How To Remove A Subaru Engine (Step By Step)

[@gar24407]

For 1st time folks. Mark hoses with painters tape, number them and write where they go in a notebook. That way on the way back to install them you dont miss a single one, mark them off the list and remove the tape (that way if you see tape, you missed it) Group bolts on zip lock bags and write where they go. Mark direction of parts that same way. Great video wish it was out 7 months ago when I pulled my engine out. 😂

[@Smeedia]

All great tips as well! That's what I did the first time I pulled mine 🙏

[@rocketsmall4547]

i usually just put everything in a can and then forgot where nuts bolts go.

[@vboys5001]

Damn wish I would’ve done this before I was half way done pulling it

[@zqwas6306]

Glad I’m not a first timer 😂

[@ninjanick9253]

Fake news I'll remember where everything goes in 5 months time 😂

[@ANFOWolf]

Your thorough knowledge of the Subaru platform is goals man. You make pulling an engine look as effortless as changing clothes.

[@Smeedia]

After so many of them they're not too bad to do, hoping that this helps others when they need to pull their own engine 🙌

[@invertedv12powerhouse77]

In general when you learn a platofrm and do it often, it becomes easier and faster by many hours. You might start off taking days to do to a few hours depending on experience

[@poncewrx]

This is why I mainly watch your channel cause you look out for the little guys and give us true how to videos

[@Smeedia]

Always will where i can ❤

[@agentbahan397]

totally agree man, most others just talk as if everyone are pros.

[@banditryder4696]

Bro he did make it for us. I asked him last year cuz I need to do a 02 bugeye engine removal. He hooked it up for sure

[@goatbaaad3711]

Just an FYI for anyone doing this, don’t remove the pitch stop. The pitch stop isn’t holding the engine, it’s holding the transmission and has up and down movement so it will not brake. You will have no problem getting the engine out with it in and then you’re not leaving your transmission sitting on 2 shafts and 1 mount.

[@Master_Psyper]

I love how you say “don’t need to lift the car to pull the engine, remove intake, intercooler, battery, alternator” then removes in reverse order and immediately lifts the car 🤣 love it! I definitely appreciate you breaking it down in a quick tutorial, not overly in depth, not full of filler

[@Smeedia]

Anytime 🥳 tried to just get the main points In 😅

[@Blamo87]

He said you don't need "A" lift, as in a car lift. Jack and jack stands for us poor folk.

[@dolfieday1713]

How does this not have thousands of views!!! this must have been a pain to film. Thank you!

[@Neal_Wheels]

You may see an increase in views simply because I've been watching this video religiously as I'm currently pulling my 05 WRX motor out. Thanks for the guide man, this is awesome!

[@Smeedia]

Glad the videos had been helpful and good luck on the engine removal 🥳

[@Kaponohoopii808]

A year old vid and still relevant for the weekend broke mechanic. Thanks for the basics. You make it look easy will definitely try it myself when I get my turbo motor. Awesome job brah. 🤙🏽

[@Telesko]

I have never even changed oil before but after seeing this video I genuinely believe I can fumble my way through this. Thanks for the great content.

[@Smeedia]

Glad I could help and you totally can do it! 🔥💪

[@bluecollarboy8705]

Just a tip, when I pull my motors I set the engine leveler front to back and the engine comes in and out so much smoother and no binding during installation

[@unseenyt3]

This is the most in depth engine removal I've seen so far thank you Smeedia!

[@Smeedia]

Glad I could help 🥳

[@gilcancino8430]

Well my subie just broke down and I'm done with it I want to sell it but some thing deep inside me is telling me don't do it just fix it you put so much money don't let depression and what's going on in life put you down I'm get her fix I put her up for sell but I'm not in a hurry I will either sell it to the right person or get her fix and this is why I knew following you and watching you would help me out thank you for putting this up!!

[@Smeedia]

I'd say sit on it for a little while, trust me I've 100% been there too, have made the choice to sell some that I ultimately regret 😮‍💨

[@gilcancino8430]

@@Smeedia Im do that instead you have a point there brother.

