This was without a doubt the best engine removal video I have ever seen. Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to watching all of your other Subaru Videos.
Thank You! You just saved me from pulling my engine out! I stripped the timing tensioner threads in the bracket and I didn't realize just a bracket, I was going to try and heli coil it, now i'm just going to change out the bracket. You just saved me 5 hours of work
I’ve had a shop say “I heli-coiled the block and saved the engine” then I tell them it’s a removable bracket and they can’t believe it. Glad I could help!
One of the best step by step tutorials I’ve ever seen, followed this video from yesterday into today working on my 09 Forester and my engines completely ready to come out 👍🏼
Awesome news! I was scraping the rest of the series, but there’s been some recent positive feedback that it’s been helpful content, thanks for your input and I’ll see what other knowledge I can share
just randomly watching how to get a Subaru engine out since my 08 outback is pushing 200k. Tbh it doesn’t seem too difficult,to do an engine swap .patience and having the right tools is 🔑. Thank you 🙏🏽 much appreciated!!
Awesome video ... camera work ... commentary etc. Makes me want to trade down to an old Subi with an EJ motor (and of course a lift kit and a Subaxtreme bash plate) ... and get busy with the spanners!!!!
Thank you for an fantastic, stress free video. This was our first time pulling an engine, and you made it easy. We were able to follow the video step by step to take the engine out, and then we worked backward reassembling. We followed another video and did our own head gasket replacement. What an amazing project. Thank you for this great content. Our college student is thrilled to have her car back!
@@devinpaisley In the video, he places all the screws and such on the dash in order of removal. We put them in numbered labeled plastic baggies. That helped immensely because they didn't get mixed up at all. Best of Luck on your project.
@@devinpaisley It took us about 4 days of slow and steady work. The thing that took the longest was sending out the heads to be machined. That took about 2 weeks lead time and ran us about $1200 but also included a valve job. One day to pull the engine and take apart the heads. One day to replace the clutch and deep clean the engine compartment and the block. One day to reassemble the engine. One day to put the engine back into the car. Our project cost about $2500 which included a clutch, new timing kit, new water pump, thermostat, head gaskets, oil, coolant. On a side note, this took considerable physical strength and some new tools. We really needed a digital torque wrench, wobble socket, lots of brake cleaner and shop towels, gojo hand cleaner. We also followed the Speed Academy video, "How To Replace Subaru Leaking Headgaskets SOHC EJ25". This was incredibly helpful.
@@Jablk5Homeschool Thanks so much for your detailed reply. Really appreciate it. I have also watched the Speed Academy video. Getting excited to do this on my Outback!
Hi Colin, I am getting ready to remove the engine from my 08 Outback. This video is super helpful. Your tricks and tips can only come from someone who has worked in the field for some time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Looks like you live in a nice area. I live where one can watch the rust grow in real time..
Just pulled my son's '05 Forrester EJ25 last nigh following your excellent step-by-step video. It was awesome - many, many thanks. You made a daunting task doable. Best engine DIY video I've seen, probably ever - no joke.
One helpful thing is to pull the power to the fuel pump. And then crank the motor for a couple seconds. Itll clear the fuel out of the line so it doesn't spray when you disconnect the line. Also save that little plastic cap for the batt terminal posts so you dont have to worry about shorting your battery with the AC compressor.
17:48 A sharpie cap can be used as a makeshift Fuel Line Disconnect Tool. Cut the tip of the cap off at the clip. Use the conical portion to push the two yellow clips inside the disconnect.
Getting ready to pull my 2003 forester engine. Have watched numerous YT vids, all good ones but none come close to your work. None. Thanks so much for this.
I do a lot of these in the Salt belt, a trick for separating the eng/trans that works every time is drilling a hole at the parting line at the top someplace where the 2 are pretty close/even. Once you have a hole, use a taper punch to pry them apart. Once broken free start spraying penetrant down to the dowel areas and you can now get a more suitable prying tool in between the eng/trans.
