osfanrich Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Ok, I'm novice in the Subaru arena. But not to mechanics and cars ( http://www.longbros.com/richjr ) I have a 99 Legacy SUS automatic that I am currently "investigating" for the dreaded head gasket issue. I'm still working on being certain. My question is this: How does one go about removing the engine from this car? If I am going to do the HG's, I would prefer the engine out. Is there a site that step by steps it? Or do I need a factory manual. Thanks a ton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Pretty straight forward Battery O2 sensor connection Drop the y-pipe Remove the lower mount to frame bolts Drain the oil Drain the collant (pull the lower hose and t-housing) Pull the fans Pull the radiator Unbolt the PS Pump and set it aside Unbolt the AC Compressor and set it aside Fuel line and electrial (some folks like to unbolt the intake from the block and flip it back with all items connected) Starter Flex plate bolts three other mount bolts eng to trans Jack and support the eng& trans from the bottom. Slip a 2x4 between the trans and frame to keep it up Pull the engine out with a lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Forgot a step: before pulling the radiator, drain the tranny, disconnect the tranny cooler lines from the radiator, and plug them. Otherwise you will have tranny blood all over the place. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osfanrich Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Sounds like a typical removal. Thanks. If I wanted to purchase a manual, should I simply subscribe to the Subaru Tech line, or buy an aftermarket like Haynes or Chiltons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storydude1 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 If you look around here you(now I'm not saying stealing) might find a Factory service manual(although I would not condone such a thing as downloading copyrighted material;) )that you could, if you were so inclined, dowload, and print out.(If you don't mind babysitting a printer for 7 hours). Not to say I would do such a thing(BWHAHAHAHAHAA) but they are out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osfanrich Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 If you look around here you(now I'm not saying stealing) might find a Factory service manual(although I would not condone such a thing as downloading copyrighted material;) )that you could, if you were so inclined, dowload, and print out.(If you don't mind babysitting a printer for 7 hours). Not to say I would do such a thing(BWHAHAHAHAHAA) but they are out there... Treasure hunt..... eh? Might need a map with a big old "X" on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Do you even have to take it out to do headgaskets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyewdall Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Do you even have to take it out to do headgaskets? Don't know on the newer ones, but I've done an EA82 with it in the car -- some very tight clearances to get the valve covers off, but not too hard other than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storydude1 Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Treasure hunt..... eh?Might need a map with a big old "X" on it. Check your PM's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid_vicious Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Does anyone know why my Haynes manual includes removal of the intake manifold as part of the engine removal procedure? Is this necessary, or can the engine be pulled out with the intake manifold on it? (After all connections are removed, of course). Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc850r Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I found it was a lot easier to get to the converter bolts with the manifold loosened and pulled upwards a bit. Then I could come from in front of the motor with an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 on the older motors you can actually unbolt the entire intake manifold assembly from the top of the long block. lift it up out of the way and either work on the headgaskets in the car or pull the engine. then drop it back in and lay the manifold back on top the long block. much easier than disconnecting wires, hoses, throttle cables, etc. i tried that for the first time this year and really like that method, should work on the newer models toO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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