I'm a 3rd generation electrician, by no means am i mechanic. Part changer at best, and ive done a decent bit of diy work on my own cars but we bought a 5 speed impreza last month and I've fallen in love, its my first subi. This series has superb information, thank you guys for sharing. I plan on buying a used engine and building it up using info from this series, very excited. Thank you again!
as my Subaru is approaching 200,000 miles I'm looking at putting in a new engine or doing a full rebuild and am absolutely loving this in depth build series of the EJ. you guys are giving me the motivation to tackle this job on my own. keep the videos coming !!
I love this series so much. Thank you for doing this! In absence of a truly compelling reason to run one major oil over another, it's nice to know Valvoline supports projects like this 👍
I usually change the c slip to piston location. I pre install the c clip on the backside of the piston depending on cylinder. Makes it easier to get the clip snapped in with no special tools. Leave the outside clip last to be installed on each cylinder.
Love this series. These boxer engines are weird to disassemble/assemble. And takes tiny hands to maintain while in the car. But a kick ass engine when it’s all done
Actually, it's one of the easiest motors to work on. Every component that is prone to maintence (alternator, belts, power steering pump, ac compressor) are all right on top off the engine ans take 15min to change. The only thing that is impossible to reach are spark plugs
Steven Ladouceur-Denis I change my plugs and coils in like 20 minutes and that’s removing the tank on the drivers side and the air filter/intake tube to get to them all.
The wrist pins are a nightmare to remove on VW WBX engines as you only have access holes on one side, but at least you can get to the rod bolts as the liners are removable. Porsche 996 engines look even more fun requiring that type of special tool to pop the clips in. I love the unique sound of a boxer engine.
I know its 3 yrs ago but this being my first time....there wasn't an explanation for the first retaining clip for the piston pin before installing the piston cap in the sleeve...so when installing the pin thru the rod, it flies right thru......just typing, if you have the clip, show it, cause everything else is good....
Look up crown concepts in tucson arizona, they are in the process of making a plate that is cnc and makes it a closed deck.... if I remember correctly.
I did not see where after you file fit the rings, you did not take a small file the top & bottom side of the ring to knock down the sharp rough edges left behind from setting the end gap.. It is an important step that others may not know needs to be addressed as those sharp edges can catch in the ring land or even the cylinder wall.. One should not take for granted that that the rings are ready to install without this procedure..If you can feel a sharp edge with your finger nail on the ring after setting end gap, they need to be filed..
My engine was seized, and it's under repair, but I am very curious about how this entire process goes. This video gives me a much better idea on what the mechanic guy is talking about, thank you very much.
I wish these backyard mechanics would take a professional engine course. So many small but important things that they dont know about or just dont do. This is called a "Overhaul or Refresh" not the way to properly blueprint a performance motor.
Nope its a mix of the oil and skirt coating. This new coating they use is interesting it's not super hard and is a bit thick. If you rub it with oil on your finger it turns all black.
@@marc9283 No problem Marc. They say this new coating will cut down on piston slap sustainably that and the asymmetrical piston this engine should be super quiet.
@@NvautoCa my knowledge on Subaru engines is limited. But I heard similar things from an engine builder that does VW engines over here in Germany. he builds GTI engines that last long with well over 500hp. He recommends everyone using Mahle pistons that have a similar coating to yours. Cheap pistons tent so slap he said.
What is the best recomended street car 400/450 piston ring gap on mahle 2618 in a ej257, please dont say go with mahles 27" top and middle as that's silly
@LAD Teknologies I guess it would be a hypothesis LOL. I said it was a silly question. LOL I kind of knew the answer but just wanted to throw that out there
@LAD Teknologies LOL right? I mean you know it's there but they never talk about it. They never say hey ... not to forget to put that wrist pin in before you drop the Piston into the bore.
Jeebus, grinding rings, not cleaning them off and inserting them into a partially assembled short motor... Asking for failure! Measure ring gap and grind to bore size before the block is assembled and then clean everything again! The videos I have watched on this engine assembly are a recipe for disaster.
Um wtf did i just see / watch that bloke use the griding wheel on both inner flat side of the piston rings . Umm wrong you ever want to do that any person that has ever put together an engine in the right way knows that you need a straight flat side to compare /know how much you've remove from the ring, also those disc on cheap even expensive ring cutting /filing tools have rubbish disc you need a proper one like a fine stone one that is the same size /thickness plus they are smooth and flat but still have a rough surface to flie the inner edges flat /true . Also he didn't use a flie neither to remove rough edges
Please dear god where did you go and learn how to install pistons. And the fact your using a ballpen hammer to tap in the ring compressor in you sir need to step away from the engine and go back to building blocks.
