LEGACY GROUP TRINIDAD; THE PLACE WHERE WE MEET ;-)

[TheBoostLord]

Update Time.

Good News:
Significantly Improved oil pressure throughout the rev range.Before used to sometimes hit 90's only when cold, now its 95+ from about 2000rpm.
Faster Spool up, turbo whine sounds amazing(vf37 with fmic).
Quieter engine @ idle.

Bad News:
Oil pan leak. Didn't let the silicone cure enough as i was anxious to test. Will reseal next week.
Idle oil pressures are the same. 10psi with +/- 2psi fluctuations.

Now i know its def my oil pump. its a 10mm pump that most likely has a worn rotor or loose screws, but on various forums most ppl with high mileage 10mm pumps have an idle of 10psi. I have a 12mm already on the way, which is what it should have had in the beginning.

All should be well after that.

[turbonator]

'Media' good to know you made some progress. The noise in my car has evolved, lol. I can no longer here the 'rattle' from before but it is making a completely different noise. On a cold start there is an audible knocking comming from on the driver's side of the engine. But as soon as it warms up the noise goes away, can this be piston slap? Has anyone else experienced this on a LGT with the ej20x?

[legacyspecb]

^ TBH t/shooting is stressful and costs a lot more in the future. Engine cheap now, God forbid if it fails just check gobin and drop a replacement unit in. I know it's not the best advice but #truetalk

[Lance]

The first time I have ever heard Gobin and cheap in the same sentence.

[TheBoostLord]

lol Just out of curiosity about 3 months ago i called gobin to find out price of a legacy engine. Head & Block alone was $15k

[Ted_v2]

Last time I called around I heard 22k for a brand new ej257 block loaded.

[Lance]

Is that with stock internals?

If so, that's insane.

[Ted_v2]

Yep. Fully loaded. Nitrate crank.

[Lance]

The hardened crank is actually default on the 257. Technically they don't manufacture the nitrided crank anymore. These were on the earlier STi. I believe it has something to do with environmental issues.

The 08+ still had a hardened crank though and Subaru says that it is equally durable.

You could probably land one of those for 18000

[racedriverpro]

Did a 100k service on a legacy and engine overheating. Mechanic said that the system not bleeding completely cuz thermostat not opening, it was replaced with an original prior ....really need some help guys.

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[Lance]

When was it replaced?

[racedriverpro]

Yesterday

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[Lance]

And it's still overheating with the new thermostat installed?

[racedriverpro]

It wasn't overheating with a thermostat. The last was gutted and shell used to hold rubber in place. When the new original thermostat was installed the car overheated.

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[Ted_v2]

Seems like either a problem before and the took out the thermostat to solve the problem. Double check if it was properly bled

[nervewrecker]

Loosing coolant?

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[racedriverpro]

Nah...I only added 750ml of water yesterday morning. Wasn't loosing coolant before the service.

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[nervewrecker]

Spend your $$$ and get yourself some coolant plz.

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[racedriverpro]

Yea bro I bought the super long life Subaru coolant that recommended a 50/50 mix with water...$330 a gallon. Was just adding water to top up:lol:

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[nervewrecker]

Deionized water?
I bought the Valvoline zerex or something so. Could have saved yourself that $$$.
Thermostat put in properly BTW? Fans working?

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[racedriverpro]

Yea I used some dasani...lol yea Subaru coolant is the same as probably Prestone..zerex is a good coolant...will probably use it next time...instant $130 saving. Fans working but not cycling...

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[nervewrecker]

Turbo?
Have a small suspicion it may have air in the system as the mech said.
If turbo park on an incline with the front facing uphill so the reservoir is at the highest point. Open, fill, start, let idle for about 15 minutes or until fans come on. Between that rev the engine a bit (not hard) to circulate the coolant and flush put the air.
When fluids level with the opening or overflowing cap it off.

Non turbo, filling point is the radiator.

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[racedriverpro]

Yea turbo...Mechanic can't reach to sort me out yet. Pulled out radiator, crank pulley, ac and alt belts. Noticed that the new crank seal leaking, not heavy. Had a similar thought wrt to having the car on an incline but with the front facing downhill since the air pocket will most likely be trapped inside the block before the thermostat opens and can be released through the turbo reservoir.

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[scotty_buttons]

Hey guys,
Never knew this thread existed lol. Got myself a BL5 legacy GT as well (2008) for a little over a year and had no major complaints until recently I started to get this serious steering problem where while driving 60km/hr and above, if I turn the steering wheel to turn a corner I won't get any feedback or response at all.. As in.. The Car still goes straight!. Only if I turn the steering wheel more.. At least 30degrees then it'll start to turn..suddenly. Happens in both directions. As you can imagine its pretty dangerous especially if I'm near a car or next to a barricade while turning the corner. It's currently at the mechanic and they said they think it's the steering rack that needs to be changed..
Anyone knows where I can get a rack reasonably priced ?
Hope it don't expensive as my 06 RAV4. (10k new!)
Recently

[racedriverpro]

Gobin 6891380

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[Ted_v2]

Either the rack or the bushings

[scotty_buttons]

Bushings fine. Fluid leaking from rack. Will call around.. Seems as tho it's around 2k. Thank God.

[racedriverpro]

Leaking bad awah?

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[scotty_buttons]

Well the shaft inside the rack wear out and made a bigger bore, which explains the extra play on the steering.. Hence why I need to replace the rack itself.. Wasn't a bad leak just it was leaking slowly for a while apparently

[racedriverpro]

Ok...priced one for 3k from Gobin in the bamboo.

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