January 4, 20206 yr 17 minutes ago, rickyhils said: I saw a [then named] GLOYALE post a message on USMB I too owe him beverages or cookies! He’s the bomb!
January 4, 20206 yr Ha! I'm only 40 and have been in/out of EA engines so many times that I never want to work on one again! GD
January 4, 20206 yr Author 50 minutes ago, GeneralDisorder said: Ha! I'm only 40 and have been in/out of EA engines so many times that I never want to work on one again! GD GD Only 40! You guys get even more amazing all the time.
January 4, 20206 yr Author 17 hours ago, idosubaru said: I too owe him beverages or cookies! He’s the bomb! From all you guys [General Disorder, Freddo and more . . . ] the experience and knowledge comes through, big time. But, yeah, seeing that pic from GLOYALE [mt-5 trans open case halves] gave me instant visualization to tear into it and get it done. And I had local help from Avo at Certified Subaru in North Hollywood who looked up proper part numbers for both main shaft bearings. I paid him for the parts and gave an extra $100 for his time and knowledge. He helped save that car.
January 20, 20206 yr Author Going with Fel Pro 9392pt HGs. Since engine not yet installed. And I plan to use Permatex Ultra black for cam carriers. Fill slot [groove] and then medium bead. Push down and get bolts finger tight. Wait an hour and then torque to about 10 or 12 ft/lbs max.
January 20, 20206 yr Author And will snap a few pix of what the "unnamed mystery rebuilder" did with the cylinder walls and pistons. Plan is to start it up within 2- 3 weeks. Prognosis looks to be that this is a $100 "find". Will keep fingers crossed and say three "Hail Mary"s . Will prime oil pump with drill socket and fill water pump from heater hose.
June 21, 20205 yr Author This rebuilt EA82 [with no history of who did the work or when it was done] turned out to be ok. I found it on Craigslist. Local pickup. It was my lucky break. 160 miles on it so far. Shows to have a reliably functioning bottom end.
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