Are the cracked ringlands due to detonation or due to too small of a ring end gap and high heat from the lean stock tune. Subaru gets hit with 2nd wrx sti engine failure lawsuit. My stepson has an 11 sti hatchback and that car is crazy fun to drive in all weather conditions, including dry pavement. Hi all i am just wondering what the usual signs are for the infamous ring land problems that are associated with cracked ringlands in the ej25. The slightly more efficient sti intercooler has a 1 hole in the bottom while the aftermarket intercooler has a 0. Subaru rebuilded first with resulting in hudge oil consumptions. Brought my 20 sti in for a rattle turns out it has a rod knock,oil was approx 1. Everything you need to know about your subaru engine crawford. Imo if there is no tune, there is a better chance of warranty coverage if it does happen. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. This can be as simple as installing an intake on your sti or wrx. The goal of this article is to help you avoid becoming one of them.
Some else mentioned reliability issues with the wrx and sti. Its basically the same motor theyve been using since 2004, so it makes sense that its the factory tune. Ford focus st vs subaru wrx page 3 ford focus st forum. The main causes, as stated by the subaru mechanic in this thread, seem to be caused by use of aftermarket parts and nonfactory engine tuning. The small gain in peak efficiency 3% is dwarfed by the 50% gain in capacity. January 22, 2016 68 comments subaru ringland failures is a topic i have wanted to write about for quite a long time but i havent found the time until now to really put pen to paper as they say.
Wheel spacers igotasti subaru tecnica international forum. A tune can have the dealer deny the warranty claim no. Ive searched and found tons of information on blown ringlands on this board. I sold my sti and bought an rx8 for the more reliable engine. New pistons and rings and its working great in an 02 wrx. The lawsuit contends cracks in the piston ring lands, separations between the piston rings can cause complete engine failure and subject.
It says cracks in the piston ringlands, described as separations. Crack on definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Subaru ringland failures is a topic i have wanted to write about for. Unidentified knocking sound that was found to be a cracked piston ringlanding. Dec 07, 2017 i have become a satirical, pessimistic, begrudging subaru addict. Also, they got suspended, fired, unemployment benefits for 2 yrs and subsequently rehired and probably got back pay on top of all that. If you crack on with something, you continue doing it, especially with more effort than. How to avoid blown ringlands in your wrx or sti igotasti is an online forum and community for all subaru wrx sti enthusiasts. The used 2008 subaru impreza wrx sti is offered in the following styles. My friends cobra which utilizes the same type of piston forging is also dead quiet. Thats interesting you have already replaced these parts, as i was considering that too. Hey guys, ran a search and couldnt find a threadwith info on this, so i figured itd be worth it to maybe even sticky this. Ive liked and owned several of them, but im quick to point out the faults blown head gaskets, terrible interior quality, terrible speakers, rattles, cracked ringlands, etc.
Lawsuit charges subaru engines may have defective piston ring. Could i have a cracked ringland, but not a full failure. The engine was full of oil at the time, and oil was changed every 3,000 miles superior oil with oem filter. The fractured ringland no longer supports the ring properly which allows. Anyway, for people like me who arent familiar with the gr ringland problem, itd be nice to have some info on what to look for, or some symptoms. Im not gonna lie ive been finding some disturbing things out. Can a suzuki samurai keep up with a lifted wrangler when the going gets sketchy. 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. And cheaper materials used in the piston design from earlier sti models. How to avoid blown ringlands in your wrx or sti igotasti. Install quality forged pistons cp, weisco, je, arias, etc. Je hybrid pistons king rod and main bearing sti harden crankshaft 1st question should i get the 04 to 06 version sti oem head gasket or the 07 to version sti.
As most of you know im looking at buying a new 2017 sti. My 2012 wrx sti engine spun three bearings at 19,000 miles. If you feel a need to vote twice or more because youve had two or more turbo foresters. How to avoid piston failure subaru performance tips. Here are a few tips to make sure you dont end up with a new set of automotive themed paperweights. One of the biggest issues a lot of people complaining about is ringland failure in the ej engines. If you want a bulletproof engine, look into the earlier na 2. Thinking of switching to 2016 sti nissan 370z forum. Aug 20, 2012 something to remember, subaru has 7 distinct awd systems in their cars depending on model and need. When mine went i drove it home and parked it until i was ready to replace the pistons. The ringland portion of the piston holds the piston rings via. In the above visual, the stock sti intercooler is heat soaked and its ability to cool the incoming air is greatly diminished.