[@Villajesse]

Bro! The old hat was awesome. I’m sure ppl that were complaining don’t typically work on their own cars lol

[@Smeedia]

Lol the old hat still lives, but neded a new one anyway so gotta break it in 😅

[@omialmanza1900]

Oh thank goodness you didnt get rid of the old hat, My eyes were glued to the screen just so I learn this.👍🏼

[@Smeedia]

Lmao it lives on!!!!

[@joshuawilliams1477]

No joke I’m going to need this video at some point when I decide to replace my clutch

[@Smeedia]

When the time comes, the video will be here 🙏🔥

[@DJSAS]

Great Vid Mate Picked it up From your How To Refresh your Old Subaru Engine

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 💪🙏

[@liuyei2848]

Dear God I finally made it... Obligatory first comment. Have a great day dude live the energy, dig the precise concise and incisive way that you create your content.

[@Smeedia]

❤😁 you have a great day as well! 🙌

[@iTeachMyToast]

This is gonna be useful. I just found out my rear main seal is pissing oil, so I gotta pull the engine

[@Smeedia]

Ooooooooof 😖 annoying seal to be leaking, hopefully thr video helps 😁

[@Grooove_e]

Great this will help me on the Bugeye, cylinder head cracked on cylinder 4 spark plug threads :(

[@Smeedia]

Noooo 😭😭😭😭 glad the video will help though!

[@Grooove_e]

Gunna slap a new head on it and hope for the best, putting in a built engine by the end of the year so I just need to make it last until then 😂

[@simonfozzy8061]

I believe 02-05 wrx and 6 speeds have the pin that needs to be removed because it's a pull style clutch. Push style does not have this so you don't need to worry.

[@brandonrich1557]

Awh man I’ve been waiting for this video since the beginning of the Channel! Hoping one day to put it to good use! Keep up the good content!!

[@Smeedia]

It'll be here when you need it 🙌🙏

[@Rubostli]

I left both both intake, turbo and exhaust manifold on while pulling the engine, super easy! Everyone has their own way ofcourse! I just hate leaning over the enginebay

[@Smeedia]

O don't blame you, always felt like everything got in my way when removing it all 😅

[@unjointedgoose8]

Hey man, great video, doing my engine for my Impreza and a doner Impreza next weekend, this video was great

[@TheE3R]

Shaving profile brother, now this is the vid totorial im looking for, keep it up brother💪💪💪I'll give it a shot

[@Smeedia]

🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@JoshuaHambyOfficial]

Stellar and extremely informative video. Gota swap my throwout bearing and it seems i gota pull the engine. (New subaru owner)

[@cd5sircoupe]

Luckily I have some friends that pull EJs all the time. One of them is the owner of the shop and the other's his main mechanic. They can both do it practically blindfolded by this point.

[@Smeedia]

Oh yessss good resource to have!

[@d.stiles19]

Love that this video isn’t an hour long. Great job and thank you for your service! Keep wrenching man 🙌

[@Smeedia]

💪💪💪

[@nad5542]

Enjoyed more than watching a movie.learned a lot and feel soo good man.bro after watching these videos on your channel makes me motivate to do more things on my sti without any fear.🍻

[@Smeedia]

That's the goal 🙏🙌 try to help others get the info needed to do these things 😁

[@jonprophet1378]

Dear lord, the down pipe bolts are nightmares. Got an old Bug Eye I'm tearing down, and its rusted to hell. Rounded nuts that are rusted! Uggghhhhh!!!!!! Great video though. I'm almost ready to pull mine out.

[@keeganjewett4761]

everyone i talk to say they hate working on subaru motors because they are the hardest motors to work on and that always baffles me, ive never come across a motor more easily worked on!, everything is up top or in the front to get access to. It can be pulled in less than an hour. I think the whole having two heads on opposite sides of the motor scares people.

[@Smeedia]

Totally agree! They're much easier to work on that what people make them out to be!

