems lol Sorry - can't leave my post here and keep a clear conscience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sams Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 With no boost n missfireing I would say the there a leak in the intake system between the maf and turbo, what pipe came off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Sorry - can't leave my post here and keep a clear conscience! Come again ? With no boost n missfireing I would say the there a leak in the intake system between the maf and turbo, what pipe came off? Is was a small rubber one and it had bits of oil dripping out of it, Couldnt tell you exact witch one cause i know fook all about Turbo's (never owned one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sams Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Haha I can think of about 5 little rubber hoses that plug to the intake system, all will have a small anoint of oil residue, but with out knowing which one diognosing what gone wrong is near impossible sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 In the absence of a definite answer, i would suggest Subaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Haha I can think of about 5 little rubber hoses that plug to the intake system, all will have a small anoint of oil residue, but with out knowing which one diognosing what gone wrong is near impossible sorry one sec ill try get a pic for you. In the absence of a definite answer, i would suggest Subaru He is taking it there anyways, Was mainly for the paperclip test but no answer on that yet lol and just a heads up really. (+ i learn a bit aswell ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sams Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 The paperclip test can't be used to get the error codes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 The paperclip test can't be used to get the error codes Ok cheers, just have to wack it in the garage then. Heres the pic, best i could do cause its getting dark: It was right at the bottom tho where another little rubber pipe attatches on and looks like it goes into the block just under/next to the water bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sams Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 What sort of revs was the car doing when it came off?, because if you was high revs when it cam off the boost pressure would of gone through the roof at those breathers control the boost pressure, at a guess it have most likely blown the turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 About 6,000 he thinks as we were giving it some. At idle it runs shit and all through the revs not just when under boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sams Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 It most likely the turbo as the idle control valve are plumed after the turbo hence the crap idle, the other thing might be the maf has failed, if that failed at that sort of revs there a chance it could of lead to the pipe popping off due to sudden change etc, it typical scooby one thing could lead to another or something else can lead to the same, is he taking it to main dealer or dealer specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Yeah i know what you mean, Just to a subaru garage but they speak little english so it should be fun, im going up with him so when we know what it is ill let you know and see if you were right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sams Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I'm going for the worst case, but sods law it might be simple like the pipe that poped off has not sealed properly when you put it bk on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Sounds like map/maf not reading correctly, is it rich all the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 I'm going for the worst case, but sods law it might be simple like the pipe that poped off has not sealed properly when you put it bk on When i put it back on i put some clamps on it so it didnt pop off again, Then again thinking about it we dont know how long that pipe as been on, Could be another problem and cause i was looking for sumat i seen the pipe off and just assumed that was the problem and it had poped off due to heavy revs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Sounds like map/maf not reading correctly, is it rich all the time? Hes only had it 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt k Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hes only had it 2 weeks Do you know if it runs a map or maf sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra_Sean Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Do you know if it runs a map or maf sensor? Not got a scooby doo (see how i did that ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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