I appreciate detailed instructionals for us hobbyists.

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏🙏

Thank you so much for these videos dude. I’ve been waiting for the right timing to purchase a ‘14 STi and it finally happened. It is unmolested with less than 90k miles, so I want to do everything I can to ensure longevity with this engine. I have a long to do list, but your videos are helping me prioritize and put things in a decent order so I can do multiple installs in one round (for example, Mishimoto radiator and cyl 4 cooling mod should be done simultaneously so I only have to burp system once). So hype! 🤩🥳🎉 🚙 💙

This video gave me the confidence to buy it and do it. Easy job with the right tools. Thanks Tanner!

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime! Glad that it helped, it's not too bad of an install to do 😁

Thanks for the video! Doing mine right now and had to come back to this video to double check installation. CSF radiator installed as well. Pro-tune on the 22nd, FINALLY.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Let me know how the protune goes! 🔥😁

Thank you, I just bought my first Subaru and it’s an Sti 2018, lots stuff I need to catch up on, your videos are helping me a lot 👍🏻, I never that I would love Sti way more then my previous vehicle M5 Competition, Sti is a toy for adults for daily drivers. I guess I converted not even noticing to a Subi family, damm this sti so simple and pleasant to work on

For anyone installing on a 13’ STi, I would assume 08-14. It is the hose above the one he tapped into, follow the black metal pipe. I made the mistake and tapped into the other hose.

@alexskiing4life

2 жыл бұрын

youre a pimp thanks

@RockoPower123

6 ай бұрын

How did you know the hose was wrong? I did this to my car, my heater now does not work at idle but works when I’m past 2500 rpm, do you think maybe I cut the wrong hose? My car is not overheating

@andrewwilliams5635

4 ай бұрын

@@RockoPower123did you ever get a fix I’m having the same issue I believe

@RockoPower123

4 ай бұрын

@@andrewwilliams5635 yea, what happened was that when I rebuilt the engine, I put the hoses going in the wrong order to the heater core, I just flipped them around and also topped off the coolant on the reservoir since it was low and now it’s fine

@andrewwilliams5635

4 ай бұрын

@@RockoPower123nice so you didn’t have to retap the coolant mod hose? I’m hoping there’s just some air stuck in these cars are so hard to bleed

Dude! As another NW subi owner, love your videos! As always stay safe my dude!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the support and glad they're helping my man!

Thank you for sharing. I just got myself a Forester and was trying to find this mod!

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

Eyyyy congrats on the forester!

@Spacegoat92

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Thanks man! It's my first Subie.

Been waiting for this one , along with equal length header's it's good insurance against cylinder 4 failure !

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Need to get a set of ELH still!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

UEL headers generate more heat which transfers into the block, the longer unequal length cause the heat to take longer to travel through the pipe so it gets hotter increasing the chances of knock

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing to worry about and completely normal 👍

@kugai77

4 жыл бұрын

@Darren Desantis youd have to worry if your dam changes from 1.000. Such low knock is probably phantom knock.

This video is very much needed! Thank you!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Anytime, thank you for the support!

Man this vid was perfect timing. I just learned about this mod at a TMG meetup just last night. Thanks for the great walkthrough.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

It was fate that it came out today 😅 it really is a simple yet beneficial mod to do. Glad that it helped you out 😁

@michaelwolf2212

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia hey I just did this install and between your vid and Dom's instructions I completed it no issues. Well I did get coolant all over me despite my best efforts .

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I was also covered on coolant 🤣 glad that you were able to get it done with little to no issue though!

This will be so much easier with my engine out. Wish I would have waited to pull the engine before struggling with the Killer B pick up install! LOL

Good video. Thanks for the knowledge! Didn't even know there was a cooling issue for the #4 cylinder. My 2015 STI is stock, save for a Mishimoto intake. This seems like a worthwhile upgrade. Who makes the white wheels that you had on the car? My STI is the same color and I like the look!

