818Rasmus E Modified

[Rasmus]

Heads came off today.


Organizing what came off and from where.

[icky]

and all the buckets in a bag... not going to be fun remembering where they all went.

[Rasmus]

and all the buckets in a bag... not going to be fun remembering where they all went.

All valves and cam's will be removed and replaced with different ones. Thus the buckets are all in one bag. Some of them might even be the correct thickness for the new cams and valves, so I kept them all. I promised not to show parts I haven't installed or worked on so it hasn't' come up in my build thread.

[Scargo]

I mentioned this (with a picture) on FFRSpec72's build thread. You might want to get a Subaru water pump PN 21111AA026 as it will perform better than those with stamped vanes or paddles.

Not sure if my EJ257 DAVCS head buckets will fit, but I'd be happy to help out if I can. I have a lot of buckets and they're not cheap! I know tipping the valve stems to get there or get close is common. Not sure how much of a pain that is. My machine shop did that for me when they did a valve job, but I still required quite a few new buckets. My last heads were totally set up for me with the 272 cams.
That motor looks like it was a two pack a day smoker.

[Rasmus]

It probably won't make any difference to how your stock engine cools, but the Subaru water pump PN 21111AA026 performs better than the Gates pump or others with the "open paddle wheel" design as is the pump on the right in the picture.
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Thanks for reminding me. I'd forgotten that water pump existed.

And Scargo I will take you up on the used shim-less buckets. Even if it's only one or two. I have to get to that point though. If I recall correctly shimming out the cams is second to last step before putting the valve covers on.

[Scargo]

You could say that. I honestly don't know the procedure my guy used, but head work is his specialty. They were slightly used heads (was really lucky to find DAVCS heads with 4K miles on them). When he adjusted the lash, I don't know if he bolted the heads up to anything or not. He had it all together at one point; I just have to take it apart enough to get the head bolts in.

[icky]

Thanks for reminding me. I'd forgotten that water pump existed.

And Scargo I will take you up on the used shim-less buckets. Even if it's only one or two. I have to get to that point though. If I recall correctly shimming out the cams is second to last step before putting the valve covers on.

Sound about right, since you're probably going to need a lot of buckets, find a subaru guy in your area to trade with instead of buying new ones or worse, shaving metal off the valve stems into your freshly applied assembly lube! Make friends with people that build motors and they will be happy to help you out. Also In a pinch, you grind the bottom of the buckets not valves, cheaper replacement and you can do it away from a motor that is being assembled but it is still advised to just find the right buckets from the beginning.

[Rasmus]

...it is still advised to just find the right buckets from the beginning.

That's the route I'm going. Just going to get the correct buckets the first time.


Split the case today. And I'm happy to report not a single screwdriver, chisel, or wedge-shaped tool was used.


I cut the heads off two old case bolts I had from another block. Rounded off the cuts. Then stuck those into the wristpins, just far not to extend out the other end of the wrist pin. Used two small scraps of aluminum to protect the threads on the wrist pin access hole. Then just put a 22mm 1/2" drive socket on the crank pulley bolt and pull 'til the case splits.


Do the same on the other side. Then repeat and you'll walk the case off the hollow locating dowels.

[Rasmus]

Don't get to far because you still need to get the wrist pins out. Pistons come out the top. It's easier just to pull (actually push) all four wrist pins first with a case flip inbetween. Then pull a case half off with the pistons still stuck inside.


Really starting to look like the previous owner of this block did not like changing the oil.


Pistons 1 and 3 had heavy carbon build ups.

[longislandwrx]

impressive that your o rings all stuck to the same side.

[RM1SepEx]

Any idea how many miles on that 2.5L donor motor? The photos don't look that bad to my eye for a 100,000 mile plus motor...

[Rasmus]

impressive that your o rings all stuck to the same side.

And there's been no manipulating of the o-rings for a "pretty picture". I would never pose my parts or hide my mistakes though carefully selected camera angles. This build is all about truth. Raw unedited truth. And justice. It's a bit about justice. And freedom. Freedom, to be who we to be. To do what we want to do. A stick-it-to-the-man build.

/sarcasm

Any idea how many miles on that 2.5L donor motor? The photos don't look that bad to my eye for a 100,000 mile plus motor...

