soobscript Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Last Night... 215000-mile reseal job, timing belts, pump(s), mounts. Upgrades: Delta cams, 2-row radiator, oil cooler (probably), XT6 clutch (maybe), 170-ish t-stat, paint valve covers (probably), no cat (probably), intake silencer removal (maybe)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 Just talked to Scott at Delta Camshaft. He has a pair in stock! Most likely grinding today! He said it would be just under $200 with the 40 core and shipping to Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSPFI Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 which cam grind are you going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 which cam grind are you going with? The 260 mild/mid-range. "Low-end torque, mid-range power." Radiator ordered as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JonOfScio Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 that's one dirty motor! hey man, while you're at it... don't forget to check for play in shafts of the turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 that's one dirty motor! hey man, while you're at it... don't forget to check for play in shafts of the turbo. It was dirty with 16.5 years and over 200k miles. Then I went off-roading with some local board members, including a hood-deep mud pond. I still have dried clay-mud lodged in every open area, after removing a couple dozen dustpans worth. I will be checking the turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonOfScio Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Gnarly. After I typed "check the turbo" I thought to myself, if he pulled the motor himself, he probably already knows this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I got my motor out yesterday too, its not a high falutin turbo though, just a N/A all i need is and adapter plate and i'll be moving again. btw, the delta boys are good people, make a great product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudisFun Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 It's always good to know that subaru owners are hip and can reseal their own motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88rxsedan Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 hardcore subaru owners do that sort of thing I should know.. im hardcore like that.. in case you don't know, this is how you check the turbos hot side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdrt Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Dang, nice going Ed. You will have to let me know how the delta cams work out in the tubo engine. That may be a nice future mod for me. Also, I would definatly try and get some of that engine bay cleaned up, looks like mine now. You are going to have one mean rx. It will be pretty cool to see it at the meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Radiator is here. Gaskets not ordered yet :-\.... I think I'm gonna send my injectors to RC Engineering. Jason, I'm looking forward to the meet. I need to fix my four-wheelin body damage by then. The front metal under bumper is bent to crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 in case you don't know, this is how you check the turbos hot sideGreat caption, you learn something new everyday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealleyboy Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Ed: Looks like you are making a lot of progress. I'll keep my fingers crossed (but wont' hold my breath) on those heads. I PM'd you regarding the parts you asked about. Definitely can be done if you are serious. Also, still have lots of turbo stuff lying around. Some of us might be getting together Sunday. Maybe we can run out to your place, or you are welcome to stop by my place. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Dinner time. 1-3 side head off. Most of the head bolts were completely covered in black stuff, had to use a big breaker bar to turn 2 of them. Got stuck sliding out of head, Blaster, hammmer and punch got them out. Lots of carbon on pistons and exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Heads are off. Bolts were very nasty. One is still stuck. I think there is some oil in cylinders 2 & 4. 1 & 3 are dry. Fried rings or HG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdrt Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Make sure when you put the head bolts back in you use some kind of molly grease. I would replace them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Any feedback on the wet cylinders? It was hot enough to make the oil smell burnt, are the rings gone? I didn't comp. test it. Make sure when you put the head bolts back in you use some kind of molly grease. I would replace them as well. Why moly grease? What about anti-sieze? For new bolts would I go to SOA or a hardware shop like maybe Fastenal? RC engineering has a package on the way. T-stat acquired. Still no OE parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 After getting the springs off, I looked at the stem tops. (Might be wrong term, not valves, but the tops of tunnel in head). On one head an exhaust top is sitting lower (far left in pic). Both intakes are low, but even, I think normal. Could it have been pushed when compressing spring? Was it bad before? Will it go back? On the other head an exhaust top has no valve stem seal (rubber with ring spring), just the metal top. But they sit at the same height because the one with a seal is further into the head. (pics go Good, Bad, Top of Bad) How bad is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 Cams are here. No gaskets yet... Still have lots of cleaning to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 Injectors are on their way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 Intake muffler removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Just a suggestion since you got it this far apart .....may want to rering the pistons.I thought also with it this far apart maybe clean up you ports on the heads.Definately a easy way to gain a little extra hp especially since you got new cams.The two together would just complement each other....especially on a turbo motor if you plan on boosting it up a bit.Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 Injectors are back, and boy are they CLEAN! I sent them straight out of the car. They kept the 2" fuel line and hose clamps though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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