2005 Subaru Forester Pt 7 Adjusting valves SOHC

[@BorderlineWanderings]

I am so grateful for this video series!!! I am currently following along and doing the same project thanks to your videos, I did end up getting a new block so I am just waiting for that to get here and I will be able to get it all back together with all the thanks to this series - thank you so much!!!

[@100Ronster]

Great teaching, love this series.

[@Clearanceman2]

It's amazing how many things in my life have solid valves, older honda accords, subarus, motorcycles. I always learned it was a 1960s thing but not necessarily so. The ninja zx6 is the hardest you have to pull the cams and measure the shims and replace them with the correct size to change your gap and then replace the cams and if you are wrong you get to do it all over again. And there isn't much room under the tank between the frame rails to work.

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

The dual overhead cam Subarus are just as you mentioned. Measure clearance, pull camshaft, measure shim, order new shim and pray it correct since they are about $15-20 each.

[@Clearanceman2]

@@ThePracticalMechanic Awful!

[@kshenriques]

My first Subaru was one of those. I'm so glad I got rid of it@@ThePracticalMechanic

[@vegardhaugo3999]

Thank u man, im working on a ej20e 16v gc8. This helpes alot. My 2010 subaru Will now get a perfect 1996 engine

[@thewoodruffs04]

By far the best video thank you

[@wyattoneable]

I did notice a lot of Subaru's while driving though Colorado. I guess it makes sense to own one there with the extreme winters you all have sometimes. Nice work Chad.

[@lesleymusonda7756]

Thank you so much for Good explanation about the Subaru engine. I nearly made the mistake on valve clearance setting. I have done it well after watching your video.

[@snw56]

I feel like I am right there with you, measuring every valve clearance, torquing every fastener, checking and double-checking each step before proceeding to the next.

[@babyUFO.]

0:26 No, you don't. The left cover has a rubber plug peep hole for doing timing; furthermore, the timing marks aren't what you need to see., the arrows are. THAT is why the cover needs removed. It has nothing to do with timing marks.

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

The arrows indicate top dead center. The mark I show are for setting up the timing belt. The timing belt is installed with all the pistons mid way through the travel so you don’t risk valve to piston contact.

[@Donjuan776]

Thank you for the video. It helps a lot that you gave the torque specs.

[@wafel19781]

Thank you Sir

[@jamesbowen309]

From around 3.58 to around 6.12 in the video you can easily compare the exhaust rollers on the #2 & #4 rocker arms,-- the #2 is shiny and clean and the #4 has that blue hue to it,-- I was just reviewing what i had been looking at and give it a timeframe when it was easy to view and compare the two rocker arm camshaft rollers,-- yep ,-- its turning blue,--- still might last for a while though,--

[@DeadspaceMayhem]

What are the cam distance measurements??😊

[@mdnitewrx]

May I ask what happened to this forester? I was so invested in this series, and was curious as to the outcome.

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

I put the engine back in but didn’t have time to film. I sold the car shortly after.

[@TennisMan93]

Is every time the engine/arrow is in those 4 points the compression TDC never exhaust?? Want to be sure I’m not netting valves on the exhaust TDC.

[@josemanuelnunurachapa8929]

Por favor me puede decir la luz de válvulas. Le agradecería bastante.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

old timer told me one time the way to adjust if its .010 adjust then try a.011 if it will go not tight enough if the .011 goes needs to be tighter.

[@lv2fishrn971]

Will valves out-of spec cause random engine misfires? Ive done all electric stuff wires plugs coil etc.

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

If they are too tight the car may misfire at idle.

[@lv2fishrn971]

@ThePracticalMechanic I haven't touched it yet. She has 246k. Leaning towards this. Also egr is original but appears to be functional

[@Littles_garage]

Would they tick while not under load if their to loose?

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

They will generally tick all the time if the valves are loose but the noise is more noticeable at idle. If you have noise only when cold it could be piston slap. The piston will expand slightly as it warms up and the noise will quiet down.

[@grafkoks87]

EJ201 ?

[@raypencosky8296]

Can this service be done in car? If so. Approx cost? Thx

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

Yes it can and normally is performed in vehicle. Because it’s labor intensive and the valve cover gaskets should be replaced this will likely cost $400-600. If it’s a dual overhead cam engine or turbo engine the price will go up a lot.

[@derrickquintal]

Where'd you get your valve lash specs?

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

Mitchell prodemand.

[@radarrx65v1]

Hey have a question. Can you change head bolts one at a time and not bother a new head gasket?

[@yeti7520]

What battery-operated ratchet are you using?

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

I use Snapon electric ratchets and Milwaukee electric impact drivers.

[@yeti7520]

@@ThePracticalMechanic Which model? i'm going to buy one tomorrow, lol, and I like the way your works.

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

@@yeti7520 what time in the video. Was it black or red?

[@yeti7520]

@@ThePracticalMechanic It was the black one.

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

CTR717BK

[@DependableAutoTruck]

is that very long 10mm socket snapon?

[@yeahtube69]

lol how much do you charge to rebuild my subaru =)~~

[@pibeIntolerable]

This is very wrong... The arrow is TDC, not the timing mark

[@JTBryan62]

Watch closely He does it correct!

[@yeti7520]

You must've been watching another video. He did it right.