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    Adding aftermarket gauges

    in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)

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    So we just spent all the money on the new engine and stuff. Now we need to monitor everything. What is the most reasonable way to do this? Oil pressure, coolant temp and boost are probably the top 3. Maybe trans temp. I'm not necessarily looking for the cheapest option, just the most reasonable.

    It's a stock engine so egt's shouldn't be a concern.

     

    2008 OBXT 5EAT

     

    Thanks!

     

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    Miss fire on #4

    in Engine Rebuild Threads (Engines Only)

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    If I remember correctly the JDM engines have dual AVCS rather than just the intake...?

     

     

     

    That would require tuning and other changes. Good luck!

     

     

     

    IMO getting a brand new block from Subaru for $2000 and some elbow grease is the way to go.

    You are correct. AVCS on all cams. The swap has been done, it's not impossible and even seems to work well. The main reason I did not go that route was the unknown of the engine I'd be getting, and availability of replacement parts. Some are the same as USDM engines, some are not. That being said, a short block from Subaru does not end with the cost of the engine and gasket set. At least, not done properly for maximum longevity. All in, with heads and turbo being rebuilt, all rubber hoses on the intake, all new oiling parts, I spent over $6k and did the work myself. To me it was not worth the investment but my son wanted to do it. He plans on keeping the car for a long time. Good luck with whichever way you choose. I feel your pain...[emoji17]

     

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    230k miles, HG leaking

    in Engine Rebuild Threads (Engines Only)

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    There is a gear in them, and the above instructions are really the best I can do.

     

    Took me multiple tries.

     

     

    So here a year later, I have a bit more news- My oil leak that I was chasing I now believe is the gasket between the oil-cooler and engine. I have the gasket, and will fix that during my spring oil change. I had no idea there was a gasket there...

     

     

     

    So a good chance it was never the head gaskets at all. But now the gasket, belts and hoses are all done, so I'm hoping for another 100k miles.

     

     

    Of course the driver's side door handle snapped last weekend... :(

    Thank you! I took them apart and scrubbed the 14 years worth of carbon and gunk out of them, and put them back together the same way they came apart. I guess I did it right cuz we are over 1000 miles and no fault codes...[emoji106]

     

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    EJ255 leftover parts

    in Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009)

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    Some leftover stuff from the engine install. Some hoses with part numbers, Gates timing belt tensioner, miscellaneous seals and gaskets. Make an offer for some or all.

     

    Picked up in 17552, Mount Joy PA.

     

    Add $15 to your offer if you need it shipped...this schitt ain't cheap no more...[emoji849]

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    EJ255 rebuildable core

    in Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009)

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    From a 2008 OBXT, 170,xxx miles. Cylinder #2 rod bearing failure. Ran for less than 10 minutes after noise started. Engine spins free. Cross hatches still visible in cylinders. Some light surface rust from sitting in the shop.

     

    It's in the box the new one came in so it's shippable if you want to pay for it.

     

    $200 picked up in 17552.545d30d2587329af72471d774feb83de.jpg442c73f9302dd5027a72918a59d402ed.jpg52f9f142ef060aa34a77bd0e6fb8ea24.jpg

     

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