Doing a Mild Restore soon, a few questions.

94SubieSVX · #1 11-20-2007, 06:43 PM

I've been planning on doing a mild restore/rebuild of my svx sometime next year. It won't be anything way too in-depth I think, but I have a few questions on how I should go about doing it. What I plan on doing is pulling the motor and doing a complete reseal, using the gasket kit from Subaru(the $300 one). I don't plan on building the entire engine completely, just all of the normal wear parts. I want to do the Water and Oil pumps, Timing belt, I was also thinking of replacing all of the external hoses but saw in another thread that it would cost about $1k. What else should I do to the motor while I have it apart? I don't plan on going with the forged pistons/rods/pins etc as I don't see my self going s/c anytime soon.

Also, when I have the motor out and apart I want to convert to AWD and 5speed at the same time.
For the AWD I know that I need the:

AWD rear subframe
Rear diff(same gears as the tranny)
Rear axles - Can I just use stock SVX axles with the Legacy 5speed?
Rear driveshaft - Do I need a stock SVX d/s or would I need to get a WRX(I think??) driveshaft and get it extended 2"?
Do I need to get rear hubs from an AWD svx to accept the rear axles? Or can I use the stock hubs on mine now?
Everything needed to convert - YToms $1k kit, etc.

I also am going to replace the majority of the suspension bushings. I already bought the front and rear swaybar bushings, as well as the $20/20min mod from OT. Is there any other important bushings that I should replace while I have those areas apart?

Lastly(I hope

), I plan on getting the GC coilovers to use in conjunction with my Konis. I think my Konis are leaking now, as they sag so much that the rear wheels are almost 1" tucked in the fenderwell. I want to send them back to get new/rebuilt ones under warranty. If they're leaking the should get replaced for free right? I'm not too educated on this so any input would be great.

Anyway back to the GC springs, what would be a good spring rate for me? Being it's a daily driver and occasional Autox-er, I don't want it to be too rough, but I want it stiff enough that it can handle pretty well in racing.
I think I may have to replace the strut top mounts because I've heard Konis w/ stock springs tend to ruin them. What should I look for when I take them apart?

Ok, now this is it, I promise.

And also I'm going to upgrade to the Race Concepts brake kit that OT distributes. How hard is it to switch out to the stainless lines? I'm sure compared to what I listed above, this should be a piece of cake.

Lastly, I'm just gonna clean everything up around the engine bay/underbody. Clean up all of the spot rust, give some of the suspenion pieces a coat of rust preventing paint, etc.

All-in-all, any general feedback on what I should get or how I should go about doing this would be great. It won't be happening for a while since I don't have many funds right now to afford it, plus winter is practically here, with it snowing less than 2hrs from me.

Thanks guys/gals

YourConfused · #2 11-20-2007, 07:44 PM

Only tid-bit I can give is that I replaced almost all the hoses under the hood with withe factory ones or crush resistant silicon ones for around 150. this even included the stupid windshield squirter lines.

Crazy_pilot · #3 11-20-2007, 07:46 PM

With a 5MT you'll need an extended driveshaft, or a Legacy one. YT sells extended SVX driveshafts with his kit I believe.

TomsSVX · #4 11-20-2007, 07:50 PM

I can help with all your needs and desires.... for your car you sicko

But yeah, when you come to pick up that subframe at the meet we will chat about your requirements and your options

Tom

94SubieSVX · #5 11-20-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by YourConfused

Only tid-bit I can give is that I replaced almost all the hoses under the hood with withe factory ones or crush resistant silicon ones for around 150. this even included the stupid windshield squirter lines.

Could you tell me which you did with factory hoses and which with the crush resistant silicone? Idk how crush resistant silicon holds up, so how have yours been doing?

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Originally Posted by Crazy_pilot

With a 5MT you'll need an extended driveshaft, or a Legacy one. YT sells extended SVX driveshafts with his kit I believe.

You mean an extended as in stock SVX with the 2" entension? Will the Legacy one bolt right up? Or I can go the easy route and get it with YT's kit

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Originally Posted by TomsSVX

I can help with all your needs and desires.... for your car you sicko

But yeah, when you come to pick up that subframe at the meet we will chat about your requirements and your options

Tom

Bow chicka wow wowww

Awsome, yeah I might be stayin over that Saturday too so we can talk about it over a nice cup of Tea

It's Just Eric · #6 11-20-2007, 09:53 PM

Woohoo! garage weekend minimeet

94SubieSVX · #7 11-20-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by It's Just Eric

Woohoo! garage weekend minimeet

Whos bringin the Asti???

redlightningsvx · #8 11-21-2007, 02:08 PM

change the knock sensors and pcv valve plus while you change the gaskets you could throw on some thermoblock spacers

94SubieSVX · #9 11-21-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redlightningsvx

change the knock sensors and pcv valve plus while you change the gaskets you could throw on some thermoblock spacers

Are thermoblock spacers the same as Phenolic?

redlightningsvx · #10 11-21-2007, 07:47 PM

Yes ..............

94SubieSVX · #11 11-21-2007, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by redlightningsvx

Yes ..............

Good thing you reminded me, thanks.

I meant to put that in the original post, but I got caught up in everything else I was listing

Another thing, is I'm going to replace the IRIS check valve, as per OT's suggestion. The hose it's connected to is pretty stiff and if I play with it at all it feels like it's gonna break.

YourConfused · #12 11-21-2007, 08:53 PM

Sounds like allot of work to be done! I'll get back to you regarding the hoses.

94SubieSVX · #13 11-21-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by YourConfused

Sounds like allot of work to be done! I'll get back to you regarding the hoses.

Yeah I guess you can say that

...It's ok though, because I won't be on any time restraints so I can take my time with everything and learn some things at the same time.

Roo · #14 11-22-2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 94SubieSVX

Whos bringin the Asti???

I can. I live just about 45 minutes away...from Asti, that is.

SVX_MY_BABY · #15 11-22-2007, 06:14 AM

Check the tie rods and trailing arms. Oh and the bearings. You'll have it all apart so over half the work is done for these items. You'll also have the exhaust off so you may want to check the brake and fuel lines if you are in a rust prone area. They tend to rust out where they go over the gas tank, which would have to be dropped in order to see.(which requires the removal of the exhaust)