scallywag_ak

The pictures of the Turbo are from back in October 2012 when I lost the turbo & replaced it with a new one. The rest of the pictures & video are of the current project with the rod knock & metal in the oil. I lost the turbo at 78,704 miles on the odometer. Turbo was replaced, pulled oil pan off to inspect & found crud in the pan. Cleaned out pan & resealed. Ran car for 15 miles and changed the oil at 78,719 miles. Next oil change was at 81,833 miles. Now I encountered the current problem at 84,747 miles.

Here is a link to the photo album I posted for this project: http://s1350.photobucket.com/user/scallywag_ak/library/2007%20Subaru%20Outback%20XT?sort=6&page=1

grossgary, timing tensioners were the first thing I checked as I am aware of that issue, not so lucky. I dumped the oil and cut apart the filter to find plenty of copper looking flakes, pretty sure it is a rod. Blue Whale, I'm going to pull the engine out this weekend and pull it apart and see what I'm dealing with. Checked on a short block & the closest dealer has 2 in stock right now for $2137. Will most likely rebuild, sell car, and find a naturally aspirated for the family ride. I bought this car on a whim, (never a good idea), had I done my homework I never would have chose this for the wife's grocery getter! Bummer, because I really liked this car, and so did she. Thanks for the advice guys.

2007 Outback XT with a rod knock due to previous turbo failure. Is it possible to swap out the turbocharged engine with a naturally aspirated engine? I imagine that wiring harness & ECM would have to be swapped also. Anyone have any experience with this? My reason for asking is that I purchased this car in December 2011, burned up and replaced turbo in October 2012, now i have a rod knock. I still owe a lot of money on this car, wife is now without a car to haul the kids & get to work. Looking at options such as rebuilding off of a new short block & selling car, purchasing a used engine from salvage & trying to sell car, or if possible converting car to non-turbo and keeping the car. Any info or suggestions would be greatly apprecitated!