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12-20-2012, 02:00 PM | #1 |
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Opinions Wanted: What else to do during fuel leak fix?
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So I have read up on how this fix is completed. I know what I have to do to fix the leak, but my next question is this: Does anyone have an OPINION or ADVICE on anything else THEY would PERSONALLY do to THEIR car while they were doing the fuel leak fix (the intake manifold must be removed)? Thank you in advance. My car is a 2004WRX. The car is stock other than exhaust.
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12-20-2012, 04:41 PM | #2 |
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Your speaking about the WRX TSB Fuel Line fix? There are also the fixes that pertain to the fuel rail which Subaru can and does still at time perform in "good will" manners.
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12-20-2012, 04:59 PM | #3 | |
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Thank you for your reply. I am referring to the kit that includes two gaskets for the manifold, a fuel rail, 2 small hoses and one larger hose. I am going to do the fix myself, so that's why I'm asking. I have already exhausted myself trying to deal with subaru to fix the issue. They won't cover it. Since I will have the intake manifold off, I'm wondering what else people think is a good idea to do/upgrade at the same time. |
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12-20-2012, 05:10 PM | #4 |
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You could do a perrin turbo inlet, you wont have to shove it under the manifold if you take it off
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12-20-2012, 05:58 PM | #5 |
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Turbo inlet is a good suggestion, thanks
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12-20-2012, 06:46 PM | #6 |
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Hard pipe Turbo inlet, tgv deletes, phenolic spacers,
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12-20-2012, 08:08 PM | #7 |
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12-20-2012, 08:12 PM | #8 | |
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Either way, doing whatever you'd want to do "in the mean-time" of the manifold removal is exactly what everyone else is talking about. The silicone hoses, TGV porting, Manifold porting (core swaps from Grimspeed are quick things). IMO, I don't like the hard pipe because it utilizes a standard coupler at the end and when the oil gets to it and contaminates it, they slip off...well, my experience with APS hard pipes (not installed, just fixed) haha. -Mark |
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12-21-2012, 11:54 AM | #9 |
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12-21-2012, 12:48 PM | #10 |
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I might of.misspelled them. But they go between tgv's and intake manifold.
http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/pr...products_id=54 |
12-21-2012, 06:24 PM | #11 |
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I would also recommend the spacers. The spacers are Phenolic material which provides a heat resistant barrier between the block and tgv's. You'll obviously need to double up on gaskets but this will help with heat soak. You'll want the 3mm unless you're going FMIC as well, then you can get away with 7mm. I would also consider painting of powdercoating the manifold and tgv's as there's not going to be an easier time...
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12-22-2012, 07:58 PM | #12 |
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Tgv go bye bye.
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12-28-2012, 09:56 AM | #13 | |
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Fuel leak soon returned and had to endure winters of '09, '10 and '11 and was repeatedly told out of warranty but I pressed on with SOA and emphasized the problem being a fire hazard and having been reported before 60K miles and they agreed to cover half of the cost if done by authorized Subaru dealer. (~$900). Still think they should have covered total cost but generally satisfied with outcome. A fuel pressure regulator was also replaced FYI. Car is stock with the exception of the modded struts. |
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01-08-2013, 11:28 AM | #14 | |
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I think it all depends on teh stealership
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01-09-2013, 10:02 AM | #17 |
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I thought this was a real Recall now not just a TSB.
Either way I purchased the kit and did it myself. My suggestions: Get a silicone turbo inlet. TGV deletes Use Oeitker clamps. I ordered mine off ebay. I've had issues with all other styles of screw clamps. |
01-09-2013, 03:58 PM | #18 |
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01-09-2013, 03:59 PM | #19 |
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I was wondering about the clamps. The kit says to reuse the original ones, but I was hoping someone would suggest a replacement. Thanks
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03-07-2013, 01:54 PM | #20 |
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Here is what I plan to do all at once in a month or so once the weather warms up:
-Up pipe (catted) -Downpipe (catted) -Turbo inlet pipe (need to decide silicone or hard pipe) -new valve cover gaskets -TGV deletes -Phenolic spacers (3mm) -Fuel rail leak fix Please add any suggestions if you feel like it. |
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03-13-2013, 02:08 PM | #22 |
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The rear cat in the down pipe is the one that would make it smell. The front delete is good as it allowed better exhaust flow into the turbo charger, and when they fell apart pieces weren't spit into the turbocharger.
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10-01-2013, 02:48 PM | #24 |
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Ok, so I put on the uppipe, turbo inlet pipe, etc. and was going to put on the downpipe too before getting it tuned. Now my clutch is having issues. How can I get my car tuned with a clutch that slips? and how do I find out how much torque my new configuration will produce without it being tuned (so I can pick out a new clutch)?
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10-02-2013, 05:08 PM | #25 |
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Anyone? How do you pick a clutch if your new torque is unknown? I obviously can't put it on a dyno when the clutch is slipping...
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