lulzcow Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 So my car has developed a tick, which seems to run exactly in tune with the RPMs. I can only assume then that this happens to be an internal issue. Since I don't have the tools, nor really the time, to check it out myself (and may I add, naught the experience neither), I am going to have this checked out by a shop. I was curious, does this sound like a timing issue? My friend who was listening as well was assuming a bad valve spring. Curious, what do you guys think I could expect for an issue and perhaps a bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 25, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 25, 2011 Take it to a Subaru specialist. Don't go to a "general" repair shop. How many miles are on your car? -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 about 15k on the rebuilt engine. 270k on the body. our subaru dealer slash specialist happens to have a terrible reputation among our subaru club, but ill check them out before another shop. thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Does your car idle perfect or is it erratic? Doesnt sound like rod knock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 It isn't very erratic. It seems to stay about the same, pretty close to 1K RPMs. Usually when I fire it up it will immediately jump up to 2K+ and then come back down to the correct range, without stuttering or fluttering. (It used to, but that was when it had the 2.2 ECU and 2.5 motor). My friend with another Legacy said fortunately it doesn't sound like rod knock. I'm still pretty new to car maintenance, so I am not sure myself if it sounds like it or not. It's more like a ticking noise, that is the best I can describe it. If it helps any, my engine moves a decent bit in the bay vs. my friends engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 if it jumps around the engine bay compared to your friends Legacy, you have bad motor mounts. Simple fix...and not too expensive either. However it will require a engine support bar or engine picker to do. Have someone look at your valve clearance about the ticking noise -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'll go ahead and order the new mounts now then. Not a bad idea to invest in them either way. Time to check the upgrade sticky! And I'll have the dealership scope my car out. Just gotta find out when they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 The link on the sticky for engine mounts is bad. Do you know if I am limited in my selection by engine or by body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Or a better question. Since I found this thread: http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?p=123383 I believe I could use this? : http://www.optionsauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CUS-660911SET I checked on Rallitek and they are selling the same thing for cheaper, but they are sold out while Options isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 does any one make a upgraded auto tranny mount. all i see is 5spd BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 I saw RockAuto had a lot of mounts for A/T transmissions, but I don't know if they are upgraded, or just new like OEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 For engine mounts, you can use ANY EJ series engine mount. Transmission mounts get a little confusing. For automatic trans mounts, there are upgrades available but I can't tell you whats what. Contact "baddog" because he has gone though the hell of figuring it out and he can tell you all about it. For the 5MT, all the mounts are the same....I actually have a 2011 WRX trans mount on my 95 Legacy. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Now that I know that, I am unsure what to grab. I could get Cusco's two engine mounts and tranny mount, or get STI "Group N" mounts all around, plus pitch stop mount for about the same price. Sounds like the Cusco is great at damping, but is obviously more expensive, while the Group N transfers the vibration to the car, but you get more for the money. Plus they use them on their rally cars.....hmmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 It depends on what you want. The Cusco mounts are a little bit softer and flex more....they are not as good as the Group N mounts if you're looking for performance. I did GroupN mounts (engine/trans) in a 2011 WRX (thats why I have the stock mounts now lol) and I didn't notice any extra noise or vibrations from them...but I could defiantly tell that the drive line was on much stiffer mounts by the way it responded. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 I think Group N it is. Thinking about it, I want my car to be better offroad as well as on road. Cusco is great and all, but STI's rally team...well we all know about that! I want performance, as well as reliability. Thank you for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 Not a problem at all. Some other mods you may want to look into are rear lockout bolts, polyurethane bushings all around, rear toe lock, adjustable lateral links, etc -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Before I finalize my order, I assume the pitch-stop mount will work for the WRX and STI will be the same as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Thanks Brokin, I will definitely be looking into upgrading all suspension bushings and connections in the future. Hopefully once I get the mounts upgraded, and the internals checked out/fixed, the car will not give me any more problems and I can start saving for *wanted* upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 I'm 99.99% sure the pitch stop mount for the WRX is the same as our cars, but I haven't done it myself so I can't tell you 100% sure its the same. I can however tell you that looking at one of those and looking at the ones on our cars, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Well, if it doesn't fit....I'll blame you! lolol jk jk. Ordering the new mounts now. If it doesn't fit, well maybe I will have something to sell off to a local subbie club member. And then that will be known for sure for future members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 http://www.sparktecmotorsports.com/es-19-18101.html here, for the whole car. brokn, do you know what all comes in this? and that most of it fits our cars? BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 It comes with the following Front control arm bushings, rear trailing arm bushings, front & rear sway bar bushings and manual transmission shifter bushings. The following fits rear trailing arm bushings & shifter bushings. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 so for my auto,, just the rear trailing arms... damn BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulzcow Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 On the plus side, I have a friend who is building up a 240SX/Silvia powerhouse, and he was pretty stoked with this bushing set for the car. Heard good things, too bad it isn't completely applicable to our cars. I wonder if one were to upgrade the control arms, if new bushings would come with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted September 26, 2011 I Donated Share Posted September 26, 2011 You could use WRX control arms..but you would have to switch to a WRX subframe too -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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