Brokenneckj Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Exhaust manifold had been leaking since I got it, Got New studs and Gasket in this morning. "My Subaru finally sounded Subaru!!" Sounded Great finally compression to the tailpipe. I didn't even turn on my car audio (Duh Boxer Growl) I didn't hit full boost, and was under 30 MPH when I felt a hesitation.... Noticed Steam, AND then a Cloud of steam from the tailpipe. Was in the Left turn lane so I pulled it over. All My coolant was leaking... Added coolant, Then Crunch!!! when I turned ignition. On the ground my coolant continued to flow. I will not turn the ignition as something is WRONG. Will have towed home later today. Need to move 1500 miles in 10 Days and Drive this car there! Holy Crap! So I hope there is a Subaru Guru that knows maybe what could be going on or lead me in the right direction for repair ASAP I love my Subaru even though Its Cost me way too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 There's many posts about this problem and possible causes. This search (without quotes) in google will lead to many discussions which can guide you through the diagnostics. If more help is needed then come back with any specific questions. "steam from the tailpipe site:http://www.ultimatesubaru.org" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokenneckj Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 the steam is probably from the head gasket. There appears water in the oil. (not frothy just looks thin) it will not turn over, Timing most likely Screwed,. Hoping to find someone in my area who does EA and EJ in their Sleep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Repaired exhaust, more backpressure, a compromised headgasket could have been the final nail there. Blew the gasket, filled the cylinder with coolant, hydrolocked it. Pull the plugs all out and see if it'll crank and watch out for liquid spraying out the holes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokenneckj Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 tons of water in cylinder. Ran out of light so will pull the remaining plugs in the AM. So.. what if it still wont crank? I'm Screwed, My Lady is pissed! ...."My Honda costs less and never brakes down" Oh forces of Pleiades shine some light my way, cause if the wagon was running we would crawl over the civic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 EA82 turbo = troubles. If you modded a Honda like the wagon, would it still be as reliable? Probably not.. Mods that increase power, speed, get you into places you can't with stock, etc. usually trade off reliability and economy... Not saying don't do them, or that they aren't fun, but they are a trade off.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokenneckj Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) motor is stock. its a GL10_turbo. only engine mods are Intercooler. Adding a Turbo on a NA EA82 would be a cause for alarm; Naturally Aspirated EA 82 has much higher compression. The Turbo EA82 (EA82T) has reduced compression to compensate for boost. (This is very common for many NA VS forced induction.) Edited March 22, 2016 by Brokenneckj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokenneckj Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 This is my second GL last was Carb. Also My Sixth Subaru, 42nd Car. This is the one I do not want to part with. Sure I was sad when I sold My MY04 STi, but now I'm over 40, I've already been to the STi magic spot. Should be pulling engine in the next few days. My neck is broken so I can not do much, even typing correctly is an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokenneckj Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) I wonder... Is there a place to get the Correct Head Gasket and only the HG really fast? The Engine has 6500mi since rebuild all other gaskets are fine, new, all seals are New. I don't want to grab the off the shelf Pep Boys, Autozoner, HG, cause I hear its crapolah. Any Advice? I do not mind tearing down the motor in another 5k miles. Eventually this engine will be in a sedan and the Wagon will get a 2.2. Edited March 22, 2016 by Brokenneckj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokenneckj Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 Gasket ordered, Victor Heinz 32.00 (wish me luck) hoist rental set up 30.00 work site secured. Tools I don't have, have been borrowed. Nephews are helping They are in their mid 20s. Subaru down 29 hours so far. Gasket has 48 hr lead time. Need to tow 20 miles to working area in San Diego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagdaS Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 May the stars shine on that HG fix and all go smoothly. And may your lady realize the glory that is Soob. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machineit Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Sounds like you will get it fixed and great that you have help doing it, good luck with the move. Your Subi looks sweet by the way and the wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobiedubie Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Sounds like either the intake manifold gasket bolts loosened up and are allowing coolant into multiple cylinders on one side, or the fin in the exhaust port between the two cylinders, cracked and is pissing coolant into the exhaust gas cross-pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3F0 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I wonder how long it would take your average person to do a headgasket in an EA82. It took me and my buddy 7 hours to do a headgasket in a 2007 impreza. I have never looked at the service manual. Do you have to remove cams to get to head bolts like the DOHC EJ motors or can you leave the heads together and just unscrew the 12 or w.e headbolts to get it apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokenneckj Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Off without a hitch. gaskets including Intake were changed. About 2.5 hours till the EA82 was ready to go back in. Has a few bugs. Not Boosting. Its got to be a vacuum line issue. Blitz Dual SBC. Anyone have this controller or maybe can help me try to get boosting again? Yes had to remove Cams to get to head bolts. Yes Intake gasket was shot. Wish I knew that before pulling it out!! But now I got what I wanted Timing Belt procedure and HG procedure, Just didnt want to do them before moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3F0 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks for the response =) also good luck finding a another controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokenneckj Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Like many of you when there is a problem with the car one might miss sleep. Awoke this morning thinking about plumbing on the intercooler. Put Vac lines the way i thought they were before, then checked the IC piping. During the install I guess the hose connection was loose. It Seems to be all good. Here is a pic of my nephew smiling when it was pulled on Saturday. We had no Pabst Blue Ribbon, So Used a Coke Can to Catch the Steering oil. And thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brokenneckj Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Really Though, I did want to learn to pull this engine, and do the gaskets, and learn the timing. Just not before moving to WA. My nephew, was trained to do this on I-6 Twin Turbo Diesel, so it was a walk in the park with Uncle for him. The bugs made him freak out a little but now we know. Gave him a pipe and a lead on fixing his Honda, now gonna teach him to drive manual. Thanks to USMB and the Old Gen guys for their help, We didn't feel alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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