valve spring issue?

[DarkPira7e]

This explains why my car has a weird torque dip in the rpm band. Definitely going to the GM to request a whole new long lock assembly, and a steam cleaning for the inconveniences pushed upon me. I also want some Twizzlers

[ermax]

Originally Posted by BRZnut

But real question...there have been reports on here over the years of the rocker arms self destructing. Is that what this potential recall could be about?

I was actually thinking about the same thing. Maybe the spring fails and takes the rocker with it and then it’s assumed the rocker was at fault. It will be interesting to see more details on this potential recall.

[RZNT4R]

Originally Posted by Auto_egr

You're not going to see a burnt valve on these cars. Most modern engines use sodium filled valves which make it borderline impossible.


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If by most you mean not that many then yes, you are completely right.

[coryandy]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

How many people you think will get that!?!?!?

42

[Ricepuddin]

Did you bring your towel ?

Originally Posted by coryandy

42

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by BRZnut

But real question...there have been reports on here over the years of the rocker arms self destructing. Is that what this potential recall could be about?

Not impossible but very improbable.
I have been down this road before on another car. The FA20 is an interference engine so any valve that is not where it belongs when it belongs there can hit either the cylinder or another valve. The best case scenario is the spring breaks or gets too weak and you get a serious misfire. The worst case is the valve actually jams and the cylinder smacks it making a real mess. Not sure what sequence of event would have to go down fast enough to throw a rod without noticing the very obvious broken/weak spring symptoms first. You break a spring and the car should start throwing codes like mad before any risk to a rod exists.

Originally Posted by Veloist

Early 2018's were known to have valvetrain issues, so I wonder if this potential recall is related.

First notable issue I recall:

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125672

Although a different cause is given in that thread the symptoms are the same. The "valves are too tight, it will need a valve adjustment" most certainty could mean a weak spring and not sticky valves.
Time will tell. I have a vested interest in this because we have TWO cars that could be impacted if it applies to all years.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by coryandy

42

Thanks for all the fish.

[radroach]

I believe this story is more about the rocker arm failure, from those posts where motors went pop, even stock tuned cars driving normally.

[TheRealBFKR]

Originally Posted by Veloist

Early 2018's were known to have valvetrain issues, so I wonder if this potential recall is related.

First notable issue I recall:

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125672

Mine was built in April 2018, would that make it a somewhat late 2018?

[chipmunk]

Learned about this today. Emailed my dealer. He said they haven't heard anything yet.
Fingers crossed! Hopefully this is the last issue I'll ever have with this car.

(I'm slowly beginning to regret buying the manual BRZ....)

[BRZnut]

It this is all true I can not see Subaru taking all these engines in to replace the springs. I known I do not want them touching my engine if it is working fine. I would hope that they just extend the warrantee on the motor. I'd accept 15 years 150K miles!

[NCtoBRZ]

Originally Posted by BRZnut

It this is all true I can not see Subaru taking all these engines in to replace the springs. I known I do not want them touching my engine if it is working fine. I would hope that they just extend the warrantee on the motor. I'd accept 15 years 150K miles!

A recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards.

If this recall actually happens, for liability reasons Subaru won't be negotiating deals where you get to choose to have the work done OR some incentive like an extended warranty. You may be able to have Subaru give you an extended warranty in addition to replacing the valve springs.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by 86MLR

DONT PANIC

I remind my self everyday.




It is also my hazard button...

[RZNT4R]

The plot thickens

https://carbuzz.com/news/subaru-set-...all-in-america