[@TheCardinalSpear]

Good stuff. I've always just kept the fuel lines connected and just flipped the intake/tgvs off to the side like you would with the ac and power steering units.

[@Smeedia]

I've done that before as well, multiple ways to get them out of the way 🙌

[@dannythompson1948]

I'm finally doing it, bro! I'm about 40% there, id say. Just gotta do a few more steps and I'm there! Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@xProTwist]

Ok can we just all appreciate the amazing type of video that we should all have to pay to watch as the quality is just that good plus the knowledge is everywhere in the video. @Smeedia I hope you get a shit ton of new subs as it would be well deserved. Type of video that should not have a dislike button.

[@Smeedia]

❤❤ trying to help out where I can ❤❤

[@stevejackmon]

I just purchased my first Subie (2018 STI) and immediately started researching. You have a great, informative channel and awesome videos! And BTW, this channel is SERIOUSLY underrated, keep up the awesome work!

[@Smeedia]

Congrats on the car and appreciate thr support and feedback! Always open to questions if you've got em 🙏

[@blakeangell385]

How’s your car

[@HugoHardinge]

No beard! It’s been a while! Another fire video my dude! Keep it up

[@Smeedia]

Thanks my man! And needed to let the face free for a bit 😅

[@HugoHardinge]

@@Smeedia it’s been a minute for me as well 😂 maybe time to clean shave during COVID because it grows back quick and I forget what my face looks like 😅

[@jordanlewis2967]

Good knowledge and advice but personally been doing these for years and you don’t need to pull the manifold off to pull the engine it is unnecessary work and pulling the manifold doesn’t make it easier to pull the engine

[@jeffreyschutte4477]

Great video, honestly better than most FSM's out there. Tanner, the other dowel is on the transmission.

[@Smeedia]

I saw that after I put the camera down 😅 going tk have to yert it out of there when I get the new engine in

[@ajw828]

This definitely makes it a little less daunting. Solid video man!

[@Smeedia]

Thanks my dude 🙌 it's not too bad to do 🔥

[@nickbongalis2482]

You should do tv. Hear me out. Travel across the states helping people with their builds. Show’s been done before, I know. But not quite for just us car guys, in-line, boxer, a-like. And you’re entertaining. Lol seriously though great content, please keep up the good work. Thanks

[@Smeedia]

That would be killer to be able to do and a blast! No idea how to make that one happen though 😅 always appreciate the support my friend ❤

[@1kDomo]

Lol JUST in time IAG built block going in soon. Bro you’re a wizard! (also bring the hat back!, it’s a staple on this channel)

[@Smeedia]

Lop I still got it, but need to break in this new one 😅

[@1kDomo]

@@Smeedia as long as ol’ reliable makes a comeback I’m all for it lol

[@JB-th4bx]

Dang Bro! I was literally searching YT yesterday for this exact thing; the whole time I was thinking man, I wish Smeedia had a video on this. Awesome content!

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy I got you 🙌🙏😁

[@JB-th4bx]

If you were doing a clutch (without a lift) would you rather pull the motor, or pull the trans?

[@Smeedia]

Pull the motor 100%

[@lukasgray8955]

Used this to pull my 04 wrx engine, my cover for the clutch fork pin, was a 10mm Allen

[@marlonrey4399]

Fantastic step by step boxer engine removal. Thanks for the awesome video

[@alexanderSydneyOz]

NOTE: As far as I can see, the slide pin removal applies ONLY to Imprezas. I am (trying) to get the motor out of my NA Forester and there appears to be no slide pin.

[@ehesh1499]

Brixton! Let’s go! Their worn wash shirts are my absolute favorite

[@Smeedia]

High key got one 😅🔥

[@IMArvidson]

So good bro, thank you for this! Doing it for my first time, feel much better now!

[@Shiroi_Akuma14]

Thank you bro keep up the amazing work we all appreciate the content so much!!

