Rebuild Advice

[Salty]

Can I get some feedback on whether or not I should rebuild an EA82 with 247K miles on it? Specifically, I need info if the other mechanicals such as transmission and differential usually hold up for a reasonable period of time.

 

Thanks

[TheSubaruJunkie]

Unless theres a reason to, i wouldnt think it'd be neccessary.

 

-Brian

[Phizinza]

Is it a manual or auto? I think I've heard the autos are bad, and don't last long. If its a manual and there isn't any crunch in the shifter when changing thru the gears its likely to last a few more years to come. I don't know what the cost of the rebuild would be, but a new motor might be easier (less work and same cost?) The rear diff should just go, and go, and go...... Main things on these subies that die are CV's and the engine (even tho every one seems to think there really tough)

[idosubaru]

if everything seems to be working fine now then i'd say go for it. drain all your fluid (trans, diff, ATF, rear diff) and inspect the fluid as it comes out, inspect the drain plug and see if you find anything out of the ordinary coming out.

 

at this mileage though i'd expect wheel bearings, diff, u-joints...something to eventually become an issue. i replaced my wheel bearings at 200,000 as preventative maintenance. i look at preventative maintenance as much cheaper than a new car payment and i get a reliable car out of the deal.

 

depends on overall condition, how reliable you need this thing to be and how much you're willing to put into it after the rebuild.

 

might be better to find a low mileage EA82 for a hundred or two instead of going through an entire rebuild (very expensive). have your good head rebuilt and install them on a low mileage block. i would personally rather do that and spend the money saved on a full out rebuild on wheel bearings, ujoints, tie rod ends...other leave-you-sit or safety items.

[benebob]

I'm with Gary. Should be able to find a sub 100k EA-82 for a couple hundred. Reseal it, clean it up and check the heads and valves and then retire the old one. For $400 you should be good to go plus you'll be oil leak free for at least a week!

[idosubaru]

i have an EA82 with 80,000 miles i could be convinced to sell, but you're too far. but the point is that i'm sure there are some around you available.

 

buy the long block...unbolt your intake assembly (leaving everything attached) and swap long blocks and drop your intake assembly back on top without every disconnecting it. that works great, easiest way to do the swap.

[Snowman]

Grossgary has a good point. Using good parts, it would cost you nearly a grand to do a decent rebuild on your engine, assuming that you don't have to replace anything beyond the standard wear items.