I'm pulling a motor out of a 2011 Outback w/CVT today; I started prepping it yesterday. Man, did I take a lot of shit apart I didn't need to LOL Thanks for this! SUBBED.
@@steinfabgarage I had a "budget" of 4-hours and it took me 6 yesterday, so not too bad. "Not my first rodeo" for an engine pull but it still helped a lot to know about stuff you mentioned, for example not needing to remove the hood or radiator, tying the accessories back with bungee cords, etc. The T/C definitely would have come out with the engine if I didn't take your advice and keep in the tranny. The only unexpected thing was there is a stud/nut on each side of the bell housing. Those long studs were interfering with lifting the motor out, so I had to back them out of the engine while it was hanging and it was a PITA. You might even have mentioned it but I didn't remember. It might have been easier to remove the studs from the engine while I was under there, BUT they might not have cooperated that way either. Mine is a 2003 Baja A/T. Thanks again, and your place is cool !
I would rather remove & replace the head on an inline 4 any day. I was laughing at all the crap you had to take off. I maintain that the last good car made was a model "A" Ford (grin) Great video !
Having some trouble with bottom tranny bolt on the driver side of a 99 forester. Couple of hard lines and the AT dipstick tube in the way. Cant get enough range of motion to crack it!
Harbor freight long flex head ratchet is what you need for leverage, short 14 6 point preferred is your best. Should have the dexterity to get it cracked even with all the heater lines and stuff
I learned a lot,,Thank you,,Sure like to see the complete Switch Up. I Definitely would enjoy learning more. ...You probably would be surprised how many people enjoy this type of necessary learning. Actually need this in their everyday lives. Uncle Larry 😎
Great videos! Very informative. Here’s a question I have: I have a 2005 forester nonturbo that broke a timing belt. I inspected the chambers with a tiny camera and I saw where one valve definitely hit the piston. I also have a 2010 legacy with a rotted subframe. My question is can I use the 2010 motor in the 2005?
That’s a tough one, not easily. The 05 prolly doesn’t have VVL, so you’d have to lock out the rockers (video in the works) and the oil pan is different, so you’ll have to swap thoose, and drill some holes out as the 2010 had larger bolts for the aluminum pan. Your best bet is to fix what you have, it just needs heads and a timing belt, or valves and a lap job/ valve job
Thank you for the video. I am considering a used Subaru but was concerned about the issues that require motor removal. After watching this, I am not that concerned anymore, but nothing ever comes apart that easy for me. Do you ever pull motor and transmission together or always separate, if no reason to pull transmission. Old cars we generally pull them together because it's easier to put back in.
Yeah headgaskets are “normal maintenance” on the old EJ motors. If I pull them together it’s generally out the bottom dropping the subframe. So no i don’t out the top. If everything’s in order, it will just add more headaches. Trans fluid coming out, diff fluid from pulling the CV shafts, etc etc. Ain’t worth it IMO
Great Video...thanks for putting this together. I have a problem with a 06 Forester 2.5. Big bang in the driveway. Hole about the size of a grapefruit in the top of the block. Ordered rebuilt longblock. I can't get the crank to turn at all. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I really don't want to pull the engine with the torque converter attached.
I blew my head gasket mode has me dead thanks for the video I just bought a 03 Subaru wrx Impreza bug eye and I have a leak on the oil filter it leaks badddd gonna take a dive into I’ve never worked on cars apart from my bmw but I lost it so now I’m a Subaru guy
Man! I've been wrestling my engine for two days. It's an 05 FXT. I've followed all your steps. I can't seem to split the engine/ transmission. I'm wondering if I missed a bolt. The top cracks open but the bottom won't split! Ughhh!
Solid guess! Only off by 4 years. It’s a 78 celica. What it’s packing under the hood is a secret. I’ll probably have time to make content on it in 4-6 months
I have 2 Brumby's (you call them brat's). One has been ej22 converted but is a write-off. I want to transplant the entire running gear into my ea18 Brumby. This includes everything in the engine bay. Can I just unbolt the tranny and disconnect hoses and wiring and lift the engine out as is instead of removing belts, alternator etc?
