Max Capacity Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I guess with all the extra stuff your buying, that's not bad. I paid 2100 for the EJ257 and gasket set, 1200 for the shop to diss-assy the long block, rebuild the heads and port them, and re-assy the long block with timing belt and oil pan. I think it's in my thread. 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...
KuntryQuestTSi Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I'm about 4500 in right now, but I needed a new turbo and had my heads completly rebuilt. Guides, seals, valves, springs, retainers ect ect. Did you get the PM I sent you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted November 14, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted November 14, 2012 That number doesn't look like it includes labor? I apologize if I'm missing something.... 4 grand, and you get a motor that you can really have a lot of fun without having to worry much. Hell, I'd throw in an extra 500 for a dyno tune to play it safe. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 I'm about 4500 in right now, but I needed a new turbo and had my heads completly rebuilt. Guides, seals, valves, springs, retainers ect ect. Did you get the PM I sent you? Yes I did. thank you That number doesn't look like it includes labor? I apologize if I'm missing something.... 4 grand, and you get a motor that you can really have a lot of fun without having to worry much. Hell, I'd throw in an extra 500 for a dyno tune to play it safe. Yup includes everything. I think it's a little high tho, atleast compared to others. Infamous is tuning me, he's been with me the whole way, so I'll just stick with him. They're tearing her down today and should get a call later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted November 14, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted November 14, 2012 Nice, I think as long as shorty didn't hit every branch on the way down from the ugly tree I would say rebuild that ish. "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMS Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Just read the whole thread. Sorry about your luck. I grew up in Orlando BTW. I will check back tonight for an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Haven't called, but I did stop by today to drop off some parts (timing covers and new cam gear) Block needs rebuilding, but more because of wear and tear. Looked like nothing was damaged from the timing belt fluke. The heads were good all around, (they'll still pressure test it though). They said if I had a cracked ringland, it was starting to develop so it was just a matter of when it would fail. I decided to do the whole long block rebuild. I just kissed $4k with everything from above, plus a nitride crank. http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p330/ibr_adam09/1352995920.jpg http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p330/ibr_adam09/1352995916.jpg http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p330/ibr_adam09/1352995913.jpg http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p330/ibr_adam09/1352995907.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 The heads & valves still look good. Little hard to tell about the pistons untill you pull them out, otherwise the tops look good. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Got bored. still waiting on my tgv deletes though. DEI reflective tape the inside of my heat-shield (had more wrap left over) put back together as much vac lines and wires as I could on the intake mani. Also sanded off the paint where the bov mates to the pipe. Other than that, just waiting on the longblock to be done. Might take another week or two. http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p330/ibr_adam09/1353044690.jpg http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p330/ibr_adam09/1353044697.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 ZIP TIE those vacuum lines !!!! Tighten the fuel line clamps. 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...
ViscousSquirrel Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 ZIP TIE those vacuum lines !!!! Tighten the fuel line clamps. ZIP TIE THE SHIT out of those vacuum lines. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuntryQuestTSi Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I'm at the 5k range right now, but I had my heads totally rebuild and I needed a turbo. At least you didn't get the line " yeah the deadbolt td06-20g only has 5k miles on it" http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t4/87conquestTSi/TD06-20G%20DaedBolt/DSCF0474.jpg?t=1348507742 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06silvarubiLGT Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 ^That thing looks serioulsy schmangled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Defiantly got everything ziptied ! Got a new driver side window switch since I have the time now. Also put in better speakers and painted the door handles, just the front two since they were all scratched up. http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p330/ibr_adam09/1353259841.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibr_adam09 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Got an update from the shop today. They said all the parts arrived and the block/ heads are at the machine shop. I'm hoping if all goes well, we can get done sometime next week and get her running again by next weekend. You guys have any other suggestions while the motor is out ? I already: ziptied the lines, sandblasted every metal part/ repainted them, tgv deletes, new engine mounts, re-greased sway bar, inspect turbo/ painted housing, added heat shielding inside heat shield, re-greased the tob snout /cleaned gunk out of transmission mouth wrinkled black fmic pipes painted hi temo header/ up/ dp wrapped uppipe cleaned & painted power steering pump/ alt/ ac comp./ & their mounts replaced cracked hoses/ got new clamps added water shield to cone filter new power steering fluids tucked up the exhaust some using clamps put in some new infinity speakers 'sound deadening' front door panels cleaned carpet/ added plastic film over carpet fixed driver window switch sand and paint front door handles trim pieces buffed/ polished/ and waxed the exterior As you can see, I lost some sleep over this, but I figure I may as well. If i wasn't working or at school, I was on the car. clutch was replaced about 500 miles ago. same with trans fluids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Radiator hoses and screw type clamps. For some reason my old clamps would not fit over the new hoses on the necks. Do you have oil and filters, fresh coolant. I used the left over prestone and peak I had from the timing belt change years ago and topped it off with Peak Global pre mix. how's your steering rack, does it need anything. May be the brake booster brace, while the engines out. How are the heat shields on the exhaust manifold, may be just heat wrap them. what about the two heater hoses from the firewall ? screw type clamps for the hoses on the valve covers. tighten the fuel line clamps. Wire brush the matting surface between the tranny and the block, its a ground path. Also the ground wire on the drivers side head should be brushed. Clean the starter contacts and cable. 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...
ibr_adam09 Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 I'm good on the clamps, rad hoses, oil, filter, coolant, and fuel clamps. heatshields are good as well. Good call on heater hoses and starter connections. I suppose I'll inspect them. Rack and booster should be ok, although this would be a great time to do a sti brake booster for kicks. wirebrush mating surfaces all ready done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Over the next few day's take some time to just walk around the car and look at things...something may pop up. 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...
Moderators BarManBean Posted November 21, 2012 Moderators Share Posted November 21, 2012 Regrease you starter / new copper contacts (rebuild)? New pcv? Oil cooler / return lines? "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Grease the shaft on the starter so the gear slides and won't hang up when it's cold. 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...
SBT Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 What grease do you recommend for the starter? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 I would think any good grease like you would use for ball joints and steering joints to high temp wheel bearing grease. You may even use high pressure grease like you use on the ball for towing or the 5th wheel for towing. The grease is cheap at Tractor Supply. 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...
SBT Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 TSC is up the street, will check it the next time I'm by there. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 You may find a good price on Rotella t6 there too. Oh they have good bird seed there also. If you have bird feeders on the deck. lol Oh lawn fertilizer is great too. I got into using there stuff, it's much cheaper then Scotts and works great with the crappy dirt we have here. I moved into the GF's house where she hasn't done anything to the lawn since her husband passed from cancer 6 years ago. With the lime and fertilizer and grass seed the lawn is coming back nicely. Sorry to get off track. 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...
ibr_adam09 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 Greased up the starter. That was a smart idea as mine would screech on cold days. I also wire tucked some loose lines I had around the firewall. Added some rubber sleeves around my fmic pipes that are around the bumper area to prevent rubbing. Also cleaned my maf sensor again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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