Anyone whos done a DIY engine rebuild...
01 February 2006, 07:14 AM
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Anyone whos done a DIY engine rebuild...
Anyone whos done a DIY engine rebuild... just after any advice, good point and bad points... as i'm thinking of doing mine myself...
I'm taking the engine out this weekend... but am seriously thinking of rebuilding it myself... its one way to learn...
Not really looking at doing it just to save money, but would be nice to get to know the engines, as it all looks abit complicated at the moment...
I'm taking the engine out this weekend... but am seriously thinking of rebuilding it myself... its one way to learn...
Not really looking at doing it just to save money, but would be nice to get to know the engines, as it all looks abit complicated at the moment...
01 February 2006, 07:52 AM
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I did mine, if you want to register on the P1woc there is a thread in the projects section with a lot of guides in. From taking it out, building and tuning with a lot of mods in there as well.
Not a lot of use posting the link as you have to be a member to view - its free though and you will be made more than welcome
Not a lot of use posting the link as you have to be a member to view - its free though and you will be made more than welcome
02 February 2006, 08:21 AM
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They are fiarly straightforward, you have just got give yourself, sufficient CLEAN space to work, take your time, and be methodical. Also ensure you have sufficient tools, eg different torque wrenches (3/8's and 1/2)
Make sure everything is cleaned thoroughly.
Some of the pdf documents in here http://206.13.93.15/STi_Stuff/STi_Manual/sti_dir.htm are very useful, especially for things like the torquing sequence, and clearance's.
However, i would suggest when you come to small bolts, that it suggest say, 6fltb that you do them by feel. An example is on the cam caps, cant remember specific torque, but i did one once, where i used the suggested torque rating, and all were fine except one, which just sheered!
Make sure everything is cleaned thoroughly.
Some of the pdf documents in here http://206.13.93.15/STi_Stuff/STi_Manual/sti_dir.htm are very useful, especially for things like the torquing sequence, and clearance's.
However, i would suggest when you come to small bolts, that it suggest say, 6fltb that you do them by feel. An example is on the cam caps, cant remember specific torque, but i did one once, where i used the suggested torque rating, and all were fine except one, which just sheered!
02 February 2006, 09:13 AM
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i glad to hear that im not the only one to shear of there cam cap bolt!!exatly the same thing happened to me and i ended off taking the cylinder head back off which i had just put on and having to buy a new head gasket
more money ,but other wise was easy to build in my garage at home.runn superb now and puts out loads more power since being remapped by paul at zen!!
recommend you buy a pdf manual off ebay as i bought one and it contained everything i needed and only cost £3.50!!!!!!
more money ,but other wise was easy to build in my garage at home.runn superb now and puts out loads more power since being remapped by paul at zen!! recommend you buy a pdf manual off ebay as i bought one and it contained everything i needed and only cost £3.50!!!!!!
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02 February 2006, 02:08 PM
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I'd go for it. I have done two now two different cars.
Shall shortly be doing my third after holing a piston last weekend.
Take your time, be meticulously clean, use the right tools and buy one of them there manuals. If you get stuckask on here for advice the guys on here helped me no end.
You'll never look back.
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Shall shortly be doing my third after holing a piston last weekend.
Take your time, be meticulously clean, use the right tools and buy one of them there manuals. If you get stuckask on here for advice the guys on here helped me no end.
You'll never look back.
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02 February 2006, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by p1mark
I did mine, if you want to register on the P1woc there is a thread in the projects section with a lot of guides in. From taking it out, building and tuning with a lot of mods in there as well.
Not a lot of use posting the link as you have to be a member to view - its free though and you will be made more than welcome
Not a lot of use posting the link as you have to be a member to view - its free though and you will be made more than welcome
Yeah, but you cheated by starting with a complete, new Short Block, and just bolted on the bits!!
02 February 2006, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PICKLE
Yeah, but you cheated by starting with a complete, new Short Block, and just bolted on the bits!!
02 February 2006, 10:34 PM
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The subaru manual is actually a very good reference on how to do things right. The manual and a clean environment to work in goes a long way.
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02 February 2006, 10:39 PM
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Steven >> P20SPD did my 2.5 engine rebuild. 1st class job , The work is faultless , He did it all from start to finish himself, If I were you I would pm him , Or he may be on here 8 30 ishh ?? good luck with it, Alan.
for not being his trade he knows his stuff
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Originally Posted by Zen Performance
The subaru manual is actually a very good reference on how to do things right. The manual and a clean environment to work in goes a long way.
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cheers amte
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hi Scoobyslammed i was in the same boat as you six months ago but my problem was i dont have a garidge but it didnt stop me 
http://matthew5162.fotopic.net/p25277176.html
and to echo what others have said take your time and check everything twice
matt
http://matthew5162.fotopic.net/p25277176.html
and to echo what others have said take your time and check everything twice
matt
03 February 2006, 07:00 AM
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I ain't got a garage to work in... well I have use of one if needs be... but just built a car port at the side of the house... will see how I get on...
Took me a while to read about P1mark's project... can't believe the hours you've put into the heads... it just looks awesome mate... a real credit to you... just goes to show what can be done will alittle willing... love to know what bhp it is...
I'm hoping to have mine up and running again for early April... still trying to find out info on the STi8 crank... anyone know if it'll fit straight into my STi ver4 block?
May end up just buying a complete STi8 bottom end and uprate rods, pistons, and oil pump...
Or will my uprated pistons and rods out of my ver4 block fit in the STi8 block?
Took me a while to read about P1mark's project... can't believe the hours you've put into the heads... it just looks awesome mate... a real credit to you... just goes to show what can be done will alittle willing... love to know what bhp it is...
I'm hoping to have mine up and running again for early April... still trying to find out info on the STi8 crank... anyone know if it'll fit straight into my STi ver4 block?
May end up just buying a complete STi8 bottom end and uprate rods, pistons, and oil pump...
Or will my uprated pistons and rods out of my ver4 block fit in the STi8 block?
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