Very helpful, just finished swapped an 09 manual into an 06 auto. Swapped the intake, wasn’t sure I had to but I did. Getting those exhaust nuts back on without jacking up the car was a pita. Used the engine hoist to lift the tranny and put 2x4’s under the tranny then lifted the engine in. Do you have a tip jar? Thanks
hey so im swapping a long block in my 2010 forester. the donor engine is auto and the car thats getting the engine is a manual. are you saying i need to swap the crankshaft gear that connects to the timing belt and keep the old one?
I have a 2013 WRX STI POS that has used a quart of oil every 800 miles since new. It threw its cam belt at 16K miles, now it has idle problems. It doesn't have the idle control module that I have seen on UA-cam. It seems to use different parts than other years of Subarus. It needs decent pistons rods and rings. I would get rid of it, but I have leukemia and don't have the money or credit to replace it.
First time doing head gaskets on a Subaru… was doing them on old Ford V8’s and once did a Celica with a 20R… kind of like the one I saw in the background at 7:43 into the video… interested in selling it??
Long shot here,would you have the bracket that you are touching at 25:08 ? I would gladly buy it from you. They are not available from Subaru any longer. I just found your channel. GREAT video, you earned a sub from me. My car is a 06 Forester AT. Just bought it , so many things wrong/missing. Thank you very much either way.
Hopefully you're still checking these. Did you just unbolt the exhaust manifold from the engine and pull it straight out? Or do I have to remove the manifold? 2016 Impreza, I can't get the manifold free of the downstream exhaust and I am worried it might cause issues.
@@steinfabgarage Thanks man. Got the thing out but spent most of yesterday trying to get it back in. I think the input shaft isn't lining up right with the pilot bearing so I got a load leveler today. Any tips with that?
@@bierlyynn jack under the front diff to get the motor mounts over the crossmember, might need a 2x4 block, if yours has the CVT and the trans mounts (instead of the motor mounts being on the engine) disregard that, should slid together pretty easily. If it’s manual, I’ve had the input hang on the clutch. I put a long wrench on the crank and suddenly “jerk” it many times to get the splines to align and it will slide together
Very possible. I read a service bulletin or recall (can’t remember which) on some that didn’t have enough sealant from the factory. Check with your local Subaru dealer, might be under warranty
Swapped my 07 Forester motor into an 09 Forester. Any tricks for the engine codes? It also goes into an issue with traction control and engine light on. Shimmies like mad then returns to normal 🤦
Awesome video tutorial, but I do have one question how did you roll the car back if the tranny was on the jack? And would this still be the same process for a 2011 legacy EJ25?
I just send it and let stuff slide or roll, you only need like 4” before the jack can be lowered, and the transmission conveniently rests on the crossmember. I do recommend putting a spacer under the transmission before lowering. A small chunk of 2x2, or 2x4 on each side, if done correctly, no jack is needed upon installing the motor, I mate the engine to the trans, go up on the engine hoist, and remove the blocks of wood
2011 legacy should have a center mount in front of the timing belt cover, and no “motor mounts” but rather transmission mounts. Getting the lower bellhousing bolts can be a nightmare, but no jacking of the transmission is required, I’ve only done a 6spd as I’m scared to touch anything with a CVT cause they always blow up 😂
@@steinfabgarage So do you suggest doing this engine swap since it is automatic trans? never done this before so just want to make sure. Also how would i know all the torc specs?
@@Dirty711 yeah I’d do it, you can always pull the cv shafts to get the bolts if there being difficult, ummmmm I don’t use torque specs, but I’ve been wrenching for years. When the bolt breaks, it’s too tight
@@Dirty711 on a serious note, pay attention to how tight they are during removal, and make them around that tight during install (mark a bolt, loosen it, tighten it to the mark, remember about how tight to go). It’s not rocket science, make sure stuffs tight, but don’t go crazy….
