WaspGT Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/13/uqu4enah.jpg The fact that the sending unit and the pump were on separate sides through me for a minute, other than that it took like 15 minutes to install. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 the little plastic dump truck explains so much. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Yeah, I pulled that out of the gas tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 GODDAMMIT!!!!!!!!! So around 6-700 miles I started smelling a burning oil smell. I couldn't seem to locate the culprit up top, by peering under the hood. There weren't any puddles that I noticed under the car (actively watching for them). I thought that it might have been some left over oil on my DP wrap from when the oil feed line was loose. Almost at a 1000 miles and the smell has gotten increasingly worse. If I turn the heat on recirc, no smell, straight through... burning smell lingers. I took the intercooler off, no oil in it what so ever. I unscrewed the bung off the top of the DP, no oil inside so The turbo hasn't been leaking internally; thank God. We jacked the car up and noticed that there was oil dripping from the front of the motor somewhere... cam seal or oil pump maybe? The rear of the motor is where it's been leaking the most, the rear main seal I think. The back of the splash shield was soaked in oil (probably why I didn't see any puddles, it had been catching and storing most of the leak.) Now I'm in the process of taking everything apart so I can determine where it's coming from. I took the belts off and the T belt covers, just to make sure there wasn't any oil pooling in the bottom of the covers. I seriously hope that my new clutch isn't saturated with oil. This really sucks. FML. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Pop the timing covers off first, since it's easy to get too. I had the upper passenger side cam cap loose and was leaking all the way down to the exhaust manifold. Slapped a little gasket maker on the outside, retighten the bolts and everything was good. If that's not it, then you may need to pull the tranny and clutch off and inspect the rear main seal. After 6 months of my install I had to redo the valve cover gaskets again on both sides, so don't worry, it's always work in progress. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 As I stated before, I took the t belt covers off already. Just trying to find the front leak. I hope I can figure this out quick... Considering I sold my other car. Sucks. Thanks for the advice FJuan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm having my motor built professionally and warrantied by R&L Engines. Leo is actually exceptionally good at what he does. I guess i'm not sure just what you meant, Shawn? Unless of course you were confused by the pictures? Have you talked with R&L about this problem ? Without re-reading the whole thread, did they in fact build the engine ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 No, they weren't very accommodating. I had KJE build the motor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Hoisted motor from car again to further investigate. Rear main seal, and oil pump are leaking. Rear main is leaking the worst. Bought the parts today from Tri City Subaru, installing tomorrow. Modded the FMS TMIC brackets so that it sits a little lower. My Forge BPV clears the hood now. I'll be cutting and fabricating the FMS hood induction splitter to fit also. Hopefully all goes well. My Dyno appt was for the 4th, I'll have to post pone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Legacy08 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Wasp... you working tomorrow? Or are you working on the car tomorrow? I'm glad to hear you found the culprit... that sucks about the rear main... i'd be curious to see what it looks like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I'm working 8-8 today. I think Tim might have to install the gaskets by himself this time, but I'm prob going to have to help him hoist the motor back in tonight. The two lower mounts were a BITCH to line up last time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 The rear main seal wasn't leaking at all. Kevin @ KJE didn't put enough RTV on the plate next to the seal. The oil pump just needed to have some RTV and an o-ring replaced... (Not sure, wasn't there for that).http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/u9une5un.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/vu9e8una.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/ygy8e5yd.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/2eqyda6u.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/uqe5yvyt.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 I think my tech is modding the FMS induction splitter for the scoop as we speak. I'm going back over after work tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Waspy, that is the most focked up post I have ever seen. Fix it please!! If you're doing it from Taptalk just hid RETURN between the pics. Geesh!! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 ??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 It shows up fine on tapatalk, but the window is about 5 screens wide when viewing on a pc. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 GTT - give it a moment or two and the screen should equalize. Works fine on mine. Are you set to auto-resize in your settings? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Wait........let me find the message box........scrollllllllling....got it!! Yes. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 SBT, where have you been? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Always here mang...just soldiering-on on the rest of the site too. Only stop when I get a break in the action. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Good to know you're still breathing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Heartbeat - Check! Vertical - Check! Ambulating - Check! Full-rotational/lifting use of my shoulder - Not yet. So no wrenching for a while. Have to live vicariously through other's activities in the interim. Eyes-on ya brah, feeling the gaze? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Your perpetual voyeurism never goes unnoticed, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Legacy08 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 holy shit. that is DEFINITELY not enough fujibond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaspGT Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 I know, Kevin at KJE probably just wanted to try and keep it neat although I don't understand why, now I have to do it twice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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