The SLUGGISH Subaru (P0011, P0016, P0018)

[@michaelferik8060]

Thanks for the video Ivan, regular TV has become a vast wasteland.

[@adotintheshark4848]

500 TV channels and maybe one channel worth of good programming.

[@bbkmm1]

Dorman has its place. There are instances where Dorman is the only choice available. Usually a bracket or similar. Anything more complex like electrical components however, you will fall into the category of "the cheapest guy pays the most."

[@kinglangren]

I agree, on a few items. I just replaced a plastic clutch pedal assy on 2001 gmc for the fourth time, and I couldn’t believe Dorman finally made one with a metal insert. But yeah most of there stuff is shit, and I definitely wouldn’t buy electrical.

[@mrman17]

Or: buy cheap, buy twice

[@roxanneabbott8424]

You are by far the best mechanic on YT, hands down!!

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

In your opinion

[@mikeyp916]

As a Subaru dealer tech, I'm surprised they sold the timing set. Real PITA on that engine. OCVs are a common failure I had figured it was one before I saw the video.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Actually this one has a timing chain...probably even more PITA

[@mikeyp916]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics im well aware. 50 something allen bolts just to get the cover off

[@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176]

@@mikeyp916 How many hours for that timing chain replacement on that engine. I bet it is a chunk of time with skinned knuckles.

[@mikeyp916]

@@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176 Ive never done it in the car. We usually are taking apart to reseal the engine. 25 hours to remove engine, complete engine tear down/inspection (to shortblock), remove old rtv and clean parts, replace all seals/gaskets/orings, reassemble and reinstall engine.

[@radman999]

The chain isn't that bad to do. I am a Subaru dealer tech too. Most of the issues I see are the OCVs or clogged screens. Usually the cars aren't worth fixing at high mileage.

[@forlackofabettername]

Wow incredibly informative video. Not only did I solve the exact same problem I was having with my H6 Outback (an 07 with 266k mi) but I actually learned why the problem was occurring. You're a great communicator. Thanks!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad to hear that you fixed your Subaru! 👍

[@seanapfelbach2436]

Ship that Doorman to Eric O and you would write. “Here’s your problem lady”! 😂😂😂

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Yup

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Doorman = trash!!! Chinesium!!!!

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Their parts smell like rice!!!lol

[@JVerschueren]

8000 degrees Cumulative Angle is a method of checking for error, such that a moderate amount of large errors or a large amount of small errors can both trigger the fault condition. The computer measures the difference between desired and actual phase angle each revolution for a set amount of time and adds it all up. If the total doesn't get to 8000 over the period, no error is set. It's a pretty common way to detect errors with microcontrollers if it is expected a value is going to measure slightly off fairly regularly, but not consistently. Edit: it's effectively a crude method of noise cancellation on the measured value, requiring much less instruction cycles than "proper" noise cancellation.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Excellent explanation! I was wondering where that 8000 degrees came from lol

[@JVerschueren]

Given you share much of your knowledge with us, it seems only right for me to add to your understanding when an opportunity presents itself from my personal experience. The kudos is appreciated, but not necessary. 😄

[@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176]

Thanks for the explanation of cumulative angle. Today I learned from you and Ivan.

[@billyr9840]

@@JVerschueren Nice !

[@hatfez]

Dorman strikes again! 50 years ago, the Dorman co. made some nice service parts kits, but then it was bought by marketing companies, not hard parts people. Every part's store had Dorman "cabinets," full of quality hard to find parts. I still have their round containers of cotter pins, carb clips, brass fittings, stuff a mechanic needed to repair cars. Now, they make junk.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

So sad!

[@Garth2011]

I have those round fastener containers too, still with some of the original fasteners ! Back then, it seemed like every auto shop had the Dorman nut & bolt metal displays with the sliding drawers full of misc parts and fasteners.

[@greggc8088]

Yeah, I'll use Dorman mechanical parts but their electrical parts like actuators, modules, and throttle bodies fail more often than they actually work. I've seen a lot of tail chasing caused by those parts.