Awesome video but I can save you a couple minutes. Instead of pulling that AC bracket for the front lifting point, lay your chain over the hole and put one of your longer bolts through it. Plenty of thread engagement and it ain't going anywhere.
This was without a doubt the best engine removal video I have ever seen. Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to watching all of your other Subaru Videos.
Thanks for watching!
I don't know why nobody talks about the perfect pitch of the plastic oil pan under the car. That was flawless...
Thank You! You just saved me from pulling my engine out! I stripped the timing tensioner threads in the bracket and I didn't realize just a bracket, I was going to try and heli coil it, now i'm just going to change out the bracket. You just saved me 5 hours of work
I’ve had a shop say “I heli-coiled the block and saved the engine” then I tell them it’s a removable bracket and they can’t believe it. Glad I could help!
the headgasket mode really sent me the reason why im watching this video
One of the best step by step tutorials I’ve ever seen, followed this video from yesterday into today working on my 09 Forester and my engines completely ready to come out 👍🏼
Glad it helped
Ok, that was impressive. I have pulled and installed about 6 of these all previous generation, by far the best video I have seen.
Everyone has already said it but I'll repeat it...... ABSOLUTELY THE BEST how to video that I've seen on how to remove your Subi engine!!!!! Thank you
Bro these 2 tutorials kicked ass. helped me out big time, saved my life! well done.
Thanks man
I just followed this video. My son and I successfully removed the engine from a 1999 Forester with your help. Thank you!
Awesome news! I was scraping the rest of the series, but there’s been some recent positive feedback that it’s been helpful content, thanks for your input and I’ll see what other knowledge I can share
just randomly watching how to get a Subaru engine out since my 08 outback is pushing 200k. Tbh it doesn’t seem too difficult,to do an engine swap .patience and having the right tools is 🔑. Thank you 🙏🏽 much appreciated!!
I've got an 03 subaru impreza 2.5. It has blown head gaskets. I'm gonna attempt my first engine pull. This video is awesome. Wish me luck 😅
You got it!
Awesome video ... camera work ... commentary etc. Makes me want to trade down to an old Subi with an EJ motor (and of course a lift kit and a Subaxtreme bash plate) ... and get busy with the spanners!!!!
Thank you for an fantastic, stress free video. This was our first time pulling an engine, and you made it easy. We were able to follow the video step by step to take the engine out, and then we worked backward reassembling. We followed another video and did our own head gasket replacement. What an amazing project. Thank you for this great content. Our college student is thrilled to have her car back!
This is great to hear, I'm about to do the same for the first time, this gives me confidence :)
@@devinpaisley In the video, he places all the screws and such on the dash in order of removal. We put them in numbered labeled plastic baggies. That helped immensely because they didn't get mixed up at all. Best of Luck on your project.
@@Jablk5Homeschool Yeah, I was thinking of doing the same. How long did it take you and did you get the heads machined at a shop?
@@devinpaisley It took us about 4 days of slow and steady work. The thing that took the longest was sending out the heads to be machined. That took about 2 weeks lead time and ran us about $1200 but also included a valve job. One day to pull the engine and take apart the heads. One day to replace the clutch and deep clean the engine compartment and the block. One day to reassemble the engine. One day to put the engine back into the car. Our project cost about $2500 which included a clutch, new timing kit, new water pump, thermostat, head gaskets, oil, coolant. On a side note, this took considerable physical strength and some new tools. We really needed a digital torque wrench, wobble socket, lots of brake cleaner and shop towels, gojo hand cleaner. We also followed the Speed Academy video, "How To Replace Subaru Leaking Headgaskets SOHC EJ25". This was incredibly helpful.
@@Jablk5Homeschool Thanks so much for your detailed reply. Really appreciate it. I have also watched the Speed Academy video. Getting excited to do this on my Outback!