Ultimately for one reason or another the ringland is cracking and failing. A subaru wrx ringland failure lawsuit alleges the cars suffer from. Igotasti is an online forum and community for all subaru wrx sti enthusiasts. Detailed features and specs for the used 2015 subaru wrx sti including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Ringland failure is when excessive heat and pressure cause the ringland to fracture. Was completely stock at that point with 10,000 miles, but thats beside the point. Hmm, in that year range read up on cracked ringlands and broken oil pickup tubes on the wrx.
Another friends sti with je 2618 pistons is a bit noisy during warmup, but that is to be expected with those pistons. Hello everybody, new to the sti world and am need of some serious advice. I dont think there needs to be another thread for blown ringland symptoms. Subaru impreza wrx sti questions brought my 20 sti in for a.
How to avoid ringland failure in your subaru wrx sti. Subaru wrx, sti models have defects, third lawsuit claims. Weve assembled this short list of reasons why subaru sti wrx pistons and. 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. Anyway, looks like you might be able to afford a fiesta st. So i finally got myself a ej25 short block case off from a 2012 sti and im planning to acquire the following parts next week. Jan 22, 2016 subaru ringland failures are the forums right.
On the tight ring idea, guys reads a couple of engine building stories in the rags that have build your own high performance engines in them and one or two say that the hot lick engine builder uses rings that are. There have been a couple bad runs that resulted in cracked ringlands and spun bearings. For those who dont know a ringland failure is usually as simple as a crack in the part of. There is a significantly high number of piston ringland failures on the later model subaru wrx and wrx sti. The fractured ringland no longer supports the ring properly which allows combustion gasses to blow down into the sump, often pressurizing it. Has anyone that has 2012 experience ringland issues. I encourage people to shop the market before settling on another subaru. Dec 22, 2017 subaru gets hit with 2nd wrx sti engine failure lawsuit. Broken ringlands and bearing failure come from detonation and oiling. Wheel spacers igotasti is an online forum and community for all subaru wrx sti enthusiasts. I see some people say oil consumption goes up dramatically and also others saying a compression test will show whereas other people say the compression test didnt show anything. Ive been researching my but off about the pluses and minuses about the car.
Subaru hit with 3rd wrxsti engine failure lawsuit torque news. In the forum you will find an informative tech area, a place for members journals, vendors with special members pricing, and monthly contests. Ive had head gasket problems with my turbo forester subaru. Subaru settles a lawsuit against the 20122017 subaru wrxsti equipped with the 2. Hey all, i know this has been hashed, and then rehashed, the buried. The thread also mentions some welldocumented issues with blown piston ringlands, which will require an engine rebuild to fix. If youve had head gasket problems with your turbo forester, please vote your model year here. These were also drive by cable, which may make the swap easier. I just bought an 05 sti litterally 3 days ago with 49k on it, has cp forged pistons, arp head studs, previous owner cracked one of the ringlands invidia catless dp, a cobb catback aem intake. Subaru wrx ringland failure lawsuit says engines fail. One of my pistons cracked on my 2015 sti and caused ofcourse total. Our years of experience in the subaru aftermarket have shown us a few things. Ive read that it could be leaking injectorsfuel regulator, or even cracked ringlands causing excess blowby or head gasket leaking coolant. Used 2008 subaru impreza wrx sti pricing for sale edmunds.
Soon i will be rid of this 2012 subaru forester and will never buy a subaru again. The wrx and sti have the most performance oriented awd systems, designed as much for dry pavement use as winter traction. Just kidding, i bought the rx8 because it was more fun. The first is how to make a ton of power via boltons, an engine build, and a performance tun. Sure you can drive the car but you risk making things worse. And it happens on completely stock and can happen on any tune. Apr 11, 2016 my mahle forged engine is dead quiet even on winter cold startups eg. I figured i would start a new thread for the costco powerstroke 3100psi 2. I read the title and thought you were talking about the ej257 in the 0812 subaru sti.