Why Subaru Engines Fail

"Aremmes" (aremmes) 07/09/2020 at 21:40 • Filed to: where did my heagaskets go EJ series LOL 20 year old engine and the gaskets still fail WTF, YouTube

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“They go ‘knock-knock’ and when you answer your connecting rod comes out.”

Concise, precise, detailed, well edited, and with excellent dental hygiene.

Discerning > Aremmes 07/09/2020 at 22:12

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The toothbrush was an... interesting choice

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Aremmes 07/09/2020 at 22:15

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Just like any engine it has it’s strengths and weaknesses and good maintenance is key. I’m lucky because subaru replaced my engine under warranty at 36,000 miles!

dogisbadob > Aremmes 07/09/2020 at 22:22

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Subaru needs to start using SOHC and pushrod engines again, which are narrower than DOHC.

They should also widen their cars to better accommodate their boxer engines. They can do this since they’re more heavily reliant on the US market than other Japanese cars are.

I heard Fel-Pro makes a good head gasket for the EJ that finally solves the problem.

You can find kits online that let you swap in an LS. That might be a better use of your money and time than servicing a shitty high-maintenance EJ

The Fel-Pro head gasket set and NGK ruthenium spark plugs and you’ll never have to worry about the EJ again!

PowderHound > Aremmes 07/09/2020 at 22:26

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I refuse to watch this. Ignorance is bliss!

thatsmr > Aremmes 07/09/2020 at 23:27

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No hate for Subies as they are huge around here, but personally I think they all sound like they are ready to blow up

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Discerning 07/10/2020 at 00:00

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old ones come in so handy, and when they get too gunked up, chuck them. 

Aremmes > Discerning 07/10/2020 at 00:47

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It's a pointing device! It's a cleaning instrument! It's a blunt weapon! So many uses!

Aremmes > PowderHound 07/10/2020 at 00:49

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Alternative facts! :D

Aremmes > thatsmr 07/10/2020 at 00:52

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I don’t hate them either, and don’t mind their sound much either since they sound like old Beetles. The latter can be fixed with a set of equal-runner-length headers.

bison78 > thatsmr 07/10/2020 at 00:55

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What about the H6 engines?

Aremmes > dogisbadob 07/10/2020 at 01:00

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I’d be very inclined to buying a Subaru if they put the engine in the back like on a VW Type 4. The rear-engine layout accommodates the boxer engine better.

hillrat > Aremmes 07/10/2020 at 07:11

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I feel like I could be a Porsche mechanic after watching this video, super informative.

TorqueToYield > thatsmr 07/10/2020 at 07:41

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that’s a feature not a bug

McMike > Aremmes 07/10/2020 at 07:57

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First I have heard of this channel.    The toothbrush thing is funny. 

MoCamino > Aremmes 07/10/2020 at 09:59

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And in case of unexpected incarceration , you can sharpen it into a shiv!

dogisbadob > Aremmes 07/10/2020 at 10:17

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They should’ve done that with the BRZ

Subaru engine swaps are popular in rear-engine VWs and even Porsches

dogisbadob > thatsmr 07/10/2020 at 10:20

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that’s because they are! Head gaskets :p

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 07/10/2020 at 15:23

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Subaru engines?  Heartily agree!

thatsmr > TorqueToYield 07/11/2020 at 00:47

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When I was a younger man I would have been into wrx/sti's. Today a quiet awd 300hp Lexus GS is a better fit for me

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Aremmes 07/11/2020 at 07:32

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That’s an excellent video; dude is a very good presenter. I enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing.

superdave847 > dogisbadob 07/11/2020 at 12:58

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The Beck replicas of the Speedster and 550 Spyder use a Subaru b ox er engine. But, if I were doing it I would use an air-cooled Type 4  engine by Jake Raby.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > MoCamino 07/11/2020 at 13:27

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That would be an alternate meaning behind the classic “I hope you brought your toothbrush” line from a judge.  I like it.