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Do you experience oscillating love/hate emotions towards your LGT, and yet you still keep the car? If yes, then you're probably crazy like the rest of us.

I did move the ref line to the BPV line, and the nipple on the IM is capped off. I don't remember if I made the move before or after the rebuild, and this is a monster thread so at this point all duplicated questions will be excused. Sometimes asking the same question slightly differently gets people thinking differently, and maybe I (we) will think of something from a new perspective. Even if the STI FPR doesn't fix the misfire i'm looking forward to it helping with the low-rpm bogging/stumble/studder issue. My motor definitely has that going on.

I did move the ref line to the BPV line, and the nipple on the IM is capped off. I don't remember if I made the move before or after the rebuild, and this is a monster thread and at this point all duplicated questions will be excused. Sometimes asking the same question slightly differently gets people thinking differently, and maybe I (we) will think of something from a new perspective. Even if the STI FPR doesn't fix the misfire i'm looking forward to it helping with the low-rpm bogging/stumble/studder issue. My motor definitely has that going on.

So my misfire isn't gone, and I don't even know if it was even temporarily gone or not. How, you ask, do I not know something as simple as knowing if the misfire was gone or not? During the few days that I thought the miss was gone, I noticed the car still sounded and felt like it was misfiring. I was happy to see "0" misfires in BtSsm so I just went with it like anyone enslaved by an attractive manual transmission turbo wagon should. This morning I decided that it was time to see what's really going on, so I reset the ECU and the misfires are back to being displayed like normal again. It was kinda fun while it lasted. Why wasn't the ECU displaying the misfires (in any cylinder)? Why did resetting the ECU "fix" the problem of not displaying misfires? Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? This morning my fuel pressure (measured by a digital transducer, wired through the left TGV, displayed in BtSsm) was fluctuating at idle more than I've seen before (72-119 psi). I think that means either something is up with the sensor, or my pressure is wonky. A short log is attached to this post for your kind amusement. I'm logging more parameters than necessary but I don't care right now because seeing tons of confusing numbers in a spreadsheet makes me feel smart. Good news: My reason to change the FPR is back. Better news: I've been selling plasma twice a week and working a second job at night to afford more car parts. My oldest daughter (6 yo) told me last night that when she can drive she wants to get a wagon like mine. A tear formed in my eye and I said "NOOoooOOOOoOOOoo!", just kidding, my heart melted and I was reinvigorated to continue my fight against the evil misfire demons. I might start saving up for a new/used ECU because I haven't burnt any money over that area of the car yet. This car will not beat me. BtSsm_20180823_064629[1].csv

ECU issues are always frustrating. Glad it wasn't anything serious. I won't be at the races today. My guy from work couldn't get his wife to let him race, and I have too much stuff to do at home. Maybe I'll make it to the next one. Sent from inner space.

So are you gonna race this Sunday? I may be bringing my fam to watch a guy I work with drive his C-prepared mustang.

Sounds like your issue is probably being caused by one of the more typical causes: plugs, coils, injectors, maybe even valves (I'm saying that one just for bonbon:)). What makes my problem unique is that it happens/happened(?) only at zero mph, and rpm/temp don't seem to make a difference. Many of the things I've tried can be ignored most people. The cause of what makes me unique (as heiche mentioned) hasn't been investigated yet... but you can see the effects in the few threads I've started.

Did they say how long it'll take to put it all together?

good point

A quick little bit of yagoogling and the short answer is Lexus LS400 (and Toyota Camry?).

Ladies and gentlemen, the last minute bidding war has begun.

The search function on here isn't the best, and I think most of us use Google. Try something like this (question, followed by "site:legacygt.com") how to drain fuel tank site:legacygt.com The first one that came up seems like a good idea link here

I ran into a huge issue on Friday... the motor stopped misfiring. Not on the way to work, not on the way home, and not on Saturday. No joke, it just stopped. Is this car trying to push me over the edge? Could the car sense that I'm getting close to the root cause and it temporarily suspended the symptoms just to play with my emotions? Is my car Herbie, reincarnated? The new (used) fpr will stay in my toolbox until the misfires comes back. Raise your hand if you're confused and frustrated.

Whaaaaaat? I'll definitely be watching that to see what it ends up selling for. Right now at only $12.5k it would be a steal.

Update: I threw more money at the car. I bought a used STI fuel pressure regulator. Right at this very moment it's in my garage waiting to get installed into the most awesomest 5-speed LGT wagon in Kentucky. If we have good weather I'll do the old swap-a-roo this weekend. End of update.

I'm glad to hear it's back up and moving. No flex sounds a little concerning but it probably wouldn't have crossed my mind if you hadn't mentioned it.

Unsolicited advice: For the exhaust wrap, buy a cheap pair of long-sleeved rubber gloves and use a bucket you're ok throwing away afterwards. That stuff sucks. Stainless zip ties are really cool if you've never used them before.

You gonna be able to race this Sunday?

Clean it better than anything you've ever cleaned before, and spray light coats. JMP paints his turbos so I know it's doable.

Nicely done. While it's apart don't forget that painting the housing makes your car go faster.

Oh yeah, just noticed that. Want me to take that bolt out of my turbo for a few days and see how well it stays sealed? I'm only partially kidding.

Just go a little bigger. Heck, using the freshly non-threaded hole with a longer bolt and a nut would probably work fine. The other bolts/studs will be enough to keep the turbo aligned properly with the DP.

Yes, stop checking your oil

And you're the best at recommending valve adjustments

Both of you can just shut up right now and take your stupid shortblocks right back to where you found them. Leave the the BtSsm though, that still works great.