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Oh not sure about kerb/curb making it sound louder. I'll have a listen next time It is definately a cheap substitute for those of you who want a car that sounds like it has a turbo. I might just pop it into the local Sub repair place. I'll let ya know how it goes. I definately sleeping better knowing its not Turbo though Thanks for ya help, your a saviour!

I noticed it sounds worse when I go around corners? Im stoked to know it's not the turbo because it definately sounds like a Turbo whining up.

here was that post you were talking about: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=158817#post158817

Yea it does sounds like a Turbo whining up, that's why I got a little worried. Would you say it needs to be fixed straight away or is it one of those problems that can wait? You seemed to describe it spot on canajun2eh so what did you do about it? cheers

Nah she makes more of an exhaust grumble. Whining definately from engine

Hey, I have a 1993 Subaru Impreza WRX RA In the last week I have noticed that when I accelerate there is a whining noise which can be heard coming from the engine. It mainly occurs when I accelerate in 1-3rd gears. I'm hoping this has nothing to do with the turbo, has anybody any ideas? cheers

well I was right about the water temp sensor. But while they were fixing that they found the coolant tank had a a few holes in it which also contributed to the engine coughing and rough acceleration. so $320NZ later its sweet! Thanks for ya help. p.s Josh I had a Subie like your which I sold 2 days ago, heres a pic: http://www.freepgs.com/silber/photos/Subie.JPG

Josh you are a legend!! Using the info on your site I found out the problem is "Water temperature sensor" I'm guessing the results are the same for Impreza's as Legacy's. Hope the new sensor fixes the problem. Do you think that this is the reason why the car fails to start for the first like 20 tries? cheers

Hi there, Im new to this forum and I need some help. I own a 1993 Impreza WRX RA. I encountered some problems with it recently. When the engine was cold, the check engine light used to come on until it warmed up, then it went off. The other day it stayed on, then yesterday I went to start the car and it just spluttered out 3 secs after I turned the ignition. I spent about 10 mins before it finally started and stayed on. Once again the check engine light stayed on the whole time(water and oil fine). Once again it fails to start, it just coughs then dies and the check engine and other warning lights come on. Does anybody have any idea on what is going on? cheers