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth it! And they're work emotion D9Rs 🙏😁

I love watching your videos they are very helpful and easy to follow! I just have a few questions for you because I am looking to get a 2015 wrx

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

What questions do you got 😁

@devonmacrae2020

4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia well I’m looking into buying a 2015 WRX but my dream car is the STI. I can afford the STI but won’t be able to put much mods or I can get the WRX and put many more mods! Making power. I keep on hearing things from everyone that the Sti is better but other people think the wrx is better Ita just a really hard decision

@devonmacrae2020

4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia as well what rims are those!?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@devonmacrae2020 honestly it all comes down to what you want as an end goal for the car. The wrx will be better for city driving as all the torque is down low. I would say that drive both and see what one you prefer.

@devonmacrae2020

4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia thank you for advice it’s just a really hard decision lol

Love the video, I would recommend getting a spill free funnel for adding coolant and burping. It firmly attaches to the fill neck for the coolant so it won't leak/spill. It lets you burp and keep extra coolant in the funnel so you don't need to continuously add while burping.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I use to have one and it grew legs and walked out of the garage at some point 😅 lol but I agree the funnel would make life a lot easier so I'm not continously cleaning spilt coolant

@BlazeOn88

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia just walked off like the 10mm socket??

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@BlazeOn88 I think it walked off with the 10mm socket..... lmao

Thanks for the walk through. I have an EJ and this I probably the best video to see where that plug is. I do have a question though. I’m just finished a timing belt change and I want to clean my covers. What do you use to clean those and the engine?

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

For the plastic covers just engine depressed and some rags 🔥🙏

just another good video! also.. lmao you still have confetti falling

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Its everywhere 🤣 I thought I had cleaned it up. Guess not 😅

Love the video man did you have any jack stands under the car or just relying on that little baby jack to not come down on you make sure you have jack stands next time.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I had two Jack stands and the jack under the car, one in the front and back. Last thing I would want is a 4200 lb car coming down on me 😅 appreciate you looking our though!

Great video man! I just did this on my 2020 STI last week and today I found coolant splashing all over my radiator cap for some reason. The car is 5 months old with 7K miles on it and I doubt its the cap. Should I burp the system again if air caused this?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Check around the cap for small cracks in the radiator if it all looks good I would suggest burping again

I have to say man your videos are very informative and honestly have been giving me the biggest ideas to get my base 18 WRX up to par. I do have a question, my girlfriend and I will be moving out to Washington State and I would like to have the honor to install some mods on my car with you if that is cool?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Always down to help out when I have time 😁😁😁 and appreciate the feedbaxk and glad that theyre helping 😁

You deserve more subs for sure

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, appreciate the support 🙌

Man, another great video!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Eyyyyy thanks my man! 😁 always killing it with the good vibes 🔥

@tommanning7337

4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia 👍🏻👍🏻 😂😂😂

I've been looking at these. I'm going to get one but I spent alot on transmission fluid, tow hooks, and oil catch can.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Well worth the money and the investment!

@hunterjohnson8200

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia no doubt man. Cant wait to get mine

Want to do this but I just flushed my system. Probably do this when summer comes around

Top stuff!! Awesome vid and mod.. I too recommend the burping funnel- so much coolant squeezed out of those rags each time 😂

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

For real! I need to order one lol 🤣 appreciate the support!

just did mine a little bit ago...yea i hate coolant. did a oil change also so i just hate car fluids today. but seems all good with no leaks and then went out and finished my etune

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Score! Yeah I got COVERED in coolant when I did it

i tried to click on the link for the cooling mod and the part is discontinued. Is there somewhere else to get it or is there a more up to date part. I just bought my first STi. a 2017

How did this mod impact your heating system? I had to put a restriction pill so my heat works while moving.

Thanks for another informational instructional video. Keep up the amazing work man

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the love and support my man!

I could be wrong but i think the other video i watched on this install he did it from the top and it looked easier.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I attempted it from the top and there was just too much in the way for me to access it but you can go from either direction

Hello Tanner... at risk of sounding like your father, I'll suggest placing a solid support under the frame of the car. Don't trust that a hydraulic jack won't fail, and your car will end up crushing you. Very easy to have happen for several reasons. *Plan B is always a good BACK up plan to live by. Cheers P-fizz.

Nicely done ✅

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🙏

Cool video!! .. You missed the redbull :P

Would you say that this mod would be even more beneficial. When used with an upgraded radiator like koyo?

