total noob with boxer engine

[PERRIN_Jeff]

I started to read that and was like "What is this guy talking about!"

Then I laughed and had to text that to a few friends...

[Calum]

You sir, win the internets.

[3MI Racing]

Originally Posted by blu_

How so? Stop being smug and tell us a story about boxer engines

Didn't mean to come across as smug but that photo was pretty good, regardless of engine.

As Jeff pointed out, those of us who have been playing with boxer engines for years have learned their intricacies and characteristics, tricks to building, etc. However the FA is new. It's closest relative the FB has also only been out for a year.

Yax, I'll see the one internets and give you another

-Micah

[blu_]

Nah its okay... I was just giving you shit, because I do realize you know much more than us average engine laymen.

[Mattr762]

Originally Posted by NickDude84

...but i have no knowledge of these engines. i would love it if someone with a boxer engine would answer some questions...
1.how reliable are these engines, and what are the problem areas?

I've owned my 2002 Subaru WRX for over 10 years now. It has 123,000 mile and has never had any problems. As for the reliability, my boxer engine has performed flawlessly.

[russv]

Originally Posted by YaX

What Jeff fails to mention is that the boxer engine does require additional maintenance that's not necessary with other engines. Many owners don't budget for this critical maintenance, and therefore drastically reduce the operational life of their engines. Don't make this mistake.

Every 75,000 miles, as part of your other regularly scheduled maintenance, steps must be taken to offset the frictional inequities induced by gravity on the underside of the pistons. Although expensive and labor intensive, it is recommened by Subaru that the engine be dropped, rotated 180 degrees, and reinstalled. That's right, you need to have your boxer engine flipped over from time to time. Which reminds me - I need to flip my mattress... it's good practice for owning a BRZ/FR-S.

If you flipped it 360 degrees would it be twice as good?

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by YaX

What Jeff fails to mention is that the boxer engine does require additional maintenance that's not necessary with other engines. Many owners don't budget for this critical maintenance, and therefore drastically reduce the operational life of their engines. Don't make this mistake.

Every 75,000 miles, as part of your other regularly scheduled maintenance, steps must be taken to offset the frictional inequities induced by gravity on the underside of the pistons. Although expensive and labor intensive, it is recommened by Subaru that the engine be dropped, rotated 180 degrees, and reinstalled. That's right, you need to have your boxer engine flipped over from time to time. Which reminds me - I need to flip my mattress... it's good practice for owning a BRZ/FR-S.

Good thing I have an engine hoist. Any special tools needed?




/absolutely 100% sarcastic

[Subie]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Good thing I have an engine hoist. Any special tools needed?




/absolutely 100% sarcastic

A left-handed screwdriver.