[sti-liger]

Originally Posted by soob'n

Hmm. Interesting. Subscribed.

+1 didnt even know this existed until now...so is this more of a turbo failing issue or a rough idle issue or both also why doesnt in the manual it say to check or clean it at say a 30k or 60k service.

[WolfPlayer]

FWIW, there is a how-to article on NASIOC that shows how to do this. I'll try to find it.

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[snorky]

Originally Posted by psuLemon

Subscribe! I am getting a rough idle, so this might be it!

rough idle on an 04 would possibly caused by the presence of AVCS filters. take it to a dealership and inform them of the TSB or remove them yourself.

This is the filter for the turbos oil supply line. It would not cause rough idle.

Originally Posted by Interior Flaire

Is it best to replace the copper washers as well when doing this?

I came home for lunch and got the flashlight and spied it. The only concern I have is if it will come out all the way before hitting my uppipe flange.

Otherwise, looks uber simple.

CB

I would say that it would be BEST to replace the copper washers. Many would argue that it won't be necessary and they can be reused. They're cheap, why risk the increased possibility of a leak?

Torque Specs... adhere to them!

[WolfPlayer]

For the record, personally, I think it is best to purchase a new banjo bolt / filter along with new washers before doing this. Here are some pics from my website ...

www.bescaredracing.com - /sti/turbo/oil_feed/banjo_filter/

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[jonnyboi]

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[snorky]

Thanks for the pictures, wolf. got any pics of the used bolt and filter?

judging from the surface area of the filter, i'm questioning whether the filter can actually be clogged to an extent that would prove to be terminal unless you have a really bad oil filter and/or really dirty oil. this makes me want to keep it on.

obviously it's a maintenance part. this makes me wonder what other parts of the car should technically have maintenance intervals that don't.

I'm going to give my local subaru dealerships a call tomorrow and see if they have the parts in stock. my write up to follow... keep in mind my car only has a little over 9k so this may be uneventful.

[snorky]

Part numbers from wolfs pics(correct me if i'm wrong):

Banjo Bolt:
14445AA090


Copper Washers:
803912040



I;m pretty sure those washers are generic subaru washers used throughout the car. they should be in stock.

[soob'n]

Thanks for the help Wolf!
Will this also be a problem for the guys with aftermarket turbos?
Can we use the OEM Subaru Banjo, Washer, Filter for aftermarket turbs? Or would we have to get specific fittings according to our turbs?
THANKS!
I think my car wold be broken by now if it wern't for threads like this..

[Wes]

so just to clarify this is not an issue for 06?

[BenW]

Originally Posted by WESTI

so just to clarify this is not an issue for 06?

it was said many times, the AVCS filter was removed sometime in 05.

the turbo feed lines ALL have filters.