I just successfully pulled a EJ253 out of a Baja using your video. THANK YOU, it's very clear with your instructions.
Hi Colin, I am getting ready to remove the engine from my 08 Outback. This video is super helpful. Your tricks and tips can only come from someone who has worked in the field for some time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Looks like you live in a nice area. I live where one can watch the rust grow in real time..
No rust here!
Just pulled my son's '05 Forrester EJ25 last nigh following your excellent step-by-step video. It was awesome - many, many thanks. You made a daunting task doable. Best engine DIY video I've seen, probably ever - no joke.
Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad I was able to help you!
This is awesome Thanks G. Looks like I'm replacing the head gaskets on mom's old Suby.
Loved it, well done. Greetings from Sydney, Australia mate.
One helpful thing is to pull the power to the fuel pump. And then crank the motor for a couple seconds. Itll clear the fuel out of the line so it doesn't spray when you disconnect the line.
Also save that little plastic cap for the batt terminal posts so you dont have to worry about shorting your battery with the AC compressor.
Great video, not planning on taking my Forester engine out anytime soon but handy to know the process, and general overview of engine compartment!
17:48 A sharpie cap can be used as a makeshift Fuel Line Disconnect Tool. Cut the tip of the cap off at the clip. Use the conical portion to push the two yellow clips inside the disconnect.
Getting ready to pull my 2003 forester engine. Have watched numerous YT vids, all good ones but none come close to your work. None. Thanks so much for this.
Glad to help!
I do a lot of these in the Salt belt, a trick for separating the eng/trans that works every time is drilling a hole at the parting line at the top someplace where the 2 are pretty close/even. Once you have a hole, use a taper punch to pry them apart. Once broken free start spraying penetrant down to the dowel areas and you can now get a more suitable prying tool in between the eng/trans.
Great video. Best I’ve seen so far for removing the engine. Your step by step explanation is great!
Thank you for the input! I’m questioning whether anyone cares or if I’m going waaaaay to in depth, your input is greatly appreciated
Dude. THANKS! My buddy and I swapped the engine out of my 2005 Outback. Your videos were awesome help.
Great to hear!
Beyond helpful thank you so much. Have been coming back for any tips I forget and will continue to.
Sp happy you filmed this! I am about to do a jdm swap in my impreza and most of the videos are done with wrx models.
Love your videos man! Please give us the full rebuild videos!!!
I'm pulling a motor out of a 2011 Outback w/CVT today; I started prepping it yesterday. Man, did I take a lot of shit apart I didn't need to LOL
Thanks for this! SUBBED.
Thank you for your time
Thanks for watching :)
@@steinfabgarage I had a "budget" of 4-hours and it took me 6 yesterday, so not too bad. "Not my first rodeo" for an engine pull but it still helped a lot to know about stuff you mentioned, for example not needing to remove the hood or radiator, tying the accessories back with bungee cords, etc. The T/C definitely would have come out with the engine if I didn't take your advice and keep in the tranny. The only unexpected thing was there is a stud/nut on each side of the bell housing. Those long studs were interfering with lifting the motor out, so I had to back them out of the engine while it was hanging and it was a PITA. You might even have mentioned it but I didn't remember. It might have been easier to remove the studs from the engine while I was under there, BUT they might not have cooperated that way either. Mine is a 2003 Baja A/T. Thanks again, and your place is cool !
You've done this before. I sure wish I had. I guess I can always tow my disaster over to you. Thanks for letting me absorb your knowledge
Stuffing a paper towel in the access hole below the torque converter bolts will keep them from disappearing if you lose hold of one.
Thankyou so much this video is very clear to understand and even learnt stuff i didnt know, im swapping my 2.0 to a 2.5
This video is the best and easiest way to do this. Thank you
Twist then pull... oh yeah!
I would rather remove & replace the head on an inline 4 any day. I was laughing at all the crap you had to take off. I maintain that the last good car made was a model "A" Ford (grin) Great video !
