Xforce 3 tbe exhaust, gcg bolton gt3076r, aps 3 hard turbo inlet, short ram pod, romraiderecuflash tune current power. The 2011 sti adds a fourdoor sedan in two trim levels to the existing fivedoor hatchback and considerable running gear upgrades. How to avoid piston failure subaru performance tips. Subaru hit with 3rd wrxsti engine failure lawsuit torque news. Some of these may seem like common sense to most, but for many younger or first time turbo car owners it may be new. Standard roof rack brackets allow for even more versatility. See realworld subaru impreza outback sport engine problems and repair histories as reported by other subaru impreza outback sport owners.
How to avoid blown ringlands in your wrx or sti igotasti is an online forum and community for all subaru wrx sti enthusiasts. I have been thinking about picking up a new wrx but from my research i keep reading about people getting cracked ringlands at an alarming rate. Subaru ej25 sti piston ringland failure breakdown duration. There is a significantly high number of piston ringland failures on the later model subaru wrx and wrx sti. A subaru impreza wrx and wrx sti piston ringland failure lawsuit alleges the pistons and pcv positive crankcase ventilation systems cause owners to pay thousands of dollars for engine replacements. Burning oil from a turbo seal or cracked ringland would create bluegrey smoke that you probably wouldnt notice from the driver seat. My stock a6 motor was just smoking like crazy when i got on it, but ran great so i didnt think anything of it. Remove plastic to gain access to the bottom of the engine. As far as i can tell nothing led up to the failure. Not a lot of coolant, just always seems to drop to the bottom of the overflow tank.
This guide is also useful for installing a sti spec oil pan onto your wrx. This guide also is helpful if you are removing your stock oil pickup tube that is known to crack on the sti. Wrx 2011 oil consumption, need to add 1 quart or 2 between. Avoid getting ripped off what is a blown head gasket, leaking valve cover gasket, how to tell duration. Here is a link to the details on the car link the other day i noticed the turbo was spooling really slowly like 55. Australia also received the 2011 model year sti as a sedan to complement the hatchback released in 2008. We were contacted by a local dealer to rebuild an engine for a 2011 audi tt. Jun 20, 2016 motornubs 2002 ebay turbo replaced because of excessive smoke turns out the smoke was from cracked ringlands music by moog from mcm song these city lights. Gday guys this is too rough video of the day that i knew was coming from the day i bought the car always wanted to go forged pistons the car shows subtle signs of ringworm damage months ago. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. On the subaru ej255 and ej257, there are three ringlands, which each have a separate job in regards to protecting the engine and piston. Eyesight has been found to reduce rearend crashes with injuries by up to 85% 2. Boost is roxk solid at 18psi which its tuned for and the cobb is iffy with afr cause oir sensors are goofy but i do know i run a little on the richer side as i requested that in the tune. I have always said that the ringland issue is way over blown.
Last thing i wanted to do was fork over 6k for a new engine. The product arrived within 2 weeks to canada, and well packaged boxed and bubble wrapped which was great. May 19, 2015 yes forged pistons and a proper tune are a great place to start, the factory tune as far as i understand on the 2. Burning oil from a turbo seal or cracked ringland would create bluegrey smoke that. Im wondering how many owners are driving an sti with a cracked ringland and dont even know it, since the signs are very subtle. I think the attraction is both wrxsti and tacoma are lifestyle vehicles with large cult followings and they are easy to tinker onfun to modify. Also changed was the combustion chamber in the cylinder heads. Bad clutch plate, flywheel 2015 wrx average cost to fix. The dealership replaced the small block under warranty, but had no explanation for what caused my engine to fail.
How to avoid blown ringlands in your wrx or sti igotasubaru is an online forum and community for all subaru enthusiasts. With a 6040split folddown rear seatback and a spacious 12. All of this is probably boarder line abusive to a engine. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. Install quality forged pistons cp, weisco, je, arias, etc. The settlement covers 20122017 subaru wrx and wrx sti vehicles manufactured between oct. Very good article, was actually researching ringland failure on my 2011 chevy cruze 1. A subaru impreza wrx sti group r4 was entered in the 2012 fia asiapacific rally. At first glance it looked very good, but after closer inspection 2 of the 4 threaded inserts were cracked in the resin and release agent was still on the insert likely what lead to the cracking as it didnt cure properly. Youre not going to crack a ringland on a forged piston unless there is something seriously wrong with your tune or something else fails, like your fuel system.
