Subaru Mid Life: Replacment of aging items - Page 6

tcmaresh · 08-08-2019, 09:22 PM

OK, so I just had the lower control arms on my '02 WRX Wagon (275K miles) checked out to see if the bushings needed to be replaced, and the guy said he tested them thoroughly and they are tight. No movement that concerns him. Could that be possible? I am pretty sure they are original. Would they feel "tight"/no excessive play to a non-Subaru expert? I'm in Spokane, WA where there are tons of Subarus, so while they may not be Subaru "experts", I'm sure they have a lot come through the shop.

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bugeyejersey · 09-14-2019, 10:25 PM

Really appreciative! Thanks for taking the time to write this up!

Ldg1017 · 09-15-2019, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaganchung

Cracked my radiator pretty much the day after i read this..... 123K

Mine cracked at about the same mileage. Replaced with OEM rad and it cracked again after 30k. I then replaced with all-aluminum Koyo rad and never had any problems again and it’s at 230k now.

Froster · 06-10-2020, 12:50 PM

Im sitting at 90k On my 2013 wrx. Only mod is a 2015 sti steering rack swap which I did because my original rack was leaking. Amazing change for anyone who has the option. Had to replace the clutch at 80k as well. Maybe I’m a trash driver but I could have done without that expense.

Anyways I’ve been pretty good on the maintenance. I wasn’t aware of just how critical it was with this engine to change oil 3k-4K miles. Owners manual says 5k-7.5k. I won’t say I didn’t go over 5k once or twice, but generally I’ve changed around 4K-5k and have tried my best to take care of it.

Trying to decide now, new car or keep it going? If I keep it, how scared should I be about the ring land issues? Obviously a wide group of opinions there.

Here’s my plan For next service if I do keep it

Timing belt
Water cooler
Radiator and hoses
Replace bushings?
Replace turbo hose?

Are those items necessary for DD?

I guess just looking for feedback from folks like myself. Never interested in power mods cause this thing already hauls. I like driving and always keep pilot SS shoes on. I want a car I can keep for 180k miles, but I’m scared of the EJ blowing up on me. Looking for opinions before I commit to the next 90k miles and invest in 3k of maintenance listed above. 10k for the car and 3k in maintenance combined gets me a long way to a new car right now. Cheers

09-14-2019, 10:25 PM	#127
bugeyejersey Scooby Newbie Member#: 506173 Join Date: Sep 2019	most helpful thing read all day Really appreciative! Thanks for taking the time to write this up!

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08-08-2019, 09:22 PM	#126
tcmaresh Scooby Newbie Member#: 411332 Join Date: Jan 2015 Chapter/Region: South East Vehicle: 2002 WRX Sport Wagon Black	OK, so I just had the lower control arms on my '02 WRX Wagon (275K miles) checked out to see if the bushings needed to be replaced, and the guy said he tested them thoroughly and they are tight. No movement that concerns him. Could that be possible? I am pretty sure they are original. Would they feel "tight"/no excessive play to a non-Subaru expert? I'm in Spokane, WA where there are tons of Subarus, so while they may not be Subaru "experts", I'm sure they have a lot come through the shop. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

06-10-2020, 12:50 PM	#129
Froster Scooby Newbie Member#: 352299 Join Date: Apr 2013	Im sitting at 90k On my 2013 wrx. Only mod is a 2015 sti steering rack swap which I did because my original rack was leaking. Amazing change for anyone who has the option. Had to replace the clutch at 80k as well. Maybe I’m a trash driver but I could have done without that expense. Anyways I’ve been pretty good on the maintenance. I wasn’t aware of just how critical it was with this engine to change oil 3k-4K miles. Owners manual says 5k-7.5k. I won’t say I didn’t go over 5k once or twice, but generally I’ve changed around 4K-5k and have tried my best to take care of it. Trying to decide now, new car or keep it going? If I keep it, how scared should I be about the ring land issues? Obviously a wide group of opinions there. Here’s my plan For next service if I do keep it Timing belt Water cooler Radiator and hoses Replace bushings? Replace turbo hose? Are those items necessary for DD? I guess just looking for feedback from folks like myself. Never interested in power mods cause this thing already hauls. I like driving and always keep pilot SS shoes on. I want a car I can keep for 180k miles, but I’m scared of the EJ blowing up on me. Looking for opinions before I commit to the next 90k miles and invest in 3k of maintenance listed above. 10k for the car and 3k in maintenance combined gets me a long way to a new car right now. Cheers