[@brianw8963]

It's just a matter of gettin to the right guy! You ever consider of running for governor Ivan? You got my vote, we need You!!

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Maybe once the Swamp is drained, we'll finally get some Patriots in public service positions lol

[@jusb1066]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics you mean trump didn't fix it like he promised 😱

[@engeneer_ru5827]

@@jusb1066 Bravo! A sharp joke!

[@davidgoliath982]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics afraid trump is just a blowhard. sure u realize that by now. dont know why so many people r slow to catch on.

[@orrisyoder7592]

@@davidgoliath982 he literally has a trump flag not against it tho he's smart

[@KevinWindsor1971]

Dorman logo: A wallet with wings.

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Indeed!

[@ua7pyro591]

Lmao

[@bcad4066]

Subaru too!

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Now that is some funny shit man. True story too!!!

[@moconnell663]

Regarding the engine oil seeming over-full, I have one of these engines in a 2002 Outback. The dipstick level seems highly dependent on how level the surface is that the car is parked on. I figured it out after changing the oil in the garage, then ckecked it the next week in the diveway to find it over-full (the car was on a slight uphill slope in the garage, and a slight downhill outside).

[@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176]

Good eye on the vvt timings between left and right data curves on the Verus. That was such a small perturbation of the data. I so appreciate you looking for the lesser problems first unlike the dealership that went to the timing chain first. When I first saw you without the stocking cap I thought this must be a summer video or you were an alien disguised as Ivan.

[@Diagnosedan]

I enjoyed this one Ivan. Looks like winter has arrived over there. So far the winter over here is warmer than usual. We don't see Dorman over here but i have no idea why that brand is not out of business yet. Diagnosing cars over there is like find the Dorman Part. Why are Parts supliers still selling it? They must get frustrated by angry and dissappionted customers. Do they return your money and what about the extra time invested? Anyway great find and Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎅

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Hi Dan! Thanks for the comment! I like Dorman, since it means more fun case studies for my shop :)) Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@Diagnosedan]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics so in a way they are a sponsor of your channel🤣🤣

[@psychman5600]

i've always been a big fan of your content ivan. getting caught up on the latest and enjoying the case studies. man that astra was a trip. by the way, I really like the flag hanging on your storage shelf, that's all I'll say about that lol hope you and your family had a happy holiday season this year

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Ivan , I just want to take a minute and wish you and Amanda a merry christmas and a happy , prosperous, and a covid free new year 2021. Been watching your channel for a few years now and iv'e learned a lot from you.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Thank you Jeremy! Same to you!

[@kellyspeppers]

Yup, lot more fun than the H4 until you need to split the case. Ivan happy holidays to you and your family. Thanks for all the new videos. You channel is much under rated, need 100k subs soon!

[@DIYDaveOK]

Thanks, Ivan! Hope you and your Mrs have a Merry Christmas!

[@HandyC]

On start up, cams need to advance to 0 and not "float" or it won't operate at all and that's when you get the cam codes. ( I used to use ecutek and deltadash for these things)

[@themechanic6117]

ive heard so many times "ill take it to the dealer , they have the machines that tells them EXACTLY whats wrong with the car" . they also shoot the parts canon at cars. only difference is it costs significantly more for the dealer to guess lol .

[@andrewcimochowski]

Some dealers do still have good techs that can fix cars..the ones that treat employees well,,just not that dump apparently..

[@HandyC]

@@andrewcimochowski the good ones leave and start their own indy!!

[@mph5896]

One good thing about the dealer is they don't use Dorman parts (most of the time)

[@neilmurphy845]

@@mph5896 yes when i saw those oil control i had suspicions that they were dorman

[@jkbrown5496]

@@mph5896 Yes, but were both solenoids bad or did the dealer replace the wrong one leaving the owner to try to fix the actual problem with a Dorman part?

