330S engine failure!!!
07 January 2010, 02:24 PM
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Engine failures are throughout the subaru range for one reason or another and there are too many posts about peoples engines failing to inspire any confidence
07 January 2010, 02:33 PM
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07 January 2010, 05:14 PM
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Apparently the engine oil was going on the floor cos I missed the filler?
That was the second litre bottle anyway.
It definatly ran out of oil rather quickly as I check it every week.
That was the second litre bottle anyway.
It definatly ran out of oil rather quickly as I check it every week.
07 January 2010, 05:36 PM
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AHA!
I may have an idea what the common fault may be .....
If you have not raced, modified or tracked the car I would think the Warranty would kick in - did I pick up that you bought it secondhand? Was the Warranty transferred? I assume it's a proper UK car?
I may have an idea what the common fault may be .....
If you have not raced, modified or tracked the car I would think the Warranty would kick in - did I pick up that you bought it secondhand? Was the Warranty transferred? I assume it's a proper UK car?
07 January 2010, 07:00 PM
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MY02 -MY06 ECU is relatively a doddle to re-map compared to the new hatche ECU
so maybe theyre still learning
but there again didn't they have a few goes at getting Hatch PPP right ish 
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07 January 2010, 11:19 PM
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Why the F*ck do you still bother with this site. You rarely have anything good/decent to say to anybody and usually just like string things up
Makes you want the infractions/banning options back
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07 January 2010, 11:28 PM
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Nothing wrong with what I have said - you may not like it - but, to be honest, that tough ..... I'm expressing an opinion as you are.
I believe re-maps damage engines .... you don't - fair enough, both points of view are valid.
Infractions and bannings are the tools of the small minded (unless properly administered by mods. as they are now).
I believe re-maps damage engines .... you don't - fair enough, both points of view are valid.
Infractions and bannings are the tools of the small minded (unless properly administered by mods. as they are now).
07 January 2010, 11:38 PM
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Seriously Sunnysideup. Wind your neck in.
The guy has standard UK car with an engine failure and I am sure is absolutely gutted about it. I certainly would be.
You continue to imply it his fault for having another engine fail, and that he is the common factor.
Subaru trust him with their finest! He has paid 25-30K for a car. It is our trust placed in subaru when paying for these cars. Not the other way around.
He is clearly doing something right in life to be able to afford the car.
Arron, again good luck, and ignore SunnySideUp's life force sucking postings.
The guy has standard UK car with an engine failure and I am sure is absolutely gutted about it. I certainly would be.
You continue to imply it his fault for having another engine fail, and that he is the common factor.
Subaru trust him with their finest! He has paid 25-30K for a car. It is our trust placed in subaru when paying for these cars. Not the other way around.
He is clearly doing something right in life to be able to afford the car.
Arron, again good luck, and ignore SunnySideUp's life force sucking postings.
07 January 2010, 11:39 PM
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Anger:-
1. Someone suggested a re-map may have resulted in the engine not being damaged ... I choose to differ in that opinion.
2. I did ask the question if it was standard, fair enough?
3. I also asked if the warranty was transferred.
4. Mentioned that tracking it and modding it would make the warranty null and void.
What's your issue with those above?
1. Someone suggested a re-map may have resulted in the engine not being damaged ... I choose to differ in that opinion.
2. I did ask the question if it was standard, fair enough?
3. I also asked if the warranty was transferred.
4. Mentioned that tracking it and modding it would make the warranty null and void.
What's your issue with those above?
07 January 2010, 11:41 PM
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I agree 100% with your second statement.
07 January 2010, 11:44 PM
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I feel for him as much as anyone else ....... what has happened has happened, all the hair wrenching won't undo it - but, a little light hearted banter could do wonders for putting it into perspective ..... I'm sure you will agree?
07 January 2010, 11:44 PM
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I can find no record of a mass re-call?
Could you link me to the item/bulletin please?
