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Forum: Detailing, Maintenance, and Long-term care 05-20-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 285
Posted By chuckzul
Had the same problem before my engine grenaded....

Had the same problem before my engine grenaded. Check injectors and it probably wouldn't hurt to get a compression check before its too late.
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 01-12-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,509
Posted By chuckzul
Well, I got the final post mortem on my...

Well, I got the final post mortem on my ex-Legacy. Turned out to be a ring (cracked/broken) on one cylinder which caused some scoring to the walls and a carbon fouled exhaust valve on another. The...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 12-26-2009, 06:30 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,149
Posted By chuckzul
This is exactly what I think happend to my...

This is exactly what I think happend to my Legacy. The #4 injector slowly failed over a period of time until it failed completely causing the car to throw a P0304. By then, it was too late. The #4...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 12-22-2009, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 817
Posted By chuckzul
Actually the car was absolutely reliable until it...

Actually the car was absolutely reliable until it hit the 65K mark. Started to develop a P0304 code which caused me to replace a crap load of parts for nothing. I think the injector slowly failed and...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 12-22-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 817
Posted By chuckzul
Injectors, ignition packs, ocv valves,...

Injectors, ignition packs, ocv valves, sticky/burnt valves, Cam/crank positon sensor, the list of things that typically go wrong with this automotive abomination is endless, that's why I traded mine...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 12-04-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,509
Posted By chuckzul
Well, there are 2 simple things that would...

Well, there are 2 simple things that would determine if it were rings or valves without tearing out the engine. First, the spark plugs were carbon fouled not oil fouled and it didn't smoke or burn...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 12-03-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,509
Posted By chuckzul
Well, got the dreaded phone call from the dealer....

Well, got the dreaded phone call from the dealer. They said there is no cpmpression in #4 cylinder. They said it's either a burnt valve or rings. They said they would have to spend 15 hours tearing...
Forum: Older Legacy Performance 12-01-2009, 06:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,494
Posted By chuckzul
Sounds like the drivers side OCV shot craps

Sounds like the drivers side OCV shot craps
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 11-28-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,509
Posted By chuckzul
Well, cleared the CEL and ran some RomRaider...

Well, cleared the CEL and ran some RomRaider logging. A/F is fine but #4 cylinder roughness was registering a constant 92 while the other cylinders were 0 (though #3 registered 1 misfire). I'm not...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 11-26-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,770
Posted By chuckzul
Listening to your problems is like deja vu to me....

Listening to your problems is like deja vu to me. I am having the exact same issues. I've already changed the #4 coil, injector, ocv, and spark plugs to no avail. These same problems are happening at...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 11-26-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,509
Posted By chuckzul
Well, I've replaced the drivers side OCV, #4...

Well, I've replaced the drivers side OCV, #4 injector, #4 ignition coil, and all new spark plugs. I'm still getting a P0304 error. I've been a mechanic for almost 30 years, but I'm stumped on this...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 11-23-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,229
Posted By chuckzul
Well, after changing the #4 coil pack, no...

Well, after changing the #4 coil pack, no difference. Still idles like crap. So, after changing the drivers side OCV, spark plugs, #4 coil and injector, I am still no better off now than I was...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 11-23-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,229
Posted By chuckzul
Well, after replacing the stock headers and...

Well, after replacing the stock headers and installing new spark plugs, I'm still throwing a P0304 code. I'm going to replace the #4 ignition coil, then, I'm done. If that does not work, then it's...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 11-21-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,229
Posted By chuckzul
I pulled out the #4 spark plug and it was black...

I pulled out the #4 spark plug and it was black and wet with fuel (this is the same spark plug the shop said was "ok") the other spark plugs looked a normal tan color. I replacing them all with stock...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 11-17-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,229
Posted By chuckzul
Well, I pulled off the old EL headers and lo and...

Well, I pulled off the old EL headers and lo and behold, #4 exhaust ports are sooty and black as hell, the other 3 exhaust ports were tan in color. Looks like #4 was pig rich with fuel. Since I've...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 11-16-2009, 12:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,229
Posted By chuckzul
Cleaning the MAF filament seems like a good idea...

Cleaning the MAF filament seems like a good idea to me. I'll try that. As for the FPR...what is that?
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 11-15-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,229
Posted By chuckzul
This is something that is becoming more and more...

This is something that is becoming more and more commonplace with Legacy's. My car is having the same problem. I originally got a P0304 and replaced the driver's side OCV and #4 injector. Idles a...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 11-06-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,509
Posted By chuckzul
They did not elaborate on their testing methods,...

They did not elaborate on their testing methods, only that they had done a compression test and checked the spark plugs (which they said looked good to them). I would have thought that worn rings...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 11-06-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,509
Posted By chuckzul
Well, the shop I initially took it to said they...

Well, the shop I initially took it to said they did a compression test on #4 cylinder and found it to be low (~45 psi), but they admitted they don't get many Subarus and don't understand them very...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 11-04-2009, 08:43 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 34,130
Posted By chuckzul
I've got the same problem (i.e. P0304 code) on my...

I've got the same problem (i.e. P0304 code) on my 05 GT. After doing some searching and doing some research on this site, I've noticed an alarming trend of #4 cylinder coil pack, injector, and OCV...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 11-04-2009, 07:45 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 14,509
Posted By chuckzul
I've got the same problem (i.e. P0304 code) on my...

I've got the same problem (i.e. P0304 code) on my 05 GT. After doing some searching and doing some research on this site, I've noticed an alarming trend of #4 cylinder coil pack, injector, and OCV...
Forum: Intake and Exhaust 10-25-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,102
Posted By chuckzul
All I can say is, good luck with that. I didn't...

All I can say is, good luck with that. I didn't foresee mine leaking either, and they did, and I was very methodical about installing them. I've heard others with these types of headers (i.e. slip...
Forum: Intake and Exhaust 10-24-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,102
Posted By chuckzul
Just my 0.02$. I've got a set of these (well, a...

Just my 0.02$. I've got a set of these (well, a knock off version, anyway). These are my impressions. First, they were an absolute bitch to install. I've been an aircraft mechanic for years, and I...
Forum: Intake and Exhaust 07-09-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 84,806
Posted By chuckzul
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Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 07-03-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By chuckzul
Oh yeah, I didn't see that, sorry. It's a catless...

Oh yeah, I didn't see that, sorry. It's a catless downpipe.
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