asegal17 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Just for some input, this is what happened to my 4th gen when I got metal shavings in it from failed ring lands and bearings. Now I'm doing a full rebuild. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160426/9335ca0f23c71c75aca236e2108c0ec0.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160426/21569eb1be546a3bf2171982fe4c5cc8.jpg It's not a very fun time for my bank account, but if you lol at it this way, I'm practically getting a new car out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lafta Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Just for some input, this is what happened to my 4th gen when I got metal shavings in it from failed ring lands and bearings. Now I'm doing a full rebuild. ^^Oiy vey, I did not want to read this. More so because 09 B. Why and how many miles when the SHTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 ^^Oiy vey, I did not want to read this. More so because 09 B. Why and how many miles when the SHTF? Miles is up in the air as it depends on the original owners. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 ^^Oiy vey, I did not want to read this. More so because 09 B. Why and how many miles when the SHTF? Me thinks you worry to much. You'll be fine. I seem to recall your not on the stock map right ? 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...
Lafta Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 ^^^Yep, off the stock map, and all is well @ 61k mi. No knock....just on wood Still, I will pm asegal17 and ask whether he/she is the original owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 That would be good to know. I know my Spec B came with Cobb AP when I bought the car in Mar 2011, it had 22,800 miles on it. 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...
asegal17 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Yeah my car was on the stock map with 67k. But the 3rd owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdirondackLGT Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 My car has apparently been on the stock map for its entire 140k mile life. Valves probably don't look super great. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispatch20 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I see you just put this up for sale on Craigslist. I'm sorry to see it was only a ~2 month ownership for you, and hopefully next time you'll have better luck! High mileage LGTs are usually basketcases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I see you just put this up for sale on Craigslist. I'm sorry to see it was only a ~2 month ownership for you, and hopefully next time you'll have better luck! High mileage LGTs are usually basketcases. Yeah as simple as a rebuild looks, it's been one of the most stressful things I have went though. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8lolsubie Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I hate to say it but most of us know the snowball effect with these cars pretty well. Its a love-hate. You cant just throw a new turbo on these after a failure and call it good. You'll find tons of these things on craigslist with descriptions like this "recent oil change, recent timing belt, NEW TURBO 500 miles ago, decent tires" That's a red flag. New turbo usually means put a motor in it in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Yep, new turbo drives identical to before failure for like 4 months then FML in my case. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdirondackLGT Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Yeah, I mean I'm just sitting on the car right now. Runs awesome, just don't want to risk a rebuild. I have the money, that just isn't what I want to spend it on. I can't drive the car until late summer regardless, so I figured I'd at least list it. The car in general is a great piece... Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Used oil analysis should tell you someting. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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