How to remove a WRX engine... or maybe what not to do

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024

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  • @obancameron
    @obancameron 2 года назад +71

    So cool
    Rally crew chief here:
    These engines have a real issue with a few things. PCV should be scavenged through a catch can via the exhaust as a venturi. The computer sees the PCV as fuel (O2 sensor) under boost and leans out accordingly and or pulls timing when it gets knock from becoming lean
    Cylinder 4 has poor cooling and can have predet because of this. There are fixes made by several companies
    The turbo inlet pipe should be replaced as it is prone to tearing and any post MAF leaks will cause headaches
    The knock sensor should be replaced and sprayed with a dielectric layer (they all crack and suffer from moister intrusion)
    Coil packs are important and have a shelf life of about 60k kilometers
    Oil pickup/baffling is an important for rally along with a skid plate reinforced under oil pan but actual tarmac racing will require a dry sump system.
    The up pipe, header flex pipe and flanges are all prone to leaking and should be replaced and flat faced.
    The TGV valves can be removed internally to avoid issues.
    The stock top mount intercooler should have heat shielding on the turbo side and a chimney set up to direct air from the hood scoop to the turbo to push hot air under the car.
    The rear of the hood should be spaced to allow excess hot air to escape when racing to avoid massive under hood temperatures.
    The rear differential outrigger arms need a "cushion" installed as a shim abover the outboard mounts to avoid clunking (truck mud flaps cut into circles work)
    So many more things important to racing but who knows what direction you guys are going with this.
    Good luck.

    • @AmirPomen
      @AmirPomen 2 года назад +13

      As rally codriver/driver as well as sf5 owner and mechanic by hobby, 100% on this...
      On other note often overlooked when using subaru in rally/motorsport application: TUNER!
      There is differences between dyno queen tuner chasing beautiful grapgh and big power... Then there is proper tuner knew how to make the engine last whole rally season...

    • @obancameron
      @obancameron 2 года назад +10

      @@AmirPomengreat note, I couldn't agree more. Not so much for performance as for longevity. Making it to the last stage is how a podium finish happens. We prefer road tunes vs dyno queen tunes. Better to have it work well in the condition you intend to use it rather than have bragging rights for telling your buddies at car shows and vape store parking lots

  • @relaxationispossible1593
    @relaxationispossible1593 2 года назад +55

    I have a renewed love for YT and it's thanks to you guys, keep doing what you are doing this is history in the making for the viewers in the future who decide "You know what, I can tackle that project" thanks to Davin and the team.

  • @MediumHalf
    @MediumHalf 2 года назад +2

    Awesome, I enjoy hearing the reactions of guys used to working on older stuff when they work on more modern/weird stuff like Subaru flat 4s

  • @betamaxrules
    @betamaxrules 2 года назад +14

    As a previous owner, I can't wait for this! I know what is coming and your educational reactions will be great as always.
    Keep it up Davin.

    • @sadlerbw9
      @sadlerbw9 2 года назад +5

      I can’t wait till he gets to the wrist pins!

  • @FanatikBuilds
    @FanatikBuilds 2 года назад +13

    Awesome seeing Subaru content on here and love Davin’s commentary 😂Boxer engines are so weird if you’ve never touched one before!

  • @PaulinesPastimes
    @PaulinesPastimes 2 года назад +6

    I realise that it must come as a big surprise but there are other engines other than a small block Chev. They are not weird, they are just not what you are used to seeing, and that makes them different, not weird. The Subaru boxer engine, in all it's variations, is incredibly successful and versatile. I hope you enjoy doing what ever you are going to do with it.

  • @andrewlee88
    @andrewlee88 2 года назад +10

    you guys should inspect the rear suspension top hat/strut top mounts and arches around there. in canada, those are very notorious for rusting out on an otherwise decent looking vehicle..

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon 2 года назад

      I don't think, I mean, I'm sure he won't put the engine back on this rusted POS.

  • @iknklst
    @iknklst 2 года назад +6

    I believe Davin stated this car had 300k on it and I don't know how many Michigan winters, frankly I thought the undercarraige would mostly be a collection of air spaces held together by wishful thinking
    Coukd be worse, we've all seen it.

