Brett_dub

So the legacy has developed a pretty bad misfire at idle after overheating. I’ve checked the basics like plugs and coils with no luck. I’ve decided I’ll rebuild the engine in the new year. I have never built an engine before but am sure that it’s a project I can handle. The ej has enough of a following that there are videos out there for the assembly process. Where I may run into some issues are the differences that come between the STi and the legacy. I’ve heard there are different compression ratios, pistons, cams, oil pumps, etc. I’m hoping to get the car to a reliable 350 whp daily. I’m not sure if that can be achieved with the stock turbo, and just different internals. I intend on purchasing an invidia n1 and pairing it with the catlesss invidia downpipe I have in the closet. I have a spare vf54 I intend on porting before installing. I’d like to go with the STi exhaust cams, and oil pump. What I’m really unsure of is the matter of what pistons to go with, where to source proper valve buckets and what a machine shop would take care of with regard to the valve stems and buckets. Any and all threads you could point me towards, and personal experience is much appreciated. I know this will be a costly project, but it is definitely something I’ve always wanted to do.

I bought a Nissan Altima from my dad who just upgraded to a new truck. It’s a good daily for now. I’m going to rebuild the lgt in the spring.

Ugghhh. That’s what I was afraid of. Now to add to the predicament, I found a complete engine an hour and a half away for 2600, with less than 100k. Do I rebuild this thing with almost 250k on it, or just swap in a used one

So the car overheated a few weeks ago. It dumped the coolant from the lower Rad hose and I had it towed home. I put the hose back on, filled it with coolant, and drove for two more weeks, about 1,000 miles. The other day it started misfiring on the way home under pretty normal driving conditions. It threw a p301 and p303. I took the plugs out, cleaned em up a little as they didn’t look too bad, put em back in and now only p303. The coil on cylinder 3 had some rust and separating layers. I replaced with an oem coil. Still misfiring. It’s worst at idle, and if driven runs almost perfectly fine above 2700 rpm. Any thoughts?

Code:

14430AA220 PIPE COMPLETE-TURBO,NO.2 1

14472AA250 HOSE ASSEMBLY-WATER 1

14480AA010 CONNECTOR-TURBOCHARGER PIPE 1

15194AA100 SCREW-UNION 2

803912040 GASKET 4

803912130 GASKET-12.5X17X2 1

Just in case, that last figure is the quantity needed.

 

 

 

I did mine when doing the timing belt a couple years ago. I had some heat shields that rusted away, but i did change it with the motor mount attached. Not sure if the missing heat shield made a difference or not, but if I had to guess I’d say they are pretty easily accessible. I did also have the radiator and fans out. Good luck

I had an appointment this past Monday to have this replaced. Instead of driving in for my 8:00 am appointment I called instead. Turns out they still don’t have the parts. They said they’ll call me when they come in. I got the notice in the mail the following day, but obviously they haven’t arrived at the dealers. I recommend anyone with an appointment call in advance to make sure they actually have the part in stock.

Recall # is NHTSA ID 18V-626

 

Good on you for this build thread, glad to see that people are picking up these older cars and giving them the love that they deserve. Kind of missing my old girl from time to time

 

Thanks man, it’s definitely the perfect sleeper which is exactly what I was looking for.

I wonder if that failure is related to the MT parking brake recall (that dealers don't have repair parts for yet)

 

I just saw the thread for that recall. I’ll have to contact my local dealership. Either way, replacement of the unit should cause them to correct the light while they are in there. I still need to get the airbag replaced as well.

Got around to installing the replacement calipers and new mach v brake lines in red. Did a full brake fluid flush using motul rbf600 dot 4 brake fluid. I went with Brembo ceramic pads, and so far I’m enjoying the new setup. I had the parking brake fail to release a few days before this which caused me to have to use the tools in the trunk to manually release the brake. Since then my brake light has been flashing consistently. Getting that to go away is my next project.