[@mph5896]

I just finished up replacing an engine in a 2016 Explorer. VVT solenoids were sticking causing loss of power/misfire at idle. A very small piece of steel was stuck in the oil passage of the cam and tearing the aluminum head apart. The aluminum particles were plugging the VVT solenoid screens. I threw up my hands and replaced the entire engine with a used one.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

OMG on a 2016?!? Cars really don't last very long these days!!

[@ckm-mkc]

Sounds like a manufacturing problem - I wonder how many cars are affected or if it's a one off. Even with the best QC, things like this get through. Bummer.

[@mph5896]

@@ckm-mkc Yeah, I am not sure where the small piece of metal came from. It looks like a piece of oil pickup screen, but that would make no sense since it would hit the filter first. It has an oil cooler on it, maybe the cooler started coming apart internally?Car has 105k on it, so its well used. Oh well, 15 hours and $1k for a used engine and misc. parts and its back on the road.

[@billyyoder8171]

Thank you Ivan. Good job again. Have a blessed and safe week to you and your family. Merry Christmas.

[@htownblue11]

Boxer engines are fun man. Great diagnosis using the live data.

[@ChallengerDood]

Man I would be so ticked with that dealer! Intermittent timing issue means replace the timing chain?! Highway robbery! Must have cost them $1000+

[@brucebratschi4300]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@Wisdom-jp4qe]

Anything is better than dorman Great work ivan

[@DaveSender66]

Nice work once again Ivan!!!👍

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Thanks Dave!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Friggin Dorman! I KNEW IT! As soon as I saw the funny looking top, I said out loud, "Dorman - I'd bet a grand." How the hell does that company stay in business? I keep asking myself that same question about GM. I guess not enough people know. Nice find on the rear wiper issue, lol! Surprised, but not surprised in this day and age to see Subaru's quality control headed downward, like everything today, unfortunately. You and Amanda have a Merry Christmas, Ivan!

[@shauno3697]

I have one suggestion to add to the lesson of the day. When you go to your favorite parts store, ask them what they have that isn't Dorman. Why waste a good trash bag on Dorman parts?

[@TheMechanicj]

Advance auto sells a lot of oem parts rebranded example Dorman ptu are actually Ford part in thier box advance also owns worldpac which can get a ton of oem parts

[@TheMechanicj]

When I worked there I would suggest the oem part over the Dorman but they said they need it fixed tonight would not wait till he next day

[@kalebcalrow5556]

Awesome diagnosis mate, I want an ez30 outback so badly!

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

*MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU & AMANDA!*

[@tecnaman9097]

Merry Xmas Ivan and family. Have fun in the snow!

[@wallacegardner5090]

A+ good job more bolts and nuts Merry Christmas to you wallace gardner

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Thank you Wallace, same to you!

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Great video Ivan. Like Eric O always says stay away from electric Dorman parts, ( not a sponsor)

[@crisprtalk6963]

I cannot imagine what the dealer charged for the timing work.

[@4WDIESEL1]

true, they must have hosed the owner and fixed nothing. and the funny thing is the dealer dose not care.

[@criz_frs]

Same issue on FRS/86/BRZ platform went to Toyota dealership we’re gonna charge me $3k

[@mrb1864]

1 2 subaru ... Been doing forester rear trailing arm bushes (crusty mess), now I can go to bed watching more subaru goodness lol .

[@lolykebrtwv]

Haha I've came back to this video twice now! Thank you

[@rbshort151]

Great video . When stating bank 1 and bank 2 . Verses left and right . Wheres bank 1 ? Is that the drivers side

[@GP-fc7jv]

I have a Subaru BRZ limited 2013 and having similar P2119, p0011, p0018, p000A I already change the Solenoid for bank one top and two top still having problems

[@steveo6631]

another sniper fix... well done... I don't know, but seeing the rpm's shoot up to almost 6000, and the speedo not really reacting all that well makes me believe she ain't packing all that much horsepower... it does sound cool, though...

[@moconnell663]

I have a 2002 with the H6 and it has a weird 'launch' depending on where your speed and RPM are when you put your foot in it. It has grunt, but the shift points are set up for cruising efficiency. Plus, he said he inadvertently had it in manual shift mode.

