STI vs the warrenty

StephenH · 2009-08-21T06:02:03+00:00

Buying a brand car and expecting the warrenty to work can be fun.Abusing the car then expecting the warrenty to kick in is oftenunrealistic.I have seen Subaru repair cars that are obviously abused as a goodwill nature. sometimes we have to say "enough is enough"A 2006 STI is in the shop again. The last time it was in we put a newcomputer in it. Overall, Subaru's don't have computer issues so it'sthe tech guess that someone was trying to adjust the computer andfried it. the car has been lowered, has a bypass exhaust system on itcustom front end with no steel bumper under it. This time it's"smoking" under the hood. The turbo has oil on the outside of it.Now at school this week, another tech reported that Subaru is going tostop replacing all the turbo's that fail- stats show 3/4 are not anormal failure- abuse.As I looked at the car I noticed the oil feed banjo bolt was to tight,a oil support line bolt missing, he turbo has been opened up-leakingoil and coolant. several cat mount bolts missing. Obviously, the catwas reinstalled (poorly) to get it into the shop for the warrantyclaim.The district tech rep was in today and i think they are denying theclaim. It amazes us that people can do so many mods (and damage) to acar and expect the dealership to fix it.Also on this car (altho I can't verify the fact that this owner hadthe car at this time) it has has a warranty clutch and short blockdone.Anyway, that's my rant today.Steve

STI vs the warrenty

Aug 21, 2009 22 Replies

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StephenH 16 years ago

Sorry, Thought I replied to this. We use new parts, and resurface flywheels, but not on turbo's. Have seen some come in with the shudder, but most live with it. Hasn't been a warranty issue in our shop...

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bugalugs 16 years ago

Interesting that you do nothing to the flywheels on turbo's do they not have a problem there, just with the clutch? Over the last few days I've been towing a car trailer carrying an orchard tractor. Starting off on an uphill slope produces a lot of smoke and about half a day for the smell to go away. I'm worried. :>)

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StephenH 16 years ago

Sorry, my bad. We replace turbo flywheels if they show heat, warpage etc. Most all do. Subaru doesn't sot allow machining turbo flywheels

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