Thanks for the info guys. Sounds like mevotech is an option then. I’ve read somewhere on here (maybe in the outback forum) that the stock ones have torn repeatedly within something like 10k miles. Jersey roads have to be some of the worst in the country, combined with the way I drive... I’d like something that’ll last a little longer. I don’t think I need anymore nvh either. Hopefully the mevotech will hold up.

Sorry if this has been addressed already, but I’ve been searching for months and can’t seem to find a good option for my LCA bushings which have been torn since I bought the car. I’m almost considering the mevotech front Lca as it appears to come with poly bushings. The ball joints from mevotech have never had a great reputation, and that’s whats keeping me away. Are there any good options for a press in bushing that I’m missing? I had an spk part number at one point that seemed to only be available in foreign markets. Does anyone have a solution that has held up for them?

I think I found it lol

 

 

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The web browser. Is tapatalk the way to go for pics?

Installed Hella horns and aftermarket front grille from eBay after the front wing portion of the grille flew off the car while on the turnpike.

 

I’ve recently been having issues with the brakes. The front in particular, and this could be from me neglecting to flush, change lines, or even do pads or rotors in the 30k miles I’ve put on the car. I downshift a lot and that has saved me some life, but a recent slamming of the brakes has caused issues on both sides of the front brakes. On the drivers side I had a seized slide pin( the lower one with the rubber piece), and the passenger side has a single seized piston that will not budge, no way no how. I needed an impact gun to break the slide pin free, and managed to replace that today. I have a rebuilt caliper on the way for the passenger side. I also purchased the Mach V red stainless brake lines specific to our legacy gt. Waiting impatiently like a kid on Christmas. Can anyone walk me through how to post pictures here from my iPhone?

Just found a company by the name a of JSC Pods that makes triple pod a pillars for our car. Going to have to order one of those fairly soon

Have you tried changing the PCV valve? My Outback 2.5i seemed to be burning oil and replacing the PCV valve resolved my oil consumption.

 

I changed it back when I did the timing belt at 210k. I think I went through 8 or 9 quarts on my 8,000 mile road trip which was with 8k miles on the new pcv valve. There’s also a leak on the upper rear passenger side of the engine. I think it’s the scavenger pump that’s up there. It’s always been there, so I just keep an eye on the oil level all the time, and a 5 quart jug of oil in the back seat. I’m almost considering putting 5w40 in it at my next oil change.

This must nearly be one of the highest mileage GTs out there. Post up some pictures!

 

I was thinking the same thing lol.

 

You're not wasting any time on the mods. Good on you bro!!!

 

Thanks, I start a new job next week and that should open up the funding for my engine rebuild. Shes still running strong, but i cant justify putting it on the dyno with how much oil it consumes as it is.

This thread is just to log the life of my car.

 

Purchased for $5,000 at 208K and driven home to Jersey from Massachusetts In September 2017.

 

Within the first year.

~Immediate purchase and installation of access-port.

~Black Leather/Red Plastic shift knob from 2018 STi installed

~Perrin shifter bushing, shift stop, steering steering dampener lock-down installed.

~Perrin TMIC to throttle body hose installed.

~Deleted clutch damper.

~Timing Belt, Water pump, and pulleys replaced at 210K.

~Replaced rusted turbo coolant pipes.

~Replaced with new coolant.

~Spark plugs replaced.

~Installed 2014 Legacy appearance package headlights.

 

Drove the car 8,000 miles from Jersey- Seattle- San Diego- Jersey

 

Within the last year.

~Wheel Bearing and CV Axle replaced.

~Cabin air filter replaced.

~Wrapped roof and chrome trim in black vinyl.

~Purchased Firestone's Lifetime Alignment.

~Replaced tires with Cooper RS3-G1 A/S tires.

~Koni inserts, 3.6R H&R lowering springs, and kyb mounts installed.

~Whiteline BSR49xz 22mm Adjustable RSB installed.

~Boomba short throw shift plate installed.

~Klearz clear turn signal lens installed.

~Turbosmart Kompact BPV installed.

~Fresh Trans Oil - Motul 300 Gear Oil

 

Invidia Catless downpipe has been polished but is waiting in my closet for tuning, catback, and turbo porting funds.

 

 

The car is currently at 235,000