finboy
09-21-2011, 09:41 AM
(not mine)
I'm trying one of my friends who's not a carguy try to find the root cause of his turbo failureS
this is what he sent me
It is a 2007 Legacy GT Turbo sedan with 280,000 k.. Most significant problem was that the turbo charge went at 115,000 k the first time. Although it was serviced at RH Subaru through warranty period, Subaru Canada indicated warranty only good to 100,000 and that one or two oil changes were 1000 – 1500 k too long. The turbo charge was replaced by Barrie Subaru at a cost of $2600 and rigid oil changes with Synthetic oil were done by Peterborough Subaru since then. The turbo is again gone now as it sound that a wounded cat when it engages. PTBO Subaru agrees there is a design problem with that model Turbo in particular, with regards to oil delivery through the banjo bolts to the Turbo. They are attempting to extract something from Subaru Canada on my behalf towards replacement #2 of the turbo but are doubtful.
At this point the rest of the car is quite good and has been well maintained including timing belt, brakes, body, ect. So I am inclined to replace the turbo one more time knowing it like lasts for about 75,000 k. I am open to other suggestions but believe the best deal for me at this point is to make the best deal i can on a new turbo charge installed before it goes and takes out or damages the rest of the motor.
(i know there was a subaru recall for the oil feed line, but i'm not familiar with the oil filter/screen that is related to the turbo)
any input would be appreciated
I'm trying one of my friends who's not a carguy try to find the root cause of his turbo failureS
this is what he sent me
It is a 2007 Legacy GT Turbo sedan with 280,000 k.. Most significant problem was that the turbo charge went at 115,000 k the first time. Although it was serviced at RH Subaru through warranty period, Subaru Canada indicated warranty only good to 100,000 and that one or two oil changes were 1000 – 1500 k too long. The turbo charge was replaced by Barrie Subaru at a cost of $2600 and rigid oil changes with Synthetic oil were done by Peterborough Subaru since then. The turbo is again gone now as it sound that a wounded cat when it engages. PTBO Subaru agrees there is a design problem with that model Turbo in particular, with regards to oil delivery through the banjo bolts to the Turbo. They are attempting to extract something from Subaru Canada on my behalf towards replacement #2 of the turbo but are doubtful.
At this point the rest of the car is quite good and has been well maintained including timing belt, brakes, body, ect. So I am inclined to replace the turbo one more time knowing it like lasts for about 75,000 k. I am open to other suggestions but believe the best deal for me at this point is to make the best deal i can on a new turbo charge installed before it goes and takes out or damages the rest of the motor.
(i know there was a subaru recall for the oil feed line, but i'm not familiar with the oil filter/screen that is related to the turbo)
any input would be appreciated