Did you ever end up pinching off the cooling mod before burping the system? I know you had mentioned it in your video (and says in the instructions), but not sure if you actually did it. Is it absolutely necessary to do?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I did not do it, just took me longer to burp the car 😅

Great video! I just got the torque solution cylinder 4 mod put on my car and will be posting a video also!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Yesssssss

If you leave a funnel in the fill tank, the bubbles will splash then drip back down into the tank.

Any issues since you’ve done this mod? No internal leaks?

SMEEDIA !! whats up my subie Guru. Quick question, in order to add the conditioner to the coolant. Do i 1st pinch the cyl 4 coolant hose, bleed the coolant system then release the pinched hose? Or can i add the coolant conditioner before releasing the pinch on the hose then bleed ts ?

What’s the tire/wheel setup you got going on? Looking a little saucy bro! 🔥😤🔥

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! These are qork wmotion D9R 18x9.5 +38 on 235/40/18s

Instead of draining the coolant can you just pinch the hose both side when installing the metal T fitting?

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

No, the coolant will come out of the back of the block as well 😖

Which tool did you end up using to tighten the fitting? 👍🏽

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

A crescent wrench 😅 I had a super small one that I was able to get enough leverage on to be able to tighten the fitting

Would you say overall cooling of the engine has improved with this mod and if yes, why hasn't Subaru implemented this simple mod eons ago? thx

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say overall cooling changed but I did see a reduction in cyl roughness on cyl 4. As to why subaru has not implemented this I couldn't tell ya 😖

Question I've been looking for this video where people use a temp gun to see if it actually drops cylinder temp. Can you notice a difference after installing this?

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

I saw reduced knock over longer periods of driving, aside from that not sure how far Temps actually decreased

@DiamondDetailingBuzz

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia thanks for your info!

Great vid 👍 would I need to get this if I just have ap and if I want to get catback?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

It wouldent be a bad idea 😁

Can I use these "good stuff" sealant on the new oil pan? Planing on doing them both so I wont need to buy 2 different sealants if it works for both places, because I saw you used a different sealant on the killer b oil pan

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I would use the RTV Black for the pan, theyre rated for 2 different temps and you wpuldent want the pan to leak after reinstalling it 😅

Just so you know, those red hose cutters you got from Amazon can be found at Home Depot.

A good video. Stay safe brother.

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

Great video my dude! And the plates look great as well!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

The plates fit in perfect! Thanks again and allreciate the support!

Did you add the coolant conditioner? The service manual calls for it to be added.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I did not, I generally dont use it because I'm always doing something that requires me to pull coolant every few months so did not use it but if you know your not going to drain coolant then you can.

Does that gasket maker need anytime frame to cure? I read something that you have to wait 24hrs before filling it with coolant and burping it?

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly just give it like an hour and it'll be fine 🙏

What did you end up using to tighten the fitting to block? The crescent wrench or big ass 1in wrench??

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Just the Cresent wrench 🙏

Hey man, just bought my first subaru. Really appreciate your knowledge and thoroughness on the aos/occ. picked up the iag setup you went over. Now i know my 15’ is a fa and doesn’t utilize an ej platform is there a way to make it work on my engine? Trying to square away with all the preventative stuff while i have the coolant out of it for the most part, thanks in advance!

@Smeedia

Жыл бұрын

So lucky for you, the FAs do not have thr same issue and do not need this mod 🥳

@nbaterrence9486

Жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia hey man does installing this required a tune?

@Smeedia

Жыл бұрын

No🤝

@bryanribey

Жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia FA engines don’t need an AOS or catch can? How does the PCV system work differently in a way that it doesn’t need it? I thought every turbocharged car would benefit from a catch can.

Where should ej255 owners drain from as there isn't that same location that you used?

What exhaust you have? I have a 2020 wrx and looking for a good sounding exhaust I considered nameless muffler deletes but idk if it's gunna sound good like yours..

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

At the time if this it was a Cobb downpipe and ETS catback 🙏

Great video I’m now planning on getting this mod I didn’t realize that it wasn’t that complicated Quick question are you planning on getting a 2018/2019 bumper any time soon ? Or in the future just for looks

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Super easy to install and totally worth it! Yes I am, just have a few more things to do before ordering one 😁

Need some help. Is the bottom hose coming from the heater core normally go to the outer most hose going to the engine right side (drivers side). Hope im making sense. Thanks

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Not quite sure what your asking lol your going to want to tap into the inner most hise

Do I still need this mod with equal length headers?