If they ALL had software re-maps what reason is being given for them still blowing up then?
I'm genuinely interested as I fancy a 330S - this has worried me, but I also know that a lot of bollox is spoken on BBS Forums sometimes.
Could you link me to the item/bulletin please?
If they ALL had software re-maps what reason is being given for them still blowing up then?
I'm genuinely interested as I fancy a 330S - this has worried me, but I also know that a lot of bollox is spoken on BBS Forums sometimes.
07 January 2010, 11:51 PM
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I'm prepared to believe that Subaru got it wrong ....... but, only if it comes from the horses mouth.
07 January 2010, 11:56 PM
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That was the recall for the usa version, cant find the uk one at present but its true they F*cked up
That was the recall for the usa version, cant find the uk one at present but its true they F*cked up
08 January 2010, 12:01 AM
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Won't allow me to download it .... 
It states MY08 STi ... the MY09's are OK then?
Is it all of the STi's - or just the 330S?
Subaru bullet proof reputation looking a bit didgy then? Have they found the natural limit to what can safely be extracted from the 2.5 engine?
It states MY08 STi ... the MY09's are OK then?
Is it all of the STi's - or just the 330S?
Subaru bullet proof reputation looking a bit didgy then? Have they found the natural limit to what can safely be extracted from the 2.5 engine?
08 January 2010, 12:05 AM
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my09's are supposed to have had the new software in the ecu and should be fine.
my08 sti's were as dodgy as hell when they first came out, theres a thread somewere on engine failures. not sure about the 330s there has been 2 cases of failure that i know of.
thing is Mines mapped at 380bhp by andy f with just over 20k on the clock never misses a beat which makes me beleive the map is the problem as non of the ones that have failed have got above 15k
my08 sti's were as dodgy as hell when they first came out, theres a thread somewere on engine failures. not sure about the 330s there has been 2 cases of failure that i know of.
thing is Mines mapped at 380bhp by andy f with just over 20k on the clock never misses a beat which makes me beleive the map is the problem as non of the ones that have failed have got above 15k
08 January 2010, 12:09 AM
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Terrifying report then?
I would be interested in the numbers failing versus the numbers sold - not every owner redlines their pride and joy ...... I've had mine for 98,000 miles and it rarely has seen 3000+ Revs. Maybe the redline was hit by accident a couple of times when it was relatively new - and horrified me!
I guess I am living proof that if you treat the car you own properly and considerately, it just doesn't go wrong at all ..... for decades and 1,000's of miles.
Although, in this case, it seems that even that may not have helped?
I would be interested in the numbers failing versus the numbers sold - not every owner redlines their pride and joy ...... I've had mine for 98,000 miles and it rarely has seen 3000+ Revs. Maybe the redline was hit by accident a couple of times when it was relatively new - and horrified me!
I guess I am living proof that if you treat the car you own properly and considerately, it just doesn't go wrong at all ..... for decades and 1,000's of miles.
Although, in this case, it seems that even that may not have helped?
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08 January 2010, 12:17 AM
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A blind man on a galloping horse can see that was a joke and, if I know Aaron, he would have taken it that way! Lighten up a little
I feel for him as much as anyone else ....... what has happened has happened, all the hair wrenching won't undo it - but, a little light hearted banter could do wonders for putting it into perspective ..... I'm sure you will agree?
I feel for him as much as anyone else ....... what has happened has happened, all the hair wrenching won't undo it - but, a little light hearted banter could do wonders for putting it into perspective ..... I'm sure you will agree?
Do I need to put in the rolling eyes sarcastic emoticon, just in case you didn't pick it up from the text?
I am sure you and I would get on like a house on fire.
If my engine fails, I will be sure to post something about it so you could introduce some light hearted banter to make me feel better and maybe give me some perspective on it.
p.s. My car was given a reflash when it was in for a service, they didn't recall it and I was only told it was done after I asked.
Subaru is running a business. I love your whiter than white view of them.
