Shadow_419 Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Nothing definitive because I'm still reaching out to possible shops to work on my car. So far the ball park numbers I'm getting are just too much for my situation. I'm trying to work out some space in a garage to take on the engine pull myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 That stinks I know how much it sucks having to wait on the weather to clear up to get things done...good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Some small steps towards the engine pull. Hoping it's just going to be head work and not any piston issues. http://i.imgur.com/PSsNsP2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/OzRkFNd.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8UUbD2z.jpg Not pretty like the cars away from the salted roads, but she'll be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Nice work. The engine is pretty easy to pull so you should be fine. The only hard part is the two bottom transmission nuts. You will need a wobble socket or a 14mm extended crows foot to loosen them. Good luck. Can't wait to see that valve once the heads are off. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 I have a wobble extensions including a short 2 inch one and crow foot wrenches. Hopefully one of them will do the trick. Still have to drain the coolant and take the intake manifold off, but it's mostly done. Then it's tow the car to the garage where I'm pulling the engine and go from there. Sucks working in the driveway when it's cold. Luckily it hasn't been below 30 during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeuEmMaiMai Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 well since you are in there, might want to fix anything else that is broken... LGT are nice but those motors sure seem not to last... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 well since you are in there, might want to fix anything else that is broken... LGT are nice but those motors sure seem not to last... They last just as much as any other car. For a sport sedan the 5th gen seems to have few issues. I'm at 124k and while not every owner out there is on this forum, I think I'm the 3rd person with a likely valve issue. Most of the gt's that haven't been pushed past stock seem to be running just fine. I will be doing some preventative maintenance and some maintenance I had been putting off. Planning on Clutch Rear main seal All the gaskets that are removed will be replaced If funds can stretch I'll replace the transmission mount, shifter brass bushing, steering lockdown, and possibly the damper delete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 They are a really reliable platform. Just like anything else though, as soon as you start pushing the boundaries(i.e. stage 3 and 350hp at the wheels) you are going to run into some reliability issues. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 well since you are in there, might want to fix anything else that is broken... LGT are nice but those motors sure seem not to last... And it helps to remember these engines were built and engineered for 265 hp not 300+. Stock on a modified tune for lengevity these powertrains could probably run for tens of years. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Only the radiator and starter are left. Even started breaking free the top bellhousing bolts. http://i.imgur.com/ObDSJvM.jpg Pretty sure that my intake valves aren't supposed to look like that. I'm a little worried, but hoping it's just a valve seal or seat issue at this point. Hoping it's not a ringland issue. Cylinder 1, the one with the misfire. http://i.imgur.com/VO4IVLv.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasyxiv Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 sorry to hear about your loss, i was in the same boat not that long ago, ringland cylinder 2 went due to a chain reaction of poor tune and mechanical issues, re-bulit and back on the road all not that long ago, it's true that these aren't cheap engines to repair, my wallet still feels it to this day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 Probably should have asked sooner, but any recommendations that isn't dealer for a timing belt kit? Gates are no longer being recommended because of the cheaper idlers and tensioner from what I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Probably should have asked sooner, but any recommendations that isn't dealer for a timing belt kit? Gates are no longer being recommended because of the cheaper idlers and tensioner from what I understand. The next option that most owners have used is... AISIN TKF004 Includes Water Pump @ $258.79 ... price based off Rockauto.com. http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/subaru,2005,legacy,2.5l+h4+turbocharged,1430733,engine,timing+belt+&+component+kit,5759?a=Referer+www.google.com+URL+%2F Edit: Wrong kit for the 2010 models. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 ^ Not sure if that one will work on a 5th Gen. Aisin doesn't have anything listed for 2010 EJ255 turbocharged motor. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Asisn doesn't make a kit for the 2010, after searching their website. Maybe you could look into the CONTINENTAL GTKWP328 kit. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I was lucky to buy the Gates kit from another member last month that wasn't installed. Looking at all the gears/pulleys they were made in Japan. Big relief. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I used the continental kit an was very pleased with it. Quality seemed real good. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Good to hear about the continental kit, did you use the tensioner in the kit or a stocker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I used the tensioner in the kit as well. It looked real good and my factory one was not so good. That was on the old motor of course, but last I heard it was still running strong. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 So finally got the engine out today. Took way longer than it should have but those studs on the bottom of the bellhousing are the devil. Getting the bolts and nuts of the bottom end of the block wasn't fun, but nothing too difficult. Little mishap, and I'm still kicking myself because it was totally avoidable. Bent my radiator support because the car slipped off the block of wood I had on the jack. If I would've double checked the jack before getting it too high it wouldn't have happened. I'm a big dummy. http://i.imgur.com/MWv4ueL.jpg http://i.imgur.com/n8j71KZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/3JfnjDJ.jpg Edit: That Contitech timing belt kit is top notch by the way. Everything but the belt is made in Japan and oem quality. TB328LK4 NTN Tensioner and small smooth roller NSK coged idler 2 KOYO smooth idlers NPW cast impeller water pump Continental timing belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zee199969 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Also a good time to upgrade the FSB if that was something you wanted to do My "Build" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBPeik Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Nice work. BTW for the two bottom nuts on the trans that are a PITA to remove. They are super easy if you just pop the axles out. Only takes like ten minutes and makes things way easier with a ton more room. Other than that a wobble extension or an extended crows foot will make it much better. My someday I will be done with it thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Nice work. BTW for the two bottom nuts on the trans that are a PITA to remove. They are super easy if you just pop the axles out. Only takes like ten minutes and makes things way easier with a ton more room. Other than that a wobble extension or an extended crows foot will make it much better. Yeah it wasn't too bad just a little uncomfortable finding the right spot for the nuts. I used a 18 in breaker bar, wobble extension, and a six point socket. Just turned the wheel to get the flat spot on the axle. It makes it easier to get the extension on the socket. (thanks FLlegacy for the tip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Yeah it wasn't too bad just a little uncomfortable finding the right spot for the nuts. That's what she said. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow_419 Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Progress even without the engine stand that I tried to buy http://i.imgur.com/8yTtm6I.jpg Definitely was losing oil from the rear main seal. http://i.imgur.com/A7B7PPS.jpg Clutch had some life left, but still glad I decided to get a new one. http://i.imgur.com/A62aaLU.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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