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Engine will be pulled
I saw the car doctor and there's a small oil leak. Not sweat, but a leak. He thought it could be a washer or gasket, some sort of ring at least, from the block close to the flywheel. He did not think the leak would pass my next MOT inspection in august. To fix this, he said the engine must be pulled.
As I need to change my belts and water pump, I'm not resisting. He suggested that while it was out, we should change (valve?) covers. So now the question to you, dear sirs, is what else is a quick win to do while the engine is out? He said he'd come up with a list but I'm sure you guys will come up with even more.
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Re: Engine will be pulled
Depends on the number of miles on the engine.
Valve cover gaskets and grommets for cover bolts PCV valve in intake Timing belt Timing belt bearings Water pump spark plugs Timing belt cover gaskets Cam end gaskets -Bill
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Re: Engine will be pulled
167.000km / 100k+ miles
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Re: Engine will be pulled
Yes, everything that Bill said. Maybe a good time to replace the vacuum lines under the manifold as well.
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Re: Engine will be pulled
I've just been through the same exercise. Spent about $US1200 on parts at Hansen Subaru.
Timing belt kit (incl all tensioners). Water pump etc Main engine seals Rocker cover seals Flex plate upgrade (from 2mm to 3mm) |
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Re: Engine will be pulled
Head gaskets. If you are pulling it anyways given the cars age and mileage just do it. Much easier than dealing with issues later. Of course it could be perfectly fine and not be needed.
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Re: Engine will be pulled
I plan on doing the same when i do my 5spd swap, just pull the engine and transmission together, pop off the heads for new head gaskets, do the valve cover gaskets, new rear main seal, front main seal if its not to much of a pain in the ass, wonder if getting the heads hot tanked would help with valve/lifter noise?
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You got a big service now i see
Where do you buy your parts form?
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Re: Engine will be pulled
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Re: Engine will be pulled
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Parts... probably US. The shipping is quite steep but since I need a lot of stuff that's much cheaper in US, it should work out OK. The US waterpump will be machined and fitted with the third node. I think it's like $70 and Subaru NO wants NOK4000 for more or less the same pump. Thanks everyone, i'll send your lists to the car doctor so we can work out a plan.
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Re: Engine will be pulled
i have to say, i would disagree with pulling them together. its much easier to just pull the engine, then pull the transmission. engine takes about 45 minutes to get out, tranny another 30 or so.
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Re: Engine will be pulled
Bump.
I'm preparing the list now for more opinions and parts catalogue. The compiled list so far: Valve cover gaskets and grommets for cover bolts PCV valve in intake Timing belt Timing belt bearings Water pump spark plugs Timing belt cover gaskets Cam end gaskets Main engine seals Rocker cover seals Flex plate upgrade (from 2mm to 3mm) Maybe Head gaskets Maybe a good time to replace the vacuum lines under the manifold as well As for gaskets, wasn't there a full kit ?
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Re: Engine will be pulled
actually cheaper to buy the engine rebuild kit from Subaru, as it has all of the gaskets.
You might also want to check the condition of the knock sensors. Replace them if their cases are cracked. Bill
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Re: Engine will be pulled
Bill, does this rebuild kit have a part number or something? Google doesn't turn up much.
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