Is the plastic T fitting really something to be concerned about compared to the stainless?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Over time the plastic can start to break down but should be fine using the plastic one. I wanted the metal for a little extra security

Tanner! So I did end up picking up a 15 STI Limited!! Question about the cooling mod, Is this something recommended in general or because of Unequal length headers? Or is it just a good upgrade regardless of ULH or ELH and has nothing to do with that.

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

The header don't have anything to do with it. The header is an EGT issue, the cyl 4 cooling mod addresses coolant issues. Wouldent say it's 100% but never hurts. And congrats on the car!!!

@darinsath292

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Got it! Thanks!! I haven’t stopped smiling yet and find every excuse to drive it lol

most video shows people use the lower radiator hose to drain coolant, i kinda like the oil cooler one as it doesnt make a huge mess and i dont have to mess with plastic radiator

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Makes for a little bit of a cleaner install so your not covered in coolant 🙏

@driftinxer

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia very true lol and also when i installed the getaDomtune cooling mod the way the aluminum feel when you torque down the nut is kinda very tight and couldnt torque it the way i torque metals. its almost feels like you are tightening up two sets of aluminum bolt and nut. it only torques about 1-2 centimeter lol

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

As long as it doesn't leak, I wouldent stress it too much 🙏

@driftinxer

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia yea thats true, thanks bro 👍

Fantastic video! You may have answered this in the 300+ comments, and I may have missed it. Has this been a warranty issue with enthusiasts? Just want to make sure the benefits outweigh the risk to my Series. White I guess.

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it does give the dealer a reason to deny any potential warranty claims you might make 😖

@AWSTi06

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Damn! I think I knew the answer, but was hoping for a silver lining or something. Thank you

Brother I hope you're having a great weekend so far . I also got a quick question..do they make these for FA20 motors? All I see is for older wrxs. Mine is a 2019 .

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

No need for one for the FA WRXs, they have a better cooling system than the EJ motors so no need 😁😁

@Frankyjs24

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia awesome! Dam bro thanks for the fast response 👌 keep doing what you're doing. There's alot of potential in you and the channel 😎

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@Frankyjs24 I'm here for the community 🙌 appreciate the feedback and lots more videos on the way 🔥

I know it's been a year, but do you have a new link for the kit? It says discontinued

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

www.maperformance.com/products/getadomtune-cylinder-4-chamber-cooling-system-multiple-subaru-fitments-coolingsystem-ej?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkZKNBhDiARIsAPsk0WjRCRB4W_83u8uNL2OVe-NOBCmdbLuLHMsVmaEK30oZUBZFfIxsk4QaAhY9EALw_wcB Looks like they're on back order right now 😖

Do I need a tune after installing this? I just got my very first Sti and it’s a 2018

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

No you do not 🙏

Would this need any sort of tune? And/or will the ecu have to learn any new values such as fkl ? Apologies if that doesn’t really make sense

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Nope, no tuje needed and thr ECU does not need to re learn

and what gauges do you have They are right behind the steering wheel

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Those are the AEM boost and AFR gauges 😁

I did this to my car, my heater now does not work at idle but works when I’m past 2500 rpm, do you think maybe I cut the wrong hose? My car is not overheating

Death by Grammarly and etoro ads....killed it!

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Lol Grammer and spelling always been awful, now I use grammerly for everything 😅😅😅

Is this mod only for the 2.5l or can be done for the 2.0 as well?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

It can be done on a 2.0. The website stays fits all models except 2010+ legacy's

Will this work on my 2019 wrx cuz the part says it only for sti

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

No it will not. For EJs only. The FA20DIT has a much better cooling system 🔥🙏

Hey Smeedia Love your channel bro I just install my cylinder 4 cooling mod on 2012 sti. I connect my fitting to my top heater hose. Is it wrong? Or should I re-do it? Drove it for 30min with no problem. Feed back knock stay at 0 now. Before I was 1 or 2. Any thoughts?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I beilive you want it on the bottom one which is return but moniter the coolant temos if everything looks okay I would leave it. Swapping out the hose would be a huge PIA

@bloody5w

4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Thank bro. Yes I will keep a eye out on it. But do u think It will cause a problem later on down the road?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

I dont think so? But cannot confirm that 😅

Hey so why not vacuum bleed instead of using a funnel to burb it? Vacuum bleeding it would get all the air out in one try (most likely), if not then just pull a vacuum a second time.

