[WaniuszY]

Originally Posted by cho_yang

I just got my 06 back with a new stock short block and heads after a constant P0304 and low compression in that jug (32kmi under warranty).

Took the dealership 2.5 months to rebuild the motor.

So did they put you a new shortblock or rebuilt it? Most dealerships don't have enough skills to work on motors. They can change oil pretty goodthough.

[Mexitr0n]

Originally Posted by WaniuszY

So did they put you a new shortblock or rebuilt it? Most dealerships don't have enough skills to work on motors. They can change oil pretty goodthough.

My car was worked on my a master subaru mechanic. The SOA representative made the call not to swap the long block so the rebuild is what they decided on.

During the rebuild process this is what was replaced:

Both heads
Water pump
Oil pump
Plugs
Pistons
Bearings
Tons of misc items (gaskets, oil pickup tube......)
I'm not sure if they replaced the crank or rods.

There was no damage to the short block core. The heads had worn journal bearings, exhaust lift out of spec and other things.....thats the reason behind the brand new heads.

Prior to the rebuilb - crappy idle
After the rebuild - solid idle

[flatthump]

Originally Posted by Flycaster

If that had been me, the loaner would've come back in chunks.

It probably will.

[Mexitr0n]

Originally Posted by flatthump

It probably will.

Lucky for you they didn't notice the dent you put on the hood from the sparkplugg launch

[flatthump]

Originally Posted by cho_yang

Lucky for you they didn't notice the dent you put on the hood from the sparkplugg launch

Yesssss!

Sorry about that btw.

[starxidiam]

mine took like a week

[Mexitr0n]

Originally Posted by starxidiam

mine took like a week

To rebuild the ej or to swap the long block?

[starxidiam]

sorry but i don't really know what long block and short block mean but no they didn't do any of that i don't think. i have the receipt, but not with me, they replaced pistons and seals and gaskets and stuff. #2 and #4.

[Mexitr0n]

Originally Posted by starxidiam

sorry but i don't really know what long block and short block mean but no they didn't do any of that i don't think. i have the receipt, but not with me, they replaced pistons and seals and gaskets and stuff. #2 and #4.

Regardless your stoked the work was finished so fast. Even though I have my car back the frown on my forehead is still there from waiting as long as I did.

I spit on that loaner car they gave me.

[starxidiam]

yea 2 and a half months without an STi would be hell. i cant imagine.

[Flycaster]

Originally Posted by cho_yang

My car was worked on my a master subaru mechanic...

Rebuilt or replaced, it doesn't matter. At 2.5 months, you got hosed, amigo, big time. Depending on backlog, Ron (formerly of Axis Power) has a 7-14 day turn around time for a complete longblock rebuild - and this is with a LOT of custom lower end and head work.

I'm very surprised that SOA decided to rebuild the entire longblock - at their factory direct cost, it has to be cheaper for them to just slip in a new motor. I trust they re-wrote your drivetrain warranty, yes?

[Mexitr0n]

Originally Posted by Flycaster

Rebuilt or replaced, it doesn't matter. At 2.5 months, you got hosed, amigo, big time. Depending on backlog, Ron (formerly of Axis Power) has a 7-14 day turn around time for a complete longblock rebuild - and this is with a LOT of custom lower end and head work.

I'm very surprised that SOA decided to rebuild the entire longblock - at their factory direct cost, it has to be cheaper for them to just slip in a new motor. I trust they re-wrote your drivetrain warranty, yes?

To be honest, I was very surprised the dealership/SOA decided to take on the liability of rebuilding the engine instead of swapping the longblock. They know if something goes bump it's back in there hands....I told the owner if anything else happens I'm driving this lemon through her showroom floor. She was not amused to say the least.

With regards to the powertrain the 5 yr 60kmi was restarted when I got the car back.

[cbarbu]

Originally Posted by WaniuszY

... Well in 07s above mentioned tank is at the front clip so taking it out won't help. It's soo hard to take the coil pack out because there is VERY little space between the engine block and the frame. You have to use the fact that coil pack's tube is made of rubber and need to make it;s way out forcing it a little.

What worked for me when I changed the spark plug was take a breaker bar and push slightly the engine against the frame when you take the coil out or put it in... it work like a charm!

[Flycaster]

Originally Posted by cho_yang

...With regards to the powertrain the 5 yr 60kmi was restarted when I got the car back.

That's all you can ask for at this point. OTOH, I'm fairly certain that if it were to fail again, you'd be entitled to lemon law reimbursement - one of the qualifiers is length of time out of service, and I think you have that covered.

What a bummer - sorry to hear about that.