My First Hiccup, finally put this to bed after the 3rd try |
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My First Hiccup, finally put this to bed after the 3rd try |
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Jun 6 2016, 08:08 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
When we returned from Rt66 '16 I pulled my exhaust system down for a little trimming and noticed water in the left bank muffler! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) We did drive through a ton of water on that trip. Then when returning from Costco yesterday it acted as if it were starved for fuel when it stumbled during acceleration. The fuel filter was the same one that came on the engine so I ordered another one. When I looked at the filter to check which one I had I noticed the coolant level in the expansion tank/reservoir had dropped. Well, there you are. Head gasket time. Now, I'm wondering if the stumble was due in fact to the head gasket failing? Decisions; should I fix this one which presently has ~ 185K or buy a JDM replacement. After perusing the net I found a few peep's whose JDM experience was less than stellar. Apparently it is a crap shoot as to what you get and the 40-50K avg mileage is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) . So, for about 1K I can pick up another engine and hope I bought a good one or open this one up and hope that is all it needs since it wasn't overheated. What does the the Wasser family think?
EDIT: It's an EZ30D 6cyl |
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Jul 25 2016, 03:19 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,634 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Got the engine back in Sunday and she fired right up. I still have the issue that precluded the engine pull which is a fuel starvation issue. It falls on its face under acceleration. Ordered a fuel pump last nite. It runs great except the stalls but when I put it on the rack I found an oil leak on the rear chain guard. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I believe I didn't use enough sealant but we shall see. Given my prevailing piss poor attitude I ordered another engine. I'll throw that sucker in and take my time with the sealant when I pull old number one down again. I want to keep it in waiting. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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