Last Night...

215000-mile reseal job, timing belts, pump(s), mounts. Upgrades: Delta cams, 2-row radiator, oil cooler (probably), XT6 clutch (maybe), 170-ish t-stat, paint valve covers (probably), no cat (probably), intake silencer removal (maybe)...

Just talked to Scott at Delta Camshaft. He has a pair in stock! Most likely grinding today! He said it would be just under $200 with the 40 core and shipping to Ohio.

which cam grind are you going with?

which cam grind are you going with?

The 260 mild/mid-range. "Low-end torque, mid-range power."

 

Radiator ordered as well.

that's one dirty motor!

 

hey man, while you're at it... don't forget to check for play in shafts of the turbo.

that's one dirty motor!

 

hey man, while you're at it... don't forget to check for play in shafts of the turbo.

It was dirty with 16.5 years and over 200k miles. Then I went off-roading with some local board members, including a hood-deep mud pond. I still have dried clay-mud lodged in every open area, after removing a couple dozen dustpans worth.

I will be checking the turbo.

Gnarly.

 

After I typed "check the turbo" I thought to myself, if he pulled the motor himself, he probably already knows this...

I got my motor out yesterday too, its not a high falutin turbo though, just a N/A all i need is and adapter plate and i'll be moving again.

 

btw, the delta boys are good people, make a great product.

It's always good to know that subaru owners are hip and can reseal their own motor!

hardcore subaru owners do that sort of thing

 

I should know.. im hardcore like that..

in case you don't know, this is how you check the turbos hot side

 

 

 

Dang, nice going Ed. You will have to let me know how the delta cams work out in the tubo engine. That may be a nice future mod for me. Also, I would definatly try and get some of that engine bay cleaned up, looks like mine now.

 

You are going to have one mean rx. It will be pretty cool to see it at the meet.

Radiator is here.

Gaskets not ordered yet :-\....

I think I'm gonna send my injectors to RC Engineering.

 

Jason, I'm looking forward to the meet. I need to fix my four-wheelin body damage by then. The front metal under bumper is bent to crap.

in case you don't know, this is how you check the turbos hot side

Great caption, you learn something new everyday!

Ed:

Looks like you are making a lot of progress. I'll keep my fingers crossed (but wont' hold my breath) on those heads. I PM'd you regarding the parts you asked about. Definitely can be done if you are serious. Also, still have lots of turbo stuff lying around.

Some of us might be getting together Sunday. Maybe we can run out to your place, or you are welcome to stop by my place.

John

Dinner time. 1-3 side head off. Most of the head bolts were completely covered in black stuff, had to use a big breaker bar to turn 2 of them. Got stuck sliding out of head, Blaster, hammmer and punch got them out. Lots of carbon on pistons and exhaust.

Heads are off.

Bolts were very nasty. One is still stuck.

I think there is some oil in cylinders 2 & 4. 1 & 3 are dry. Fried rings or HG?

Make sure when you put the head bolts back in you use some kind of molly grease. I would replace them as well.

Any feedback on the wet cylinders? It was hot enough to make the oil smell burnt, are the rings gone? I didn't comp. test it.

Make sure when you put the head bolts back in you use some kind of molly grease. I would replace them as well.

Why moly grease? What about anti-sieze?

For new bolts would I go to SOA or a hardware shop like maybe Fastenal?

 

RC engineering has a package on the way. T-stat acquired. Still no OE parts...

After getting the springs off, I looked at the stem tops. (Might be wrong term, not valves, but the tops of tunnel in head). On one head an exhaust top is sitting lower (far left in pic). Both intakes are low, but even, I think normal. Could it have been pushed when compressing spring? Was it bad before? Will it go back?

 

On the other head an exhaust top has no valve stem seal (rubber with ring spring), just the metal top. But they sit at the same height because the one with a seal is further into the head. (pics go Good, Bad, Top of Bad)

 

How bad is this?

Cams are here. No gaskets yet...

Still have lots of cleaning to do.

Injectors are on their way home.

Intake muffler removed.

Just a suggestion since you got it this far apart .....may want to rering the pistons.I thought also with it this far apart maybe clean up you ports on the heads.Definately a easy way to gain a little extra hp especially since you got new cams.The two together would just complement each other....especially on a turbo motor if you plan on boosting it up a bit.Cheers!

Injectors are back, and boy are they CLEAN! I sent them straight out of the car. They kept the 2" fuel line and hose clamps though.