Swayze88 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hello, I am considering replacing my Petrol SG Forester with a Diesel Impreza. But have been reading a lot about the early engines failing with a broken Crankshaft / Crankshaft Bearing. Does anyone know what VIN number or Engine Serial number was the last of the worst (Euro4) engines, that way I can try and ask around and avoid any lemons. - believe it was end of 2009 they changed the design but would rather go on serial numbers to be sure. Thanks in advance for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Have they actually fixed it? they are onto v4 of the 2.5 and still a dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johned Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I believe the injectors also was a cause of diesel engine failures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swayze88 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 4 hours ago, johned said: I believe the injectors also was a cause of diesel engine failures. Forgive my lack of technical knowledge on this. Injectors Failing causing crankshaft to break? Would this be due to the injectors firing at the wrong time or too much fuel/ too little fuel? Would a replacement set from a Newer engine/upgraded set, be the fix or is it more complex than this? (surely it must be more complex?) Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johned Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I believe the injectors leak and overfuel the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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