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

At the time, did not have the tools to do so

So I know having UEL compromised the reliability on the car and can cause detonation on these engines. With the FA20 WRX coming with EL, if I decided to get aftermarket UEL, is there anything from a cooling POV that can be done to reduce the chance of detonation and make it as reliable as it can be since the Cylinder 4 Cooling mod is not available for the FA20 because it is not needed for stock set up's?

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no, you would be creating and inefficient system for the exhaust. 10/10 suggest staying with ELH 🙏

@christianrios7037

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia I’m going to have to look into the Killer B ELH and a deeper sounding exhaust to get that rumble then 😈

Thank you for doing this video!!!! Tons of folks asking about it, and you just handled the How To and why!

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Been on the list for a little while and needed to get done! Hopefully it helps everyone out!

Would this be necessary or even worth it for someone in Alaska where temps rarely reach 80° in the summer, and summer is short? Basically only drive the Subie when I can't ride my motorcycle, and then drive it all winter where temps are generally 20°F to -40°F.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I would still suggest it, internal engine temps and ambient temps are correlated but the engine will always get to operating temperature and the increased coolant flow will still benefit the engine

@iloveklaj

4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia thanks for the info! I'll look into ordering one for my series white! Coming from a WRX so I'm super excited, want to do this and the AOS for longevity.

Did you delete the bottom engine cover permanently?

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did 🙏

Experienced my first time with my car being heatsoaked. After a year of owning it i almost stalled taking a right turn downshifting to 2nd. God forbid i get a delayed response. Sucks but thats what happens when your in arizona lol. Gotta get this mod soon

@Atlan_tis

Жыл бұрын

You need a 2 row radiator too 😅, im looking for one too, first cooling mod and change all fluids, then bushings that worn out, new spark plugs and filters, just got new wipers, just refresh all and improve cooling system, it should run for a long time if you keep it stock, there still some small mods that will help with oil etc… but you should be golden 👌

@sunnydee7745

Жыл бұрын

@Atlan_tis I only worry about it during the summer. Well mainly from May to September here in AZ. Any cooling mods sound nice considering I dont have any mods but a catback. Going for the 4 cylinder mod once I do a coolant change. Really wish subaru kepted the tmic sprayer for all years. It was 104 a couple days ago. Car does not like the heat lol

@Atlan_tis

Жыл бұрын

@@sunnydee7745 I live in California, is not hot yet, but we just had 98F couple days ego, I know it will get hotter 114f for sure, to get this mod is important, I ordered this line and I’m looking for a 3row radiator from Mishimoto, and new coolant, my 2018 sti is stock too, im planing to do mods for reliability, at same time looking for cat back exhaust too

@sunnydee7745

Жыл бұрын

@Atlan_tis I dont plan on driving when it's that hot, ill take my silverado instead 😅 but yeah bro, cooling mods are a must for these vehicles. I have a Tomei catback, pretty loud and sounds amazing, if your looking for that I'd recommend it

Did you remove the stock air pump or are you still running it? Hard to tell with the angle of the video.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Still running the air pump until my next tune

@alejandropalos663

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I did this mod and found an unpleasant side effect in winter. I get no heat unless I bring the RPMs up, even with the coolant warmed up to 84C. If you're in a colder climate, please keep that in mind.

Hi, excellent video! What is the size of the hose and the fitting on it?

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

5/8th 🙏

Did this make a difference in cooling if so how much of a difference

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

No difference in general cooling however there are temperature differences in cylinder 4. Dom has some charts about the cooling delta on their website

Hey Tanner can you install the cooling mod without bleeding the coolant out? Can you just pinch off the two ends of the coolant line with something then install the T fitting?

