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06-21-2008, 05:44 AM
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My Engine finally died.
Well guys the engine in my car just went to SV heaven
 , it lasted for 470,000 kilometer. It was still drivable and running just started to use a lot of oil and blow oil back into the intake. The other thing that was real strange was that the crank shaft had so much free play the harmonic balancer was hitting the front time belt cover. We noticed this first at 400k and now its just worse. All up untill I fill the engine with dust about 3 weeks ago it never used oil between oil changes. Here is a photo of one SVX engine that would have to have had the hardest life possable.
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1995 - SVX 700,000 K Mine, DMS Struts to lift car 2in. Tyres Wrangler Silent Armor 235/70R16, PBR Radiator. 6 speed with DCCD and R180 rer diff, Heavy duty top strut mounts front and rear. Speedo correction box fitted. New stero (gave up on the old one). Back seat removed and 2 spare tyres fitted for desert driving. ECUTune SC sitting in the box for the next SVX. 1992 - SVX 255 K Wife (Want to stay Married so not allowed to fit SC) 1992 - SVX Pearl with black roof race car roll cauge etc ready to race. Ex Tasman Targa car. 1995 - SVX Green low k mint condiation. 1995 - SVX Rally car, ex Matts car. Now to be used on track. 1992 - SVX red & Black being converted to Mid Engine. 1995 - SVX Red 143,000 bit rough. Owned 5 others Subaru back to a 1974 1400 GSR. 
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06-21-2008, 06:16 AM
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Re: My Engine finally died.
I am extremely happy to be the first to give it a blessing.
 Keep a piece of it in memory and as a trophy. 
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit!
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06-21-2008, 05:01 PM
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Re: My Engine finally died.
Thanks Trevor I am a horder so I will keep the whole thing, may need some parts in the future or use it to rebuild for the SC. Have a great day.
Tony
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1995 - SVX 700,000 K Mine, DMS Struts to lift car 2in. Tyres Wrangler Silent Armor 235/70R16, PBR Radiator. 6 speed with DCCD and R180 rer diff, Heavy duty top strut mounts front and rear. Speedo correction box fitted. New stero (gave up on the old one). Back seat removed and 2 spare tyres fitted for desert driving. ECUTune SC sitting in the box for the next SVX. 1992 - SVX 255 K Wife (Want to stay Married so not allowed to fit SC) 1992 - SVX Pearl with black roof race car roll cauge etc ready to race. Ex Tasman Targa car. 1995 - SVX Green low k mint condiation. 1995 - SVX Rally car, ex Matts car. Now to be used on track. 1992 - SVX red & Black being converted to Mid Engine. 1995 - SVX Red 143,000 bit rough. Owned 5 others Subaru back to a 1974 1400 GSR.
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06-22-2008, 09:38 AM
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Re: My Engine finally died.
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06-22-2008, 11:19 AM
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Re: My Engine finally died.
Should keep that engine as a trophy for making it last in that kind of extreme running you did in it. I remember that post when you got stuck out in the desert
 Fun times huh?
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles
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06-22-2008, 06:43 PM
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Re: My Engine finally died.
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Trevor, New Zealand. As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit!
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06-28-2008, 03:25 PM
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Re: My Engine finally died.
Hi Tony
I've been away for a few days so missed this momentous passing of a great engine. Like the guys say, you must keep it either for spares or for just a keepsake. It has been a good and loyal servant. Joe
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Black Betty [Bam a Lam!] '93 UK spec, still languishing Betty Jersey Girl Silver '92 UK [Channel Isles] 40K Jersey Girl @ Mersea Candy Purple Honda Blackbird Plum Dangerous White X2 RVR Mitsubishi 1800GDI. Vantastic 40,000 miles Jersey Girl 
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07-03-2008, 05:35 AM
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Re: My Engine finally died.
Sorry guy been flat out getting a new production line running at the factory. Yes I intend the keep it not sure what I will do with it but will see. Have considered rebuild and put the SC kit on it but will have to see.
Tony
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1995 - SVX 700,000 K Mine, DMS Struts to lift car 2in. Tyres Wrangler Silent Armor 235/70R16, PBR Radiator. 6 speed with DCCD and R180 rer diff, Heavy duty top strut mounts front and rear. Speedo correction box fitted. New stero (gave up on the old one). Back seat removed and 2 spare tyres fitted for desert driving. ECUTune SC sitting in the box for the next SVX. 1992 - SVX 255 K Wife (Want to stay Married so not allowed to fit SC) 1992 - SVX Pearl with black roof race car roll cauge etc ready to race. Ex Tasman Targa car. 1995 - SVX Green low k mint condiation. 1995 - SVX Rally car, ex Matts car. Now to be used on track. 1992 - SVX red & Black being converted to Mid Engine. 1995 - SVX Red 143,000 bit rough. Owned 5 others Subaru back to a 1974 1400 GSR.
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