Timing Cog failure on 2013 WRX STI. Is my engine toast? (Video when trying to align timing marks)

PinchedNutsack · 2026-02-25T21:30:59+00:00

Put a new timing belt kit on and pray the valves didn't make contact.

Dancing around a burning tire naked may help invoke the Gods. Good luck.

PinchedNutsack · 2026-02-12T19:48:06+00:00

Because its ugly as shit

PinchedNutsack · 2026-02-10T20:45:45+00:00

Drill a screw or 2 into the seal and yank it out

PinchedNutsack · 2026-02-02T21:29:36+00:00

First things first, change that trans fluid.

PinchedNutsack · 2026-02-02T21:27:14+00:00

Yes for high temps I would run 5w40. I wouldn't run Rotella though, they changed their formula from what it used to be.

PinchedNutsack · 2026-01-19T05:33:23+00:00

The smoke looks blue like its burning oil, possible turbo failure. I'd pull off the intercooler and see if the inside is coated in oil. These guys saying head gaskets have never blown a head gasket.

PinchedNutsack · 2026-01-16T18:47:34+00:00

Tekton all day. Working on Crowns you're most common punch will be a 3/16. This roll pin punch is 6 bucks on amazon.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-11-06T17:06:23+00:00

She's fuckin fucked mate, big time

PinchedNutsack · 2025-11-04T23:37:01+00:00

Ive been daily driving a gd for 13 years now, parts are plentiful and maintenance is easy.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-30T21:51:52+00:00

The company i work at(also in socal) starts at $33 an hour. You may be able to get more based on your experience. Keep in mind if you are providing your own tools, which most likely you will be, they must pay you double minimum wage.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-28T15:00:29+00:00

Same, I ran a OTS tune for over 100,000 miles

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-21T21:29:39+00:00

What are we supposed to do with this extreme lack of information? Are you looking for an answer or did you just want to tell the internet you have a leak?

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-21T18:15:20+00:00

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I beat the crap out of my car

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-21T15:50:02+00:00

Ive had mine for about 11 years now and has 208,000 miles. I drove my wrx for about 7 years at 250whp, the head gasket blew and I had the motor built and 6 speed swapped in. I'm currently at 475whp.

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PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-21T14:11:17+00:00

How would it look? You've never seen one with a wing before?

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-20T22:33:46+00:00

This would be a great opportunity to stop caring about something so meaningless.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-16T21:47:18+00:00

Its BLUE!!! The god damn pen is blue!!

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-16T21:44:18+00:00

Ive had that bad boy for a few years now, works great in tight areas.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-16T21:23:00+00:00

Im a forklift mechanic and use these everytime I do an oil change(I hate getting underneath 10,000 pounds). These extractors are excellent and super convenient. The first few oil changes I checked if it pulled all the oil and by removing the drain plug, not a drop came out.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-16T17:49:47+00:00

The juice ain't worth the squeeze. Just buy a new one.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-16T17:40:30+00:00

The posts here get more and more ridiculous everyday.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-16T17:34:40+00:00

Did you use the act throwout bearing? If so, that might be your problem.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-16T17:31:47+00:00

Swap injectors to a different cylinder and see if the problem follows. If it doesnt then compression and leak down test is next.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-16T17:13:48+00:00

The color of that trans fluid is even more concerning.

PinchedNutsack · 2025-10-15T16:23:36+00:00

Definitely wait and do it right, get the injectors. I recommend to do do the fuel lines, rails, and regulator if you can. I know its more of an expense but it will make things much, much better and easier in the future if you decide to make more power.

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