TehRicer Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Lol, my subaru has been sounded like that for the last 60k. runs great, but sounds like a tractor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Maybe the OP's car actually sounds like a normal Subaru? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berzerklo Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 OP - If you suspect that water did get in the oil, make sure to replace the oil pump! I hydro-locked an Integra back in the day, then had the engine rebuilt only to have the oil pump go out 10k miles later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volodyalysak Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Update: My buddy at dealership got 2012 STI short block with 16 miles on it, crancshaft was deffective from the factory. So he is rebuilding this one for me 1400 $ for a brand new block + 600 to install it. Sounds good to me, will be putting new one in next week, will shoot some pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Wow... amazing deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragman Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Update: My buddy at dealership got 2012 STI short block with 16 miles on it, crancshaft was deffective from the factory. So he is rebuilding this one for me 1400 $ for a brand new block + 600 to install it. Sounds good to me, will be putting new one in next week, will shoot some pictures If Heuberger in Colorado Springs sells a new EJ257 2.5L Shortblock engine for $1687.99; is $1400 for a defective rebuild all that great? hmmm... $600 for install sounds very reasonable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN3.6R Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Jump awdpirates.net if you have not already. That is the local Subaru forum with many of helpful people...I use to live in CO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volodyalysak Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 If Heuberger in Colorado Springs sells a new EJ257 2.5L Shortblock engine for $1687.99; is $1400 for a defective rebuild all that great? hmmm... $600 for install sounds very reasonable though. For me every penny counts now, plus i would have to drive to CS take a day off ~250 $ lost there. 1400$ it's 2 minutes away from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Update: Talked to subie mechanic, i known him for at least 3 years. He said it is rod knock and engine needs to be rebuilt if i want to get it done right - quote from him 1700 shortblock + 700 labor to put it all together - 2400 $ . My wife is going to eat me alive................. Get it in writting. That's dirt cheap. Done right includes rebuilding the heads, plus... Here's my new short block thread. 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...
frank_ster Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 nothing wrong with pressure washing the engine .. it just shows all the parts that are questionable. 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...
ragman Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 For me every penny counts now, plus i would have to drive to CS take a day off ~250 $ lost there. 1400$ it's 2 minutes away from me. Sounds like you ran the numbers and made an informed decision. Best of luck to you. I hope it goes smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volodyalysak Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Update: getting my build engine done on thursday night So exited. I was thinking about stage 1 tune after i get engine broken in, any people willing to help from Denver ? Maybe with tactrix cable or so ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volodyalysak Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 finally got my shortblock build tonight, will be pulling engine apart tomorrow to find out what else might need to be replaced. 2009 STI shortblock, new STI pistons, rods, bearings, new crank, new rings. So i hope that will get me going for at least 100 K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Who's gonna tune it? 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...
CrowNaza86 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Update: My buddy at dealership got 2012 STI short block with 16 miles on it finally got my shortblock build tonight...2009 STI shortblock, new STI pistons, rods, bearings, new crank, new rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowNaza86 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Update: getting my build engine done on thursday night So exited. I was thinking about stage 1 tune after i get engine broken in, any people willing to help from Denver ? Maybe with tactrix cable or so ? Didn't you say that you were penny pinching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 did some one say sti pistons ? holy shit dude ! 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...
volodyalysak Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 It's a long story... that block had bad crank, so i ended up with older block but all new internals, works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volodyalysak Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 did some one say sti pistons ? holy shit dude ! Whatever it is, i'm having practically new ej257 block, i hope it will serve me long time. Don't quote me on internals, i don't know a lot about engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volodyalysak Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Didn't you say that you were penny pinching? Yes i am, just had some thoughts on tune ... but going to keep it stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shello007 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 I was gonna recommend stage 1, with Acessport, Added benefits: monitoring any inconsistencies with engine. However, once you go stage 1 Stage 2 calls then,...you get my drift. If you're able to yield not to temptation, then you'd be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted November 9, 2012 I Donated Share Posted November 9, 2012 I was gonna recommend stage 1, with Acessport, Added benefits: monitoring any inconsistencies with engine. However, once you go stage 1 Stage 2 calls then,...you get my drift. If you're able to yield not to temptation, then you'd be ok. On an 05, open source is way cheaper, and an OS e-tune is better than a Cobb OTS map. We're talking $165 vs. $400-500 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted November 9, 2012 I Donated Too Share Posted November 9, 2012 On an 05, open source is way cheaper, and an OS e-tune is better than a Cobb OTS map. We're talking $165 vs. $400-500 here. yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volodyalysak Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Update: tonight we got longblock assembled, would have stayed till the morning but need to order some parts, need some help from you guys. So as you know i had EJ 255 thrown a rod bearing, i got 2009 STI shortblock with 14 miles on it. I'm reusing my heads, new gaskets, new Timing belt, new oil pump, water pump. We got stuck tonight on oil cooler, my buddy mechanic said that i can't reuse the old one because of all metal shavings that could be inside from bad rod bearing. Is there any safe way to clean oil cooler ?? they like 260 $ (((, or to get some aftermarket with relocation kit ?? Just need some answers ASAP, want to finish my engine on monday. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volodyalysak Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Got couple of pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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