FIRST STEPS to Remove a Subaru Engine

[@RicondaRacing]

The fact that this channel doesn't have more subscribers is insane. Awesome content buddy

[@polishedrust4991]

Can't believe I've been sleeping on your channel man.The gc8 is my favorite Subaru of all time.i have an 02 legacy gt but plan to own a gc8 coupe one day.

[@SubaruONLY]

Nice man. Love the 02 Leggy GT too! 🤙🤙

[@dankzworldonwheels5602]

I already know how this goes, but gotta support my dude! Let it play and support the channel! Thanks for the content.

[@SubaruONLY]

Thanks man. After this basic head gasket swap, things will start to get interesting. Roll bar, bucket seats, interior decisions, suspension decisions, e85 tune, etc. 😁😁😁

[@dankzworldonwheels5602]

I’m in a similar boat with a 2000 Forester I got for 1k and head gaskets, cam seals, and timing tensioner finally gave way. Got a spare motor from an 08 Forester n/a (ej253) and might be using the heads from a ej22 dual port and make a hybrid supercharged build. Budget sleeper status.

[@SubaruONLY]

Dude - love it. Sounds awesome.

[@mrpetrov2912]

Subaru has a second hood support that has the hood close to 90 degrees, just have to remove the hood support out of the primary location to the strut tower

[@SubaruONLY]

No way! Had no idea. I’ll check that out first thing tomorrow. Brilliant.

[@mrpetrov2912]

here is a example about 12 mins, kzbin.info/www/bejne/namuq5Vqm7-qeKs

[@PedroFTeixeira]

I was going to say the same!

[@dankzworldonwheels5602]

He’s correct, though wind may not be your friend. Don’t trust it for long periods of time. I support your idea of securing the hood besides just a prop shaft/wand.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Beat me to it..

[@sleepergarage1900]

Love how organized you are super clean job!

[@SubaruONLY]

Thanks - it helps keep me motivated!!!

[@sleepergarage1900]

@@SubaruONLY keep doing your thing bro! You have a loyal viewer here all the way from Denver Colorado!

[@mrocha5136]

great video I'm from Brazil and I'm going through the same situation I need to remove the engine from my gc8 in the garage. I'll keep following congratulations

[@fox10169]

....why the hell would you jack and put a jackstands there? There's a front jacking plate and pinch welds for a reason. Also, there's a secondary hood prop location on the pass. side strut tower. That allows the hood to stand straight up.

[@SubaruONLY]

Thanks man. Will check that out. Good points for sure. Didn’t realize the hood prop deal till now. Never too old to learn something new 😁😁😁

[@fox10169]

@@SubaruONLY hell yeah, dude 🤙🤘 the jacking plate is below (or should be) the power steering rack bolted to the sunframe

[@SubaruONLY]

Yes good call man. And you are right for sure! This car is little bit too low for my cheap ass jack to get under that center jack plate - so couldn’t slip under it to lift from there. Dude - thanks! 🤙🤙

[@fox10169]

@@SubaruONLY I have the same problem with my legacy. Driving onto some 2x4's give just enough clearance though

[@WahooNo2]

Was gonna say the same thing about the jacking plate, pinch welds, and the hood prop hole. At least if you tie it down, it won't hit you in the head if you bump the prop rod. Also, when you jack up the rear you can use the rear diff.

[@ericdimalanta2883]

Luke how can I access the video on how to remove the torque converter bolt the number 13 on your list thanks heaps

[@RicondaRacing]

What about the hood shocks on the VA?

[@nelsonpinto4891]

Just started watching all your videos man... great job Luke. keep it up I have a P1 2 door and love it 👍👍👍

[@SubaruONLY]

Awesome and thank you! Big time labor of love and no going anywhere.

[@Jeremiahsntg]

I am having an issue with my wrx. I have a 02 bugeye with an ej208 engine. I noticed smoke coming backwards in to the turbo and going out the exhaust. It seems it's not going through the oil return line. It's like it's going backwards. Is there a reason for this happening?

[@SubaruONLY]

Little confused. So smoke is coming out where? White or black smoke? All the time or just when the car is first fired up?

[@Jeremiahsntg]

@@SubaruONLY it's a bit hard to explain, I turn the car on. And it wont smoke then after a while it starts to smoke and oil is coming out the exhaust, I took the turbo out and the inlet housing and the exhaust housing is full of oil. I was thinking the oil return was blocked. But it's something else. It's like the oil isn't going all the way through. It's like it's going backwards.

[@harrisonmorin616]

You sir are a subie guru

[@schorschix6227]

Not a fan of how you jack up the car. There are already dents in the "frame rails". There are several better points to use. Also the hood can be held up by the OEM hood prop, wich is removable and can be attached to the right (passenger) side strut tower. There`s a specific point for it

[@JohnO_28]

hey there! my subie has leaking stuff going on under the hood im suspecting that its the manual transmission gear oil or exhaust manifold, anyways can you help me sir? can i get your email so that i can send the problems of it? TIA :)

[@SubaruONLY]

Ever get this figured out? Hope so, cheers man!

[@JohnO_28]

@@SubaruONLY mechanic said its the oil seal in camshafts and crankshaft. Sheesh

[@SubaruONLY]

Yes, that’s quite an involved job. Have to admit.

[@JohnO_28]

@@SubaruONLY still wasn't able to fix it tho.

[@SubaruONLY]

Ahhh too bad. Good luck and let me know if any more questions! 👍

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

great looking subaru = blown up my new engine ? builder refuses to be resposable !