vanman Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 (edited) We power washed the heads, valve covers and the front part that bolts the cam shafts down. We washed all the small parts including the bolts. We did a semi TGV delete by taking the plates out. We’ll keep the motors and sensor plugged in for now so we don’t get a CEL. Does anybody know if we can delete the motor and the sensor from the ECU? I know we can delete the warning. Any suggestions for motor mounts, keeping in mind it’s an AT. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited December 6, 2020 by vanman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Stick with the removed plates so far. It's as I see it the safe option for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 We have the Infamous Performance oil by pass (version 1, I think). What is the current thought on it? Keep it or use OEM without the banjo filters. As far as I know, it’s done us good for 60000 miles. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 We got the gasket set in. We put in a Moroso oil pickup and put the oil pan back on yesterday. Today, we put the valve seals, the valves, spring seat, spring, retainers and keepers in. Tomorrow, we’ll put the heads on, valves buckets, and cams. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) We put the valve buckets, cams and caps back on. We used rtv, and the measured the valve clearances. Of course some of them were off and so, we took the caps off. I noticed that there was RTV in the oil channels (all 4 of them). Good thing I had to take this off again. We’ll be much more sparing next time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited December 15, 2020 by vanman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) Yeah, that's bad! You do not want any rtv in there. And when you use it, don't use too much at all. I am glad you caught it. Here is mine, done last April 2020. Edited December 15, 2020 by xt2005bonbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I always use a paperclip or small wire to place through the front of the channel after installing to remove any gasket material/keep from blockage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) We got the cam seals and valve covers put back on. We did another leak down test. The results for cylinders 1, 3, 2 and 4 are 5, 10, 5, and 5%. So it looks like cylinder 1 is fixed. We are awaiting silicone hoses from Amazon for a 2008 WRX. Should be here on Monday. I report back on the fitment. Since the engine is out, should I change the rear main seal? It’s not leaking at all. I got 3 of them in the kit. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited December 19, 2020 by vanman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Murphy's law says that it will start leaking a week after you got it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 Should I wrap the exhaust manifold and the up pipe and put a blanket around the turbo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 We put as many coolant hoses on as possible today. Here is my review. https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/question-there-complete-silicone-hose-set-readily-availablei-275834p3.html We also put on the oil dipstick, the left back timing belt cover (also scrubbed off the foam gaskets and put new ones on) and the tensioner bracket. Waiting for vacuum hoses now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Replaced the front seal. We got the cam sprockets torqued down. We replaced all of the rubber gas lines. Still waiting on vacuum lines. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 I finally broke something. Anybody know what sensor this is? It in the middle of the manifold towards the back. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Is that the MAP sensor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 I found it. The vapor canister purge solenoid. Part # 16102AA340, $52. At least it wasn't the $345 manifold absolute pressure solenoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 That's good. I do remember the MAP sensor to be very expensive. You might as well change several vacuum hoses that have hardened. They will be prone to leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Since the engine is out, we could see that both inner CV boots were cracked open as well as the driver side steering rod boot. We changed all three of these. Boy what a mess that is. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Did you just change the boots or complete axles? The former is messy but preferred especially if you still run the OEM axles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 Replaces just the boots. Still have the OEM axles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Did you check if there had entered some dirt into the joints? In that case a clean and re-grease could be in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 We scooped out all the grease we could and then added fresh grease. We also found out how soft aluminum is. We stripped one the bolt hole for the crossover tube. We put a heli-coil into it and then we did it again. So, we’re getting pretty good at putting the heli-coils in. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 We broke the TGV sensor near the turbo. Will this suck air through it? Or can I just glue it back together. I’ve done the tgv semi deletes by taking the flaps out. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Not sure. If you are not using them, then why not adding glue or jb weld. Or go get to a junkyard and find a used sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanman Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 We're only using them so they don't throw a CEL. I found out they're same part as a throttle position sensor and found one for $10 plus shipping. We put the rear seal on....twice. I put it in with a mallet the first time and it went in too deep and cockeyed. I to tear it up to get it out. Any suggestions to tighten the crank/harmonic balancer bolt on an automatic transmission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Any suggestions to tighten the crank/harmonic balancer bolt on an automatic transmission? I don't. . The internets must have a solution though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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