2005 Legacy GT Engine Troubles

[Greasefire]

I am having major problems with my 2005 Legacy GT and wanted to see if others have had similar issues. I will begin with a saying we have at work Yakamatsu which is code for "You can't make this sh%t up"

 

1:May 28 2008- Turbo failure resulting in metal shavings getting into the engine. This was covered under warranty and was repaired in about 35 days.

2: March 31 2009- Loud knocking sound coming from engine, dealer determined the number 2 bearing had spun and wrecked the motor.This is covered under warranty repair and the engine scheduled for repair.(Car still at dealer)

3.April 25 2009- After waiting weeks for parts the engine was reassemble and put back in the vehice. I received a call from the dealership with not so good news. There was a casting defect on one of the heads and the cam was seized. Parts were ordered.(Car still at dealer)

May 14 2009- I received a call from the dealer that the car was road tested and finally ready for pick up!!!

 

May 15 2009-I picked up the car and drove home 20 miles. When I pulled in my driveway I heard a ticking sound coming from the left side of the engine and a burning smell. I called the dealership and they asked me to return with the vehicle. The car was put on the lift and it was determined that the turbo had failed and would need to be replaced. I was then put back into a loaner car and sent on my way. About an hour after returing home the dealership called me and stated "The turbo for my car is on national back order and there are none available in the usa" I will update this post more as events unfold.

[EVOthis]

Sorry to hear your luck...We had a similar problem kind of a while back...someone brought I believe an 05 Legacy GT in and complained of the turbo glowing red...This specific customer had a turbo-back exhaust...we tried and tried to duplicate the problem and checked over the vehicle thoroughly AF ratio's and everything...however we could not duplicate the problem...sent the customer on there way and a few weeks later comes back with a rod knock...I have no idea if the two instances where related but we ended up installing a new short block and havent seen the customer since (knock on wood)...Doesnt really sound like the same problem/luck your having but I thought I would be good to know that others have problems with there newer vehicles also....(Ive also seen 09 foresters and tribecas have internal engine failure)