Subaru Impreza 3 / Impreza WRX / Impreza WRX STI. Manual - part 180

ME(w/o STI)-101

Connecting Rod

MECHANICAL

23.Connecting Rod

A: SPECIFICATION

Refer to “Cylinder Block” for removal and installa-

tion procedures of connecting rod.

<Ref.  to  ME(w/o  STI)-77,  REMOVAL,  Cylinder

Block.> <Ref. to ME(w/o STI)-81, INSTALLATION,

Cylinder Block.>

ME(w/o STI)-102

Crankshaft

MECHANICAL

24.Crankshaft

A: SPECIFICATION

Refer to “Cylinder Block” for removal and installa-

tion procedures of the crankshaft. <Ref. to ME(w/o

STI)-77,  REMOVAL,  Cylinder  Block.>  <Ref.  to

ME(w/o STI)-81, INSTALLATION, Cylinder Block.>

ME(w/o STI)-103

Engine Trouble in General

MECHANICAL

25.Engine Trouble in General

A: INSPECTION

NOTE:

The “RANK” shown in the chart shows the possibilities of the cause of trouble in order from “Very often” to

“Rarely”.

A — Very often

B — Sometimes

C — Rarely

Symptoms

Problem parts etc.

Possible cause

RANK

1. Engine does not start.

 

1) Starter does not turn.

Starter

Defective battery-to-starter harness

B

Defective starter switch

C

Defective starter

B

Battery

Improper connection of terminal

A

Run-down battery

A

Defective charging system

B

Friction

Seizure of crankshaft and connecting rod bearing

C

Seized camshaft

C

Seized or stuck piston and cylinder

C

Immobilizer system <Ref. to IM(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure.>

A

2) Initial combustion does 
not occur.

Starter

Defective starter

C

Engine control system <Ref. to EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure.>

A

Fuel line

Defective fuel pump and relay

A

Clogged fuel line

C

Lack of fuel or insufficient fuel

B

Timing belt

Degradation, etc.

B

Defective timing

B

Compression

Incorrect valve clearance

C

Loosened spark plug or defective gasket

C

Loosened cylinder head bolt or defective cylinder head 
gasket

C

Improper valve sealing

C

Defective valve stem

C

Worn or broken valve spring

B

Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston

C

Incorrect valve timing

B

Improper engine oil (low viscosity)

B

ME(w/o STI)-104

Engine Trouble in General

MECHANICAL

3) Initial combustion occurs.

Engine control system <Ref. to EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure.>

A

Intake system

Defective intake manifold gasket

B

Defective throttle body gasket

B

Fuel line

Defective fuel pump and relay

C

Clogged fuel line

C

Lack of fuel or insufficient fuel

B

Timing belt

Degradation, etc.

B

Defective timing

B

Compression

Incorrect valve clearance

C

Loosened spark plug or defective gasket

C

Loosened cylinder head bolt or defective cylinder head 
gasket

C

Improper valve sealing

C

Defective valve stem

C

Worn or broken valve spring

B

Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston

C

Incorrect valve timing

B

Improper engine oil (low viscosity)

B

4) Engine stalls after initial 
combustion.

Engine control system <Ref. to EN(H4DOTC)(diag)-2, Basic Diagnostic Procedure.>

A

Intake system

Loosened or cracked intake duct

B

Loosened or cracked PCV hose

C

Loosened or cracked vacuum hose

C

Defective intake manifold gasket

B

Defective throttle body gasket

B

Dirty air cleaner element

C

Fuel line

Clogged fuel line

C

Lack of fuel or insufficient fuel

B

Timing belt

Degradation, etc.

B

Defective timing

B

Compression

Incorrect valve clearance

C

Loosened spark plug or defective gasket

C

Loosened cylinder head bolt or defective cylinder head 
gasket

C

Improper valve sealing

C

Defective valve stem

C

Worn or broken valve spring

B

Worn or stuck piston rings, cylinder and piston

C

Incorrect valve timing

B

Improper engine oil (low viscosity)

B

Symptoms

Problem parts etc.

Possible cause

RANK