RumblyXT Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 The plastic PCV pipe is full of gunk. I could buy a new one, but I think several passes of a boresnake dipped in kerosene would work great to clean it thoroughly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Yes. Happens. Just need to clean it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Is there any oil/lubricant that can be safely used to install the fuel line hoses to the steel lines? I never expected those two small fuel hoses to be so difficult to push on all the way in.. Is something like a very small amount of white lithium grease safe to use inside fuel lines? Just enough to push them in where they belong.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Vaseline. should work. 1 305,600miles 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...
RumblyXT Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Thanks Max Capacity. I wasn't sure what to use, didn't want to use something that could affect the injectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Vaseline is petroleum based, that's why it is ok to use. 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...
kzr750r1 Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Spit on it. Works well for other applications as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Ha ha ha Man, that s*^* didn't work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Well then go for broke with lubes then. Little heat never hurt either, hair dryer is plenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 Baseline method should lube enough lol just wanted to make sure it was safe to use in fuel lines. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) Hey all, it's been a while, been pretty busy with family/work. Here's an update of the work I've done so far. Cleaned the TGVs.. Bought some newer fuel lines.. Wrapped the fuel lines as they were before.. Also got some newer injectors and all new O-rings for them.. Cleaned both sides of the T/B.. Got some new vacuum lines.. and a few more on the way.. Edited September 23, 2022 by RumblyXT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 Next, I'll work on depinning the three connectors that broke off when I was removing the wiring harness.. Thank goodness for iWire and their great parts. And once the other vacuum lines arrive, everything should go back together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) I was excited to have successfully depinned and installed two new connector for my first time ever. Took my time being careful installing one pin at a time.. though I'm not sure what the iWire small black O-ring included with the Spark Plug connector is for. The old plug broken connector didn't have it. Edited September 23, 2022 by RumblyXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) Please help me identify these broken connectors. If I'm not mistaken, based on the FSM, they are the Coolant Temperature Sensor and Fuel Injector #4 connectors. Either iWire sent me one wrong connector or I ordered the wrong one.. Edited September 23, 2022 by RumblyXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 The 2nd pic thats an injector plug, to verify it is then just check the other one that looks exactly like it, if you have 2 of the same plugs on that loom they are either the injectors or coil pack, and we can see the coil packs, so the other pair are the injectors. Or you can just try connecting it to your injectors, it looks like they are already out! The 1st pic hmmm, could be the crank position sensor, cause that and the oil pressure sensor(the spade tab connection) should be next to each other. Actually the crank/cam sensors are grey I think, so that dirty thing that looks black but is actually grey is probably the cps. It is the coolant sensor I think, I will double check in the morning. https://iwireusa.com/collections/1-2-pin-replacement-plugs/products/coolant-temperature-sensor-plug-d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tehnation Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 black 2 pin connector is the coolant temp sensor, and grey 2 pin is the camshaft sensor. So I would concur with what you said, and you are correct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 I was having problems identifying them because the previous owner sprayed the engine with black paint.. maybe to hide some of the surface rust.. so the connectors colors really don't match the FSM data. Thank you for helping out Tehnation, that's what I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 (edited) So I need to make a custom gasket between the turbo and the I/C mating surfaces, the old one is half destroyed.. do you guys think this material would be ok to use? I'm not sure how high a temperature is generated there or if I should get a Viton type gasket.. I was thinking of getting this one, it states it can withstand up to 450F.. or if you have other suggestions, I'd appreciate it. https://www.amazon.com/Generic-Silicone-Durometer-Commercial-Adhesive/dp/B096N2Q6GM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2OEYK7AN7LRF2&keywords=viton+rubber+sheet+1mm&qid=1665170448&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjc1IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=viton+rubber+sheet+1mm%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-3 Edited October 7, 2022 by RumblyXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 FWIW, the Chevy thermostat gasket fits the stock turbo set up. https://www.google.com/search?q=small+block+chevy+T'stat+gasket&rlz=1C1OKWM_enUS906US906&oq=small+block+chevy+T'stat+gasket&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i10i160.14300j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Any auto parts store will have one. 1 305,600miles 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...
KZJonny Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 For a few more dollars, there is the silicon/aluminium version that won't wear out no matter how many times you install/uninstall it. Recommended by JMP who built my turbo, and it sealed up first time, no hassle. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-738g?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnP-ZBhDiARIsAH3FSReTgMZl2G04JcuoX9S8bby4rBxtmvLE7tLFEoUcgvzev-ILPdC4l5saAqZqEALw_wcB Available elsewhere, just the first link I found. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) I'm sure it's ok to use/has been used since you guys are recommending it. But out of curiosity, the Chevy gasket even though it's intended for coolant use, could hold the high gas temps by the turbo - I/C? Probably the coolant gets higher in temps than the turbo gases.. Thank you Edited October 8, 2022 by RumblyXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 Almost there.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) I was having some issues routing the vacuum lines, these cars have a shit tone of them lol.. I’m very glad I found this diagram, it even includes my GS boost controller. Maybe this will help others too. And for some of the special vacuum clamps, I didn’t have those fancy, very nice Knipex pliers, but these cheap HF ones do the trick very well.. Edited October 26, 2022 by RumblyXT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) The car will be serviced soon by Subaru for free for a recall on the passenger air bag. A technician who works for Subaru actually tracked my car/home address, I’m guessing by the vin# and Ins records and came to my house to try doing it here, but stated the work needed to be done at the dealer. A flat bed is picking the car this Friday. Have any of you guys done this before? Just making sure this is legit. The car does have the recall so.. Edited October 26, 2022 by RumblyXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumblyXT Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Finally got everything back together.. she’s running fine now. Had a misfire on #3 at first, but it was just a lose connector. So far, no adverse engine codes or overheating. Very happy! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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