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

No, once you pop off the plug on the back of the block it will pee coolant everywhere

@youngrussian7189

3 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia ah gotcha. Thank you!

there's 1 of the Air Pump ports right next to the Cooling mod port.

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Yup! I just did the air pump delete today got both of em 🔥

What is the difference between using the right stuff GREY vs BLACK? I have black in stock at my job and I am not sure if I can use it for this install?

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

Black is a bit more chemical resistant

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

Either will work fine tbh 🙏

@jmt0728

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia cool! Then I'll go ahead and use the black one then 👍

well done sir

@Smeedia

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Quick question would the sti cooling mod for the 2018 wrx??

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

No it would, the wrx does not need it 🙏

Bro parts stores here don't take coolant back but I'm guessing that dealers have a recycling option. What did you do with the old coolant?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Dropped it off at Subaru, have a buddy who works there that recycled it for me 😁

@jamesmedina2062

4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia Awesome!!!

What model years are affected by lack of cooling on cylinder #4 and are we talking about just the STI model or all Turbo models?

@TheRandomname951

Жыл бұрын

I believe it’s an issue with the EJ 255 & EJ 257 engines. So 08-14 WRX & STI’s for sure. Pretty sure they were other subies using the ej 255 engines too.

@shiloh5199

Жыл бұрын

@@TheRandomname951 Appreciate the response my dude.

jacking the front end up helps bleed and youll know its bled when the fans come on and go through a few heat cycles

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

When you jack up the front end your putting the radiator higher than the upper coolant res, I've seen a few people use that method but hit or miss from my experience

@brandondziurgot7687

3 жыл бұрын

For some reason I couldn’t get my 06 wrx to bleed after a water pump timing belt job till I jacked it up and finally started going through heat cycles with the fans

Would you recommend this on a stock STI or is the cyl4 cooling issue only a real issue with modded cars?

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

For a stock car there is really no need 🙏

@impooter

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia thank you!

Did you cut the Dom hose too? I see the instructions have some cutting involved

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Nope, left it the length it came and it was the perfect length! 😁

@vballwise

4 жыл бұрын

You only cut it for 2007 and earlier models

u actually used the 1 minute gasket maker lol. but yea how did you screw in the mod? with your hand? also, when u cutt the hose, more coolant came out? cant we just drain from the petcock under the radiator? to take out all the coolant? or gotta take it out from the oil cooler?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

You can drain it from the radiator but I did not want to refill the entire cooling system lol. And I would say about 8 oz. Of coolant came out after cutting the hose 😅

@mjs_ctr8521

4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia you threaded the cooling mod by hand? since you used the 1minute permatex?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

Just to get it started, used a small crescent wrench to tighten it down

My mod along with my AOS will be delivered tomorrow for me, now all I need is to pick up the rest of the supplies and find time to install.

Is it ok if I can’t see my exact coolant temp? Stock 2018 STI with no access port but wanting to do this mod

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

Yes your still good, I just find it washer to read temp off the AP 🙏

Hey i have a 13 wrx is black metal hose same one on your as mine ???

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Should be 🙌

Good video🤙🏽managed to get it installed but when came to burping the system I followed all the steps but the coolant isn’t travelling into my heater matrix now and my heating is not getting hot even after running the car for nearly an hour with heating on full blast, has anyone got any tips?

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

They revving the car a few times, tends to help 🙏🙏

@jamescolquhoun9636

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia it is the same hose to tee into on a 07 WRX right? The one attached to the black metal pipe

@Smeedia

2 жыл бұрын

Should be the lower pipe, but yes I belive it is black too

@jamescolquhoun9636

2 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia thanks yeah I left it running a bit longer, just took way longer than I had thought it would for my heating to work properly, left it to idle for about an hour and it only came back to normal after driving it around all day! But all sorted now, thanks for the vid dude🤙🏽

Does this upgrade work with the fa20 om.the 15+wrx?

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

No need for this on thr FA20z the cooling system is already very good

will it fit my 2020 wrx? or does it fit any model like wrx or sti?

@Smeedia

3 жыл бұрын

Only needed for EJ engines, no need kn your car 🙏

Is RingLand failure unavoidable though???

@Smeedia

4 жыл бұрын

With any car no problem is 100% unavoidable but we can take the preventive measures to mirage the risks