I like what you are doing and thinking about buying a subaru outback
Nice and informative, definitely what I need.... I also need that Celica
It’s ready for race wars (sr20 powered)
@@steinfabgarage now I'm drooling..
@@marvintilghman8019 this winters project!
Having some trouble with bottom tranny bolt on the driver side of a 99 forester. Couple of hard lines and the AT dipstick tube in the way. Cant get enough range of motion to crack it!
Harbor freight long flex head ratchet is what you need for leverage, short 14 6 point preferred is your best. Should have the dexterity to get it cracked even with all the heater lines and stuff
Definitely NOT too in-depth. Just right. I’m just now wiggling my engine for removal. Couldn’t have gotten to this point without your video tutorial.
I learned a lot,,Thank you,,Sure like to see the complete Switch Up. I Definitely would enjoy learning more. ...You probably would be surprised how many people enjoy this type of necessary learning. Actually need this in their everyday lives.
Uncle Larry 😎
Great videos! Very informative. Here’s a question I have: I have a 2005 forester nonturbo that broke a timing belt. I inspected the chambers with a tiny camera and I saw where one valve definitely hit the piston. I also have a 2010 legacy with a rotted subframe. My question is can I use the 2010 motor in the 2005?
That’s a tough one, not easily. The 05 prolly doesn’t have VVL, so you’d have to lock out the rockers (video in the works) and the oil pan is different, so you’ll have to swap thoose, and drill some holes out as the 2010 had larger bolts for the aluminum pan.
Your best bet is to fix what you have, it just needs heads and a timing belt, or valves and a lap job/ valve job
@@steinfabgarage thanks so much! Really appreciate the help. Trying to get back on the road as cost effectively as possible
Thank you for the video. I am considering a used Subaru but was concerned about the issues that require motor removal. After watching this, I am not that concerned anymore, but nothing ever comes apart that easy for me. Do you ever pull motor and transmission together or always separate, if no reason to pull transmission. Old cars we generally pull them together because it's easier to put back in.
Yeah headgaskets are “normal maintenance” on the old EJ motors. If I pull them together it’s generally out the bottom dropping the subframe. So no i don’t out the top. If everything’s in order, it will just add more headaches. Trans fluid coming out, diff fluid from pulling the CV shafts, etc etc.
Ain’t worth it IMO
Hats off to you for all that . Very well done. Thanks
This was an awesome video! Can you do one on the engine or head rebuild?
Great Video...thanks for putting this together.
I have a problem with a 06 Forester 2.5. Big bang in the driveway. Hole about the size of a grapefruit in the top of the block. Ordered rebuilt longblock. I can't get the crank to turn at all. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I really don't want to pull the engine with the torque converter attached.
Not even backwards? I’ve sledgehammered the top of the block in to get access to the rods and make it turn
Excellent tutorial !!! I think anyone could follow your instructions.
I blew my head gasket mode has me dead thanks for the video I just bought a 03 Subaru wrx Impreza bug eye and I have a leak on the oil filter it leaks badddd gonna take a dive into I’ve never worked on cars apart from my bmw but I lost it so now I’m a Subaru guy
Thanks dude, some good stuff…. need some more 4th gen content , strong work. 👍🏼
Man! I've been wrestling my engine for two days. It's an 05 FXT. I've followed all your steps. I can't seem to split the engine/ transmission. I'm wondering if I missed a bolt. The top cracks open but the bottom won't split! Ughhh!
Good video. Wayne X
Super man! btw that grey car at the background. Is that a 1982 Datsun 200?. Good video a lot better than Mister Subaru :)
Solid guess! Only off by 4 years. It’s a 78 celica. What it’s packing under the hood is a secret. I’ll probably have time to make content on it in 4-6 months
@@steinfabgarage oh oh yeah.. looks like a Corolla now im thinking about it. Love to see the top secret engine on that Celica.
