bdcvg Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 I think that is the way to go, I never get caught in a traffic jam so long idle not an issue. Still gotta get the stupid crank pulley off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdelker Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 There is always the $75 1000 ft-lb electric impact wrench from harbor freight. Worked for my pulley but not the cams. when you put the cams on the torque is 45 degrees after 50 ft-lbs or something like that. Super hard to get the full 45! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 FWIW, here's how my wagon has been for a number of years. Took this pic a week ago because the oil pan rusted and was weeping oil on my new garage floor. 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...
bdcvg Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 The heatshields that curve around the exhaust manifold flanges fell off. The shield that runs under the front by the oil filter is intact so the decision is made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 Managed to get the crank pulley off , I had to get pretty rough with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdelker Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Good job! Those things are always what seem to slow the main work down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 I see the full gasket kit from Subaru now has MLS head gaskets. I thought about the six star gaskets but maybe Subaru has upped their game here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 GT's and XT's always had MLS HG's. That is the fix for the 2.5i HG issues, install GT HG's. I think the gasket set is still missing the "half moon" seals for the back of the cams. May be the crush washers for the banjo's too ? 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...
tdelker Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) I assume the kit is for the model of the vehicle? That would mean the turbos always get MLS. Having just done this on my 2010 LGT, I didn't have any 1/2 moon seals on my cams. It was valve cover gasket, spark plug hole gasket, cam seals and some ultra gray where the manual called for it (cam covers and scavenger pump where they mate to the head and then also around the valve cover seal on the curves. I guess as a 'backup'). Must be different on different heads. I have 25E on my castings? Hmmm... Maybe I missed this. I didn't notice them, but they likely where there. Hope they don't start leaking! Looking at the parts diagram for the head, it appears 2010GTs don't have 1/2 moons but rather a full plug that screws in/out and can be replaced without going in to the valve cover. I wonder what the 2008XTs have... Ah, parts diagram clearly shows 1/2 moons there. Phew, glad I didn't miss something! Edited August 22, 2022 by tdelker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) The contents of My gasket kit have a lot of the copper crush washers included. I am not sure yet what the " half moon " gasket is. Mine is for 2008 turbo motor. I will use the Subaru HG , 1st ones lasted until now. My issue is finding 2 of the hoses. One is the block to PCV valve assemby. The other one appears to be a cooling line from block to the head crossover. Edited August 23, 2022 by bdcvg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdelker Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Valley Subaru in Colorado got me my PCV valve assembly to block hose. Mine was cracked and might have been part of the issue. I was nervous because I thought it would be hard to find, but they had one in 3 days. Buy the clic or clic-r tool to undo those hose clamps. They are odd. Much easier to do the replacement with the intake off, but you can do it with the intake on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 What about the cam and crank position sensors and knock sensor did You Guys get new ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdelker Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) I didn't. The system is very good at telling you when one of them isn't working through codes and it's not that hard to get to any of them. You might have to remove the intake to get to the intake cam position sensor. All the rest are very easy to get to. (I think the knock is fairly easy to get to, but I didn't look that closely at it. It's under the intercooler at the rear though.) Edited August 25, 2022 by tdelker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 O.K. time for assembly to begin. Should have the heads back this upcoming week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 What about the fuel injectors? new? send off for a clean? Just leave them alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 IMO if you didn't have any injector issues before, they should be good to use. Never had mine cleaned, 304,800 miles. I do use a can of Chemtol B-12 in the Fall in the gas tank. https://www.google.com/search?q=chemtrol+berryman+b12&rlz=1C1OKWM_enUS906US906&oq=chemtrol&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j35i39j0i512l4j46i175i199i512j0i512l3.6548j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 305,600miles 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...
tdelker Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 I’m going to get my sent out for test and clean since it’s unclear what caused the burn exhaust valve. Wish I had d done it while I had the intake off but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 I use Chemtrol or Lucas once a year so if the gasket kit came with O-rings I may do one of the D I Y injector clean tricks if not I will leave them alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 Whilr waiting for the heads I am installing oil pressure and temp gauge in the cubby, any thoughts on where to pass through firewall? Interweb isn't producing much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 I ended up carving a small hole in the ECU grommet and feeding the wires through. I will silicone it after verifying they work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 OK wires for the gauge sensors are run. Dash all back except for the cubby itself. I'll do that after initial start-up so I can set the alarms and color. Killer B pick-up and baffle installed. Oil pan on. Oil pump on. Oil cooler and water pump on. Waiting for the heads still. While cleaning TGV's I found out My gasket kit is missing the manifold to TGV gaskets but I have 8 spark plug hole gaskets. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, bdcvg said: OK wires for the gauge sensors are run. Dash all back except for the cubby itself. I'll do that after initial start-up so I can set the alarms and color. Killer B pick-up and baffle installed. Oil pan on. Oil pump on. Oil cooler and water pump on. Waiting for the heads still. While cleaning TGV's I found out My gasket kit is missing the manifold to TGV gaskets but I have 8 spark plug hole gaskets. Ugh. I may have a spare set, do you know the part number you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Not offhand but I e-mailed the parts supplier and waiting to hear if they are going to make it right. Thanks for the offer . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdcvg Posted September 9, 2022 Author Share Posted September 9, 2022 Still waiting for the heads. Did You VF-52 or similar owners use 1 step colder plugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdelker Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 I'm curious what you are paying for head rework. I paid $700/head for new valves, valve seals, decking, valve adjustment, etc. It felt like a lot, but maybe that's just the price for these dual cams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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