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Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-21-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 963
Posted By heiche
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Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-16-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 246
Posted By heiche
imagine it will be fun "unmixing" them. well at...

imagine it will be fun "unmixing" them. well at least the news isn't *that* bad, it could be worse!
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-15-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 246
Posted By heiche
3 hours is speedy! at least you'll know in 3...

3 hours is speedy! at least you'll know in 3 hours of work whether it's the head (valve clearances), or if the ringlands are damaged (hope not) you'll be able to see that as well.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-15-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 246
Posted By heiche
ouch. were you able to get a compression reading...

ouch. were you able to get a compression reading on the passenger side for comparison? although 65/95 is already cause for concern :(
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-15-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 246
Posted By heiche
you've already done a lot! another thought is pcv...

you've already done a lot! another thought is pcv valve.
also the brake cleaner method of finding vac leaks doesn't always work - perhaps try a boost leak test.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-14-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 93
Posted By heiche
Agreed!

Agreed!
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-14-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 93
Posted By heiche
ありがとう

ありがとう
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-14-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 93
Posted By heiche
A haiku for you

the valves are too tight
misfire on cylinder 4
milkshake in my oil

a grind on startup
my passenger has no heat
endtank has a leak

oil is a quart low
check engine light is flashing
Forum: New England 05-13-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2,508
Views: 33,326
Posted By heiche
I may have a take-off, but I have no idea of the...

I may have a take-off, but I have no idea of the condition of it since it's been sitting in a box for at least a couple of years.

btw, I'm from rockland ma. nice to meet you all (online).
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-13-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 70
Posted By heiche
i believe the hvac does some...

i believe the hvac does some diagnostics/calibration during those times, even with key off.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-08-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 349
Posted By heiche
if it only happens when the engine is cold, it...

if it only happens when the engine is cold, it might be the o-rings between the intake manifold and tgv housings. that, spark plugs, and vac leaks are probably the easiest contributors of rough idle...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 05-06-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 371
Posted By heiche
wow - rod bearing down to copper - sure that...

wow - rod bearing down to copper - sure that could cause your low oil pressure. i'd probably bring the crank to a machine shop to get that throw checked/mic'd and have all of them polished just to...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-06-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 295
Posted By heiche
true. don't want to be a debbie downer but if...

true. don't want to be a debbie downer but if there is low compression in that cyl (broken ring lands or burnt exh valve) then it would be wet with fuel since the injector would still be spraying...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 05-06-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 1,660
Posted By heiche
lv suggests a post-turbo boost leak.

lv suggests a post-turbo boost leak.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-06-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 245
Posted By heiche
are you getting any fault codes? usually stuck...

are you getting any fault codes? usually stuck ocv units throw specific codes.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-06-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 295
Posted By heiche
they might also want to try a compression test.

they might also want to try a compression test.
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-04-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 1,231
Posted By heiche
Nice job! If the engine stand wants to tip over...

Nice job! If the engine stand wants to tip over when you are removing the cam bolts, sometimes a 2x4 cut to size so one end goes on the floor and the other end fits right against the bottom of the...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-03-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 1,190
Posted By heiche
Just offering advice, not threatening that your...

Just offering advice, not threatening that your rods will fly through your fenders if you use the wrong oil filter.

So in your case you had metal in your oil and it didn't get by the filter....
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-02-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 1,190
Posted By heiche
Yes, and the oil cooler is notorious for trapping...

Yes, and the oil cooler is notorious for trapping chunks of metal in its convoluted passageways, and it gradually escapes after one's rebuild, slowly reintroducing chunks into your oil filter...
...
Forum: Tuning 05-01-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 124
Posted By heiche
Not an expert but yes it looks way rich. And it's...

Not an expert but yes it looks way rich. And it's trying to lean it out everywhere but its still too rich. Have you tried a boost leak test yet? are you running a stock unmodified tmic?

Also, have...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-01-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 1,190
Posted By heiche
Maybe the half moon cutouts are there to allow...

Maybe the half moon cutouts are there to allow original machine work of the cam bearings?
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 05-01-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 378
Posted By heiche
Nice visual. Horrible stock feature, but at least...

Nice visual. Horrible stock feature, but at least it is very easy to get rid of with a tune.

I like the theory of ring bind due to too small of a gap. Next time my engine is apart (although...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-25-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 447
Views: 16,676
Posted By heiche
I think you did this already, but just wanted to...

I think you did this already, but just wanted to be sure... Did you take the FPCM chassis ground (I think it's pin #5 on one edge of the connector) and run a heavy gauge wire from the FPCM directly...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-22-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 729
Posted By heiche
The clearances should at least be measured...

The clearances should at least be measured anyway. Then you can determine if any need to be replaced.
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-16-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 729
Posted By heiche
well rethinking it maybe it only wears to the...

well rethinking it maybe it only wears to the point of ZERO clearance, which I don't believe is enough, and THEN the exhaust valve starts to get too hot and distort, which causes it to seal even...
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