I have 2 Brumby's (you call them brat's). One has been ej22 converted but is a write-off. I want to transplant the entire running gear into my ea18 Brumby. This includes everything in the engine bay. Can I just unbolt the tranny and disconnect hoses and wiring and lift the engine out as is instead of removing belts, alternator etc?
Thank you very much for this!
Very helpful, just finished swapped an 09 manual into an 06 auto. Swapped the intake, wasn’t sure I had to but I did. Getting those exhaust nuts back on without jacking up the car was a pita. Used the engine hoist to lift the tranny and put 2x4’s under the tranny then lifted the engine in.
Do you have a tip jar?
Thanks
Great Video! Keep doing these.
Thanks for the video it definitely was a learning experience !
New to your website but I have a question what's eser pulling the motor out the bottom or top
hey so im swapping a long block in my 2010 forester. the donor engine is auto and the car thats getting the engine is a manual. are you saying i need to swap the crankshaft gear that connects to the timing belt and keep the old one?
Did you have a written list of the tools anywhere?
Great video. Did you buy JDM longblock? My 2010 outback has a bad head gasket. Trying to decide if I repair it or just buy a JDM engine.
Tough call, if your talking jdm ej20. Repair the 25 or it will be underpowered. Might use oil tho depending on how hot it got
Excellent video
I just finished this job on an 09 and man this would have made it faster.
Using this more than prodemand even while working on a 09 forester at my jerb. Thanks for the content and saving me a fuckton of time ❤
Love this! I got GOOD at these things. Like better than shops that specialize in Subarus…. Glad I could help
Hey brother great stuff man!!! Might be on a roadtrip through NM soon, love to buy you a beer an shots!!! Are you near santa fe?
Yup I’m in the Santa Fe area, thanks for the offer, Im suuuuuper busy, but it’s a possibility, let me know when your in town
Well done. All the right info.
I have a 2013 WRX STI POS that has used a quart of oil every 800 miles since new. It threw its cam belt at 16K miles, now it has idle problems. It doesn't have the idle control module that I have seen on UA-cam. It seems to use different parts than other years of Subarus. It needs decent pistons rods and rings. I would get rid of it, but I have leukemia and don't have the money or credit to replace it.
is there much difference between this engine and the FB25? I'm tempted to try to get to the oil leak...
THANK YOU FOR THE REAL TIMELINE 😮 STARTING AT 6:30 🕡 perfect 👍
Can I use a 04 outback motor in 02 forester if it’s a cali emissions motor
Very nice sir, well done.
Thank you!
Hey man I have a 2002 Subaru outback. With 2.5 if I change it to a 2.0 motor will it work would appreciate if you can get back with me.
Awesome how too video thanks mate..👍
Amazing video! Thank you for this!
First time doing head gaskets on a Subaru… was doing them on old Ford V8’s and once did a Celica with a 20R… kind of like the one I saw in the background at 7:43 into the video… interested in selling it??
Make sure to mill the heads. Seems obvious, but I see a lot of new mechanics headgasket slap without any machine work
No thanks. It’s Sr20 swapped
Hey bro i enjoy the video man,
When are you gonna do an ej25 engine rebuid video?
What would help you? Bottom end, or heads? Do you have a knock? Or broken timing belt?
What are the best head gaskets to install?
Impressive
Long shot here,would you have the bracket that you are touching at 25:08 ? I would gladly buy it from you. They are not available from Subaru any longer. I just found your channel. GREAT video, you earned a sub from me. My car is a 06 Forester AT. Just bought it , so many things wrong/missing. Thank you very much either way.
Is there a better way to separate engine from tranny seemed like he needed to pry but is there a tool that would do less damage?
Nope, depending on rust, they can be really stuck together, hit it with a file after it’s out, trans too
Thanks for the video man!
Man I can't get my motor to separate from transmission. Any suggestions?
Hopefully you're still checking these. Did you just unbolt the exhaust manifold from the engine and pull it straight out? Or do I have to remove the manifold? 2016 Impreza, I can't get the manifold free of the downstream exhaust and I am worried it might cause issues.
