Rojo Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Hey Guys, I've been lurking this forum ever since I got my car 6 years ago but only to look on with jealously at the crazy mods that have been going into legacies. However, My Subie finally ran into an issue a few weeks back. The turbo blew, taking out the small block with it. I took it to the dealership and they put in a new engine and turbo. However, within a few days, I got another Check Engine Light (CEL), this time for O2 sensors. My turbo splooged all over the sensors when it blew. I took it back again, and the next day, I got another CEL. This time for Exhaust Temp. I picked it up again today but now I have another CEL. P0171. At this point, after pouring over $9,000 into repairs, I am sick of this dealership. It seems that they can't do anything right. So I came here in the hopes that you guys could tell me what mechanics you guys had good experiences with and which you haven't. PS. Autozone thinks I have a vacuum leak. TLDR; (too long, didn't read) Been to the stealership over 4 times in the past 3 weeks. Spent over $9,000 in repairs. Check Engine Light is still coming on. Where should I take my car to get fixed? BTW. My car has less than 50k miles, Injectors once went bad around 20k so I got them replaced under warranty. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005hondakilla Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 i use acme transmission. He is a subaru master mechanic who started a tranny shop. he does all my service and is cheap. Or give theo a call at f and s in millbury. another good option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thanks hondakilla. I'll look him up. Honestly, it's ridiculous that i've been to the dealership over 4 times. They're supposed to be the Subaru experts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Enhanced Street Performance in Sterling is also a good choice. It's a little bit of a drive up 190 for you, but it's a nice ride. ESP always did good work for me when I needed it. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Honestly, it's ridiculous that i've been to the dealership over 4 times. They're supposed to be the Subaru experts. I am not even going to ask which dealer you went to. They are all the same - none of them is Subaru expert. When in comes to engine/tranny - seek independent shop... 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Enhanced Street Performance in Sterling is also a good choice. It's a little bit of a drive up 190 for you, but it's a nice ride. ESP always did good work for me when I needed it. Thanks man. I'll look them up as well. I am not even going to ask which dealer you went to. They are all the same - none of them is Subaru expert. When in comes to engine/tranny - seek independent shop... Yeah... You live and learn. Definitely not going to make the same mistake twice when it comes to engine work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJW Performance Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 If you havent found anyone by now to help you out give us a shout and well be happy to help you get that thing up to par! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Thanks AJW. I just ended up taking it back to the dealership. I've called Subaru of America and if things don't work out, i'm gonna see what SOA can do for me. I feel i've already invested way too much money into the dealership so i'm going to try and get better bang for my buck. hopefully, SOA will be able to do something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 I got my subie back and it's running great. After getting my car fixed, I realized how much I was taking for granted each time i went WOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Wor-chest-er !!! I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Wor-chest-er !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 did i say something wrong? :lol: I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005hondakilla Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 War-chest-er sounds better lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 or woo-staa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack-V Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 or woo-staa thats not even a word or close to how you say it. You silly Massholes and your funny town names:lol: I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windzilla Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I have been more than happy with Greasy's garage. they have an excellent reputation with the turbo mini community and have done well by me and my 05 lgt as well Semper ubi sub ubi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 did i say something wrong? :lol: I want to stab out of towners with a icepick every time they start adding h's to Worcester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windzilla Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I want to stab out of towners with a icepick every time they start adding h's to Worcester. that's a great 1000th post wusta a place where I used to live, I liked worcester more than I had expected too. Semper ubi sub ubi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 welcom to woostah $1.25 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 haha, I see so many Legacies in Worcester. Just how many of us are on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I think there's 5 to 6 of us in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 XD I'm a poor college student but i'd be down for a Gold Star meet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005hondakilla Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 we need to do a worcester meet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojo Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 I'm down for that. Unfortunately, i'm flying back to the west coast for winter break. Anyone else down for sometime in Jan. ? Also, should we make a separate thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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