October 19, 200322 yr So me and my engine are about to throw down. I'm ripping this SOB apart and putting in all new gaskets and bearings. Questions.... AutoZone sells a kit with all Gaskets and Bearings for $320. I havent done any other price checking yet, so I don't know if its good or not. Thats what I have you guys for Can I get a better price on that stuff? Also.. As long as I am opening it up and gutting it, what else should I do to it?
October 19, 200322 yr I'm ripping this SOB apart and putting in all new gaskets and bearings First question is.. why?.. is there something wrong with gaskets and bearings and such..? You got knocks and leaks and things? Or are you just a glutton for punishment trying to raise your level of subaru frustration back to the level of "The heavens opening up and doves flying out of your rump roast";)
October 19, 200322 yr Author All of the above. I have a head gasket leak and an oil pan gasket leak. I figured as long as I am going through all that, I might as well experiment and see how much better I can make that little engine go.
October 19, 200322 yr dealer parts are considered to be the best by many people here, but (i think) richierich did some research as to what companies supply TO the dealer so you can get better pricing by going directly to them. don't forget the timing belts, clutch kit, and water pump are brand new (timing belts - subaru, water pump - napa, clutch - rhino) .. the flywheel also shouldn't need to be machined because it was done so recently. the pilot and throwout bearings are new with the clutch kit and the clips for the TOB are new from the dealer too. and this time take pics of the doves. that sounds like a must see!
October 19, 200322 yr If you're going to tear down that engine, you might as well hone the cylinders and put a new set of rings on the pistons
October 20, 200322 yr Hmm.. maybe I should have sold you my turbowagon after all.. SOA parts are always best.. you should get a price from them Free Bump
October 20, 200322 yr Author Sometimes I think that too... But this is my first car, and the best way to learn about cars is to rip them apart right? Originally posted by calebz Hmm.. maybe I should have sold you my turbowagon after all..
October 21, 200322 yr I would check on line by doing a google search. That sounds kind of high. If you have to have them today, may be the way to go. I have seen both bearing and gasket sets on the bay. If you have a little time, it may be the way to go. But if it aint broke, why are we fixing it? A reseal will do the same do and be a lot easier on your head. If you want to practise, go to the JY and get a rebuildable engine and take your time. Do you have da book? Not the junkers, but a FSM. Don't even open it up without it. Good luck, your in the right place.
October 22, 200322 yr Author YES. I AM UBER JOKING. I AM A COMIC MASTERMIND. SEE HOW EASILY I WAS ABLE TO MANIPULATE YOUR FUNNYBONE WITH THAT GEM OF COMIC MASTERMINDEDNESS. LOW AND BEHOLD THE FUNNY WHICH I HAVE BESTOWETH ON THE USMB LIKE A CAT SPRAYING ITS TERRITORY. Yes, its carbed.
October 22, 200322 yr hey man, while your at it rebuilding your engine, take the "spaghetti factory" of vacuum lines off your manifold. There'll be screws underneath and it'll lead to some thermovacuum valves... just take off all the vacuum lines; that way you don't have to buy so damn many vacuum caps. Then clean the manifold up and repaint it, that's the way to do it.
October 22, 200322 yr I thought you had the only EA82 in Kentucky? what are you going to do, throw it in the back and go twice as slow?
October 22, 200322 yr just my bit of input. if the short block is ok dont mess with it. just do the gaskets. if you really want to tear down the lower end have fun and take your time. it will drastically increase your expense if you do the job correctly. just a note most machine shops dont know how to deal with a sube block. just speaking from my own experience. as for the cost of the parts. thats a little high if it does not include rings. and you definately should do rings if you tear down
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