Replace engine component 2004 WRX Wagon

RickDC · 02-01-2013, 11:50 AM

Can someone identify this part? I need to replace it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickdc/8436011774/

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cmiovino · 02-01-2013, 11:55 AM

Pics no worky. I'll see what I can do when you get them up as I have an '04 too.

RickDC · 02-01-2013, 12:21 PM

I tried uploading to flickr and then pasting the link but it's not working. Let me try again.

Wicked Innovation · 02-01-2013, 01:22 PM

manifold crosspipe

fastnoypi · 02-01-2013, 02:11 PM

Post in the wtb section. Someone who upgraded to aftermarket headers must have a stock manifold up for sale. Saves you the trouble to drop your exhaust manifold and take that old crosspipe apart.

RickDC · 02-01-2013, 10:03 PM

Thanks for the responses, this is helpful. Do you know which model years are compatible and if its the same between sedans and wagons (assuming STI versions are different)

D-Rodman · 02-01-2013, 10:40 PM

Looks like you just need the cross pipe heat shield, I may have it, I'll check tomorrow and message you.

rdieder · 02-01-2013, 11:08 PM

Are you having an exhaust leak? Or just want to replace because of the rust?
If its just the rust, unbolt the shield and hit the rust with a wire brush attachment, then spray with hi-temp paint.

RickDC · 02-02-2013, 08:35 AM

Unfortunately there's a small hole in it...

DZXN · 02-02-2013, 10:33 AM

Are you talking about the hole in the picture (middle of the center rust)? If it is just that hole then you don't need to worry, that is just a heat shield. If you have an exhaust leak, then it could just be gaskets.

RickDC · 02-02-2013, 01:54 PM

Thanks for the heads up, sounds like I may only need to replace the shield and inspect the rest of the crosspipe to make sure there's nothing else wrong.

cmiovino · 02-02-2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickDC

Thanks for the heads up, sounds like I may only need to replace the shield and inspect the rest of the crosspipe to make sure there's nothing else wrong.

Why would you replace it?

It's just a heat shield.

RickDC · 02-02-2013, 08:21 PM

I guess if a hole in the heat shield is nbd then maybe I'll leave it alone

miracle_whip4130 · 02-02-2013, 11:05 PM

As said above, there is no reason to replace a heat shield with a small hole in it.

A small hole in your heat shield can actually be a good thing. That way if oil leaks into the shield somehow, it will drain out the hole, instead of filling the entire heat shield with oil and then catching fire. There was a big recall on the 2013 Chevy Cruze for that problem, I believe. Although I've never heard of it happening on a Subaru......

02-01-2013, 11:50 AM	#1
RickDC Scooby Newbie Member#: 199171 Join Date: Jan 2009	Replace engine component 2004 WRX Wagon Can someone identify this part? I need to replace it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rickdc/8436011774/ * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by RickDC; 02-01-2013 at 12:26 PM.

02-01-2013, 12:21 PM	#3
RickDC Scooby Newbie Member#: 199171 Join Date: Jan 2009	Uploading I tried uploading to flickr and then pasting the link but it's not working. Let me try again.

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02-01-2013, 11:55 AM	#2
cmiovino Scooby Specialist Member#: 134005 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pittsburgh, PA Vehicle: 2004 WRX Premium PSM	Pics no worky. I'll see what I can do when you get them up as I have an '04 too.

02-01-2013, 01:22 PM	#4
Wicked Innovation NASIOC Vendor Member#: 265606 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Kingston, RI	manifold crosspipe

02-01-2013, 02:11 PM	#5
fastnoypi Scooby Specialist Member#: 6886 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: MY01 EJ207 HTA35r nothing to see, i'm stock	Post in the wtb section. Someone who upgraded to aftermarket headers must have a stock manifold up for sale. Saves you the trouble to drop your exhaust manifold and take that old crosspipe apart.

02-01-2013, 10:03 PM	#6
RickDC Scooby Newbie Member#: 199171 Join Date: Jan 2009	Thanks for the responses, this is helpful. Do you know which model years are compatible and if its the same between sedans and wagons (assuming STI versions are different)

02-01-2013, 10:40 PM	#7
D-Rodman Scooby Specialist Member#: 110078 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island N.Y. Vehicle: 2005 92x - 02 wrx silver 92x-wrb bugeye wag	Looks like you just need the cross pipe heat shield, I may have it, I'll check tomorrow and message you.

02-01-2013, 11:08 PM	#8
rdieder Scooby Newbie Member#: 257818 Join Date: Sep 2010 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: ABQ, NM Vehicle: 2007 STi CGM	Are you having an exhaust leak? Or just want to replace because of the rust? If its just the rust, unbolt the shield and hit the rust with a wire brush attachment, then spray with hi-temp paint.

02-02-2013, 08:35 AM	#9
RickDC Scooby Newbie Member#: 199171 Join Date: Jan 2009	Unfortunately there's a small hole in it...

02-02-2013, 10:33 AM	#10
DZXN Scooby Newbie Member#: 306186 Join Date: Jan 2012 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Southern Oregon Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX PSM	Are you talking about the hole in the picture (middle of the center rust)? If it is just that hole then you don't need to worry, that is just a heat shield. If you have an exhaust leak, then it could just be gaskets.

02-02-2013, 01:54 PM	#11
RickDC Scooby Newbie Member#: 199171 Join Date: Jan 2009	Thanks for the heads up, sounds like I may only need to replace the shield and inspect the rest of the crosspipe to make sure there's nothing else wrong.

02-02-2013, 08:21 PM	#13
RickDC Scooby Newbie Member#: 199171 Join Date: Jan 2009	I guess if a hole in the heat shield is nbd then maybe I'll leave it alone

02-02-2013, 11:05 PM	#14
miracle_whip4130 Scooby Newbie Member#: 343854 Join Date: Jan 2013 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Columbus, OH Vehicle: 2005 WRX	As said above, there is no reason to replace a heat shield with a small hole in it. A small hole in your heat shield can actually be a good thing. That way if oil leaks into the shield somehow, it will drain out the hole, instead of filling the entire heat shield with oil and then catching fire. There was a big recall on the 2013 Chevy Cruze for that problem, I believe. Although I've never heard of it happening on a Subaru......