  • @marcryvon
    @marcryvon 2 года назад

    That WRX was hot in it's days. Serious performer and quick !

  • @adrianwalters4260
    @adrianwalters4260 2 года назад +2

    Love the good humor, and bravery to try something new. I love all things greasy and oily!

  • @LTVoyager
    @LTVoyager 2 года назад

    I like seeing someone who isn’t afraid of getting a little oil on their hands and drains oil without using rubber gloves. That always cracks me up.

  • @Ed_in_Md
    @Ed_in_Md 2 года назад +9

    Love watching your videos. I used to be able to rebuild straight 6’s and flathead V8’s (yes I’m old). Never tried a newer engine and not sure I could do it. You make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing.

  • @warrenletendre2462
    @warrenletendre2462 2 года назад +4

    Always look forward to the new projects on this channel.
    The process of teardown and reassembly is so entertaining.
    Thanks Hagerty

  • @adrianw3985
    @adrianw3985 2 года назад +3

    Awesome, I am working on a Subaru Legacy right now. The original owner had the timing belt break. I am in the process right now of over-hauling a junk yard engine to put in it. Its an Arizona car and completely rust free.

  • @Levibetz
    @Levibetz 2 года назад +2

    Fun to see Davin get into the Subaru! See it's not as hard as it look! It all comes apart as little sub-assemblies. That intake will come off with almost all the fuel, vacuum, and sensors as one unit. You'll be down to a long block in no time.

  • @haha__cool_yes
    @haha__cool_yes 2 года назад +9

    Never seen a Subaru motor pulled this way haha! They’re surprisingly easy to yank out from above, since the bell housing is in the middle of the engine bay and just about all the hoses and lines come off with the intake manifold. Can’t wait to see how weirded-out Davin gets once this thing’s apart lol

    • @sadlerbw9
      @sadlerbw9 2 года назад +4

      To be fair, that subframe was so trashed it needed to come out anyway!

    • @haha__cool_yes
      @haha__cool_yes 2 года назад

      @@sadlerbw9 definitely lmao

  • @stephenmoxley3004
    @stephenmoxley3004 2 года назад +1

    Wow...this rebuild series is starting out to be a great experience. Looking forward to the next chapter.

  • @soulside
    @soulside 2 года назад +2

    Now this is something I’m interested in! Can’t wait to see the engine tear down.

  • @JaxonGriff
    @JaxonGriff 2 года назад +4

    I love watching your rebuild projects, but this one is especially sweet. We have a non-WRX blob eye of similar vintage, and I've become a big fan of the marque since I've been driving it (girlfriend's car), so it's going to be quite cool watching you tear down that boxer engine and rebuild it.

  • @kurtludwig6962
    @kurtludwig6962 2 года назад +2

    Never dove into Subaru. My parents went from Toyota’s to Subaru. But WRX would be my choice. This will be interesting, thanks

  • @toddkane3152
    @toddkane3152 2 года назад

    These cars are a treat to work on.

  • @rtkracht
    @rtkracht 2 года назад +1

    Who’s idea was this anyway? I don’t have high hopes for this project but I did enjoy seeing that ‘assembly’ sitting on the table. Good luck!

  • @vtr0104
    @vtr0104 2 года назад

    That intro was just.... 10/10

  • @marsgal42
    @marsgal42 2 года назад +2

    A few years ago I bought a beater '97 Outback to play with. It had multiple issues and was already mechanically totalled, but I got a good year and a half of fun out of it. I see the attraction. The top mechanical issues, BTW, were a dead clutch pack, weird noises from the transmission in reverse, and no service history on the head gaskets.

  • @danielmambuscay832
    @danielmambuscay832 2 года назад +2

    I loved this video, the Subaru Impreza WRX is amazin' and I love this car, I never saw how remove the engine, I hope watch the rebuild of this engine soon

  • @MitchZero9
    @MitchZero9 2 года назад

    "Get out in the shop, go get your work done."
    Bloody brilliant. 👏

  • @mariosnikolaou5212
    @mariosnikolaou5212 2 года назад

    You guys are legends. Thank you. And also thank you for choosing a car that there is also in Europe! Cheers from Greece.

