Because RACECAR?
Ugh...
Spun rod bearings. I read that the car ran Mobil 1 in it for most of its life. Subaru motors don't like that stuff.
We had given our 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX more power and more suspension, so it was time to take it back to the track for another test day. The car was great for three laps (and 6 seconds faster per lap), but then something happened: We blew it up. Here’s a video on YouTube showing off our Subaru’s new noises.
We were forced to leave the car at The FIRM, so until we get it back home we can only speculate as to what happened. What do you think?
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They definitely don't like thin Mobil 1. That drivers side back cylinder is usually the first to go.
They don't like Mobil 1? I did not know that. I have a similar (less intense) sound coming from my engine too. *Sigh
Ahh.... because SUBARU!
Miss January?! Nooooooo!!!!
Sorry to hear that. I'll have to check, but I don't think that car ever had Mobil 1 in it.
Ruh roh Bad noi$eS
It spun a rod bearing. Unfortunately this is what Subarus do and it really has nothing to do with what oil was in the sump. It's in the oil pump design.
OH yea, mine sounded just like that. We dropped the oil pan and you could shake the rods back and forth. Time for rebuild with MOAR POWER : )
Contact Killer B Motorsports and get their pan/pickup/baffle combo. It's a touch pricey but I think it's worth it.
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