Broken ringlands and bearing failure come from detonation and oiling. But it could be a cracked ringland, burnt valve, rod knock, a spun bearing or who knows what else. 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. My fathers 2002 wrx wagon started to rust near the rear wheel well on both sides. 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. Subaru wrx ringland failure lawsuit says engines fail. Most likely, yes at least ive never seen a forged piston crack a ringland under normal operation. Truedelta subaru impreza outback sport engine problems. 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.
Awd adds traction, which is great for snow but launches put more stress on the clutch. 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. If it doesnt quite fit in any other forum, but its related to the club in someway, discuss it here. How to avoid ringland failure in your subaru wrx sti. 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. Should of just dropped pistons and rods while you were at it. For the price of a wrx limited i might as well just get an sti. Ive owned 4 bmws already and the sti appeals to me more now. This is exacerbated by the wrx s allwheeldrive nature. Excessive oil consumption can also be a sign of a cracked ringland. Wrx spoilers for sale in uk 61 secondhand wrx spoilers.
Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for subaru wrx wagon for sale. See realworld subaru impreza outback sport engine problems and repair histories as reported by other subaru impreza outback sport owners. 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. 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. Ep70 4efte cracked ringland, piston pulled out for first time. Club wrx forum users report the 2002 and 2003 cars are known for weak transmissions.
New subaru wrx and sti not due for another three years. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. Lawsuit alleges wrx and wrx sti cars have problems with the. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge how we process. Learn how to swap the turbo out of the wrx for another turbo. Most wrx s are over priced already and having a hard time finding a good one. Wrx 2011 oil consumption, need to add 1 quart or 2 between oil changes, normal. For those who dont know a ringland failure is usually as simple as a crack in the part of. Fellas, just got everything back together in my 20 sti after pulling the motor and replacing a failed piston from ringland crack. How to avoid piston failure subaru performance tips.
Subaru ringland failures is a topic i have wanted to write about for. This seems to be a common problem with this generation of wrx, especially in northern climates. Im not following any specific guide, except the fsm field service manual. This mod is actually easier than you think and will also work on the sti. What does a cracked ringland look like see here page 9. What does a cracked ringland look like see here iw sti. 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. The crack you have going on there is likely a single piston, single land, single crack scenario. Not a lot of coolant, just always seems to drop to the bottom of the overflow tank.
Everything you need to know about your subaru engine crawford. Ill admit that im the outlier, but fortunately subaru replaced the shortblock and ive been driving it for an additional 17k miles since. In 2010 for the 2011 model year, the wrx sti became available as a fourdoor. 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. General suggestions, questions, and comments welcome. Im right there with you, after 15k miles i experienced the cracked ringland on my 2011 sti. A subaru impreza wrx sti group r4 was entered in the 2012 fia asiapacific rally. The fractured ringland no longer supports the ring properly which allows combustion gasses to blow down into the sump, often pressurizing it. Xforce 3 tbe exhaust, gcg bolton gt3076r, aps 3 hard turbo inlet, short ram pod, romraiderecuflash tune current power. 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. Flatfours and turbochargers are what set the wrx apart from the rest. However, i would be lying if i didnt admit that every time i get on the throttle i have some hesitation. Australia also received the 2011 model year sti as a sedan to complement the hatchback released in 2008.
On the subaru ej255 and ej257, there are three ringlands, which each have a separate job in regards to protecting the engine and piston. The wrx premium is nice, but still a decent savings over the sti. Weve assembled this short list of reasons why subaru sti wrx pistons and. Started having a odd problem where 1st and 2nd gear have good acceleration and notice little to no drop in performance. The ringland portion of the piston holds the piston rings via. Toyota, honda, bmw, mercedes benz, chrysler, nissan and it is all about driving your dreams. This would be a better head option for those with a 2. Talk about them and the latest aftermarket parts here. 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. Subaru mechanic on ringland failures page 3 iw sti forum. Even after that id entertain going back if they offered a hatch wagon and a much better engine. The most noticeable feature on the sti sedan is a large rear spoiler. I believe the cracked ringland issue was only an sti issue, but i could be wrong. In some cases, these ringlands have been identified as the weak point on most subaru engines.
Im sure this ring land issue is blown out of proportion on forums but its still a. What a coincidence that ive daily driven modified stis for 11 years and ive never had an issue, never a cracked ringland. 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. Subaru settles a lawsuit against the 20122017 subaru wrxsti equipped with.