Sonicfrog Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Well, it's that time. Today I'm going to pull the engine out of Murphy, the $500 87 T-Wag, and give it some new rubber. It's seeping oil from all around. Last year I overheated it really bad, and I've had low oil pressure and TOD ever since. I blew a head gasket, natch, and replaced the front seals at the time (can, crank, and mickey mouse), but didn't get new valve cover gaskets or replace the rear main seal. I'm going to replace the little o-rings in the cam housing too, and check the oil tube leading down from the turbo into the block. One question - I'm going to build an engine stand for my workbench and was wondering if someone had also built one and had the dimensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 at $40....or free-$25 used it's hard to beat just buying an engine stand. the rear main probably isn't leaking, they rarely do (unless someone replaced it before!). sure you need to pull the engine? what if it was just the valve covers or grommets or something simple leaking that doesn't require yanking the lump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicfrog Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 at $40....or free-$25 used it's hard to beat just buying an engine stand. the rear main probably isn't leaking, they rarely do (unless someone replaced it before!). sure you need to pull the engine? what if it was just the valve covers or grommets or something simple leaking that doesn't require yanking the lump? If I hadn't overheated it, I wouldn't worry. But I've seen a lot of rubber fry and fail in my lifetime, so I figure pulling the beast will le me look at all the possible leak spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 In this picture here, you can see my custom engine stand I used when resealing my EJ22T Worked like a charm. I used the engine hoist to keep things stable while working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicfrog Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 Oh That's Classic! And I have one of those laying around. Thanks!!! PS. I bet you would have taken some serious heat if you would have use the washer or dryer for a stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yeah, expecially since they are brand new and belong to the roomates. I had to pay special attention when moving the engine hoist to make sure I didnt ram into them. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonicfrog Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 The engine is out. It's a good thing I pulled it. One of the motor mounts had started to come loose from the bracket. I was hearing the noise and thought I had fried one of the main bearings when I toasted the engine. I am going to replace all the coolant and oil hoses on the turbo. I haven't pulled the flywheel yet, but I don't see any evident that the rear seal is leaking. I'll probably pull it anyway. It is always better to be safe than sorry. PS. Thanks SJ. That "Engine Stand" works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Lazy Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I'm cornfused EA82T?? looks like a legacy in the pic nm ic now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Lazy Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 sorry i m dum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 sorry i m dum quit calling my buddy Major Lazy dum, or i'll kick you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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