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LOVING this series!!
You guys should come to Costa Rica to do a Nature & cars video with the Subaru community, ping me! racingcafecr@gmail.com
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I'm a 3rd generation electrician, by no means am i mechanic. Part changer at best, and ive done a decent bit of diy work on my own cars but we bought a 5 speed impreza last month and I've fallen in love, its my first subi. This series has superb information, thank you guys for sharing. I plan on buying a used engine and building it up using info from this series, very excited. Thank you again!
as my Subaru is approaching 200,000 miles I'm looking at putting in a new engine or doing a full rebuild and am absolutely loving this in depth build series of the EJ. you guys are giving me the motivation to tackle this job on my own. keep the videos coming !!
I think if you have taken care of that engine, then a rebuild is probably enough, you don't need a new engine.
I love this series so much. Thank you for doing this! In absence of a truly compelling reason to run one major oil over another, it's nice to know Valvoline supports projects like this 👍
Right off the bat I've gotta say, those pistons look great! Such wow! 👏😎
You guys are AmAzInG!!!!!! You have now made me want to buy a Subaru.
"look at that everybody... its a piston in a hole!"
you guys are great
Enjoying this series a bunch. Wish I had this to watch when I rebuilt my ej
Professionals always make this look easy 😂
I have watched this video probably 20 times by now, greetings from Costa Rica
I usually change the c slip to piston location. I pre install the c clip on the backside of the piston depending on cylinder. Makes it easier to get the clip snapped in with no special tools. Leave the outside clip last to be installed on each cylinder.
I've never seen it done the way he did it in the video. You always install the inner c-clip before putting the piston in.
Love this series. These boxer engines are weird to disassemble/assemble. And takes tiny hands to maintain while in the car. But a kick ass engine when it’s all done
Actually, it's one of the easiest motors to work on. Every component that is prone to maintence (alternator, belts, power steering pump, ac compressor) are all right on top off the engine ans take 15min to change. The only thing that is impossible to reach are spark plugs
Steven Ladouceur-Denis plugs aren’t even that bad...
@@scottbeaulieu8192 not on sohc, but on dohc it's pretty darn hard. Especially on 6 cylinders
Steven Ladouceur-Denis I change my plugs and coils in like 20 minutes and that’s removing the tank on the drivers side and the air filter/intake tube to get to them all.
@@scottbeaulieu8192 you're better than I am then haha
I love your channel and you guys deserve 7 billion subs.
Mr D is quite the technician there! All the details wrapped up nice and neat! 👍😎 No ol' shadetree mechanic hack job, like me! Lol! 😫🔧💥
The wrist pins are a nightmare to remove on VW WBX engines as you only have access holes on one side, but at least you can get to the rod bolts as the liners are removable.
Porsche 996 engines look even more fun requiring that type of special tool to pop the clips in.
I love the unique sound of a boxer engine.
oil pump pickup tube Tig weld around the flange for extra reinforcement
On the FB/FA block the rods can go in with the piston on
Wow there's a lot involved in rebuild
Awesome series. Wish I had an engine for them to work on. Looks like amazing work. Put on some gloves though!
I love his enthusiasm.
But you didnt put any oil on the piston before installing the rings
I know its 3 yrs ago but this being my first time....there wasn't an explanation for the first retaining clip for the piston pin before installing the piston cap in the sleeve...so when installing the pin thru the rod, it flies right thru......just typing, if you have the clip, show it, cause everything else is good....
Look up crown concepts in tucson arizona, they are in the process of making a plate that is cnc and makes it a closed deck.... if I remember correctly.
Nice!! Awesome video and series!!
Wish you guys would build mine u have a 2009 subaru legacy really sharp car i love it..
Very interesting
Reminds me of building my beetle engine, flat 4 is flat 4
Bigger SKRRRRTTT on both sides.
So far I haven’t heard anything about balancing of the rotating assembly or the finish hone of the cylinders for what type of rings.
Look at 10:11 and tell me if that's a big scratch in the cylinder or is it a reflection??
