Nypsis Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Okay, first time owner of an '06 WRX Impreza Sports Wagon, here. I have SEVERAL questions. Any advice given is appreciated! So, I recently had to have a rebuild on EJ25 engine, after it was completely destroyed, basically, by a mechanic I thought I could trust. He made it totally undrivable after I took the Subie to him, for a cylinder 3 misfire. I suspected a blown or leaking head gasket. I took it to him in April of this year, had to basically pry it from him to get it back MONTHS later, to find out it had extensive damage. Welp, fastforward to NOW. I ended up taking my car to ANOTHER shop, to have an entire engine rebuild. I just got it back a few days ago. I was super ecstatic. I still am. Thankfully I have a warranty to get things wrong with it fixed for free with this shop I just went to. Here's the issues I needed opinions on: When I first got it back a few days ago, the first thing I noticed was the smell of burning oil in the cabin. Then I noticed slight smoke coming from under the hood. I also noticed that when I shift to reverse, SOMETIMES, but not every time, it'll stall out and die. Yesterday around lunch time, I realize I've completely lost boost in my engine. It happened very suddenly. This morning, I went to start it up and I've noticed a slight ticking noise. I'm becoming quite concerned. I called the shop about the ticking this morning (I'm going back up there tomorrow to have it seen, but my curiosity is killing me on what it could be) but anyway, the shop said to turn the car off and not drive it for an hour. Then turn it back on and if the ticking still remains, there's a problem. So after listing all the things I've noticed, what do y'all think could be going on?? I appreciate any advice! Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nypsis Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Well, I didnt realize I was in the introductions forum when I posted this. I'm not sure how to delete it. My apologies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Nypsis said: Well, I didnt realize I was in the introductions forum when I posted this. I'm not sure how to delete it. My apologies! Moved it for you so no biggy 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Nypsis said: Okay, first time owner of an '06 WRX Impreza Sports Wagon, here. I have SEVERAL questions. Any advice given is appreciated! So, I recently had to have a rebuild on EJ25 engine, after it was completely destroyed, basically, by a mechanic I thought I could trust. He made it totally undrivable after I took the Subie to him, for a cylinder 3 misfire. I suspected a blown or leaking head gasket. I took it to him in April of this year, had to basically pry it from him to get it back MONTHS later, to find out it had extensive damage. Welp, fastforward to NOW. I ended up taking my car to ANOTHER shop, to have an entire engine rebuild. I just got it back a few days ago. I was super ecstatic. I still am. Thankfully I have a warranty to get things wrong with it fixed for free with this shop I just went to. Here's the issues I needed opinions on: When I first got it back a few days ago, the first thing I noticed was the smell of burning oil in the cabin. Then I noticed slight smoke coming from under the hood. I also noticed that when I shift to reverse, SOMETIMES, but not every time, it'll stall out and die. Yesterday around lunch time, I realize I've completely lost boost in my engine. It happened very suddenly. This morning, I went to start it up and I've noticed a slight ticking noise. I'm becoming quite concerned. I called the shop about the ticking this morning (I'm going back up there tomorrow to have it seen, but my curiosity is killing me on what it could be) but anyway, the shop said to turn the car off and not drive it for an hour. Then turn it back on and if the ticking still remains, there's a problem. So after listing all the things I've noticed, what do y'all think could be going on?? I appreciate any advice! Thanks in advance! Get to back to them and go from there. Was it a subaru specialist that built it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Light ticking can just be normal injector noise and nothing to worry about . Or something as simple as a up pipe /downpipe blowing . But accompanied by burning oil and no boost unfortunately ,it doesn't sound good . Did they do a full rebuild or just headgaskets? If it was a full rebuild did they tell you to do a "running in " process , limiting revs and boost over the first 500 miles (at least) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF5Fozzi Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Well if it's a standard engine, with standard parts used, it should run good without any teething issues. U get a few teething issues with a fresh engine with every part uprated, as the ecu will not like it, until you get a running in map for you specific engine. Smell of oil usually is oil burning on the exhaust. No boost or power usually is a vacuum issue. Ticking can be exhaust manifold slightly leaking, injectors(some can be much loader than others) or the valves have been incorrectly gapped. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nypsis Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/18/2020 at 6:38 AM, savage bulldogs said: Light ticking can just be normal injector noise and nothing to worry about . Or something as simple as a up pipe /downpipe blowing . But accompanied by burning oil and no boost unfortunately ,it doesn't sound good . Did they do a full rebuild or just headgaskets? If it was a full rebuild did they tell you to do a "running in " process , limiting revs and boost over the first 500 miles (at least) The ticking turned into a knocking in the same day. I ended up towing it back to the shop. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Gutted for ya fella , hopefully they'll be a warranty in the rebuild work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF5Fozzi Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 What a shame - that just sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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