valve spring recall/ additional work performed when engine is out

[gravitylover]

Originally Posted by WRXcellent

One of the dealers near me has a "special package" for $399 for full hose and belt replacement.

https://www.premiersubaru.com/subaru...ing-recall.htm

Hmm Branford isn't that far from me. I might consider this dealer when I'm ready.

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by finch1750

I know timing chains are technically lifetime items, but I also know things can fatigue and stretch.

156k miles here. Would anyone think to replace their timing chain since it comes off during the recall or just let it be?

I would discuss with the location doing the service. I know they are typically they say they last forever, but I know there are also many applications(EvoX) that have had chain stretch issues. I would imagine there is a spec for strech that is acceptable vs none on these engines.

On the Subaru engines with belts, the tensioners often fail before the belts, it would not be a bad idea to discuss having those and the guides/wear surfaces replaced.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by finch1750

I know timing chains are technically lifetime items, but I also know things can fatigue and stretch.

156k miles here. Would anyone think to replace their timing chain since it comes off during the recall or just let it be?

Depends. Do you want to be the guinea pig for how long these chains last? So far it has been a non issue but as we climb in miles it may appear. I personally wouldn't at this point but I am also the guy that waited too long to change my TOB and destroyed my clutch.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by ka-t_240

I would discuss with the location doing the service. I know they are typically they say they last forever, but I know there are also many applications(EvoX) that have had chain stretch issues. I would imagine there is a spec for strech that is acceptable vs none on these engines.

On the Subaru engines with belts, the tensioners often fail before the belts, it would not be a bad idea to discuss having those and the guides/wear surfaces replaced.

Didn't think about a published spec for it. I'll talk to the service manager and try to get some info.

[vladniko86]

My dealer is pulling the most annoying stuff right now. I dropped it off last monday and its the next week's tuesday. I called them last thursday and they said they broke something and have to get a new part. Call today, figured out it was a "holder
engine mount im guessing
and they said its still not here. Isnt the dealer supposed to overnight this stuff?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Didn't think about a published spec for it. I'll talk to the service manager and try to get some info.

No spec in service manual. All it references is "deformation" with no actual measurements supplied.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by vladniko86

and they said its still not here. Isnt the dealer supposed to overnight this stuff?

It'd be nice of them, but no. They should definitely be covering a rental if they aren't already though.

[vladniko86]

Originally Posted by finch1750

No. But they should definitely be covering a rental if they aren't already.

Oh I was under the assumption that they are. In that sense UPS is what they said they were using so Boo ups haha


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[LunarStorm86]

Dealers can't shit parts, and they cant make the supplier shit parts.
Shortages happen. As long as they are covering your rental, enjoy racking miles on someone else's vehicle.
I damaged a cam sensor on one, 275 are on back order through toyota. Apparently I'm not the only one.
I called a local Subaru dealer, they had 2 on the shelf.
Toyota can only get a part when Subaru has them to give to them, know what I mean..

[vladniko86]

Originally Posted by LunarStorm86

Dealers can't shit parts, and they cant make the supplier shit parts.
Shortages happen. As long as they are covering your rental, enjoy racking miles on someone else's vehicle.
I damaged a cam sensor on one, 275 are on back order through toyota. Apparently I'm not the only one.
I called a local Subaru dealer, they had 2 on the shelf.
Toyota can only get a part when Subaru has them to give to them, know what I mean..

Ah gotcha makes sense. I wish they could've not broken it but that's life


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[LunarStorm86]

Yea man I definitely understand, we hate breaking things too,
But it does happen
As long as you get taken care of, that's all anyone can ask for

[vladniko86]

Originally Posted by LunarStorm86

Yea man I definitely understand, we hate breaking things too,
But it does happen
As long as you get taken care of, that's all anyone can ask for

True. How long have you been working as a tech?


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[LunarStorm86]

Toyota for 7 years, I worked at and independent shop for about 5 years.
My bossman at the time passed away and it was just me and him, so I decided a shop with air conditioning was my kind of place
Been here ever since

[vladniko86]

Originally Posted by LunarStorm86

Toyota for 7 years, I worked at and independent shop for about 5 years.
My bossman at the time passed away and it was just me and him, so I decided a shop with air conditioning was my kind of place
Been here ever since

Do you like the work you do?


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