BruceyWV Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 LOL No seriously, I've been worried about my EJ25's headgaskets forever, and today the engine block CRACKED. On the four lane...where theres no emergency lane... Blew it all to hell, its not getting fixed. Pricing my options, I'm staying away the EJ25's that are older than the 05's Great car though, I'm sticking with them, I am thinking that massive water pit I drove through a while back might be the cause. Not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyKeith Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Sorry man, but that looks like you broke a rod and broke through the block. That has 100% nothing to do with the headgasket issues. That's just bad luck. Sorry to see or hear. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 If you got a fair bit of water in the cylinder then that could of caused a rod the break (because you can't really compress water that well) and that might of blown a hole thru the case. But that would of only happend if the water was trapped somewhere and then under intence throttle made it's way in.. Just guessing. Unlikely.. I'd say your just unlucky like Keith. Always sad to see a flat four like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svxpert Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 <<Sorry man, but that looks like you broke a rod and broke through the block. That has 100% nothing to do with the headgasket issues. That's just bad luck. Sorry to see or hear. Keith>> yeah, i have to second that MY2000 up had the external coolant leak. as long as you kept an eye on coolant level, you can live with that. i'm thinking you may have hydrolocked the engine temporarily and that did some damage when you drove through the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Aw man, that sucks, especailly when people see you in a subaru and its on the side off the road. That must suck rump roast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon38iowa Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Hi Bruce: I am currious to know how many miles are on your buggy? Sorry about your luck, but now you will have a tight new engine! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceyWV Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 75K At around 70K I drove it through some deep water and water got in the engine, I changed all the fluids and plugs/wires to be safe. Didnt seemed to have helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 75KAt around 70K I drove it through some deep water and water got in the engine, I changed all the fluids and plugs/wires to be safe. Didnt seemed to have helped. was it working in the deep water, how did u get in the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceyWV Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 air intake. A puddle got deep real fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 famous last words: A puddle got deep real fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 famous last words: Did this by chance start off with the words "hey watch this...." nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 air intake.A puddle got deep real fast. well that sucks but the car wasnt running was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickensheets Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Did this by chance start off with the words "hey watch this...." nipper let's be careful here, the correct terminology is "hold my beer and watch this!" Sorry about your car. My next call would be to CCR engine builders. rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceyWV Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 no actually, it was "Its not that deep man, I dont want to get out, just go on through" it ran on steam for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon38iowa Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 no actually, it was "Its not that deep man, I dont want to get out, just go on through" it ran on steam for a while. Hot engine- deep cold water, this is not good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnlyfnd Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 6 hours after I got my first car I said this: "hey watch this...." Then 3 seconds later I cracked my block..............but I hit a tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 6 hours after I got my first car I said this: Then 3 seconds later I cracked my block..............but I hit a tree.[/quote ewwwww, tough luck man. sorry to hear, are u alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceyWV Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Actually, I went through the puddle two months ago. Heres the video of when we got it running again: http://lesbaru.com/stuff/lololol.wmv I did full tune up when I got back, but I'm still clueless as to the exact cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Are you going to do the engine swap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutthpaw Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Gonna put a snorkel on your next one??????????? Actually I found this online, but I liked the bumper design so will probably use this as a guide for building the bumper for my OB. Anyone happen to know who's car this is as i would like to get more pics of the bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinsUBARU Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Thats Andyjo. I'm sure he'll find this thread eventually:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceyWV Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 I'm leaning towards the engine swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon38iowa Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Actually, I went through the puddle two months ago. Heres the video of when we got it running again: http://lesbaru.com/stuff/lololol.wmv I did full tune up when I got back, but I'm still clueless as to the exact cause. I am no mechanic, but my guess is the cold water cracked the block, though it took a little time for it to blow apart. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutthpaw Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Here is one to make u smile... This is out of my 1983 Tercel 4wd wagon. Rebuilt the motor over about 6 months and then forgot to tighten the Connecting rod cap bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackusjunkus Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I know that color...CHEVY orange??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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