[@scottmerz76]

First impression of video was Tanner no beard 🤔🤔🤔 ???? Shit am I watching an old video?? 🤣🤣🤣. Love these videos!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Smeedia]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mattmcwilliams3245]

Two questions for you as I am prepping to replace a clutch in my 18' STI (never let you girl drive your STI when the last standard she drove was years ago and was a 90s civic....) any way. 1. do you have to remove the intake manifold to pull the engine, or will the engine come out with the intake still bolted on with all the appropriate connections and hoses removed? 2. I am assuming that with removing the turbo, down pipe, headers and intake etc... that I'll need to replace all the gaskets to these parts as well, correct? Thanks for the awesome video @Smeedia, always look forward to your new videos!

[@joshuanawrocki2994]

Nice and quick to the point, starting my jdm motor swap project and needed a refresher. Just curious why you removed the intake manifold? Doesnt seem like it gets in the way of anything

[@ZebedeeH]

So glad you did this now I will be able to take mine out based on this guide ✌🏽

[@Smeedia]

❤❤❤

[@markusdemain11]

New engine break in tutorial?! Tips tricks dos an don'ts 👀🙌

[@Smeedia]

On my list to make 🥳

[@keithkautz6724]

Hey tanner what's up, I was thinking about trying to rebuild my engine and redoing all the gaskets,the guys I bought the car from said they changed the head gaskets but I don't trust them and the people who owned it prior didn't seem to take care of it we shall see

[@Smeedia]

Keep me posted on what you find!

[@maxwelleaton9326]

Omg I’m so nervous! Need to grow some forsure lmao. I got leaky valve seals in my 05 waggy and need to pull the motor. Never pulled a motor outta anything in my life. This video has boosted my “fake it till I make it” type of confidence. Any suggestions on replacing things on the way for insurance ? Gaskets ect. Car has no other issues as of rn. Just some smoke 💨 when she fires up then it clears up after a few seconds. But the smell lingers and chokes ya. Also had to apologize to ransoms at the pump for engulfing them in smoke😮‍💨🤣🤣🤷‍♂️

[@Smeedia]

Know out all gaskets while your in there, it's really not as bad or as hard as it looks to pull them, I promise 🙏🙏🙏

[@tomf9568]

I kept thinking to myself, this mechanic is speaking at an auctioneer’s rate. Maybe it is my 82 year-old ears. Hope I can follow it all and get my 2003 Subaru Forester engine out to make it easier to replace its head gaskets, get the heads skimmed by a machine shop, find oil leaks and adjust a noisy valve. Then hope I can put it all back together before the North Dakota winter sets-in.

[@allthethingsent5131]

I like your Subaru Videos but seems like removing the engine with extra steps lol. Only thing I remove is the radiator starter and down pipe then pull the engine. But great detailed video.

[@Smeedia]

I like to pull as much off before hand 😅🔥

[@Mark-qb5ip]

Saved to Watch Later (again without distractions) and also saved in the learning category... Seriously like i started watching then a set of CX drawings come in and i turned around and youre Peace-out homies WHooo...

[@Smeedia]

It'll be here for when it's needed 🙏 and always busy😉🔥

[@MachineGunMango]

Not gonna lie, was tempted to try to find that same hat, and snag one for you. Can't lose a good hat.

[@Smeedia]

I've looked for years and could never find another 😅

[@2LonelyPlanet]

always love your video, I hope more people know about you!

[@Smeedia]

They're slowly getting out there 🙌😁

[@valshin]

Very helpful video! Is it about the same for Tribeca 2014?

[@godgivensti9745]

Thanks for the advise on the ets non resonated exhaust im loving it. You video helped me decide to get it.

[@Smeedia]

Eyyyy, glad it helped! 😁

[@thtslowsubi639]

I just spent hours trying to figure out why i couldnt get bolts to thread in above the dowels.... Currently facepalming lmao thanks for helping me figure it out🤣

[@Smeedia]

Glad the videos helped 🙏🙏🙏 we all do it 😅

[@komet_rl]

Pulling my motor on my 2.5i impreza soon starting tmrw!