I did not see where after you file fit the rings, you did not take a small file the top & bottom side of the ring to knock down the sharp rough edges left behind from setting the end gap.. It is an important step that others may not know needs to be addressed as those sharp edges can catch in the ring land or even the cylinder wall.. One should not take for granted that that the rings are ready to install without this procedure..If you can feel a sharp edge with your finger nail on the ring after setting end gap, they need to be filed..
My engine was seized, and it's under repair, but I am very curious about how this entire process goes. This video gives me a much better idea on what the mechanic guy is talking about, thank you very much.
how much time passed between 6:57 and 6:58 xD
Looking for the plugs that go in the wrist pin service orifice. Is there a part #?
More precisely for the FB25, but no diagram seem to show it. Thanks
I've done this with an EJ20K, which was pretty straightforward, but could you imagine installing the piston gudgeon pins on an H6 engine???
I wish these backyard mechanics would take a professional engine course. So many small but important things that they dont know about or just dont do. This is called a "Overhaul or Refresh" not the way to properly blueprint a performance motor.
Please enlighten us then, because many backyard mechanics can't physically go to engine school. All we have is TH-cam!
Seems like Pete would have been a better host on this type of video.
So 2.5 engines once have correct pistons to avoid Ringland and head bolts what issues do the 2.5 have over the 2.0
part 3?
So my new IAG stage 2 EJ25 going in my car will have these same pistons and rings? Threes weeks and counting until I get it back!
Thanks for the video. What’s the compression ratio?
Is there no worry about crank shaft endplay with these motors?
mazda rx8 k24 swap? this is gona be the next hot swap to do, i just picked up a rx8
scratched cylinder wall at 10:10?
Nope its a mix of the oil and skirt coating. This new coating they use is interesting it's not super hard and is a bit thick. If you rub it with oil on your finger it turns all black.
@@NvautoCa interesting. Thanks for the reply.
@@marc9283 No problem Marc. They say this new coating will cut down on piston slap sustainably that and the asymmetrical piston this engine should be super quiet.
@@NvautoCa my knowledge on Subaru engines is limited. But I heard similar things from an engine builder that does VW engines over here in Germany. he builds GTI engines that last long with well over 500hp. He recommends everyone using Mahle pistons that have a similar coating to yours. Cheap pistons tent so slap he said.
What is the best recomended street car 400/450 piston ring gap on mahle 2618 in a ej257, please dont say go with mahles 27" top and middle as that's silly
This may sound like a silly question but I'm guessing that you've got a wrist pin clip on the inner/ opposite side of the piston .
@LAD Teknologies I guess it would be a hypothesis LOL. I said it was a silly question. LOL I kind of knew the answer but just wanted to throw that out there
@LAD Teknologies LOL right? I mean you know it's there but they never talk about it. They never say hey ... not to forget to put that wrist pin in before you drop the Piston into the bore.
“this is so fin entertaining” -me to myself
Waiting for BMW m series
May have already been asked but any reason for not closed decking if chasing decent power? Not in the budget or not warranted?
Jeebus, grinding rings, not cleaning them off and inserting them into a partially assembled short motor... Asking for failure!
Measure ring gap and grind to bore size before the block is assembled and then clean everything again!
The videos I have watched on this engine assembly are a recipe for disaster.
Imagine if someone could create a robot to do this from start to finish, just imagine what we could do......
How do you insert wrist pin when rebuilding a 3.6 l wengine with 6 cyclinders
What do the other numbers mean on a ej25 block? Theres a bb22222 right on top of mine and i have no idea what that means
How do you know what to gap the rings to?
Its in the instructions that the pistons come with.
Trying something similar on my channel :D
Where is your location
Nice haircut...
Can i get your contacts?. kindly
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Um wtf did i just see / watch that bloke use the griding wheel on both inner flat side of the piston rings . Umm wrong you ever want to do that any person that has ever put together an engine in the right way knows that you need a straight flat side to compare /know how much you've remove from the ring, also those disc on cheap even expensive ring cutting /filing tools have rubbish disc you need a proper one like a fine stone one that is the same size /thickness plus they are smooth and flat but still have a rough surface to flie the inner edges flat /true . Also he didn't use a flie neither to remove rough edges
Please dear god where did you go and learn how to install pistons. And the fact your using a ballpen hammer to tap in the ring compressor in you sir need to step away from the engine and go back to building blocks.
subaru engine rebuild... *yawn*... 4 pot Boxer engines are boring.
Why are you hating on the community?
@@arumrunner why do you care about my opinion?
@@arumrunner disinterest and hate are two different things.