My experience after spinning a bearing

[chaoskaze]

Originally Posted by TEWwild

Hate to admit, but yeah, hadn't checked it in a while... Thought about it on the way but once I got there, just changed tires and hit the track. 4 laps in, noticed a loss of power then heard the dreaded rod knock. Wasn't sure of the source so took a cool down lap, 3/4 of the way around, stalled when downshifting......Had it pulled into the garage to cool down. Started once after cool down, heard the knock for sure and shut her down.....

Wait so what was the main cause? just low oil level during track?

I do know our car consumes a good amount of oil if driven hard...

[JoeC]

Originally Posted by chaoskaze

Wait so what was the main cause? just low oil level during track?

I do know our car consumes a good amount of oil if driven hard...

How much is a good amount? I track my car about once a month and really don't burn any oil at all. probably less than a 1/4 of a quart per 5,000 miles.

[chaoskaze]

Originally Posted by JoeC

How much is a good amount? I track my car about once a month and really don't burn any oil at all. probably less than a 1/4 of a quart per 5,000 miles.

Manual in japan stats that it's possible to consume more then 0.5L every 1000km *620mile under extreme driving condition. *extreme elevation change,bad roads & touge

Page 1 on pdf *p350
https://www.subaru.jp/afterservice/tnst/pdf_brz/1/6.pdf

[URACK]

I enjoyed reading through your thought process during the swap, thanks for sharing.

[TEWwild]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Good job, young man ......

I like your lessons learned ......

Some day, you will be able to tell that story as a back-in-the-day story.

However, since you already showed pictures of your garage, you won't be able to tell folks that you did that engine rebuild, in a drafty barn, during the winter, in subfreezing temperatures, working on a dirt floor, using only a monkey wrench and a screwdriver, working at night and seeing only with a coal oil lantern.




humfrz

No, actually it was done in a one car garage in San Antonio Texas in August averaging about 105 degrees on a cement floor with your basic mechanics tool set and a couple screwdrivers starting at 0400 (because it was only about 80) and well I think I can make it a bit better as the years roll on.....


I actually drank about a case of the wife's bottled water through the ordeal... Probably lost a few pounds as well but hey, it was a great experience and I look forward to fixing the spare motor in the next couple of months....

[TEWwild]

Originally Posted by chaoskaze

Wait so what was the main cause? just low oil level during track?

I do know our car consumes a good amount of oil if driven hard...

Yeah, when I checked it after towing to the garage it was about 1 1/2 qts low.....

[LudwigMiles]

Where did you buy the engine from?
Lesson here is that it's worth paying a premium to buy a motor from a reputable dismantler.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by TEWwild

No, actually it was done in a one car garage in San Antonio Texas in August averaging about 105 degrees on a cement floor with your basic mechanics tool set and a couple screwdrivers starting at 0400 (because it was only about 80) and well I think I can make it a bit better as the years roll on.....


I actually drank about a case of the wife's bottled water through the ordeal... Probably lost a few pounds as well but hey, it was a great experience and I look forward to fixing the spare motor in the next couple of months....

Yep, your story will need some work:

San Antonio, Texas, August, during the heat wave of 20XX, at least 112 degrees F.

One car, unventilated garage with uncured, rough concrete floor.

Wrenches were from K-Mart, with pieces missing; screwdrivers from Target, with broken handles.

Water was "gray" water, the wife had bottled up to use to water the plants.

There, that ought to keep your story moving along .......


humfrz

[radroach]

Wow @TEWwild I wish I had your determination, knowledge and skill!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by radroach

Wow @TEWwild I wish I had your determination, knowledge and skill!

Starts with determination. Knowledge and skill come with practice and following the service manual.

Well done, OP. Noticed your use of military time notation. What branch?

[chaoskaze]

Originally Posted by TEWwild

Yeah, when I checked it after towing to the garage it was about 1 1/2 qts low.....

I see, I think i barely make it once few month ago.


I went to subaru dealer for my throwout bearing replacement after touges for two days + 300 mile drive home. They told me there was no oil on my dip stick...............................
I even did highway pull on the way home cuz my friend...../facepalm


Jesus.



Best way to avoid this is actually just change oil before going to track/event, I got lazy that one time & it's sorta of a close call...

[TEWwild]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Starts with determination. Knowledge and skill come with practice and following the service manual.

Well done, OP. Noticed your use of military time notation. What branch?

Air Force

[TEWwild]

Originally Posted by LudwigMiles

Where did you buy the engine from?
Lesson here is that it's worth paying a premium to buy a motor from a reputable dismantler.

Yup, could have spent twice the money but what would I have learned?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by TEWwild

Air Force

Thanks for serving our country .........


humfrz