[@Smeedia]

You got this 🥳🥳🥳

[@komet_rl]

@@Smeedia Thanks man love your content im sure i’ll be watching this vid 20 times over 😅

[@DarrylSimons-ww6dg]

Hi thank u for your help I'll be taking my engine out soon it blood a head gaskets

[@masonherr5464]

The injectors must be in the TGVs? Sorry guys still kinda a rookie but always looking to learn!

[@Smeedia]

Correct they are located in the TGVs 😁

[@poudrecanyonbiker]

Great video but can we get an engine install vid?! The subtleties and tricks would be awesome!

[@Smeedia]

Yes I can film that when the time comes 🙏😁

[@extrafreshswaqqx]

17:51 - started my build on my 2017sti now is better than never lol

[@Smeedia]

It is now! 🔥

[@TheOffroadigans]

Could you send me photos of where the ground wires go onto the engine from the body? The quick connect small ones.

[@clintonross1649]

Thank you for all you do for our community & fans of yours! I’m wondering how you would compare this type of manual trans EJ STi removal to a non turbo ej53 with auto trans from the same generation? I’m assuming the auto non turbo would be less parts and therefore less hassle, is that assumption correct? Any major differences in removal that you can think of by chance? Thanks again, your hard work never goes unnoticed!

[@Smeedia]

Little more easier because no turbo components in the way but aside from that should be the exact same with the expecting of removing the torque convertor bolts 🙏🔥

[@MrRonaldweasley]

You just made that look so damn easy I feel like I could go out and rip it out in an hour now 😅😅 giving me false confidence man 😂

[@alienoftheapocalypse2183]

Dude this a great video. Is there a way u can do this in more slowed down version for us newbies

[@Smeedia]

What do you mean by slown down? 🤔

[@jmt0728]

So I just did this job and I think we totally forgot to loosen the nuts on the transmission mount before jacking the transmission up 😅 is it absolutely necessary to do that? We were able to jack the transmission up a good amount even with the nuts secured on there but I wasn’t sure if that would cause problems on the mount itself by doing that. I haven’t had a chance to visually check the mount but is it even worth looking at?

[@brianthomp80]

The dowel from the block looked like it was in the tranny still. Great content as always bro!

[@Smeedia]

I've seen that a few times, fun to pull those out 😅

[@tylernorthrup5471]

Awesome work 👌 I'll be needing this one soon thanks Tanner great content as always

[@Smeedia]

Anytime Tyler 🔥🤙

[@tkh1845]

Possibly one of your best vids yet!!! Might be the new hat and shave😅 Oh and having a car hoist is always pretty handy too!!!

[@Smeedia]

Oh it definitely helps! 🙏

[@elrondmcbong467]

How to pull the engine out of an automatic transmission? Is it just brute force or do I have to pay attention to something, especially concerning the torque converter?

[@BlancoRamirez]

You should do a video on how to remove a turbo on an sti

[@Smeedia]

This one covered it but when the opportunity comes up I can do so 🙏

[@bobdod4567]

You should do a video on how to manual swap a subi from a CVT

[@Smeedia]

If the opportunity comes up I could 🙏

[@zoeycatt1925]

ya.... master subaru mechanic.

[@atsirinavarro8386]

Soooo quick question in a 2010 wrx with the 5 speed it doesnt seem to have the transmission slide pin im guessing the slave cylinder and clutch still have to be removed ? In the process of pulling it

[@Smeedia]

Salve cylinder does not, you should be able to depress the slave and pull up on the clutch fork to release it

[@atsirinavarro8386]

@@Smeediaperfect timing im gonna finish pulling it today thank you 🙏🏽

[@c.j.cameron1820]

Thanks for the details man. It's still intimidating to a non wrencher but the plan is someday i'll feel comfortable enough to pull that sucker out.

[@Smeedia]

The video will be here for ya when the time comes 🙏😁

[@jordanbeck640]

No beard?¿??? Who is this babyface man & what did you do with Tanner!? 😱😱😱

[@Smeedia]

🤫🤫🤫

[@sigfredopolanco6648]

GOoD JOB , EXCELLENT VIDEO !!!

