Engine - RemanTurbo Long Block Availability

NUMBER: 02-109-10R

DATE: 07/22/11

APPLICABILITY:
2008-09MY Legacy and Outback 2.5L Turbo
2008-09MY WRX 2.5L Turbo
2008-09MY STI 2.5L Turbo
2009 Impreza GT 2.5L Turbo
2009 Forester 2.5L Turbo

SUBJECT: Remanufactured Turbo Long Blocks

INTRODUCTION

Subaru of America, Inc is making available remanufactured 2.5L Turbo Long Blocks. The remanufactured long blocks are only available for the vehicles listed above as a replacement if the original engine experiences a connecting-rod bearing failure. Any other failure will not qualify under the remanufactured turbo long block program. A TechLine authorization is required for all long block replacements. Please read this bulletin in its entirety to become familiar with the requirements and procedures.





PART INFORMATION





Additional Parts Required for Installation

REPAIR INFORMATION/PROCEDURE








Diagnostics











AUTHORIZATION REQUEST





PART ORDERING





LONG BLOCK REPLACEMENT





ADDITIONAL INFORMATION





CUSTOMER INSTRUCTIONS








WARRANTY INFORMATION





CORE RETURN PROCEDURE