[@steveo6631]

@@moconnell663 ok..... I guess I'm just used to my beast throwing me into the back seat when I put it to the floor.....LOL...

[@moconnell663]

@@steveo6631 mine has 235k, and is getting a little tired

[@EJ257IHI]

Replaced both units on my 2006 Tribeca, reset the codes. Not even 50 miles later, the codes are back. Any suggestions if its worth trying the camshaft position sensor or if this is going to require opening up the timing cover and start digging into the motor?

[@rayisdashit]

having this same issue in my subaru wrx and my scan tool suggested this as the exact fix. if the weather wasnt hot garbage i'd be out there doing it right now.

[@touacheng9936]

Got a question...I got 09 impreza..I changed all the banjo bolts and oil feed lines and new 2 solenoids and still throw codes..got anything else on it that can throw those codes

[@MTTech]

Dorman window regulator for a 2010 Hyundai sonata. The holes for the wiring harness plastic fasteners were the wrong shape! OEM was oval "race track" shaped while Dorman was round! Also, bracket for the screw in the door pocket was too short, so the screw hole didn't line up. 🙃 I knew better, but couldn't pass up the Rock Auto closeout deal.

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

Ivan, You are a Super Tech! Just like Eric O, you guys are the last resort. How do these customers hear about your diagnosis skills?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

KZbin vids turn out to be pretty effective advertising ;)

[@darrylmcleman6456]

Ivan! I was about to ask you what that white stuff was all over the landscape when you answered my question! Merry Christmas from western Vancouver Island in Canada!

[@throttlebottle5906]

it's the blessing of the northern states **salty rust belt** :))

[@musicalgreasemonkey]

I was lucky enough to do timing chains on one of these in car. It wasn't bad. Car was super rotted, the exhaust sounds great rotted off!

[@billziegmond4943]

Saturday night. PHD video and bourbon. Thanks Ivan now I am going to have Saturn Astra VVT nightmares tonight. Somebody says hey I have a VVT code. RUN THE OTHER WAY! LOL

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Hey Bill! The Astra Christmas special is next in the queue ;)

[@billziegmond4943]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics Cool I am going out getting a half gallon Bourbon first . I am going to need it.

[@somerandomguy3868]

with some quality control doorman could have the auto parts world in the palm of their hand

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Ivan, at the "get go" I'm guessing the CAT.

[@mmichaeldonavon]

I was wrong. :)

[@throttlebottle5906]

yeah, it wouldn't be intermittent and get better/worse.

[@notchback93]

Dorman- when you want to fix it twice for the practice.

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Ivan,another good informative video and thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. I’ve read and have been told that oil viscosity and oil levels should be dead on. Surprised that if dealer did the oil change why did they over fill it? Enjoy the holiday season Artie 😊

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Because the dealer doesn't care haha

[@arthurfricchione8119]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics you are correct they don’t. 😊

[@adotintheshark4848]

I bought a Dorman radiator for a 94 BMW 740 I used to own some time ago..I bought a genuine Behr radiator a year later. The Dorman broke at the top hose.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

I'm surprised it lasted a whole year 😂

[@RobThompsontheITguy]

My guess is Jiffy Lube oil changes. The oil filter is out of spec and was crushed a little causing oil flow problems. Seen it on a BMW. Darn, foiled by Don't let 'em in the Doorman parts.

[@SIGINT007]

The sum total of all unplanned maintenance on my Impreza was one oil control solenoid...been a rock solid car and powertrain.

[@tonyedwin9042]

Dorman electrical is junk...I try to go with Oem time permitting. Not even sure that the other aftermarket brands are not using Dorman suppliers for there items... this trade is tough enough without being supplied inferior parts...very frustrating.....I like how you did not even have to second guess your decision....Merry Christmas To you and your family Ivan

[@valentynnykonchuk495]

One question. What is holding that camshaft oil flow solenoid in place? Is it just 10 mm screw?