[@jimrustle643]

Another good tutorial for the fans. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Smeedia]

Hopefully helps some people out 🙌

[@jimrustle643]

@@Smeedia Without a doubt it will. Keep up the awesome work, the channel is growing fast!

[@PrYmeChaos]

okay i know this is in a past video but i cant seem to find it, whats the best clutch master cylinder fluid to use for an 05 sti? great vid btw

[@Smeedia]

OEM is what I alqays use, motul RBF is good too 🙌

[@markcole6475]

What sort of total labor time is involved when replacing a long block in one of these? Like a rebuilt long block

[@Smeedia]

Depends on who's doing it tbh, idl what shop rates are but I can do it in a afternoon if I have all parts. I normally just do 1.2-1.5K for a straight swap. But heavily dependent on the car. Some shops charge upwards of 5K

[@eliezer.g9550]

Hey just hit 110k miles on my WRX and all maintenance was done at 100k miles including walnut blast and 18 sti transmission swap anyways lately I've been noticing a faint smell of gas from the interior of the car and oil seeping from the front right coil pack. Is this an indicator of my motor going out or spark plug is loose?

[@Smeedia]

Sounds like a valve cover seal is bad or leaking

[@codypease9582]

Love how this is a video

[@Smeedia]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@titorojas333]

Quick question bro, it’s safe for an 05 STI engine to used fluorescent leak detection?! Mine is always have a quart low after 1500 miles. I want to used that and than remove the engine and used a UV light to see where engine oil is sipping or leaking. Thank you in advance!

[@TheEagleProject]

Why remove so much while the engines still in the car? I perfer to to remove as little as possible before removing the engine cuz it’s all so much easier when the engines on a stand. To each their own though.

[@Smeedia]

IMO it's not much extra work or time to remove the extras, also clears more room to access the bellhousing a little more freely.

[@urantay]

Doesn't look bad to get the engine out. if you got the right tools

[@Smeedia]

Not too bad to pull, realalisticly with the tight tools only takes about an hour

[@PatFan1980]

I’ve done this twice now lol Still will watch to see if there are any shortcuts

[@Smeedia]

Always could learn something new 😉

[@joedenton7263]

Do you have a parts list for all of the parts you replaced?

[@Nultic]

Low key. Hardest time I had with pulling my motor was oil return line clamp on the bottom of the turbo…. Absolutely worst area to work in my opinion. That press fit is in the worst spot 😂

[@Smeedia]

Just yeet the turbo up after unbolting it and it will slide off 😅🙏

[@Nultic]

@@Smeedia LOL with my crusty old heat cycled oem rubber oil line. I think I tried doing that the first time and couldn't realize why it wasn't coming off. Do you know if that return line is under pressure anyway or just gravity? I was so determined to have the hose clamp seal that off well. #NoFireGang

[@Smeedia]

Just gravity. Shouldn't be seeing pressure at all,

[@bradgreen987]

Damn, you make that look so easy! I guess practice makes perfect

[@Smeedia]

More you do it, the easier it gets 😅🙏

[@jackwright5939]

I LOVE THAT OLD HAT

[@Smeedia]

It will be back soon 🤫

[@Byrni1111]

Look at least 5 years younger without the beard mate 😆 🤣

[@Smeedia]

It's like magic 😉

[@the_soullessginger9176]

Dude, good walk through. I don’t even need to pull an engine but now I kinda want to just cause I watched your video and feel like I know how to 😂. I’m curious though, did you go through any sort of schooling for auto maintenance or are you self taught just by watching videos like you provide for us?

[@Smeedia]

Just self taught over the years, made more than my fare share of mistakes but best way to learn IMO 😁

[@christianm2303]

Still dropping the trans for a clutch

[@Smeedia]

Lol that's always an option as well 😅🙏

[@M1m1861]

Awesome content, if you ever do a clutch replacement for a 2015+ WRX that would be highly appreciated.

[@Smeedia]

If the opportunity comes up I can do one 🙏🙌