ivonr Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 this forum makes me think i should get one though: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/f-crank-pulley-229893p2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasa Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (Gonna bumparoo here) I replaced mine while doing my timing belt since it was already off of the car. I have no problem believing that the GT crank pulley will last until 100k... I DON'T, however, believe that it will last another 100k on top of that. I'd (personally) keep an eye on it, and replace it when doing the drive belts next if you've already finished your timing job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeeeeYa Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 While I see no problem with "keeping an eye on it," from personal experience with one that began to come apart I'm more inclined to preventive maintenance... and have one on hand to install at the first sign the rubber is becoming misaligned. The consequence are too great to cheap out here. I still have a virtually new one in a box that I took off my LGT when I installed a LWCP. Free to anyone who wants to pay the shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivonr Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 i'm getting the GS crank pulley put on in 2 days do i HAVE to get new belts or is it only if the current belts look worn? if i replace, would you recommend just normal ones from the local auto parts store or any brand in particular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 i'm getting the GS crank pulley put on in 2 days do i HAVE to get new belts or is it only if the current belts look worn? if i replace, would you recommend just normal ones from the local auto parts store or any brand in particular? Just inspect them and see if they are cracked. If not, keep them. In any case, you can get them at any auto parts store. Nothing fancy about these accessory belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeylord Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I still have a virtually new one in a box that I took off my LGT when I installed a LWCP. Free to anyone who wants to pay the shipping. Me! Sending you a PM. Mine is giving me anxiety but I don't want to go LWCP so a fresh OEM one would be perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeceBMX70 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (Gonna bumparoo here) I replaced mine while doing my timing belt since it was already off of the car. I have no problem believing that the GT crank pulley will last until 100k... I DON'T, however, believe that it will last another 100k on top of that. Just did my timing belt at 108 thousand miles because the owner before did not do it. The crank pulley had various cracks from the outside working their way to the inside. If I find it I will take a pic, I might have thrown it out. I ended up replacing mine with a stock crank pulley because the dealer gave me a great deal on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Check valve clearances. Keep them within spec. It's a lot cheaper than a valve job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 check valve clearances. Keep them within spec. It's a lot cheaper than a valve job. +1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 valve clearance job on a gt is not really easy ! you gotta buy all the individual buckets ! what a nightmare ! 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...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 valve clearance job on a gt is not really easy ! you gotta buy all the individual buckets ! what a nightmare ! It's not thaaaat bad, or is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Its a freaking nightmare to do in the car 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...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Its a freaking nightmare to do in the car doing it as we speak . Not too bad really. Only doing one side though. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/my-turn-adjust-valve-clearances-242071.html for anyone who cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Its a nightmare ! How long will it take you to do ? And how much will it cost ! I hate the ej255-7 for this 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...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Its a nightmare ! How long will it take you to do ? And how much will it cost ! I hate the ej255-7 for this I am taking my time (we have two cars). It should cost me the price of six buckets, timing belt components, a couple cam seals, cam bolts, and one valve cover gasket. So about 350 bucks and my time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 And what 30 hours !? 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...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 And what 30 hours !? naaah. -to take battery off, coil packs, valve cover, a good 45mn due to hard to reach bottom 10mm valve cover bolt -measure valve clearance ( a good 30mn) -take timing belt off (a good 45mn-1hr) -take off cam sprockets. if you straightaway try the method I used via a bolt extractor from HF with breaker bar (a good hour or way less) -pull ocv cage and take off camshafts (45mn) -access buckets then reverse all of that. So I would say a good Saturday if you're courageous and start early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 you forgot about all the broken bolts and cursing ! 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...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 you forgot about all the broken bolts and cursing ! Well so far (buckets off the engine and on my desk), I did not break any bolts, except that I do need to order two new cam bolts as the OEM ones are now junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Reason I ended up getting the TIC FU cam Bolts. I had the longblock in my trunk going to dealerships and other random shops letting everyone take turns untill the bolt finally came off. Sombich looked like a Hydroshock in ballistic jelly once it was finally off. Why the hell are the cam gears composite? Broke that too in the process. 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...
xt2005bonbon Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Yeah. very annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Reason 114 for buick swap 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...
xt2005bonbon Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Frank_ster, do u have some recent videos of your car in action? Sorry for thread hijack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru.blue Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The pipe leading from the header to the turbocharger is called the up-pipe. In the 2005-2006 Legacies, this pipe has a catalytic converter in it. Over time, this catalytic converter has a habit of breaking down and sending debris into the turbo. The turbo's purpose is to push air back into the engine, so not only does this destroy the turbo, but it can also destroy the engine. This is why the "cat" in the up-pipe was removed for the 2007 model year and forwards. There are ways to gut the stock up-pipe and remove the debris ahead of time. Alternatively (and probably preferably), you could get an aftermarket up-pipe. Cobb makes one that's $210; other companies will sell you OK ones for $150 and up. It's a simple-looking part, but it can make all the difference. Also, because the banjo filter has a habit of clogging up and starving the turbo of oil (which also causes turbo and potentially engine destruction), it's best to either remove the banjo filter or install an Infamous Performance oil feed line kit. This kit is $220. Look for m-sprank, he's the main guy at Infamous. He can answer questions and sell you stuff. I'm also a noob to turbo cars in general. You mention 05 and 06 has catted up-pipe. did they change that part for 07 and beyond? I ask because Im a new 07 lgt owner and want to protect my turbo, everything else as much as possible! Any insight would be helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 If you have the egt wire then you have a cat. Trying to figure out what thread had pictures of the wire that goes up to the passenger side of the engine bay from up pipe. 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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