Just drop the 6 nuts and push it down
@@steinfabgarage Thanks man. Got the thing out but spent most of yesterday trying to get it back in. I think the input shaft isn't lining up right with the pilot bearing so I got a load leveler today. Any tips with that?
@@bierlyynn jack under the front diff to get the motor mounts over the crossmember, might need a 2x4 block, if yours has the CVT and the trans mounts (instead of the motor mounts being on the engine) disregard that, should slid together pretty easily.
If it’s manual, I’ve had the input hang on the clutch. I put a long wrench on the crank and suddenly “jerk” it many times to get the splines to align and it will slide together
Hi, will a 2018 subaru outback wagon have a cam carrier leak/drip at 34,000 miles on the car? bought the car end of 2017.
Very possible. I read a service bulletin or recall (can’t remember which) on some that didn’t have enough sealant from the factory.
Check with your local Subaru dealer, might be under warranty
I love how have way through he moves to my exact same car. That was lucky for me lol.
Thank you for your video 🙏
Swapped my 07 Forester motor into an 09 Forester. Any tricks for the engine codes? It also goes into an issue with traction control and engine light on. Shimmies like mad then returns to normal 🤦
Did you use the 09 harness? I hope you did, the 07 won’t work on it
Awesome video tutorial, but I do have one question how did you roll the car back if the tranny was on the jack? And would this still be the same process for a 2011 legacy EJ25?
I just send it and let stuff slide or roll, you only need like 4” before the jack can be lowered, and the transmission conveniently rests on the crossmember.
I do recommend putting a spacer under the transmission before lowering. A small chunk of 2x2, or 2x4 on each side, if done correctly, no jack is needed upon installing the motor, I mate the engine to the trans, go up on the engine hoist, and remove the blocks of wood
2011 legacy should have a center mount in front of the timing belt cover, and no “motor mounts” but rather transmission mounts. Getting the lower bellhousing bolts can be a nightmare, but no jacking of the transmission is required, I’ve only done a 6spd as I’m scared to touch anything with a CVT cause they always blow up 😂
@@steinfabgarage So do you suggest doing this engine swap since it is automatic trans? never done this before so just want to make sure. Also how would i know all the torc specs?
@@Dirty711 yeah I’d do it, you can always pull the cv shafts to get the bolts if there being difficult, ummmmm I don’t use torque specs, but I’ve been wrenching for years. When the bolt breaks, it’s too tight
@@Dirty711 on a serious note, pay attention to how tight they are during removal, and make them around that tight during install (mark a bolt, loosen it, tighten it to the mark, remember about how tight to go). It’s not rocket science, make sure stuffs tight, but don’t go crazy….
can you remove the cylinder head with the engine on the car or u have to remove the whole engine wich one would be more easy
You can….. but it’s tight. Especially if it has VVL (vtec).
If your doing both heads, pull it out
What model of Milwaukee impacts do you use?
Superb 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you
Thanks.
Please make more videos for Subaru
Great video….
I expected the audio to be quiet or raspy not the Blessing of the Subaru
Do you have a shop
Nice, but definitely no cheats here, lots of operations no matter what with this design.
The cheat can be as simple as knowing what wrench to use. I have yet to find a better walk through for a DIY’er that is inexperienced
@@steinfabgarage It's a great vid/guide don't get me wrong.
Understood. For someone experienced, yes, less of a cheat code as we all have our own tricks
Bruh! U are so the man!
Awesome video but I can save you a couple minutes. Instead of pulling that AC bracket for the front lifting point, lay your chain over the hole and put one of your longer bolts through it. Plenty of thread engagement and it ain't going anywhere.
I don’t like the way it Un levels the motor, I used to do that, not anymore
@@steinfabgarage I get it
tks
Olá tudo bem sou do Brasil estou precisando de uma ajuda sua em um subaru forester 2.0 2010 caixa automática