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Old 11-12-2010, 04:37 PM
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help: "squeaking" sound?

so lately i've noticed a "squeaking" or "squealing" sound coming from my engine through hard acceleration (almost redlining it). previously i heard a mild, almost a whistling sound come from my engine whenever i would be lightly boosting but now it seams a little more pronounced. my car's engine is completely stock and i've been running a n1 catback for the past ~10k mi.

any opinions on what it might be?
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the infamous turbo death whine? probably not though. post a video of it.
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could also just be a hose that popped lose, which would be boost leak that you're hearing.
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Old 11-13-2010, 12:24 AM
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the infamous turbo death whine? probably not though. post a video of it.
okay i'll try and do that tomorrow.

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could also just be a hose that popped lose, which would be boost leak that you're hearing.
that's kinda what i was thinking initially, i'll take a look at it in the morning. thanks.
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i kinda of have the same problem as well... my suspension makes a squeaking sound too; i think it is the endlinks, they are wore out.

any other opinions?
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check your turbo inlet.

when you say lightly boosted, how much boost? my sti (and all turbo subys i have owned) will have that turbo whistle when you are on-gas and just about on boost. if it is that noise, but more pronounced, possibly your inlet has torn and is exposing the turbo inlet.

just a thought....

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Could just be a leak. I don't think an entire hose is disconnected. (has happened to me) That will cause a huge drop in boost and a very loud air blowing/sucking sound. Very obvious.

As for my car right now, I have so many squeaks and rattles, it's ridiculous, but its no doubt all the suspension components i'm running.
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