sxspete Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 back on January 8th I had a moment to check my oil and found it to be a quart low. quick math told me it was way too early mile wise to be that low. I looked under the car and found 2 12 inch oil circles. took it to my local dealer and the cam cover gaskets had crapped out. I had the dealer replace them. I still smelled oil smoke after freeway driving and mentioned it. It had oil on it after the repair so figured it would go away, and it did. So I'm driving down the freeway 1500 miles later going to my second job when a little red light flashes on once and goes out. couple miles down the road it does it again. I don't recognize the light so I start looking at my gauges. I see I have 17 lbs of oil pressure at 65 mph! so I exit the freeway and get to Fleet farm and get 5 quarts of oil. It takes 3.5 quarts, awesome. get it back to the dealer only to find the cam gaskets they installed had failed. They replaced everything again on their dime. now my motor is eating, not leaking 3/4 of a quart in 600 miles and I'm told my motor is on it's way out and it's my fault. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 How many miles on motor? Did they do a compression/leakdown. What about the PCV valve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Yes unfortunately you missed the memo not to take your car to the dealership for work... find a subaru specialist within driving range that you can trust to do the work for you. Good luck with everything as this sounds not so good... 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I guess you also missed the memo, see the last part of my sig. You need to check the oil weekly and top it off as needed. See my click here link on how to fix your problem. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxspete Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 after a deeper look was taken, apparently my waste gate decided it wanted to stage 3 without telling me. and did so a number of months ago. I've been driving it like a diesel for a while just because I've been distracted in a major way for about 8 months with estate issues. turns out Subaru didn't put any kind of warning light in for over boost. So it looks like I get rebuild my motor at 127,000 miles. I really thought it would last longer. never auto crossed it. So now I'm wondering how badly the intercooler is coated? the turbo? My exhaust? how much money is this gonna cost me that I don't have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Engine rebuilds start at about 3500 and go up from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxspete Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Seeing as I'm in it pretty deep, are there some upgrades or better parts to replace over OE? Or newer OE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Absolutely. Stay tuned for an Engine Rebuild 101 thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Also see my click here link. The new ej257 is now $1645. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Here's a good start: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/engine-rebuild-shopping-list-226719.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__raj Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 See Max Capacity sig, CHECK your oil. If you follow that advice and check every other or third fuel fill up majority of your issues would be avoided. That all being said I don't follow that advice and by shear luck have not had a single oil related issue in 167,000 miles. Other issues yes(burned valve) but no clue of origin of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 See Max Capacity sig, CHECK your oil. If you follow that advice and check every other or third fuel fill up majority of your issues would be avoided. That all being said I don't follow that advice and by shear luck have not had a single oil related issue in 167,000 miles. Other issues yes(burned valve) but no clue of origin of that one. Are you on the stock tune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxspete Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 stock tune w/ K&N Typhoon, AVO boost actuator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxspete Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Sorry, I forgot to mention I'm at 127K miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterface Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 stock tune w/ K&N Typhoon, AVO boost actuator. Ya I'd say your motor is probably on it's last legs. And yes it is your fault. Stock tune and CAI is a big no no in the Subaru world... Good luck with your car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Seeing as I'm in it pretty deep, are there some upgrades or better parts to replace over OE? Or newer OE? OP, you really should check out my Engine Rebuild Shopping List. It's the bare-bones, Walmart pricing of the necessary parts you'll need to get back to a stable state of motor. I'm afraid it really can't get any cheaper unless someone buys you some of the stuff, or you steal it. (Don't do that -- bad Karma, dude.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I think there is over boost protection. I was told at 17.5 psi on teh stock map it shuts down the turbo and/or throws a massive cell. My tuner confirmed with me I wanted that kept as protection, I said 'yes'. Honestly, in your shoes, sell the car and get something else. I made the mistake of dropping $6k into a car worth only $10k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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