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11-05-2005, 10:47 PM
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It Can Be Done! (Head Removal)
In my locker is a picture (it's the only one in there) of my now-headless '92 Pearl. You'll notice that the engine is STILL IN THE CAR. It took 10-12 hours of work at a leisurely pace to get the heads off, and after getting the the spark plugs/coil packs and valve covers off there was plenty of space on the sides to remove the cams (required) and finally unbolt the heads. Now the trick will be getting it all back together with new head gaskets to cure my overheating and oil in the coolant woes.headless engine
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11-05-2005, 11:03 PM
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Impressive.
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. 
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#3
11-06-2005, 12:15 AM
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why were you so desperate to keep the motor in the car? I don't know if it would have taken less time, but I would have pulled (or dropped... never done an SVX motor) that thing before I tried that.
Nice work though. Just wondering, do you have the tools to take precise measurements?? like... thousandths of an inch? (or equiv)
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#4
11-06-2005, 12:18 AM
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Wow.... I got tired, and my knuckles started bleeding by just "looking" at that picture. I'm going to go take a nap.
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Robert Is Bush in jail yet? (Looks frantically at watch, then back up) How about now? Now? Come onnnnnn...... Someone freeze me until January, this wait is killing me. Update: 09 January, and still not in jail! Wassup?? 1992 Teal LS-L - 160k (Now new and improved with perfect paint!)
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#5
11-06-2005, 07:38 AM
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon)  1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration  2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. 
Last edited by SilverSpear; 11-06-2005 at 07:40 AM.
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#6
11-06-2005, 08:55 AM
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Cool. Not much left of the engine in the car. :-) Were you able to see where the head gasket had failed?
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads.
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#7
11-06-2005, 09:07 AM
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Doesn't removing the engine involve disconnecting a lot more hoses, wires, and tranny? For a home mechanic on a budget, this may be a viable option. It sounds like one may even be able to accomplish the gasket change over a weekend.
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#8
11-06-2005, 09:29 AM
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I think I need a drink!
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#9
11-06-2005, 09:36 AM
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Removal?
Actually from where you are with the engine that is not that much more to remove and it would have been easier provided you have an engine hoist.
Lee
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#10
11-06-2005, 12:27 PM
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Yeah, pulling an engine ain't that bad if you have a cherry picker but good job on getting the heads off with it in there. Amazing. Post a picture of your knuckles now - I bet they are bloody!
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11-06-2005, 12:57 PM
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Now and/or Later!!
Yeah, if they ain't already skinned they probably will be by the time you get it back together.
 Lee
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SVXx2 92 SVX LS-L Silver 92 SVX LS-L Burgundy (structurally challenged with 2792 miles) 96 SVX LSi Red 92 SVX LS Pearl (Parts) 01 F150 4X4 Red (+6 with other members of the family) FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
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#12
11-06-2005, 01:38 PM
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J/K
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection.
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#14
11-06-2005, 02:46 PM
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That made me laugh out loud.
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Robert Is Bush in jail yet? (Looks frantically at watch, then back up) How about now? Now? Come onnnnnn...... Someone freeze me until January, this wait is killing me. Update: 09 January, and still not in jail! Wassup?? 1992 Teal LS-L - 160k (Now new and improved with perfect paint!)
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#15
11-07-2005, 08:58 AM
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Re: Head Removal
Like kuoh said, I was looking for a "a viable option for the home mechanic on a budget". The shops I talked to about doing it quoted me $1400- $2000 labor ALONE to do the job. I believe an ambitious person could do the whole job over a weekend- minus the machine work, of course. I've pulled engines before, but last time I rented an engine hoist it was $30 a day and that was 5 years ago. I didn't want to spend the money this time if I didn't have to. I also couldn't believe what's been stated here periodically and at some repair shops I've talked to- that Subaru would build an engine that you couldn't remove the heads from without pulling the engine.
The disturbing thing about it all is that a quick inspection of the head gaskets didn't reveal any obvious failure points. Still, the car overheats, I've got oil in my coolant, and the coolant is disappearing (out the exhaust). What else could it be? A cracked block? In that case I'll be removing the rest of the engine anyway- Just call me Don Quixote! PS: My mother is typing this for me because of my bloody knuckles. Last edited by davew833; 11-07-2005 at 09:02 AM.
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