kzr750r1 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 I do have combustion gasses in my coolant. Haven't compression/leak down yet. 50k miles on engine, 185k on chassis. From what I understand oem shortblock replacement happened but with questionable work. Before I got the car the engine was pulled by subaru dealer after burning a valve on cylinder 4. That happened with about 20k on the motor. Valve cover started leaking right after head work and was fixed under warranty by subaru. So more questionable work. I guess some part of me is wanting to just go crazy and get an iag stage 2 or closed deck short block and an fp green. Of course then I would need a 6 speed. The 6 speed was next in the plans anyways. Bummer and welcome to the motor replacement crew. My stock unit puked around 165K if I remember right. Yep there were some burnt valves. Pick your poison on the short block and find a good shop to setup your heads for the next round. Finding the right shop was a challenge for me but finally won. Been running now for about 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abductee Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Bummer and welcome to the motor replacement crew. My stock unit puked around 165K if I remember right. Yep there were some burnt valves. Pick your poison on the short block and find a good shop to setup your heads for the next round. Finding the right shop was a challenge for me but finally won. Been running now for about 6 years. Fortunately I have other vehicles to drive, so not in a hurry besides just wanting to drive it. Looks like cylinder 2 is the culprit. FSM says you can do head gaskets without pulling motor. That sounds like a horrible idea. I am leaning towards just a set of firelock head gaskets and arp head bolts for now. Ill have the heads gone through while out and probably go ahead and do a clutch as well. Oil analysis was fine. Nothing major showing. Almost the same as when I got the car. A tiny bit of boron and potassium indicating coolant. Once I get through this 21 day on work schedule I'll probably get started. At least that's the plan for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Does anyone by chance have a radiator shroud on a usdm facelift front end? Only subtle solutions claims there's will fit but since nothing else actually seems to fit the facelift outback.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) Fortunately I have other vehicles to drive, so not in a hurry besides just wanting to drive it. Looks like cylinder 2 is the culprit. FSM says you can do head gaskets without pulling motor. That sounds like a horrible idea. I am leaning towards just a set of firelock head gaskets and arp head bolts for now. Ill have the heads gone through while out and probably go ahead and do a clutch as well. Oil analysis was fine. Nothing major showing. Almost the same as when I got the car. A tiny bit of boron and potassium indicating coolant. Once I get through this 21 day on work schedule I'll probably get started. At least that's the plan for now. Deck those heads... what I should have done. Probably could have gotten a few more miles out of the original SB. But Noooooo. Edited January 18, 2021 by kzr750r1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flinkly Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 A few weeks ago i attempted to change my canin air filter. Gave up after trying for 15 minutes... Need to look up the "how to" to get the right method in my head before my next attempt. * Build Thread * 26.53 MPG - 12 month Average * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 A few weeks ago i attempted to change my canin air filter. Gave up after trying for 15 minutes... Need to look up the "how to" to get the right method in my head before my next attempt. This looks like a pretty good “how to”: https://hwshim.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/how-to-replace-subaru-outback-2008-cabin-ac-filter/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abductee Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Deck those heads... what I should have done. Probably could have gotten a few more miles out of the original SB. But Noooooo. That's the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeneverwinter Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Not today, but blew it up. Low rpm, high boost,, 5th gear dumbass... Already have a spare motor...just need to decide on which bigger turbo. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Holy crap. How much boost and at what RPM? original EJ255? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abductee Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Curious as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeneverwinter Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Ej255 forged rods, pistons, closed deck. 23psi is target boost...this was probably 3800-4k. Who know. Maybe less... Full throttle, fifth gear...sti trans Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepywgn Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I suspect that there's a post or 2 about this but my searches did not reveal much. Is there an individual or biz that does this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Ej255 forged rods, pistons, closed deck. 23psi is target boost...this was probably 3800-4k. Who know. Maybe less... Full throttle, fifth gear...sti trans Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk What kind of turbo? Do you recall the actual load value when it happened? Was it due to knocking you think? Which piston is this? #4? I suspect that there's a post or 2 about this but my searches did not reveal much. Is there an individual or biz that does this? What are you exactly looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeneverwinter Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Blouch 1.5xtr. Max target boost is 23psi. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Blouch 1.5xtr. Max target boost is 23psi. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Dang, the load value (g/rev) must have been pretty high with that turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Smog time. Put the stock intercooler back on today. Heli-coil pulled out of the AVO IC when removing it. FreakinA. Tomorrow dropping the car off at AQ for nearly 100% back to stock. Smog after the readiness bit flip, then probably have a detailer do the best they can on it, and list it for sale. I listed some parts from it locally on FB Marketplace. Not much action on those, so I'll probably have to consider shipping. pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 So you're getting rid of your car then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebourne Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Yeah, that's the plan. I think. We have four cars right now. I waffle between selling our old Integra and the outback. Which one brings me joy, versus which one is more practical (makes more sense). Obviously the Integra doesn't make much sense, but when it's running good and looking good, it definitely brings me joy. Now will I get the OB sold before my mood swings back to practical? AQ called yday though and said the stock turbo was a bit too sketchy to go back on. So the ported VF52 is going back on. I can still smog with that setup at least, but I'll have to sort out the turbo situation before I can list it. pic thread build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Now will I get the OB sold before my mood swings back to practical? Last week, I decided to detail our leather seats in the 05 (beige type). I really wish I took before/after pictures. They were FILTHY (never really detailed them in 12 years of ownership -- just quick wiping). You can thank our (not so) little ones for that (age ranging from 4 to 7). The seats look much nicer now but there are some cracks unfortunately . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abductee Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Today I really miss driving my outback. Worked 28 of last 30 days with little to no time off coming up. That being said, I should have plenty of funds for whatever direction I decide to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I picked up a super clean, new-to-me 2.5i 5MT in OBP. Love this color! More about the car coming soon with it's own thread. MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Why not OBXT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Yeah, that's the plan. I think. We have four cars right now. I waffle between selling our old Integra and the outback. Which one brings me joy, versus which one is more practical (makes more sense). Obviously the Integra doesn't make much sense, but when it's running good and looking good, it definitely brings me joy. Now will I get the OB sold before my mood swings back to practical? AQ called yday though and said the stock turbo was a bit too sketchy to go back on. So the ported VF52 is going back on. I can still smog with that setup at least, but I'll have to sort out the turbo situation before I can list it. My Outback has been basically sitting for 6 months now (driven occasionally). In the same boat of I don't need it, but also not motivated to sell it. I should probably see if I can find someone else who enjoy it. Nothing wrong with it - I just don't drive it anymore. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norutah Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 @madrig carbon wing. It's a beautiful piece Sent from my HD1925 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Swapped over the BCs and RPF1s to the new car. Then went to the an All Motorsports Swap Meet at Pacific Raceways! MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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