I don't. I could hook up the cluster, but that just seems like too much work.

[longislandwrx]

And freedom.

Amen Brother.

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[Rasmus]

On Thursday March 6th, this thread, my build, and my activity will go dark for 3 - 8 weeks.


Shoulder surgery - dominate arm. I tore my bicep, 3 weeks ago. A "SLAP tear". I just got word today that the O.R. got room and I'm on the schedule. Sucks getting old, but it's better than the alternative. I just called Stewart Transport and had them delay my delivery until the first week in April.

Cool thing is medical science is advanced enough to fix me. Science, *****! And I'll have a titanium screw in me.

[K3LAG]

Sorry to hear about your injury. I pray that your surgery and recovery will go as planned.

Larry

[mikeb75]

Best of luck with surgery and recovery. Looking forward to your getting well and back to work.

[SixStar]

Tip on the cam caps, they're all labeled so you can't really mix them up assuming you only have one motor torn down at a time.

[DodgyTim]

Sorry to hear about your arm bloke, you'll have to learn to type one handed, and live vicariously through everyone else's build threads

[Scargo]

What a slacker. Get's all this stuff going and skips out. Who will lead us and show us the way?
I feel the same way. Old is better than the alternative. Like... halitosis is better than no breath at all.
I expect to see great things when you are well. Don't be a stranger.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Hey Ramus
You may not get a lot done on your project. I will bet you will still be able to help others.
Good luck and take care.
Bob

[Racebrewer]

Hang tough Rasmus,,,,,,,

Good luck with the surgery.

We'll be thinking of you ! ! !

[Goldwing]

I hope you have a successful surgery and a quick recovery. Heal it right, you'll have trouble enjoying the drive in your 818 with a painful arm.

[Frank818]

So who's going to clean all your parts?? lolll

Seriously, I'm sure it'll all go well, if you trust your mechanic, the repairs will be good enough for another 100k miles at least (that is the warranty)... who many you got on your counter? Naaah, not "that" old. Just make sure you don't smoke, then carbon will not build up.

[Santiago]

We're all getting older, so show us how to do it right! Speedy recovery to you...

Remember, it only takes one hand to type.

Best,
-j

[Xusia]

That sucks. Speedy recovery dude.

[gwarden]

Good luck with your shoulder

[longislandwrx]

I tore my bicep, 3 weeks ago. A "SLAP tear"

hmmm right about the time you were trying to get those long bolts out...

SUUUUURE take the picture in front of the press, they wont suspect anything... we all know now you were using your bare hands. LOL

Feel better soon.

[RM1SepEx]

As someone who went through a detached retina, a severe infection and two "threw my back episodes" since beginning my build I can relate... It's tough to let a fun project sit, but hang in there. I'll miss your updates...

[AZPete]

Best of luck, Rasmus. Please keep helping us when you can. At least you're getting a lightweight titanium screw!

[Pearldrummer7]

Good luck, Rasmus! You got this! We'll catch you when you get back!

[metalmaker12]

Good luck

[billjr212]

i strained a bicep last week trying to put my snowboard in the attic like an idiot and thought for about 24 hours that I had done something worse, so your post is making me cringe (I lucked out).

Best of luck with the surgery and hope you have a speedy recovery!!

[Rasmus]

Thanks for all the well-wishing fellas.


Be right back.

[Rasmus]

Success!

[Canadian818]

Happy to hear, get well soon!

[Xusia]

Lookin' good! You'll be back to work on your car in no time!

[wleehendrick]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Get it moving/working and on PT ASAP.

[Rasmus]

My medical staples are starting to itch. Typing one handed sucks. Wah!


A Flat4 forum member sold me one of his 1997 Legacy Knuckles to replace the one I cracked. Should be here next week. Looks like the de-rusting bucket has another customer.

[metalmaker12]

My bro had the same thing done, two-three months you should be doing great.

[Scargo]

My medical staples are starting to itch. Typing one handed sucks. Wah! Looks like the de-rusting bucket has another customer.

And picking your nose is hard too, right? I've taken stitches out but I don't know if I could do staples. Oh, that upright looks cherry!