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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-23-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,143
Posted By Opie
Jeesus, I think the tech that did the valve...

Jeesus, I think the tech that did the valve spring recall on this motor used several tubes of RTV....and forgot to install the right side oil spacer that keeps the oil slung off the cams from...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-19-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 312
Posted By Opie
The Bilsteins were recently replaced with new...

The Bilsteins were recently replaced with new Sachs units. That is the only non-OG parts on the car. Owner has the original Bilsteins if I had wanted them, but they would need to be rebuilt. Didn't...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-19-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 312
Posted By Opie
Picked this up yesteday....

2000 JDM Subaru Legacy B4 RSK, 5-Spd Manual, 280HP & 253 ft/lbs Twin Turbo EJ208. All original.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-19-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,428
Posted By Opie
Mine has averaged 56 miles per week since new.......

Mine has averaged 56 miles per week since new....
2013 currently at 32,459 miles....gets trailered to tracks....does a bunch of miles and then sits until the next time....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 85,322
Posted By Opie
There are no holes in the parts where they need...

There are no holes in the parts where they need to be spot welded. The sections that bolt up will help get it close. I used this...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-16-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,143
Posted By Opie
Got around to tearing Engine #2 down completely...

Got around to tearing Engine #2 down completely on Sunday, water in the oil does not make for good lubrication....and causes some different damage. As suspected/usual rod bearing #3 was literally...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2024, 08:20 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 85,322
Posted By Opie
It all depends on which part(s) are bent (picture...

It all depends on which part(s) are bent (picture would help). But the parts are all available from Subaru seperately, most aftermarket units come as a complete core support which very rarely is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-28-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,114
Posted By Opie
RIP: Andrew Kessel

Pretty sure Andrew was a member here before he sold the BRZ for the Rush....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-08-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,395
Posted By Opie
While I agree that the payout was nothing to the...

While I agree that the payout was nothing to the insurance company, Insurance companies only have to return a car to it's pre-incident condition. Not make it new again. Anyone could look at this car...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-06-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,468
Posted By Opie
That's in AUD not USD

That's in AUD not USD
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-29-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By Opie
Yes, I knew it....it the Main Body ECM...

Yes, I knew it....it the Main Body ECM customizable settings is where you select the destination (market) for the car, this changes the cluster to display mph or kph and miles or kilometers based on...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-29-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By Opie
Pretty sure they use the same cluster.... Is...

Pretty sure they use the same cluster....
Is there are part number on the (Canadian) cluster that was taken out? I could cross reference it to the US part number.

Also, am pretty sure that what...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-29-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,395
Posted By Opie
So I won the auction, went and picked up the car...

So I won the auction, went and picked up the car and lo and behold, this thing is mint. No evidence of any flood, interior is completely dry, car still smells new inside, seat rails are perfect, all...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-29-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,395
Posted By Opie
So I'd like to take a moment and let out some...

So I'd like to take a moment and let out some frustration on the insurance industry and how easily it claims certain vehicles as a total loss. Case in point, my latest purchase.
2013 Subaru BRZ...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-29-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By Opie
The issue is in the cluster wiring I'd bet...if...

The issue is in the cluster wiring I'd bet...if you swapped two clusters and getting the same result...I'd get a wiring diagram and check each pin at the cluster plug....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-28-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,559
Posted By Opie
If over 60k, why not just drop the pan, replace...

If over 60k, why not just drop the pan, replace the strainer, clean off the magnets and then refill. That way you'd be getting all the fluid except what was in the torque converter.

If you are...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-27-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By Opie
Adding Keys, including SmartKey

I know there have been many questions without resolution on how to add additional keys to the 86 platform without a factory scan tool. Even those with the TechStream app have found difficulty when...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-10-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 69,949
Posted By Opie
I'm looking for 2022+ Cylinder heads, I've also...

I'm looking for 2022+ Cylinder heads, I've also got a 2013 long block. I've seen RS Motor's solution which is great, but I'm not so thrilled about the modification needed on the FA20 cylinder heads...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-09-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 69,949
Posted By Opie
For a 2013 - 2016 car, yes.

For a 2013 - 2016 car, yes.
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-09-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 69,949
Posted By Opie
Not so much the cams, but the cam phazers to keep...

Not so much the cams, but the cam phazers to keep the computer happy...




Hmm after watching that I'm even more convinced it'll work...it may also be possible to run the FA24 cams with the...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-08-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 69,949
Posted By Opie
Does anyone have a picture of the actual cylinder...

Does anyone have a picture of the actual cylinder heads from an FA24 from a BRZ/GR86?

I ask because I have an idea that has been brewing in my head....
FA24 block and cylinder heads with FA20 cam...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-07-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,099
Posted By Opie
#19 is clean, this car looks unmolested...

#19 is clean, this car looks unmolested...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-05-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,099
Posted By Opie
Rebuilt engine was installed on Sunday...#19 now...

Rebuilt engine was installed on Sunday...#19 now just needs a detailing.

https://youtu.be/EdNE4MxRXKQ
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-05-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,143
Posted By Opie
Engine was installed on Sunday, runs great!...

Engine was installed on Sunday, runs great! Currently have a cheapy oil filter and oil in it along with a magnetic drain plug, will drive it about 50 miles and then drain it, install a Subaru OEM...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-03-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,143
Posted By Opie
Some of you may be wondering, what was the final...

Some of you may be wondering, what was the final cost to rebuild this motor. I've included the parts spreadsheet below. $1,359.94 in parts + $100 machine shop. Total = $1,459.94

This engine also...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-02-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,099
Posted By Opie
Motor rebuild is complete, #19 will get that...

Motor rebuild is complete, #19 will get that motor installed this weekend!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-02-2024, 10:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,143
Posted By Opie
New piston finally arrived, got it installed and...

New piston finally arrived, got it installed and completed the engine today. Tomorrow I'll pull the bad motor out of the White #19 and by Sunday afternoon the rebuilt motor should be fully installed...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-31-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,581
Posted By Opie
This is likely a very simple problem to repair,...

This is likely a very simple problem to repair, and has been mentioned previously, the low light never comes on because the right side saddle still has fuel in it. Your problem will be in one of a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-30-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,099
Posted By Opie
OK, so spent some diag time on #19 today, here is...

OK, so spent some diag time on #19 today, here is what I found.

I went ahead and removed the exhaust manifold and found why the oil was all leaking out...the oil pan had been removed previously...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-24-2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,099
Posted By Opie
So yesterday evening I got a chance to do a...

So yesterday evening I got a chance to do a little diag on white #19 and to be honest...I'm confused as to it's issue(s). First thing I checked was the fluids, coolant full & clean, oil...hmmm, no...
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