m sprank Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 This 2008 WRX came in with a seized turbo. No wonder... 190k original miles on the clock. Single owner who obviously took care of the car and never hits boost. Thats how you make a Subie last. Engine over heated and took out the head gaskets prior to 40k miles. Dealership performed the warranty. Otherwise all original and original turbo with 190k. One of the rare turbo Subies to make it past 150k without needing a MAJOR repair/rebuild. Thanks to Pure Turbos for the fast turn around on the rebuilt turbo. The car is now back in the hands of the loving owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Preparing this 2007 STi for return to the customer. 60k service, new South Bend stage 2 clutch, new Invidia catted down pipe installed. Possibly going on the dyno for a custom tune prior to be returned. Where to find a clean 2007 STi with under 60k on the odometer??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 This 2002 WRX is almost ready for pick up. So far we have performed a compression test, replaced the coils, replaced the fuel filter, replaced the fuel pressure regulator, performed a timing belt service, replaced the clutch and are now going to replace the valve cover gaskets. 150k miles on the odometer. All original. Another keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 Replaced the clutch on a 2015 BRZ today. When the car came in from the sound the release bearing (throw out bearing) was already seized. Once we removed the transmission the suspicion was verified. 60k miles on the odometer. Clutch disc still had life left in it. Release bearing is destroyed. Transmission snout survived. Dont risk irreparable damage to your transmission. Get your clutch replaced before it is 100% gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 60k mile scheduled service completed on this 2014 WRX today. We offer competitive pricing, fast turn around and top quality parts/fluids for all your standard Subaru service needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 60k mile scheduled service completed on this 2014 WRX today. We offer competitive pricing, fast turn around and top quality parts/fluids for all your standard Subaru service needs. I can testify to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 Break in driving has begun on the fresh rebuilt engine in this 2007 Legacy GT SpecB. This car should be ready for customer pick up tomorrow or Thursday. Another dead turbo engine back on the road, stronger than it was before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 All of us here wishing you and yours a Happy Easter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Something different today. Very different. 2013 AMG CL 63. The car belongs to another local shop owner. We performed baseline pulls today for comparison. Next up is pulls with the custom tune. With the car making 600lbft of torque on the Mustang dyno in stock form, you need more??? No, but you want more. LOL. Expectation from the new tune is +100whp over stock. If you too have over $150k to play, you can get this performance stock. The tune is another $3k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandborn Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Enjoy watching your feed on facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 This 2013 BRZ went for its first drive on the fresh engine today. Outfront Motorsports closed deck block, OEM crankshaft, King Performance bearings, CP pistons (12.5:1), Carrillo rods, ARP 1/2" head studs, Custom JE Proseal head gaskets, JDM oil pump internals, Supertech valves and springs, Jackson Racing C38 Supercharger with the small (hi boost) pulley, Delicious Tuning Flex Fuel kit and Tune (and more mods too). This car should be ready for customer pick up on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 We went to replace the serpentine belt on this FRS. The v-band clamp on the JDL headers was at an interesting angle. We had to reposition the clamp in order to replace the belt (and for good measure) as it was too close for comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabo Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Wow ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 We have been seeing a lot of these lately. 2008-2010 WRX (and occasionally an STi as well) with broken firewall spot welds. We have plenty of experience fixing the firewall, but now a new twist on the old problem. The pivot tube for the pedal assemblies are cracking. We have had to replace 3 in the past month all with the exact same crack. FYI, if you hear it "squeaking" rather than "popping" it is most likely the pedal assembly pivot tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 We have been seeing a lot of these lately. 2008-2010 WRX (and occasionally an STi as well) with broken firewall spot welds. We have plenty of experience fixing the firewall, but now a new twist on the old problem. The pivot tube for the pedal assemblies are cracking. We have had to replace 3 in the past month all with the exact same crack. FYI, if you hear it "squeaking" rather than "popping" it is most likely the pedal assembly pivot tube. very interesting... I've been fighting some issues with my clutch pedal lately, where I've had to readjust the slave cylinder 'rod travel'. For whatever reasons, after about 3k of driving with a new stage 1 exedy clutch, it appeared to put the clutch in an overstroke condition. See thread here I will check for what you have discovered here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 I took a quick glance at your thread. Possibly a bent/damaged pressure plate "finger". Exedy performance clutches tend to have "issues". #1, Pedal gets heavier as they break in, #2, pedal can travel as they break in. Completed a decent amount of maintenance and repairs on this 2008 WRX this week. Next stop... they dyno. Steve Gerhardt (formerly of 7L Autosport) will be providing the tuning services on our in house Mustang dyno tomorrow. We are now officially offering pro tuning services with Steve Gerhardt. Appointments available M-F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 14, 2018 Author Share Posted April 14, 2018 Busy Friday at the shop. Steve was working on the dyno most of the day. Hope you have a great weekend! Personal projects this weekend, so we will be back to customer cars on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 Completed a head gasket replacement on this 2008 Outback today. Car should be ready for customer pick up tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Ordered an OE replacement header for a SOHC Outback at the shop. When the box arrived today I was amazed at how much packaging was used for a header. Well... upon opening the box I had a little surprise. LOL. I could fit in the box with the header. Nice packaging, no??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatriz Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Hi, I have a 1988 Subaru DL station wagon. I need a pair of bushings. The mechanic said, 'beam axle bushings'; I looked for them; I cannot find them. The closest name I found is 'cross member bushing, front'. Am I on the right track? Do you know where I may find them? I love my Subie. It drives well. It has about 80K. I take it when I go kayaking. I do not want to give up on it, but it really need those bushings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Why not let the mechanic provide the parts and perform the repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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