Upper End Rebuild + all seals + other stuff w/ questions

[lstevens76]

Ok, so had to stop driving the OBS Tuesday due to the do coolant loss, which is going out the reservoir and not the tailpipe.  Yes, blown head gasket.

 

So, starting tomorrow afternoon/evening I'm going to pull the engine and start work.  I'm trying to first make sure I have everything, and second see what i should and should not do along with a few other questions.

 

What I have for parts:

 

Full Engine Gasket Set; Fel-Pro Head Gaskets (pair); Complete Timing Belt Kit w/ WP, Idlers, and Tensioner; TYC Radiator, Camshaft Sensor (probably don't need it but I have it); new o-ring PS Pump resevoir; new o-ring AC Low Pressure line; Separator Plate (metal); Tube of Subaru RTV

 

I'm also picking up a used set of fans to fix the AC Fan the PO proceeded to cut and hot wire to the battery (yeah, don't ask).

 

I know the AC Works, just leaks right there at that O-Ring (recently charged and tested, until it leaked out all the freon).

 

Now for the questions:

 

1.)  On the engine itself what all gaskets/seals should I replace while its out?  This kit appears to have included everything.  I already planned to do the head gaskets, valve cover gaskets, and remove/clean and reseal the oil pan along with the Valve Seals and the Camshaft seals and the front oil pump seal.

 

2.)  Is there any way to test the rods/bearings on a Subaru Engine without disassembly?  I know I can see them after removing the pickup tube assembly, but not sure there is enough room to move them and check for a bad bearing.

 

3.)  Based on these questions, what's the largest & smallest torque I'm going to need?  I can't find my torque wrenches (moved recently) and may have to buy new.  I want to try and limit cost so if I know the lower and upper variance I can try and find 1 or 2 torque wrenches to cover it all instead of the 3 I can't find right now (had 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" Pittsburgh ones).

 

4.)  While I am in here other than cleaning out the engine bay completely (including cleaning the subframe) what else would be smart to do?

[ccrinc]

Torque: 7.5 in. lbs. to 127+ ft. lbs.   10mm to 21mm.  Metric, not SAE.

[forester2002s]

Replace the coolant hoses: Upper rad-hose; Lower rad-hose; and Bypass hose; plus new hose clamps.