kaluce Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'm doing a whole bunch of bolt-ons and part replacements on my XT over the next two weekends which would require me to get about 85% of the way to removing the engine. I figured that since I'll have access to an air compressor, engine hoist and engine stand where I'm working on it, I might as well finish up the process and remove the engine to install some replacement parts before I get the car towed to the tuning shop. That said, what should I do that's easier with the engine out of the car than in it? So far I'm doing the following: Upgrade turbo (Blouch TD05-16GXT) Replace a few cracked coolant hoses Finish installation of Infamous Performance turbo oil line Replace exhaust headers (Tomei Expreme UEL) Install catless up-pipe (Tomei) Upgrade Clutch and flywheel (Exedy Stage 1 + lightweight SMFW) Upgrade engine mounts (STI GRP-N) Replace front O2 sensor Install Wideband sensor I was going to do this with the engine out as well: Clean engine bay Remove Banjo bolt filter under the timing cover Replace timing belt Replace Accessory belt Leakdown/compression test Replace thermostat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Compression and leak down should be done in the car. The rest of the stuff. you might as well pull the engine. Also replace the oil return hose at the turbo, may be the heater hoses too. See my click here link for pictures and ideas. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Valve cover gaskets Spark Plugs Pull oil pan off, replace oil pickup tube. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirschman Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It would be a good time to check the condition of the turbo inlet as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Check valve lash, especially on exhaust valves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMileHighLGT Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 ditch those shitty avcs cam bolts and go with the tic fu cambolts http://turninconcepts.com/engine/tic-fu-cam-bolt-kit-single-avcs.html as already mentioned. replace the pickup tube. moroso and killer b make better pickups than subaru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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