[@davidd8435]

Should the dealer refund the money because they did not fix the problem.? This engine is way too complicated. It is a bunch of trouble waiting to happen.

[@skinlab4239]

In a perfect world. Sue them with proof and get lawyer costs covered along with time off work for court and this and that. If cost of a lawyer and other stuff isn't covered not worth it.

[@moconnell663]

This isn't really all that complicated. If ICE engines expect to survive, they need to raise their technical sophistication game.

[@gianfrancoa]

If I take my car to the delaer to have it repair, and after thousand spent the car still have the same issue. I'd demand all my money back

[@ckm-mkc]

The engine is not that complicated, it's a 12 year old car. And the dealer is supposed to have fully trained techs who know how to service it. In the real world, they just don't care about fixing problems, just want your $$$. Find a good independent like Pine Hollow and f- the dealer.

[@mph5896]

Dealer will just deflect. "Oh, your oil control solenoid must have just broke". Sure pal.

[@davidraezer5937]

When you said advance started acting up when oil temp went up I immediately thought of all the BMW Vanos issues. Subaru has their VVT pretty well sorted. I have only needed to replace oil pressure switches for the variable lift. I hope the customer requested a refund for repairs not needed at the dealer. The tech working on the car needs more training or needs to be confronted about his ethics.

[@hikerJohn]

Did I see a low tire pressure light on?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Yeah the TPMS module is broken lol

[@baxrok2.]

Sweet diag Ivan. Thanks!

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job and video like always

[@agmc4me]

Only got a dusting here. Got lucky just on the fringe of it down here in Maryland

[@mikeaho4143]

Thanks Ivan another Dorman FAIL ! ;-) Bummer that it was no parts required. LOL !

[@williamwhite9767]

Speaking of Dorman, the left side rear wheel speed sensor failed recently on my 2005 Dodge Magnum. I bought one from the dealer and I would bet lots of money that it is a Dorman. Dorman also supplies the MERCEDES conductor plate for the Mercedes tranmission in this car. One reason I know this is that I bought a Dorman conductor plate and it had Mercedes molded into the plasic in the plate in two places. Of course the conductor plate is a common failure in these trans.

[@bdiscreet69]

Speed sensors are Hella I believe on the Mercedes

[@scroberts9316]

I wonder if Dorman is considering sponsoring Eric O. and yourself for all the promoting you guys do for them? 😆

[@31edogru]

Many many thanks for video .You are great.

[@rtaylor616]

Not defending Dorman crap, but because these two solenoids operate different banks and the computer needs to see consistency between them seems they should be replaced together. Same same, dorman-dorman, Suby-Suby, not Suby-Dorman or new-old

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Good don’t defend them. My experience with doorman parts is they are absolute chit. If doorman is all I can get at regular parts store. I go directly to the dealer.

[@shawnbauman5463]

Its sad so many dealerships cannot diagnoise things properly. Part of it is the dealership itself, part the OEM, and part the individual tech. That being said it really comes down to the individual tech. I've seen a lot of Nissan's come my way that independent shops could not fix or spent a ton of money to the point it was cheaper for me to diagnose it and repair because I'm not dishonest and actually know what I'm doing.

[@MrBeanz1985]

This fixed my EJ257 2014 wrx with the same codes.

[@W62315]

FYI -- That passenger airbag code is guaranteed to be cracked solder joints in the overhead center console display. A simple reflow will fix that 100 times out of 100.

[@ablackformula]

Code setting criteria: camshaft advance angle actual vs desired has too large of a difference. Where's the pid for the desired??? Is that a snap on issue or a subaru issue?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Would have been helpful to have "desired" for sure. Good thing it has 2 banks for apples-to-apples comparison!

[@eaveskc]

I just had these codes on my 05 XT. Switched the solenoids and the code stayed on the left side, ended up being a clogged oil screen and had to remove the timing set to get to it. In my research for the code, everything I found said to change both solenoids and verify the part numbers, as there are two you can get. I'm surprised the dealer didnt sell two solenoids, which would have fixed the problem and made them the hero.

