frank_ster Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 ^ the 4 eat i would think is modular you would only need to change the shafts and related parts. the cvt i have no information on if someone has the shop manual for the cvt it would be great ! Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share Posted June 28, 2013 The next question - is it possible to upgrade a 4EAT to VTD if it doesn't have it? And further - a CVT to VTD? I suspect that it would be hard to upgrade to DCCD. a 5 eat is pretty much the same a sti 6mt and could easily be a dccd setup. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 for further questions about rwd 4wd conversion go to this thread. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/rwd-4-wd-conversion-5eat-208444.html Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) so the buckaru turned 220 000 km on the weekend. other than that i noticed i have massive tow in on the rear wheels. the inner upper bushings are shot and it looks like i have to pull the subframe off to change them. I tried to adjust the tow but the rear bushings are sized onto the bolts so i cant get them out!!!. kinda feel like changing cars.. thinking of geting a touareg and put my buick motor in that Edited August 14, 2013 by frank_ster Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm25rs Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 so the buckaru turned 220 000 km on the weekend. other than that i noticed i have massive tow in on the rear wheels. the inner upper bushings are shot and it looks like i have to pull the subframe off to change them. I tried to adjust the tow but the rear bushings are sized onto the bolts so i cant get them out!!!. kinda feel like changing cars.. thinking of geting a touareg and put my buick motor in that I got a quote from IAG Performance for new tires, and he recommended new rear bushings at the same time since mine are pretty rusted - very frequent issue on these cars apparently. He said it can take anywhere from 2-4 hours to remove the seized bushings, depending on how smoothly the torching and hammering goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways the Seven Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Had the same issue with mine, but it only took the tech about an hour. -Brandon 2007 Chevrolet Suburban LT3 1981 Chevrolet C10 LWB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 i guess it depends on witch bushings. th inner upper require the subrame to be dropped as far as i can tell and that means the brake lines and hand brake cables drivershaft and exhaust need to come off. i'll try and tackle this today Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Dropped the rear subframe and changed the upper inner rear control arm bushings. They were metal on metal and the rear wheels were cambered in big time. So now everything is all strait. I left the driveshaft and differential together and the swing arm with all the brakes intact. I need to get the lower rear inner bushings. And new toe adjustment bolts. And swap those out. But everything was taken apart and I coated all the bolts in anti seize. __________________ Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 kinda feel like changing cars.. thinking of geting a touareg and put my buick motor in that Not sure if serious... [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted August 16, 2013 I Donated Share Posted August 16, 2013 I wouldn't put it past him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 bukaru seems to be sick.. missing on cylinder number 4 at idle and slight throttle at full throttle its perfect. i swapped the injectors and spark plugs for that cylinder and no improvement. and there is no blowby so i can only think its the intake valve as i see some fluttering when the missfire happens on the boost gauge. i was planning on pulling the heads to install thinner head gaskets i want to tighten up the quench band anyways. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heiche Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Loose rocker arm bolt? Bent pushrod? Well, you're still running on 1 more cylinder than the rest of us BtSsm - Android app/Bluetooth adapter. LV, logging, gauges and more. For 05-14 Legacy (GT, 2.5, 3.0, 3.6), 02-14 WRX, 04-14 STi, 04-14 FXT, 05-09 OBXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 bukaru seems to be sick.. missing on cylinder number 4 at idle and slight throttle at full throttle its perfect. i swapped the injectors and spark plugs for that cylinder and no improvement. and there is no blowby so i can only think its the intake valve as i see some fluttering when the missfire happens on the boost gauge. i was planning on pulling the heads to install thinner head gaskets i want to tighten up the quench band anyways. You COULD try an old remedy for a possible stuck or bad intake valve. Take a spray bottle and fill it with water and mist it down the throttle body and see if it helps. A lot of times a speck of carbon can weld it's way onto the valve surface or the seat and the water will help to burn it off. Usually if this is the issue, you can mist about 1/2 a cup of water through and it will burn off the carbon. If you get through that much water and it doesn't help, then you have another issue. As was stated before, then begin looking at the mechanical portion-bent pushrod, valve keeper cracked or broken, broken spring. You can see these easily enough if you disconnect the coil, remove the rocker cover, and turn it over with the starter. Good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiestang Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I've also seen bent valves straighten when performing a leakdown. When running it had a miss at idle but drove just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 You can do the same with trans fluid if you think the valve is stuck in the guide. That will sometimes knock a stuck valve loose too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 (edited) I checked the valve train already I blew with my mouth into the cylinder via 3/8" fuel hose and it seemed fine. What I did notice is that valve and keeper is slightly higher than the one next to it. I'm just gonna pull the head it's about a 20 min job on a pushrod v6. I just hate haveing an immobile car in the way . I tried cleaning out the engine via my 650 cc injectors and 100% duty cycle and didn't help a bit Interesting how I can just flood kill it at 5 lbs boost lol! Edited August 23, 2013 by frank_ster Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 so i think i found the problem. after about 450 000 km those roller lifters .. well 2 died. the two associated with that cylinder are slightly damaged and the intake one has a slight flat spot. so i figure it pumped up enough to hold that intake valve open at idle and part throttle area. now the question is if i need to replace that cam it has some markings on it but the profile is still there.. the surface is just not smooth. the cam is specaial order .. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heiche Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 wonder it was just normal wear (that's a lot of miles/km), or if something else contributed, like those lifters weren't getting enough oil? BtSsm - Android app/Bluetooth adapter. LV, logging, gauges and more. For 05-14 Legacy (GT, 2.5, 3.0, 3.6), 02-14 WRX, 04-14 STi, 04-14 FXT, 05-09 OBXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 ^ i had a bunch of random valve springs break a while back .. so would of been some smashing into the side of the ramp instead of following them up. all the others look like brand new.. i was thinking about it i'll just throw 2 other used lifters in and throw it back together. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 so threw it back together on Saturday with the thinner head gaskets and 2 more used lifters. fired right up and put over 500 km on it since and so far so good ! Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heiche Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Good to hear. So thinner head gaskets = a bit more compression? So how much boost are you running these days? BtSsm - Android app/Bluetooth adapter. LV, logging, gauges and more. For 05-14 Legacy (GT, 2.5, 3.0, 3.6), 02-14 WRX, 04-14 STi, 04-14 FXT, 05-09 OBXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 ^ yea i wanted to get the quench band to realistic numbers. still running 5 lbs boost. i got a boost control solenoid so i'll eventually wire it up. this poor engine is carbon ing up always practically idling. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 went through and trimmed a bunch of wires from under the hood last night. good lot of wires i didn't have the heart to cut them when i first set up the megasquirt! just wasnt sure if i was going to make big changes or not Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 so i put the stock cam back in .. i had some other issues, ie the cam button spring broke .. because i changed the waterpump last year and one of the bolts i ground shorter and i didn't put it back in the correct spot, witch broke the cam button spring allowing the cam to walk ahead and thus my problem with the roller lifters. with the stock cam in the idle is amazingly smooth the stock cam lobe lift is .245" with 1.55 rockers that .379 valve lift. here is a video of it idling with the stock cam. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCL3zbivYVo&feature=youtu.be Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Much better! Less overlap FTW. You have a turbo so probably don't want it having much overlap anyways... [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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