That’s what I was thinking too. I’ve always had it planned in the back of my mind.
I need to get my engine hoist from storage.
I pulled the TMIC and popped the fork, it does appear to be the TOB. Hard to confirm as there isn’t a whole lot to look at. But something is definitely going on. I suppose I should stop napping and start working again lol
I started messin’ with it today and decided I don’t have the time right now. Having a friend with a Subaru shop take care of it. Going to have the 4th cylinder cooling mod done as well.
I started messin’ with it today and decided I don’t have the time right now. Having a friend with a Subaru shop take care of it. Going to have the 4th cylinder cooling mod done as well.
Yeah, I honestly had very little intention of doing it, and certainly have enough other things that need to happen. But the overall feedback has been positive. Dom is pretty well respected among "the groups" lol.
My car rarely ever see's coolant temps over 200, even on hot days. So either the thermostat just stays open all the time or... it's super efficient :-D
Also below video(Which i'll be honest, I haven't watched until today lol)
I see... Well, I may give it a shot. Of course, I'm running all AN lines and fittings so I'll make it myself and don't see why you wouldn't just cap off the heater core feed and route from the head.
Car is still down. Got to drive a rental Q5 while on a trip to Saratoga Springs it was kinda nice. Made me think "gee... I sure hate my Subaru right now" LOL
Good news bad news.
Got the car back finally, Clutch is installed it's pretty nice - got 1k miles for break in and then I'll see how it really is.
I'll have to pull the motor myself anyways because there are some oil leaks that weren't mentioned or resolved (not sure why, and I can't even talk about it with out getting mad) at the wrist pin seal covers.
Bought a FactionFab suede steering wheel for the car since my wheel is getting kinda "peely". Should be here today actually, so I'll post some pictures.
Ended up getting it installed a couple weeks ago. Only took about 20 mins.
So far I really like it, has a great hand feel, maybe even too much lol. For the first week I found myself inexplicably petting the steering wheel. :lol: I think I prefer round wheels as opposed to D wheels.
My Sparco 323 in the poop car was the most ideal steering wheel IMO.
I came home from the NY International Auto show and I was wowed by the new STi....
I couldn't get my mind off of it... on June 2nd I picked up my "second choice" STi because the one at Suburban received a deposit before I was ready to buy it.
9/25/2017 Edit
Well it is time to re-establish...
The day I brought her home. February 6th, 2015.
Parts List:
OEM Engine - Piston ringland failure on cylinder 4 at 53,212 miles on 11-20-2015. Install date 04/2012
Built Engine #1 - Piston ring failure on #2 and #4 at 29,334 miles on 04-03-2020. Install date 01-04-2016
Manley Platinum Forged...
Hello!
My name ist Andreas and i´m from Germany.
I recently purchased a 2013 WRX STI in Dark Grey Metallic.
the car has 18000 miles and already a rebuild shortblock.
As i bought the car, it was completely stock except a Invidia Q300
obvibiously what else, lol...:rolleyes:
I try to make...
Hey there, my name is Alex and I am extremely fortunate to own a car of this nature. My first car was a brand new 2011 VW Jetta in white.
Being a passionate car enthusiast who attended the track every week to watch, I wanted to have a car that I could drive around and turn heads, but also...
Disclaimer: I have no sponsorships or financial ties to IAG or any other companies listed in my journal. I am a hard-working, private owner of this vehicle and its modifications.
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Love, it's what...
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