The 305 hp wrx sti has also received a new trim level for 2011. Truedelta subaru impreza outback sport engine problems. Igotasti is an online forum and community for all subaru wrx sti enthusiasts. Also, a compression and leak down test seems to be critical for these engines bc they will run just fine with a cracked ringland. In the forum you will find an informative tech area, a place for members journals, vendors with special members pricing, and monthly contests. Motornubs 2002 ebay turbo replaced because of excessive smoke turns out the smoke was from cracked ringlands music by moog from mcm song these city lights. In 2010 for the 2011 model year, the wrx sti became available as a fourdoor. How to avoid blown ringlands in your subaru wrx or sti viking speed shop posted on august 20, 2015 by ron sinclair this is a good read, and ive elaborated on some of the articles listed items in the past here, here, and here, but im not a mechanic nor do i claim to fully understand a combustion engines inner workings. Subaru has begun offering an extended warranty for the automatic transmission on about 1.
The engine blew in my 2015 wrx limited at 22,000 miles. In some cases, these ringlands have been identified as the weak point on most subaru engines. When i tore it apart to rebuild it, every single piston had cracked lands. Apr 09, 2018 a subaru impreza wrx and wrx sti piston ringland failure lawsuit alleges the pistons and pcv positive crankcase ventilation systems cause owners to pay thousands of dollars for engine replacements. But put that in retrospect of how many wrxs and stis are actually on the street and the couple hundred doesnt even make up. Subaru impreza wrx piston ringland failure lawsuit filed. Cylinder head was removed and further carnage discovered. Jan 22, 2016 very good article, was actually researching ringland failure on my 2011 chevy cruze 1.
If the smoke is white, it is coolant burning in the motor. Nov 03, 2010 the 2011 subaru wrx lineup has expanded. I will also say the amount to rod bearing failuresringland failures scared me once i started getting up there in miles. But put that in retrospect of how many wrx s and stis are actually on the street and the couple hundred doesnt even make up 10% of the cars. This is held on by 2 12mm bolts with nuts in the front, 2 12mm bolts in the rear and 4 14mm nuts on the sides. This is secured by a few 19mm bolts, 2 12mm bolts in front and 4 14mm bolts. Jul 26, 2010 the 305 hp wrx sti has also received a new trim level for 2011. Quick inspection showed heavy oil deposits on cylinder one spark plug and very low compression. Lawsuit charges subaru engines may have defective piston ring. Apr 02, 2018 subaru of america is facing another lawsuit over alleged engine defects in the 20092014 wrx and wrx sti performance models. This is a step by step guide on removing and reinstalling a oil pan on your subaru impreza sti or wrx. For those keeping track of such things, the previous best lap set by a subaru wrx sti was in 2004 at 7.
Subaru of america is facing another lawsuit over alleged engine defects in the 20092014 wrx and wrx sti performance models. A good indicator that the car has been modified is if the turbo heat shield is still in. Dec 31, 20 starting 2006, subaru decided to give the wrx a 2. The ringland portion of the piston holds the piston rings via channels cut into the piston head. This programmer is geared for enhancing everything related. My car was totally stock yet if had two cracked piston rods, ring land failure i think. A class action lawsuit claims that certain subaru forester, legacy, outback, impreza and crosstek vehicles made since 2011 have defective piston rings which cause the cars to burn oil, possibly. How to avoid ringland failure in your subaru wrx sti. The 2011 wrx gets the widebody treatment of the sti for both sedans and hatchbacks, and three trim levels for each. The most noticeable feature on the sti sedan is a large rear spoiler. To see how frequently subaru impreza outback sport problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. These engines have been squeezed for weight loss, leaving piston skirts short, engine temps higher then 190 degrees and oil extended to be green. Subaru wrx sti in california, united states oct 2007 apr 2017.
Aug 20, 2015 how to avoid blown ringlands in your subaru wrx or sti viking speed shop posted on august 20, 2015 by ron sinclair this is a good read, and ive elaborated on some of the articles listed items in the past here, here, and here, but im not a mechanic nor do i claim to fully understand a combustion engines inner workings. The consequences were that i needed to replace the short block of the engine along with all associated parts like new pistons. This has nothing to do with a compression test, blown ringlands etc. The goal of this article is to help you avoid becoming one of them. Facing complaints, subaru offers extended warranties on 1.