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09-04-2002, 03:57 PM
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General Engine reliability
I've been on this list and the Yahoo list for a while now and haven't heard a single bad thing about the 3.3l engine itself.
Has anyone here had a major problem, (bearings, rings, burnt valves, loss of compression, even valve train issues...). I'm keeping mine forever of course, But I would be interested in what kind of engine problems have ever been experienced by the list? Thanks Collins 92 B/P LSi 
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09-04-2002, 04:11 PM
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At about 218,000 miles my oil pump and crank seal are starting to go. Now I have over 220,000 and I'm going to replace them soon.
Other than that, everything is perfect. (Doug looks around for a large peice of wood to knock on) Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker
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09-04-2002, 04:38 PM
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184k and trying to catch up to Doug real fast. Need an oilchange. SOON.
Knocks on wood that nothing happens soon. I knocked 2 extra knocks for ya doug. What happened to your phone?
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Lwin M. Maung (Member # 147) Current SVX: • NONE Previous SVXes: •1994 LE Barcelona Red 107k • 1992 LS-L Pearl White 143k • 1994 LSi Bordeaux Pearl 220k • 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 184k • 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 145k • 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 102k • 1992 LS-L Ebony Pearl 123k Other current cars:•2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Black If at first you don't succeed, CHEAT!
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09-04-2002, 04:52 PM
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mine broke and had it replaced 3 months ago
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09-04-2002, 04:53 PM
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The engine is reliable
just don't let it overheat as you will probably destroy the head gaskets. Mine overheated last summer due to neglect on my part and I had to replace the head gaskets this summer when it would not maintain temperature with the AC on.
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09-04-2002, 08:26 PM
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Im pretty rough on my engine, and with 125k, it's as smooth as when it was new. I love it!
-Mike
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#8
09-05-2002, 07:26 PM
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3.3
Mine has 164K on it....Has been well maintained....no knocks noises or oil burning....purrrrrs like a kitten. Suby boxers are damn near bullit proof!
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Tom 92 Liquid Silver LSL 85 BRAT GL 81 280ZX 91 Legacy wagon 86 Pontiac Parisenne (55k) 86 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours 81 KZ 1000 LTD (shaft)
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09-05-2002, 07:59 PM
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Good info!
Thank you all! Just what I thought! I had an RX turbo a while back, These cars are great!
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#10
09-05-2002, 08:19 PM
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Me too! My first car.. ahhh how nice it was. I paid $3200 for it with a perfectly rebuilt engine, beat the $#*( out of the poor thing and sold it for $750 a year later.. oh well, I had fun.. -adam
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#11
09-05-2002, 10:45 PM
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The first owner of my 95 SVX had the engine block crack at 50k miles (early 1999). Luckily he had the Subaru Gold warranty, which covered him for 5 years or 60k, so he was spared the cost of replacement.
Matt
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