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Subaru Head gasket installation instructions
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Check the date- I wasn’t really trying back then. ; )
Great info but possibly leaving the radio off would be great, Thanks
hey brian. thanks for doin these video. iv watched a few of your. just
woundering iv got a ej205 wrx engine just about to install do the head
gaskets.. im running a fairly high boost level an useing the old head bolts
still. just want to know should i do the head bolts up tighter than
standed..is so how much more should i do them up ?
So what exactly do i have to do if i reuse the bolts
Another noob question. Is this torque method for the DOHC too? or is this
just for the SOHC? Again thanks for all the much appreciated help!
It’s just a quarter turn of the wrench until like Brian said “you feel like
you’re gunna break something”
Yes. And oil the threads too.
What if I decide to re-use my head bolts? Do I still need to do this torque
method?
I’m sure I don’t know!
hi brian want to ask something what would be the best subaru engine to sawp
with a 1972 vw bug?? cuz i was thinking to use a 2.5 liter just wanted to
know what would be best one?
when you do the last two steps of the quarter turns. how much ft. Lbs. for
the last two steps?
Hey boss, enjoyed the video, i’ve got the heads off of my 02 forester,
passes the 0.0025 test but not the 0.002 test. you ever run into anything
this close to subaru specs? is it worth milling?
Brian, 11 ft lbs is nothing compared to the old US cars which are maybe 70
lbs, 11 ft lbs could be done with your wrist, how car that hold compression
with so low torque setting
Time.
sounds just about like this: youtube.om/watch?v=zVDO2V0wawE (you’ll have to
type in the “c” in com)
gladly gave thumbs down for making us sit thru back ground NOISE. WTH
Way to go Jared!
I’ve used them. Some people really like them. I like Fel-pro better for
this application.
replacing head gaskets on 2003 legacy 2.5 (EJ251?) I heard that the felpro
gaskets sometimes fail on the EJ25 engines and that the updated OEM MLS
gasket should be used instead. Have you ever experienced this on either one
of these engines, or any subaru for that matter? Thanks.
Thanks Steve- from the most amazing aircraft bone yard in the world!
You can, I don’t recommend it.
Hey, Can I ask how much you paid to get that job done? Also, where did you
get it done? I am thinking I need to get mine done and am trying to find a
good mechanic
Brian I’ve got the heads off my 01 subaru 2.5, on one head the intake
valves are about an 1/8″ from being fully seated. Do i need to adjust the
valves before re-installing the head or should they be ok? If so how would
i get the valves to fully seat? Thanks Brian for all your great vids
i see the pistons are old ones would it be advisable to replace the pistons
while the engine is out? would it need a rebore or clean up off the
cylinder if i was to replace pistons? need advice thanks ina dvance
I do it by yield/feel. I know that’s not helpful, but it’s true. It’s
likely 18-22ft/lbs.
Love your OIL Filter. Fram…
You SHOULD have some hollow alignment dowels sticking up from the motor. If
not, set the head on cardboard and drop the bolts in the holes. Then set
the gasket on the block. Then hold the head over the block and gently allow
the head bolts that are now dangling down go through the holes via gravity.
Brian I am having a horrible time installing my head back on my 2003 civic
ex. It is so acquired to align it without moving the gasket. I tried using
pencils to align it but no dice. I also shouldn’t have taken the rockers
off like Haynes says. I probably should have just replaced the engine for a
japanese one for $950. Any thoughts?
I answer this same question about three times a week… I’m not mad, but I
am going caps lock so people will see it. Please thumb up this comment. YOU
DON’T HAVE TO REMOVE THE ENGINE TO DO THE HEADS. IT IS HOWEVER MUCH, MUCH
FASTER AND EASIER. Thanks. ; )
I love the video. Is there any way to replace the gaskets without removing
the engine?
Did someone answer you question yet? flashing check engine light usually
means a cylinder misfire and raw fuel is going past the o2 sensor warns of
catalyst damage.
hi, about to order parts n m wondering what else i want to get, of course
without going through all vids. gasket set-felpro, timin belt, watr pmp, i
was told a couple of seals-4get4 what. could u point me 2 vid or
ansr?.thnks my other q is (again without lookin 2 hard) isthe 4wd does not
work n hasnt 4 while. what could be n easy fix. i should look for? have 98
forester wagon std tranny auto 4wd. wire or sensor? can or should this be
capable of locking into 4wd manually? so many qs thnks tons
How much does it cost to fix a blown head gasket
Hey Brian I have a ej25 with a sohc the lifters are knocking and I want to
tackle this problem myself bc I don’t have to money to take it to a shop
and i havnt pulled the engine on a subaru before done regular maintenance
but nothing this major on the H4 I was wondering if u could help me out
with where to find the info on how to replace the lifters and valve springs
or if happen to b working on a sohc ej25 if u could post a video on how go
do so would b great thanks
Just finished head gasket replacement. Ran engine 3 times for a few seconds
each time with no issue. 4th time it started making a knocking noise at
idle that sounds like it could be piston slap. I’m pretty sure I got the
timing correct, even turned it over by hand a dozen times with no issue
before starting it. Could it be valve interference? I turned it over by
hand again several times after the knocking started but still couldn’t
hear/feel anything. Don’t wanna tear it right back down…
Brian, what do you torque the intake manifold bolts to?
habit. Sometimes it makes a difference.
Can you think of any disadvantage of doing the 180 loosen step on cast iron
engine? Maybe that will seat head gasket flatter?
I have the machine shop do them.
Great job,you cleared up some questions i had.Keep up the good work ! Steve
(Auto repair pro’s) Tucson,Az
Either. This is a 2.5
Not left thread.
Thanks! Yep got her out yesterday, did it before to replace the clutch.
Pretty easy when you have a chain hoist and trolley system in your barn.
Thing is I can’t get the timing sprocket bolts (17MM) lose. WWT? They are
really tight, must have some lock tight on them or something. Used my
breaker bar on the crank and another on the bolts. Even with the belt still
on it slipped some teeth. Any ideas?
yes you do.
Having videos like this is 100 times better than any Chilton or Haynes. I
not only know exactly what to do, I can even avoid making your minor
mistakes, Brian. This is nectar, pure and simple. Thanks dude for doing
this service for mankind who never serviced a subaru before, namely myself.
Everything I need was in this and the removal video. BRAVO!
I LOVE helping grateful people such as yourself. YOU are welcome!
Don’t use aftermarket headgaskets during a headgasket replacement for the
Subaru engines,the OEM headgasket which is a Fel Pro is the way to go.Spend
the money on the electronic torque wrench with the angle settings built
in.The Fel Pros are marked how they go.Minus well replace the timing belt
and water pump at the same time if it has not been done yet.
Hit em with a half inch impact and call it a day