Just bought an 05 LGT. Things i need to know?

[Austinlgt05]

So i just bought a 2005 legacy gt 5eat. Its got 124k and has a full ISC N1 coil over suspension. I need to know what the most important things are maintenance wise to keep my subie nice and healthy. A few things i've read up on already is cleaning the banjo bolt filter with every oil change, getting a catless up pipe, cleaning the heads around 100k and i also need to do the timing belt and water pump asap. Another thing i read was something about an egt sensor mod ? If anyone could clarify these things for me id greatly appreciate it

[cypher0117]

egt sensor will no longer be in your up pipe if you remove that to get the cat out. a 2.2kohm resistor into where the sensor plugs into the harness fixes the CEL.

 

There is debate about what oil to use. I use T6. Just about every agrees though to stay away from Mobil oil in these cars.

 

It is generally accepted that a stage1 map is a good idea to fix the flaw in the stock map that CAN burn your valves.

 

If you plan on a lot of power the valve body mod for your trans is a good idea.

 

And as a general rule, if you have an issue someone on here has probably dealt with it and you can probably find good info by using the search

[chato]

+1 on rotella T6, you need to check it regularly (in before max, ha)

 

also make sure you are using an oil filter with a high enough bypass pressure.

 

you don't need to clean the banjo bolt every time. annually is probably fine. I just took mine out altogether.

 

don't get an aftermarket intake without tuning for it. and don't ever get the SPT intake.

 

cat back exhaust isn't really a power mod on these cars.

 

don't buy cheap new parts from ebay.

 

buy from vendors on the forum when you can. they will help you, its only a matter of time.

 

pretty much anything you need to know is already on the site. search the site using google by using the site operator command "site:legacygt.com (search query)" in the google search window.

 

also read the stickies.

 

check your power steering pump o-ring, PS rack, axle boots, valve cover gaskets, turbo inlet for holes at the turbo, and tmic to TB hose for seal this weekend.

[chisav]

Already been said but most important thing is to always check your oil level.

[Austinlgt05]

@chato you can take out the banjo bolt all together ?

[rob-2]

I'd probably do some basic inspection, leak down, compression, inspect turbo for play and change all the fluids.

[ragman]

Check oil level and add as needed AT EVERY GAS FILL UP!

[chato]

you can take the filter screen out of the banjo bolt. bolt stays in.

[covertrussian]

It is generally accepted that a stage1 map is a good idea to fix the flaw in the stock map that CAN burn your valves.

 

Can you elaborate on this one? I take it it's the stock tune's lean condition when going into boost right?

[Markbo]

Change that timing belt! Or be prepared for a severe flaming. Ask me how I know.

[JJr]

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[HAMMER DOWN]

So i just bought a 2005 legacy gt 5eat. Its got 124k and has a full ISC N1 coil over suspension. I need to know what the most important things are maintenance wise to keep my subie nice and healthy. A few things i've read up on already is cleaning the banjo bolt filter with every oil change, getting a catless up pipe, cleaning the heads around 100k and i also need to do the timing belt and water pump asap. Another thing i read was something about an egt sensor mod ? If anyone could clarify these things for me id greatly appreciate it

 

Reading if you haven't yet;

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/reliability-modifications-178342.html

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/turbo-failure-wiki-173358.html

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/turboi-wiki-twist-178684.html

 

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/timing-belt-replacement-2-5t-106809.html