Nolmers06LGT Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 that's a first... I could be wrong.. It has happened a few times in the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I could be wrong.. It has happened a few times in the past Honestly, I think it's an issue with Subaru boxer motors, in general. A Subaru specialist by me says that while turbo EJ motors generally don't have early HG failures like those common to the N/A 2.5L motors, that's eventually how they go. Like all preventive maintenance, better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 IIRC The '05 LGT's were prone to blown head gaskets. I could be wrong.. It has happened a few times in the past Honestly, I think it's an issue with Subaru boxer motors, in general. A Subaru specialist by me says that while turbo EJ motors generally don't have early HG failures like those common to the N/A 2.5L motors, that's eventually how they go. Like all preventive maintenance, better safe than sorry. I can attest to this being the culprit in my case. Nothing extremely catastrophic, but, bad enough to warrant a new engine, hence, my build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostgt2 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Has anyone done the Killer B oil pickup tube swap? If so was the oem one cracked like most say they do? Or does this not pertain to the 05+ Legacy's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Lots of people run the kb oil pickup and windage trays. They are nice pieces. There has been a few cracked oil pickups but they seem far more infrequent on lgts compared to the sti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolmers06LGT Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Has anyone done the Killer B oil pickup tube swap? If so was the oem one cracked like most say they do? Or does this not pertain to the 05+ Legacy's? This DEFINITELY pertains to the 05+ Legacy's. I noticed some audible valve tap and decided to buy a pickup. Pulled the OEM part and sure enough, hairline crack 2/3rd's of the way around... Definitely look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostgt2 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 This DEFINITELY pertains to the 05+ Legacy's. I noticed some audible valve tap and decided to buy a pickup. Pulled the OEM part and sure enough, hairline crack 2/3rd's of the way around... Definitely look into it. Thank you sir just ordered one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 How about the TOB issues? Think I heard mine making some noise tonight EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Tsk3 sleeve and bearing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 ^ should be an automatic upgrade with the first clutch job… and be aware of the symptoms if beforehand. The clutch in mine was replaced at 90k miles. SMFW with WRX clutch, but no tsk3 kit. EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolmers06LGT Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 How about the TOB issues? Think I heard mine making some noise tonight What about it? Mine went out at 85k.. I was lucky enough to catch it before the bearing blew. It's one of those things that you should replace as soon as you start to notice it. If the bearing lets go it creates quite a mess of the transmission snout.. Better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loogie Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 What about it? Mine went out at 85k.. I was lucky enough to catch it before the bearing blew. It's one of those things that you should replace as soon as you start to notice it. If the bearing lets go it creates quite a mess of the transmission snout.. Better safe than sorry. mine started making noise at 64,000, my previous vehicles have needed a change around there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Is there an easy DIY walkthrough for the KillerB pickup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I have an excellent pictoral guide from KillerB that I could email you. Unless someone more tech savvy can think of a better way to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted April 29, 2014 I Donated Share Posted April 29, 2014 Killer b's website has a fantastic walkthrough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks.. looks like quite a bit of work. Can I run my stock oil pan with the KB pickup and baffle? This car's gonna be around for a long time, might as well try to make it as good as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted April 29, 2014 I Donated Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks.. looks like quite a bit of work. Can I run my stock oil pan with the KB pickup and baffle? This car's gonna be around for a long time, might as well try to make it as good as I can. you can definitely run the kb pickup and baffle with a stock pan, that's what I'm running right now. It's really not that bad, I did it in a weekend, most of my time was sitting and waiting for the fujibond to set. Might as well swap out your motor mounts while you're in there, you have to almost take them off anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks.. looks like quite a bit of work. Can I run my stock oil pan with the KB pickup and baffle? This car's gonna be around for a long time, might as well try to make it as good as I can. Yes. For about double the price, you can make it easier on yourself and pull the entire engine out and replace the motor mounts with the GroupN setup. Makes it much easier to install both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 you can definitely run the kb pickup and baffle with a stock pan, that's what I'm running right now. It's really not that bad, I did it in a weekend, most of my time was sitting and waiting for the fujibond to set. Might as well swap out your motor mounts while you're in there, you have to almost take them off anyways. Jinx! You owe me a Coke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted April 29, 2014 I Donated Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yes. For about double the price, you can make it easier on yourself and pull the entire engine out and replace the motor mounts with the GroupN setup. Makes it much easier to install both. You don't have to pull the motor, just jack it up by the headers after you unbolt the motor mount. 14mm ratcheting wrench makes it easier to take the old mounts off. After you replace the mounts follow killer b's instructions and put the nuts on backwards and let the motor down on them for the rest of the install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdtrager Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I know everyone says to run a catless uppipe for reliability, my question is do you have to have a tune after that to make it run properly? I'm new to the whole tuner thing, this is my 1st turbo car, 2nd Subaru, but the Outback is the wifes, so it stays stock. I have no mods, just trying to keep it running as long as I can prior to having to rebuild the motor, which will probably have to happen at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted April 29, 2014 Author Moderators Share Posted April 29, 2014 no tune is needed for a catless up pipe. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks.. looks like quite a bit of work. Can I run my stock oil pan with the KB pickup and baffle? This car's gonna be around for a long time, might as well try to make it as good as I can. I'm running the stock pan with the KillerB pickup and baffle. The main reason to upgrade to a KillerB pan from a perfectly good stocker is if you're tracking the car. The write-up on the KillerB website is the same one I've been emailing people. As stated above, it's not too hard of a project. Just don't over-torque the pan bolts when reinstalling. They take very little force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlonergan Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I wish I came across this thread a long time ago!!! To date I have done just about all of these. Of course only after they broke and I found out the hardway along with a bit of troubleshooting... cause I didnt bother to search for this awesome reliability thread. Last weekend i added; 1) Killer B pick-up and baffel. The pick up was in good shape... replaced it anyway. 2)04 sti uppipe 3) whiteline end links. Broke mine over the winter. Lots of fun! I had oil starvation. .. had the turbo rebuilt and I will be putting it back in this weekend. Turbo banjo filter looked in good shape... through it in the garbage anyway. 230,000 km Stage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 What caused the oil starvation? My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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