Common things to go out on an eg33
 

Hey guys, Im doing an EG33 swap into my 00 RS coupe. Ive got two engines, 1 an obd2 engine with ecu and an obd1 parts motor(bad bearing). The obd2 will be running the car, but it has sat for a while.
what I'd like to know is the most common parts for failure besides internals. Comp is great, plugs look great, perfect oil when drained.
I'm scared that something might not fire up the first time!:o

I'm only 17, so be gentle:)

Jake

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Check timing belt,pullies,waterpump. etc

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These motors are extremely reliable. Usually good for plenty of miles. A few have put over 300,000 miles on their svx and many more with over 200,000. They're also widely popular for use in aircraft so that alone should tell you something.

As far as what can go wrong, only a few people have had head gaskets go but even when that happens, there usually isn't damage done if noticed and fixed right away. A few have also had spun bearings-currently my engine has a slight knock probably due to that yet still has good power. I believe someone elso on here has driven with a knocking motor for well over a year now.

Main thing is just to maintain it well.

-Nate

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awesome thanks guys.
how about the coils? they seem to be my main concern for some reason.

Also, are these engines interference?

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Meah just keep an eye out nothing major like head gaskets in old Acuras or anything like that mainly SVX fault were the transmissions

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They're non-interference heads, which is probably why so much power is found from doing even the mildest of headwork. Coils don't seem to be an issue at all. Don't they have a writeup for this yet on RS25.com?

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I'd have to say im one of the eg33 into and impreza pioneers, that is for the common folk...

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I know of a few EG33 swapped Imprezas. I almost bought one guy's swapped GC sedan about a year or so ago. Red sedan, and I know he has a video up on youtube too. Pretty sure I saw him on RS25 at one point or another.

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Yes they are non interference motors.

A few people have had problems with coils but thats mainly been on motors with over 150k on them so nothin really to worry about-its pretty much a random happening.

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The front diff's seem to be a bit fragile.

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Um... since when is the front diff part of the eg33?:lol:

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He is probably just Confused, Chris.:D

I would replace the Temp sensor, all the timing sensors, two crank, one cam sensor, PCV valve. These give the most common problems.

Harvey.

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Great choice of tools!!

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dont forget knock sensors! those are the most common failure point of these engines

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Harvey.....I would replace the Temp sensor, all the timing sensors, two crank, one cam sensor, PCV valve. These give the most common problems.

Sube Fan... dont forget knock sensors! those are the most common failure point of these engines

Kwren...throw in some temperature sensors...

Must not leave out the "yourconfused" front diff thingy!

Those little items will probably get us up to a few thousand dollars?

Maybe just drive it if it runs:D

Keith:)