new member, have some questions

My name is Dan, I have an 05 lgt. Iv had it for about two years and its got 109k on it. I am currently running Cobb access port stage two, catless down pipe, catless up pipe, custom built catback exhaust, wrx fly wheel set up with a stage one clutch, spikes 17.5 psi and creeps down to 14 at red line on original turbo. I also removed the banjo filters. Here's my question. What do I have to look forward to haveing issues with due to millage? I been debating on selling it and going with something newer but prices are so high for a decent used wrx or sti. Car has been good to me and has no clairing issue, but I hear horrifying stories of ring lands and turbos blowing. Figure this is the best place to get the truth.

welcome. head over to http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...ol-200435.html there are many of us here with high mileage.

see my sig. I'm bone stock on the engine. currently have 225k on it. and I'm on my 3rd turbo. All I replaced on my own free will. first was replaced with 98k on it. It looked to have some more miles on it; wasn't much play in the turbo. 2nd I purchased used and it had 18k on it. was in great shape and I added another 100k to it. when we pulled it out it probably had another couple weeks on it. it has alot of shaft play.

now i'm on my 3rd which was a rebuild from 6starspeed.com. it's solid and working great. my goal for this car is 350k. all my engine seals on last inspection were still bone dry and showed no signs of leaking. Oh....and I STILL have my banjo filter in.

i highly suggest you inspect your turbo. Max Capacity is another good resource, and I'll defer to him and a few others when I have issues.

but if your car is running event free and you want to keep it, suggest you continue to take good care of it. "you have to pay to play" is one reason I never did any engine mods. I was quite happy with how it performs now.

I've had to replace stuff, but all have been wear and tear.

Had the turbo off a few thousand miles ago and had little to no shaft play. I was kinda surprised. I don't beat on the car by any means but I do drive it. If there is one thing I'm crazy with its changing fluids. Trans, diff, engin oil, alway done before scheduled. I do see there are some with some high mileage and that's good to see. If I keep mine I'm gunna do a turbo, top mount, and a mild pro tune. Nothing drastic, the car is fun as it is. But just wanna get to that turbo before it grenades and wipes the motor. But trying to see is it worth it to dump the money into it. Or do I walk away from it cause I was offered a decent price for it. But I love the car.

head over to the link I provided above. more of guys like me in there.

you're due for a timing belt job.

If your good with the oil changes, you should get 140,000 mile out of the turbo or more.

Is most of your driving highway miles ?

Most of us have learned to check the oil level often and keep it topped off.

Have you noticed the fuel smell when it's cold out ?

Have you replaced the o-rings between the intake manifold and the TGV's ?

I would keep the car, it's hard to find a replacement with as much bang for the buck.

Timming belt, water pump, cam seals already done. Oil is changed and or topped off religiously. Engine and turbo are totally dry. I have no fuel smells. Is that something I should watch for? I'm kinda thinking your right, even with as good of an offer that I got. I may have to keep it. Just so torn.

Timming belt, water pump, and cam seals done. I do change and check the oil religiously. No fuel smells, something I should look out for?