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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
07-13-2019, 08:03 PM
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Failure After J02 Recall - Discussion Threads
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xjohnx
new plate. who dis? ...
new plate. who dis?
https://i.imgur.com/QKfiMvWl.jpg
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
07-12-2019, 09:46 AM
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Registry Thread: Failure After J02 Recall
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xjohnx
I'm >< close to taking SOA to small claims....
I'm >< close to taking SOA to small claims. Apparently the chances of them actually sending someone to appear for a small claims case are rather slim, so a judgement by default is the usual outcome.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
07-10-2019, 11:03 AM
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Registry Thread: Failure After J02 Recall
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Friendly reminder for everyone who suffers a...
Friendly reminder for everyone who suffers a post-recall failure:
PLEASE FILL OUT AN NHTSA REPORT. These are critical for ensuring Subaru/Toyota modify the recall procedures and provide a proper...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-14-2019, 02:51 PM
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Potential protest impacts of avoiding valve spring recall?
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xjohnx
CARB only requires the recall to be performed if...
CARB only requires the recall to be performed if the recall impacts an emissions system. In this case, it does.
https://i.imgur.com/IcgcxeX.png
FWIW, the valve spring recall is officially...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-14-2019, 11:37 AM
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Potential protest impacts of avoiding valve spring recall?
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The quote above was from appendix F, it only...
The quote above was from appendix F, it only refers back to section 13, which appears to be the rule-set for street class cars, including the rules for which modifications are permitted. How would...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-14-2019, 11:32 AM
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Potential protest impacts of avoiding valve spring recall?
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xjohnx
You won't be able to renew your registration in...
You won't be able to renew your registration in California without first having the recall performed.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-13-2019, 08:18 PM
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Potential protest impacts of avoiding valve spring recall?
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xjohnx
I mean, going by the letter of the law of the...
I mean, going by the letter of the law of the recall provision posted above, they'd have a pretty good argument (I guess it depends on whether anything out of OEM spec fails or if it actually has to...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-13-2019, 12:06 PM
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Potential protest impacts of avoiding valve spring recall?
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xjohnx
Found this in the SCCA rulebook, for what it is...
Found this in the SCCA rulebook, for what it is worth.
https://i.imgur.com/CbAmYZv.png
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03-13-2019, 11:57 AM
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Potential protest impacts of avoiding valve spring recall?
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xjohnx
Do the rules require someone being able to prove...
Do the rules require someone being able to prove there is an advantage gained by using non-spec parts? I thought it simply had to prove the presence of non-spec parts. As far as proof goes, I am...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-13-2019, 11:44 AM
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Potential protest impacts of avoiding valve spring recall?
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xjohnx
Potential protest impacts of avoiding valve spring recall?
Since Subaru has identified the valve springs as being out of spec/manufacturers tolerances on a certain subset of 86s, I thought of an interesting hypothetical.
If someone opted not to have that...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-06-2019, 09:18 AM
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valve spring issue?
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218,549
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xjohnx
If your dealer is refusing to perform the recall...
If your dealer is refusing to perform the recall without you paying to have mods removed, I implore you to open an NHTSA investigation at the following link:
...
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Forced Induction
03-06-2019, 09:18 AM
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2013 Valve Spring recall - modified (FI) engine thread
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xjohnx
If your dealer is refusing to perform the recall...
If your dealer is refusing to perform the recall without you paying to have mods removed, I implore you to open an NHTSA investigation at the following link:
...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-05-2019, 12:04 PM
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valve spring issue?
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218,549
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xjohnx
Update: I have obtained a copy of an email from a...
Update: I have obtained a copy of an email from a Subaru district manager confirming they they are working against the spirit of the agreement Subaru entered into with the NHTSA. How could these...
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Forced Induction
03-05-2019, 11:58 AM
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2013 Valve Spring recall - modified (FI) engine thread
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21,796
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xjohnx
I have obtained a copy of an email from a Subaru...
I have obtained a copy of an email from a Subaru district manager confirming they they are working against the spirit of the agreement Subaru entered into with the NHTSA. How could these items be a...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-04-2019, 02:59 PM
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valve spring issue?
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218,549
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xjohnx
Agreed, i just found that passage too. I'm going...
Agreed, i just found that passage too. I'm going to have a field day when corporate returns my call this evening.
https://i.imgur.com/PsvXFzN.png
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Forced Induction
03-04-2019, 02:38 PM
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2013 Valve Spring recall - modified (FI) engine thread
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21,796
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xjohnx
They don't have to take it off to return it to...
