Max Capacity Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Have you seen my thread on the R&R of my engine, you may find some good info there and what your in for. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/got-some-new-stuff-engine-r-r-184106.html 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...
BXR4T Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Looks like I am in the same boat. P0303, P0011 and P0012 today. Car never lost power, nor made any noises that would cause alarm. Getting it checked out tomorrow. I hope my turbo is not toasted yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbenny Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I have a question for all of those posting in this thread about having problems: how many miles were on your car(s) when the problem(s) presented themselves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Mine was 140,000 miles. 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...
BXR4T Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 95k, I lucked out. I had bought my car 3 days prior to the codes. I took it back to the dealership and got rid of it. The dealer is still trying to sell it without fixing anything... Although, there were warning signs prior to my purchase as well. It had a brand new turbo, and oil pan. I should never had tried to purchase it in the first place. Oh well, live and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblinaviator Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Ran into some trouble this morning. No laptop, so no codes yet, but threw a cel and then started sounding a bit funny, so I shut it down. Long story short, passenger OCV is not delivering oil to my IP&T oil line, thus no oil to the turbo and wherever else passeneger ocv goes. I unscrewed the double banjo from the ocv location and turned the car over, Zero oil coming out. Turbo still spins, but I'm worried what 5 min of starvation may have done. I have the BNR 18g. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Turbo still spins, but I'm worried what 5 min of starvation may have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Woo Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Got the P0011 about 1 month ago. The power curve is not as usual when the turbo kicks in, feels like random loss of power through the RPMs. Idle RPM dips down to 500 from time to time but manages to not stall. Got the old OCV changed and runs perfectly, for now... No filters present in the banjo bolts so YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Got the P0011 about 1 month ago. The power curve is not as usual when the turbo kicks in, feels like random loss of power through the RPMs. Idle RPM dips down to 500 from time to time but manages to not stall. Got the old OCV changed and runs perfectly, for now... No filters present in the banjo bolts so YAY! In case you didn't know. The banjo filter bolts are in the heads, PS Rear, DS front, not the banjo bolt that screws into the OCVs. From thread, http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2-5gt-turbo-oil-supply-banjo-bolt-filter-removal-61689.html Note that it only applies to FXT / Baja and STi models. Don't know why they singled those models out and decided to screw you... http://i.imgur.com/f5o9h.gif My '08 WRX (late '08 build) came with the filter in btw. I believe the '09 builds omitted them, and that should be when motors destined for LGT models also lost them. Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Woo Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Yeah, we checked the ones in the heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvour Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Not to revive a pretty dead thread but if both the codes are on, theres a burning rubber smell but no whining then is the turbo okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 You'll need to clean or remove the banjo filter that feeds the turbo, I'd run a can of motor flush for 5 minutes and then change the oil. Start saving money for a turbo. Mine lasted about 1000 miles after these codes. listen to the turbo, if it whines, start saving, when it whistle's STOP driving it then. replace the turbo before it blows and takes out 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...
Dvour Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Recommendations on a motor flush? Do I still need to replace the ocv's? Thanks for the straightforward answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Do I still need to replace the ocv's? You could easily check the one on the driver side at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Gunk make some, I have used it for years. Auto parts stores have it and some times Walmart. Dump it in, idle the engine for 5 minutes, change the oil and filter. 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...
jfg22557 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Have been subbed to this thread since it began, just for reference. Now P0011 popped up 2 days ago after returning from a lengthy repair due to an unfortunate meeting with a large stone wall a few months ago. ECU had been reset due to the battery being disconnected, therefore I had chalked up the slightly rough idle and stumbling at low rpm to relearning. And the car did idle fine for a while initially with none such issues. So after clearing the code, I drove the car home about 20 miles with no issues what so ever a stoplights, etc. Then I decided to turn the car off when I got home, then turn it back on, at which point I began to have the stumbling issue again, however the CEL has yet to reappear. Car has had a 68hta with an FP ss feed line and proper sized FP banjo for 40k mi. OEM avcs hardline/banjo. Replacing both OCV's for good measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imblaze89 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hey guys plz help!! Sorry for the old thread but I just got these codes and seen some pretty useful stuff here.. So can I just take these valves out temporarily to avoid starvation? Or are u cleaning them and putting them back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hey guys plz help!! Sorry for the old thread but I just got these codes and seen some pretty useful stuff here.. So can I just take these valves out temporarily to avoid starvation? Or are u cleaning them and putting them back? Thats funny, I guess by now you figured you need them in for the car to run correctly. 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...
Dvour Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Hey guys plz help!! Sorry for the old thread but I just got these codes and seen some pretty useful stuff here.. So can I just take these valves out temporarily to avoid starvation? Or are u cleaning them and putting them back? Are you talking about the banjo filters? Or the acv? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imblaze89 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Ya dumb question huh.. Well I think I just damaged some stuff just by not changing my oil in time.. I got a couple squeals from turbo coming up the mtn, and pulled over immediately. Anyway I flushed system changed oil and cleaned ocvs, seems to be running ok now no codes but I smell burning shit all the time and looks like smoke coming from oil fill when I open the cap. No whining or anything from turbo if it's not dead I'm sure it's on its way.. Was planning on buying a bnr in the spring and can't afford one till then, is there anything else I can do to save it or buy some time before I blow my motor 2? Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 ^ at this point, I would not drive the car until you check the turbine for any play, check both banjo bolt filters, and do a compression/leak down test to ensure the engine is still OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 At least pull the DP and check the turbo for shaft play. Very little is ok at this point, if you can feel it move more then say .030" think about not driving. I posted a video back in Aug 11 may be, 142,000 miles on OEM turbo. Here, I did a google serach for that. It just began to whistle from whining for about a 1000 miles. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/142-000-miles-oem-turbo-168561.html 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...
imblaze89 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Ok I can check for shaft play easy enough.. But where the heck are these banjo filters?? Also my brother is an ase mechanic he mentioned a compression check tool that screws into a spark plug is that correct? Would I have to check all 4? They're such a pain to get to thanx again for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Check the turbo first. Yes a compression test involves removing all four plugs, opening the TB and screwing the gauge into the spark plug hole and cranking the engine over. There's a thread here about the banjo filters. If you have a 05-06 they are on the front or back side of the heads. Here, http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2-5gt-turbo-oil-supply-banjo-bolt-filter-removal-61689.html Not sure if that talks about both. The other one is on the front behind the timing belt cover. you can grind/cut the head off it and put a 17mm on it and remove it without taking the timing cover off. 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...
Ryan05gt Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 quick question, would you guys recommend getting oil change, replacing OCV, or Replace OCV then get an oil change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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