Cracked ringland wrx wagon

Not a lot of coolant, just always seems to drop to the bottom of the overflow tank. This can be as simple as installing an intake on your sti or wrx. Talk about them and the latest aftermarket parts here. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for subaru wrx wagon for sale. Flatfours and turbochargers are what set the wrx apart from the rest. What a coincidence that ive daily driven modified stis for 11 years and ive never had an issue, never a cracked ringland. What does a cracked ringland look like see here iw sti. This would be a better head option for those with a 2. I have been thinking about picking up a new wrx but from my research i keep reading about people getting cracked ringlands at an alarming rate. Mine blew two motors completely stock and driven normally. Subaru was hit with three lawsuits last year claiming theres an engine defect in 20122017 wrx and wrx sti models equipped with the ej25 2. Australia also received the 2011 model year sti as a sedan to complement the hatchback released in 2008.

This is exacerbated by the wrx s allwheeldrive nature. The ringland portion of the piston holds the piston rings via channels cut into the piston head. Subaru mechanic on ringland failures page 3 iw sti forum. Awd adds traction, which is great for snow but launches put more stress on the clutch. Even after that id entertain going back if they offered a hatch wagon and a much better engine. The wrx premium is nice, but still a decent savings over the sti. Most wrx s are over priced already and having a hard time finding a good one.

Xforce 3 tbe exhaust, gcg bolton gt3076r, aps 3 hard turbo inlet, short ram pod, romraiderecuflash tune current power. Im sure this ring land issue is blown out of proportion on forums but its still a. Wrx 2011 oil consumption, need to add 1 quart or 2 between oil changes, normal. Broken ringlands and bearing failure come from detonation and oiling. Subaru ej25 with a ringland failure and spun bearing. Toyota, honda, bmw, mercedes benz, chrysler, nissan and it is all about driving your dreams. Should of just dropped pistons and rods while you were at it. My parents buy their vehicles new and drive them forever. Most likely, yes at least ive never seen a forged piston crack a ringland under normal operation. However, i would be lying if i didnt admit that every time i get on the throttle i have some hesitation.

Fellas, just got everything back together in my 20 sti after pulling the motor and replacing a failed piston from ringland crack. Ill admit that im the outlier, but fortunately subaru replaced the shortblock and ive been driving it for an additional 17k miles since. For the price of a wrx limited i might as well just get an sti. Everything you need to know about your subaru engine crawford. I believe the cracked ringland issue was only an sti issue, but i could be wrong. This seems to be a common problem with this generation of wrx, especially in northern climates. Started having a odd problem where 1st and 2nd gear have good acceleration and notice little to no drop in performance. With 142k miles on this car and a clean bill of he. Ive owned 4 bmws already and the sti appeals to me more now. What does a cracked ringland look like see here page 9.

The most noticeable feature on the sti sedan is a large rear spoiler. Subaru settles a lawsuit against the 20122017 subaru wrxsti equipped with. The fractured ringland no longer supports the ring properly which allows combustion gasses to blow down into the sump, often pressurizing it. Other companies are providing what subaru is not and there are more on the way. Motornubs 2002 ebay turbo replaced because of excessive smoke turns out the smoke was from cracked ringlands music by moog from mcm song these city lights. Im right there with you, after 15k miles i experienced the cracked ringland on my 2011 sti.

The ringland portion of the piston holds the piston rings via. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. When i fire it up, i now get an immediate p0346, p0345 and p0300 code for camshaft position bank 2, camshaft position sensor, and random misfire. Subaru ringland failures is a topic i have wanted to write about for. In 2010 for the 2011 model year, the wrx sti became available as a fourdoor. The likely progression will be a 2nd crack on the same land, dislodging the segment of ringland possibly coming loose enough to really damage your wall, possibly staying in. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge how we process. You should not need to add that much oil every 3000 miles on a 2011.

Learn how to swap the turbo out of the wrx for another turbo. See realworld subaru impreza outback sport engine problems and repair histories as reported by other subaru impreza outback sport owners. Subaru wrx ringland failure lawsuit says engines fail. Excessive oil consumption can also be a sign of a cracked ringland. Im not following any specific guide, except the fsm field service manual. Club wrx forum users report the 2002 and 2003 cars are known for weak transmissions. How to avoid ringland failure in your subaru wrx sti. A subaru impreza wrx sti group r4 was entered in the 2012 fia asiapacific rally. On the subaru ej255 and ej257, there are three ringlands, which each have a separate job in regards to protecting the engine and piston. My fathers 2002 wrx wagon started to rust near the rear wheel well on both sides.

Holy hell, went to 25psi i have a cracked ringland on my 07 sti with about 31k on the clock, bellmouth dp and i am tuned for 20psi, sometimes it does go to 23psi, but thats on a cooooooold night, now it just stays planted at 20psi. These came from a low mileage motor that cracked a ringland, had new pistons put in, and then one of the new pistons scored the cylinder wall. The crack you have going on there is likely a single piston, single land, single crack scenario. But it could be a cracked ringland, burnt valve, rod knock, a spun bearing or who knows what else. If it doesnt quite fit in any other forum, but its related to the club in someway, discuss it here. While largely limited to the late model wrx and sti with the ej255 and ej257 motors, theres been some concern raised about the shear numbers of ringland failures being reported on the forums.

Truedelta subaru impreza outback sport engine problems. Subaru wrxsti owners, contended in the lawsuit, the 2. In some cases, these ringlands have been identified as the weak point on most subaru engines. New subaru wrx and sti not due for another three years. Wrx 2011 oil consumption, need to add 1 quart or 2 between. Our goal with this article is to address why this is likely occuring and how you can guard yourself from it happening to your subaru.

Ep70 4efte cracked ringland, piston pulled out for first time. I am on a limited budget so this does factor in, however i would spend the right amount for something i knew was going to. Boost is roxk solid at 18psi which its tuned for and the cobb is iffy with afr cause oir sensors are goofy but i do know i run a little on the richer side as i requested that in the tune. This mod is actually easier than you think and will also work on the sti.

General suggestions, questions, and comments welcome. How to avoid piston failure subaru performance tips. I have a need for replacing the engine and am having a bit of trouble with making sure im going to make a smart purchase for my replacement. Wrx spoilers for sale in uk 61 secondhand wrx spoilers. Of course then your engine wont last even half as long as it would have because the looser tolerances needed for forged pistons will allow the pistons to eat up your cylinder walls and oval them out over time.