garth Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 just bought the car....have they fixed the problem yet?? its a 2.5 SOHC....thanks in advance...Garth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 05 will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garth Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!! you dont know how much I was going to kick my own a##!!! I wanted the 3.0 and changed my mind!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I wanted the 3.0 and changed my mind!!! probably a good idea, the 3.0 is still a baby and not much track record. probably be a fantastic engine, but i'd rather not be the one to find out either way. the 2.5 is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 probably a good idea, the 3.0 is still a baby and not much track record. probably be a fantastic engine, but i'd rather not be the one to find out either way. the 2.5 is great. 3.0 is showing a timing chain tensioner issue, though i havent heard of any of late. Maybe sooby made a design change. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I'm not pleased with Subaru putting a timing chain on the EZ30. I would much rather have a belt. Anyway, they should have the HG issues resolved by now. I haven't heard of any problems with the newer 2.5's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I'm not pleased with Subaru putting a timing chain on the EZ30. I would much rather have a belt. Anyway, they should have the HG issues resolved by now. I haven't heard of any problems with the newer 2.5's. the timing chain allows them to put the 3.0 in the same space as a 2.5 without doing any massive redesugn of the car. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy ant Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I can tell you the 3.0 is bullet proof. I have seen many come through the doors with over 100k and no problems (not even oil leaks!!) The cam tensioner is a problem confined to only the very earliest production of the sixes. There should be no problem with a new 05' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Wait so could a 3.0 fit in a legacy or a forest? A H6 would be much nicer and yes u are all prob thinking the fuel milage would be crap, but i doubt it, because the engine doesnt need much effort to go compared to the 2.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 hrmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm dont start me thinking now nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I think u should, a 3.0 would fly in my 93 leg!! i could picture it now!! YA GO FOR IT NIPPER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I think u should, a 3.0 would fly in my 93 leg!! i could picture it now!! YA GO FOR IT NIPPER! trouble maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 LOL, but reallly u think it would just bolt up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 http://www.channel4.com/4car/road-tests/driving-impressions-2004/S/subaru/legacy-3r-specb/3r-specb.html why does this legacy have a 3.0R? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 http://www.channel4.com/4car/road-tests/driving-impressions-2004/S/subaru/legacy-3r-specb/3r-specb.html why does this legacy have a 3.0R? http://www.cars101.com/subaru/legacy/legacy2005.html because it was available? nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 O well live and learn eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 LOL, but reallly u think it would just bolt up? SUbarus are mechanical leggos, i dont see why not. I would ned to see the manuals and wiring diagram, but it should work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewdog Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 so, if i have an 04 forester, do i have to worry about the headgasket issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 so, if i have an 04 forester, do i have to worry about the headgasket issue? dont overheat the car and youll be fine ' nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxsubaru Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 SUbarus are mechanical leggos, i dont see why not. I would ned to see the manuals and wiring diagram, but it should work Well it would mount up physicly but the wiring would be a pain in the rump roast, and if you went with a 250HP one which comes with vastley better heads. You would run into one huge wiring because of the key immobiliser, ive heard its such a *************** to mess with its easier to go full standalone engine management. Iam not telling you not to do it, iam just saying its not going to be nearly as easy as pretty much any other subie swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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