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Raquel is dead
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:09 am
by Splinter
Serious this time.
The crank pulley got loose and smashed itself to bits, and the crank bolt is broken off inside the crank shaft.
The car was IDLING when this happened.
Any advice on what to do?
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 3:03 am
by 206er
start praying that you didnt bork the block and get parts for 2.35L?
get a cheap ej22e for the crank?
or, can you tell how loose the crank bolt was when stuff started to happen? if the keyway is not totally chewed and you dont think that the crank bolt was fully tight you could try an EZ out. would be a pretty damn scary/difficult procedure to do though. maybe the rad and AC condenser would have to be pulled, or get one of the snubnose drills. good excuse to get more tools eh?
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:18 pm
by skid542
My condolences go out to you Splinter.
Subaru did a great job with their engines, except that damn crank pulley...
What kind of condition is the end of the crankshaft in? I pressume it's a bit rough but is there enought to shim and mount a new pulley on after exracting the old bolt?
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:54 pm
by Bane
Damn, sorry to hear that Splinter.
stock pulley or aftermarket?
had you already taken it off once before or this is just stock never been touched on that block?
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:04 am
by jake15
that fucking blows steve!!!!!!!!!
i think its time for a stroker motor
chances are that even if you get the rest of the bolt out its chewed up the keyway to much for it to be any use... that means ripping the motor out and replacing the crank. i do know a place to get a brand spanken new OEM 2.2t crank for $100+shipping (i got one for my new motor)
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:36 am
by Adam West
Sucks man! I'm sorry to hear my car's evil twin is ailing!!
Hey, is that really a problem with our cars? Never heard of it. Ive got a Perrin lightened pully - am I playing roulette?
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:51 am
by douglas vincent
Damn!!!!!!
I just realized who was posting this.
So sorry to hear. But I feel your pain, as I fucktarded my motor on Saturday.
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:33 pm
by Radial GT1
This is the second person I have heard of the crank bolt snapping. Is the crank warped or what is it that does this? Should I be worried about mine?
I have taken mine off to replace the timing belt and impacted her back on.
What special precautions should a person take with that?
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:09 am
by Splinter
Torque the hell out of the bolt.
120ft-lbs minimum
Check it every time you're doing anything with the engine.
Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 12:48 am
by jake15
douglas vincent wrote:Damn!!!!!!
I just realized who was posting this.
So sorry to hear. But I feel your pain, as I fucktarded my motor on Saturday.
you guys and your bad mojo.... now i'm scared to put my new motor in
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:11 am
by import_freak
Same thing happened to mine. i talked to a subaru mechanic i know and he said it happens all the time. All they do is give the people the option of replacing the crank, or JB welding the crap out it.
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 4:28 am
by evolutionmovement
The torque spec is wrong. 110-120 is what you want. It's like the bullshit 65 spec for the lug nuts. Great if you want them coming off in a corner.
Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:40 am
by thehookeup
i have done it tooooooooo.