  • @cozydram1
    @cozydram1 2 года назад

    big smiles here chap ....have fun

  • @Short-n-THICC
    @Short-n-THICC 2 года назад +1

    Good start! Can't wait for more on this current build and more to come. Always get the thumbs up. Thanks for the entertainment as always!

  • @gapratt4955
    @gapratt4955 2 года назад

    Davin I will add to the Rock auto tip to dip the end of the fastener in a little oil before putting it back. Especially when dealing with rusty M 6's. Great use for that little bit of oil in the bottom of the oil bottle.

  • @3rdworldgarage450
    @3rdworldgarage450 2 года назад +2

    This is easily my favorite body style of WRX in my favorite color! I'm not a fan of those wheels, at least in black, but I like the rest of it! It's a great starting point.

  • @barneywing9876
    @barneywing9876 2 года назад +5

    Love watching you take things apart and put it back together again. It inspires me to get back to my many projects. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @Rembrant65
    @Rembrant65 2 года назад +2

    Takes out on a dirt road and presumably thrashes on it a bit. Then says he wonders if it will hold together when he puts it on the lift.

    • @Rembrant65
      @Rembrant65 2 года назад

      what'sapp-line+ with Hagerty's Icon or whatever it's called. Smells fishy to me. Two other channels I watch have had issues with scammers pretending to be them. Could this be another example?

  • @EsotericFleetMechanic
    @EsotericFleetMechanic 2 года назад

    Im so happy to see you doing some JDM!!

  • @travdripdrip382
    @travdripdrip382 2 года назад

    The bugeye wrx! Dont forget to change that head gasket! Those model years are notorious for head gasket failure

  • @B1GDaddyFatStax
    @B1GDaddyFatStax 2 года назад +15

    So, what was the purpose of pulling the whole subframe assembly? Are you replacing it too? I only ask because I usually just yank it out from the top for rebuilds. I typically get it done in about an hour that way, but you seem to have bigger plans.
    I gotta say though, I'm really excited to see this channel take on a Subie. It definitely caught me by surprise. It's definitely out of the norm for you guys. I think the closest I've seen on this channel was the Beetle. That was also worth the watch.
    I can't wait to see the progress on this. Keep up the good work!!!

    • @brandongreene3213
      @brandongreene3213 2 года назад +7

      He pointed out major rust on the subframe. Probably going to replace it would be my guess.

    • @michaelmaas5544
      @michaelmaas5544 2 года назад +3

      He showed in the beginning the subframe was so rusted he could put his hand inside it.

    • @B1GDaddyFatStax
      @B1GDaddyFatStax 2 года назад

      Yes, I saw all the rust, but he also said he broke a couple bolts he had no intention on replacing. So, now I'm confused because he'd only be snapping bolts from the subframe to the unibody. There's only two nuts holding the engine to the subframe and those usually come right out. And the way he beat on the car early on makes me think the rest of the car was going to scrap.
      Either way, his process was interesting to watch.

    • @michaelmaas5544
      @michaelmaas5544 2 года назад

      @@B1GDaddyFatStax I’m pretty sure he has no intention of using anything but the engine.

    • @B1GDaddyFatStax
      @B1GDaddyFatStax 2 года назад +1

      @@michaelmaas5544 that's what's confusing. That's an awful lot of work...just to pull the engine. Especially when they come out through the top hella easy. I saw he pulled the trans too, so, maybe they're restoring both. Idk. Just seems like more work than necessary and makes for entertainment.

  • @vmoney9106
    @vmoney9106 2 года назад +1

    Well it’s a good start, the oil was black and the coolant was green, and not vice versa

  • @impulseproman
    @impulseproman 2 года назад

    More WRX here Love it

  • @tbas8741
    @tbas8741 2 года назад

    As for the Red Annodized Pulley on the crank if it also has lightweight flywheel then its a very much worth it mod as the pulley is cheap and flywheel not so bad.
    But the Engine revs upto that 7,000 rpm almost half the time (or about 35-45% reduction in Wind out time depending on how light the flywheel is) Majorly improves Throttle response and drivability and also performance as the engine revs out much faster just doing this mod alone takes more than 1sec of 0-60mph times

  • @hennricc-5238
    @hennricc-5238 2 года назад

    That rusted “subframe” is actually a US spec piece for crash safety. They don’t sell it on them in the JDM market. If you don’t put one back on it’s a nice weight savings for the front end. Cheers.