They don't have to take it off to return it to stock. Read the instructions linked above, nowhere in any of Subaru's documentation does it state the vehicle must be in stock form. It actually says...
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Forced Induction
03-04-2019, 02:34 PM
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2013 Valve Spring recall - modified (FI) engine thread
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21,796
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xjohnx
Thank you a thousand times for this.
Thank you a thousand times for this.
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Forced Induction
03-04-2019, 02:21 PM
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2013 Valve Spring recall - modified (FI) engine thread
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21,796
Posted By
xjohnx
Fair enough, although I guess the NHTSA...
Fair enough, although I guess the NHTSA investigation I opened will determine if Subaru is following in good faith the guidelines they set forth when issuing the "voluntary" recall.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-04-2019, 02:15 PM
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valve spring issue?
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218,549
Posted By
xjohnx
Everyone keeps saying (and taking at face value)...
Everyone keeps saying (and taking at face value) that the car "has to be stock." Has actually anyone seen this policy in writing anywhere? If so, I'd LOVE to see the source. I don't think it has a...
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Forced Induction
03-04-2019, 02:01 PM
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71
2013 Valve Spring recall - modified (FI) engine thread
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21,796
Posted By
xjohnx
Everyone keeps saying (and taking at face value)...
Everyone keeps saying (and taking at face value) that the car "has to be stock." Has actually anyone seen this policy in writing anywhere? If so, I'd LOVE to see the source. I don't think it has a...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-02-2019, 12:20 AM
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valve spring issue?
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218,549
Posted By
xjohnx
Got a link? I'm only seeing the one from the guy...
Got a link? I'm only seeing the one from the guy whose motor blew after the recall.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-01-2019, 07:19 PM
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1,037
valve spring issue?
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218,549
Posted By
xjohnx
anyone here have the recall work refused due to...
anyone here have the recall work refused due to mods installed? my dealer won't do it unless i pay them $650 to remove and reinstall my mods, which is insane. It's got an sprintex SC and flex fuel...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
01-08-2019, 11:25 AM
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Bumper countermeasure SB18-200E - SUBARU RECOGNIZES
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66,727
Posted By
xjohnx
any idea when the part will be available to...
any idea when the part will be available to order? 57722CA030
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
11-02-2018, 07:49 AM
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1,037
valve spring issue?
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218,549
Posted By
xjohnx
If yours is 00274, then it's NOT on the list. the...
If yours is 00274, then it's NOT on the list. the range runs from 02002-10144. They excluded the first 2002 cars for some reason.
Forum:
Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
11-01-2018, 09:18 PM
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1,037
valve spring issue?
Views:
218,549
Posted By
xjohnx
My VIN is also outside the range, but the build...
My VIN is also outside the range, but the build date is within the range. mine states it was manufactured on 4/12, but my VIN is JF1ZCAC13D16009XX
How could it be that the first 2000 cars that...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
11-01-2018, 09:03 PM
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85
VALVE SPRING WORLD - PRESS RECALL
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36,047
Posted By
xjohnx
Mine is also earlier #, but later date. mine...
Mine is also earlier #, but later date. mine states it was manufactured on 4/12, but my VIN is JF1ZCAC13D16009XX
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
07-09-2018, 11:51 AM
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121
BRZ - Bumper reinforcement or repair kit
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96,990
Posted By
xjohnx
Sooo, I had JapanParts reach out to HKS Kansai...
Sooo, I had JapanParts reach out to HKS Kansai service and got installation instructions for the V2 kit.
https://i.imgur.com/4lOu4cE.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/9WdZvf1.jpg...
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Engine Swaps
04-12-2018, 10:29 AM
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181
Don't you hate it when you're texting and girl and her reply is " k "
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53,842
Posted By
xjohnx
Wouldn't it be easier to plumb in a catch can?
Wouldn't it be easier to plumb in a catch can?
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Mid-Atlantic
04-11-2018, 08:55 PM
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4
E85 in Richmond, FINALLY.
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1,619
Posted By
xjohnx
The pumps are there. ...
The pumps are there.
https://i.imgur.com/KaN9Yqu.jpg
Also, this.
https://i.imgur.com/oFoRodd.png
Scheduled to reopen 4/23-4/26.
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Mid-Atlantic
04-10-2018, 02:55 PM
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4
E85 in Richmond, FINALLY.
Views:
1,619
Posted By
xjohnx
E85 in Richmond, FINALLY.
For those that don't know, Sheetz at 7035 W Broad St (near Glenside) is currently being renovated. It's scheduled to re-open in less than two weeks now and WILL have E85.
Rejoice!
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