Thread: I don't think I'm long for the SR20 world anymore...

I recently replace my head gasket in my DE+T with a VET head gasket and ARP head studs. Right after that, I blew my T25. I replace that with a ball bearing T25 and now I believe that my engine is toast or at least needs to be rebuilt...

It's puking oil into cylinders 1,3, & 4. It appears that it built up so much oil preasure in the head that it blew out every seal associated with the head...

I have not yet torn the engine apart, but it blew through the vc gasket, I'm sure the valve seals, and I'm not sure if it did in the head gasket...

I just don't know if I can take much more of this shit from my car...

VET gasket is a MLS gasket, which requires the utmost smooth surface to seal properly. If you had even the tiniest bit of the old paper gasket left on there or any imperfections at all, the gasket won't seal. I'm gunna guess the headgasket never sealed properly.

Ben is right the surface needs to be really smooth or it will not seal. I would also check the head studs to make sure they are still tight.

Sorry to hear about your troubles man. =(

I feel ya mang, but its part of the game. I have had my B13 for 7yrs and I have went through alot problems. I have felt the same before too. I felt like giving it up. I don't know how long you have been runing a turbo car, but its a learning curve. Your gonna have stuff like this happen. You just got to not let it get to ya. I hope you don't give up. We <3 our cars because they aren't store bought turbo cars. You can see WRW, EVO, SRT Neon/Caliber's etc, etc... everywhere. I dont want to be like everyone else who just bought something. I take pride in knowing I built my car. Its not the easiest road but it says alot about what kind of car guy you are.. My 2c

Well said Brian.

agreed. Anyone can buy a wrx or an evo and put a few bolt on parts on it.

I had the head machined because it was warped. I also cleaned the crap out of the block, but maybe not well enough...

I think I'm just going to get another engine for it, get the body work done, flat black it and sell it...

Hey hey hey!

Just because we buy WRX's doesn't mean anything

Keep your head up! Don't give up. You'll regret it if it's your fun car.

i agree dont let situations get you down and make you think twice. it sucks, but the cars are worth keeping believe me