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Awesome work! OEM for the win! Got a foot of snow and temps in the teens, here in Western Ma. No car work for me! Too freaking cold for not having access to a garage.

[@jogmas12]

When did cars become so complicated??? I been very lucky with my cars. I own two Honda Accords from the mid 2000’s and the only codes they have thrown is the P0420. Other than that all the repairs on them have been traditional mechanic stuff; starter motors, fuel pumps, alternators etc.....

[@NoWr2Run]

TheGP, OLD CARS, LOL, That's not an old car, well at least to me. I have a 68 Camaro, 97 Jeep GC & a 99 Jeep Cherokee. 97 bought new 187,000, 99 bought with less then 90,000 & a 68 Camaro with unknown mileage with a swapped in 327. Do all maintenance on my cars except body work, HATE BODY WORK & I'M NOT GOOD AT IT EITHER. EXHAUST WORK CAN GO EITHER WAY, LOL.

[@jogmas12]

@@NoWr2Run never said they were old, I’m just saying for cars built in 2005, around there I been lucky not to have them throw more codes than P0420

[@Peter-pv8xx]

When the EPA, the Sierra club and other environmental whacko groups decided they wanted zero emissions and lobbied Washington, then the worst president in the history of the United States Barry Hussain O and his Democrat party set the cafe standards to ridiculous proportions forcing the auto industry to create these POS engines and vehicles, planned obsolescence at it's finest, when you need to remove the engine to change a sparkalator plug, now they want to push everyone into electric cars, if you think the lockdowns were crazy I can envision a day when we all have electric vehicles and the powers that be decide no one needs to go out so they flip a switch, the signal goes through the satellites and boom, all EVs are instantly disabled and don't think it could happen and yes I'm proudly wearing my tin foil hat, thanks for asking.

[@FlightProgramAborted]

Wish we had larger engineers in the uk. Used to have a Ford. Edge u could only get it in the 2.0 diesel. A good engine but still...

[@chrisgreenwood271]

You can literally diagnose vehicle issues on line via forms etc, better than a so called main dealer, they are just parts fitters hoping to cure your problem, by the time a data sheet is rolled out to these main stealers about a specific fault/ issue, the forum / good mechanics have already sorted it months ago. I would want a refund on the parts cannon they fired. Great video as always.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

I keep noticing a trend- The more these new control systems depend on the engine's oil- quality, viscosity, cleanliness, temperature to actuate components- the more touchy & expensive things get. Even with certain diesel engines, where it takes oil to operate the fuel injectors- they have problems. Why not just make a remote reservoir, use an ATF or DOT4 brake fluid- to actuate all their gizmos? Leave the engine's oil alone, out of the picture entirely. Is your clutch or are your brakes associated with the engine's oil? No. An internal combustion engine is not an automatic transmission- stop trying to combine the two. Hydraulic lifters- ok. Cams- no.

[@moconnell663]

Perhaps they should tap off the power steering system, it's hydraulic and relatively clean/consistent. I've seen people use them to power aftermarket hydraulic gizmos. EDIT: come to think of it, my subaru uses the same fluid for the transmission and the power steering! Not the same reservoir, but the same fluid.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

@@moconnell663 Many newer cars have gone fully electric steering, no parasitic latent horsepower-robbing pump, hoses or fluids.

[@kevin9c1]

E46 BMW uses a shared clutch and brake reservoir.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

@@kevin9c1 That's scary AF. No thank you!

[@ckm-mkc]

@@kevin9c1 Cars have been doing that since the 1960s.... Nothing new about it.

[@fieldsofomagh]

I know one customer who will have a very happy Xmas and still be able to look out the back windscreen.

[@brancarr1]

I'm surprised Subaru never turbocharged this engine and put it into an STi, or even a forrester/outback.

[@albertkelly7129]

weight

[@bradleylilleston2201]

I have heard nightmares about the H6, will keep my H4, I know and understand it.

