I never thought I would be posting in this section of the forum again... But I am still a Subie owner

 

I have long suspected this subie needs a new coil... not dead yet but the engine has taken to doing a burp backflip thing when I get on it.... its like the engine stops , takes a deep breath and then resumes...

 

Im almost certain its an ignition problem.

 

Comments gratefully welcomed

EA82T's are very quircky. It could be a leak in the intake, it could be a bad turbo unit. Once thats ruled out, start into the electical, swap out another coil maybe but check all the plugs first.

Good tip on several levels.

 

I changed the plugs today , they were about as worn as you might expect after 20k miles... but they werent shot. I have never seen plugs that have burned so clean in my life.... no oil no over gas.. No specs of dirty buildup. I guess the motor isnt in too bad a shape.... but the problem remain.

 

Im still leaning towards the coil being bad.... breaking down at high Rpm but the leaky intake isnt totaly out of the betting either but with the state inspection stick on this care going to expire at the end of november I dont want to spend too much on a car that cant pass inspection.

 

Thanks

 

Robert