[@djosbun]

I replaced a head gasket in that H6 engine (B9 Tribeca). Hardest part of the job was getting the torque converter to seat fully on the input shaft (I didn't have the Subaru TQ locking tool when I pulled the engine. That was a great performing engine but I HATE Subaru for their suck-butt head gasket issues.

[@dorianleclair7390]

Clogged oil screens cause these codes. Take them out of all banjo bolts. especially if you have turbo.

[@WilliamMulligan]

So would a shortened diagnostic route be to change all the dorman parts first? Then see if you still have DTCs

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Well that would be a $150 guess that I would have to eat if I was wrong. I always follow protocol: diagnose before throwing parts, no matter how cheap the part is :)

[@WilliamMulligan]

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics You're right because my diagnosis of your diagnosis doesn't cost anything at all.

[@jhonditch4269]

dealer service always recommends buying a new one.

[@jhonditch4269]

it's a wonder the dorman part fit into place

[@cobra454tim]

I have the EZ36 engine the newer bigger version,this model has valve lift sort of like Hondas VETECH.

[@BoweryPenguin8]

They should really make it law that parts go through a more sophisticated testing phase before they release it to the public. Idk maybe its common sense to me to test your product before u release it to the public.

[@tomctutor]

Cant understand whats so complicated about a solenoid, its just wound wire and a core plunger, bad materials or poor QA?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

The specs have to match the OEM exactly...otherwise ECM is not happy!

[@arsinoeivlostprincess4228]

Rather than throw it away would you do an ohmns test, I assume it has a coil and a plunger see if you can find out what's wrong with the Dorman part. Might be interesting.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Eh not worth the time lol

[@utuber2940]

I watched your scanner commercial called fixd they should also make one called fuckd!!

[@vinces8974]

How does dorman even stay in business ,I just don’t get it, great video as always Ivan great info as well

[@metoon3092]

I work at the 2nd largest Auto Parts retailer. I am the one that checks the incoming part shipments 5x a week. Honestly, Literally, this 1 parts store receives hundreds of previously sold Dorman parts in. I also check off all returns going back to our DC. From a visual standpoint, Dorman is minimal. Our 1 wall, top to bottom,has 60' of full shelving of Dorman Parts. Set aside the returns and questionable quality, It is incredible how much is returned as new, yet visually obvious the part HAS been installed, or processed as a WARRANTY return, and returning to the manuf. We deal with most individual 2-3 man shops yet also several dealers. There is no difference. truly. Defending Dorman, nah, just my observations. Great Diagnostic video Ivan, as usual sir.

[@markovwms]

Hope he got his money back from the stealership

[@rocketboyz1004]

Nice video bro

[@SmudgyContent]

Hey hey long time no see bud

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

I haven't gone anywhere lol

[@jumpinjojo]

Yoopertube Unlimited services Where have you been? Ivan has been posting weekly, if not more frequently.

[@kastooMcFry]

You're right. Dorman is total junk. Maybe a good question to start with is "Did you use aftermarket replacement parts, by chance?". If Dorman, replace - job done! Solid diagnosis. Good to see what's going on using the Varis.

[@gonzgarr1592]

another save car from the crooked dealer save by IVAN !!!!!

[@ErikTheVikingMechanic]

Great work

[@TheMemo1776]

i got the same problem i replaced all 4 and still the same problem

[@andrewcimochowski]

Did the customer get their money back from Subaru?

[@jumpinjojo]

John I highly doubt it.

[@holgerhansen5332]

Why didn't you ask the owner if he kept the original valve? Might have had a 'no parts required' .

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Eh they can keep that one as a spare :)

[@tunepatrol]

To clarify, who put the Dorman in? Owner or dealer?

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Owner.

[@masterjoe3000]

Proabably the dealer didnt do shit and just cleaned the timing cover with brake clean and said they replaced the chain.....i wouldnt doubt that scenerio..

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

I saw fresh RTV on there haha