  • @slasher9883
    @slasher9883 2 года назад

    Fun fact, you can mostly rebuild a Subaru Boxer engine with just a 10,14 & 17mm wrench/socket. They are actually very simple to work on once you get past the wierdness. Really looking forward to this build!

  • @billabernathy1541
    @billabernathy1541 2 года назад

    The hood flip was a nice touch. You are a glutton for punishment!! Good luck.

  • @JoseRivera-ym3wj
    @JoseRivera-ym3wj 2 года назад

    I don't know how far ahead the project is, but Subaru fans love their cars. Popular mods are JDM engine swaps and STi conversions. Even a six speed manual transmission is considered an upgrade.
    And, yeah, the frame rails and body needs much needed attention.

  • @martinkuhne452
    @martinkuhne452 2 года назад +2

    Great car and great project. The Subaru is really a good car with performance which many other car manufacturers wish to have.

    • @jradish
      @jradish 2 года назад

      no other manufacturer is jealous of subaru

    • @martinkuhne452
      @martinkuhne452 2 года назад +2

      @@jradish many years best 4x4 and rallye cars

  • @adamgough9301
    @adamgough9301 2 года назад

    Definitely see the love you have for that car! More than ever!!

  • @NoClassic
    @NoClassic 2 года назад +2

    Careful with the machine work on the case halves if that needs to be done. They are really sensitive to shifting without proper torque plate setup and the bores and mainline can end up all over the place if done improperly.

  • @seanthompson8071
    @seanthompson8071 2 года назад

    Looks like WRC ... the Rally of Finland! 🏁

  • @jason.kchantziaras8456
    @jason.kchantziaras8456 2 года назад

    thats what i love about Subaru s no door frame

  • @-AstroLogical-
    @-AstroLogical- 2 года назад

    Amazing content! Sorry Davin but you gotta do more of these now! Wondeful job

  • @RebelFlag61
    @RebelFlag61 2 года назад

    You can tell he’s really passionate about Japanese sport compacts.

  • @gianstrabo
    @gianstrabo 2 года назад

    Engine comes out the top mate. Not the bottom! Be sure to put a new turbo on it and some new headers - easy power gains and sounds way better - the OEM exhaust is crud and weighs a ton also. Have fun - your first JDM!

  • @skylinefever
    @skylinefever 2 года назад +1

    If this is your first metric engine, have fun not losing your 10mm tools. Everybody who works on modern cars likes to joke that when they need a 10mm tool the most, they can't find it.
    You might be able to locate a beefy subframe made of welded chromoly steel. They make great replacements for the stock stamped steel ones cars come with. Since you need one new subframe anyway, that's not so bad.

  • @garthhowe297
    @garthhowe297 2 года назад +1

    Really looking forward to your rebuild and tips along the way.

  • @gabaldon7746
    @gabaldon7746 2 года назад +1

    Admiro todos los trabajos variados que realizan ustedes, muchas gracias a todo el equipo que hace posible este canal. !saludos!

  • @DOCTRJ
    @DOCTRJ 2 года назад

    That intro was the best lolz

  • @Marshal_6
    @Marshal_6 2 года назад

    Great to see you working on something I can relate to, here in the UK (I hate MINIs so that didnt count) Anyway, Nice one!

  • @chrismcgowan5180
    @chrismcgowan5180 2 года назад +1

    Love it man, so relateable now. Love to see a Toyota

    • @skylinefever
      @skylinefever 2 года назад

      Maybe he could build an AE86 to drift.

  • @sadubone
    @sadubone 2 года назад

    The casual mention of how bad the car is makes me wonder what this engine is going to be going into when it's finished. Then the seemingly random shot of a Beetle in the back ground shot at one point. These engines are often used in Beck Spyders and similar low production cars. I'm curious where this engine will be put after it's finished. Can't wait to see the series. I've never seen a Subaru engine taken apart.

  • @SilverScarletSpider
    @SilverScarletSpider 2 года назад +1

    yall flew the hood off and damaged it on purpose :( fasniating professional engine work. cool to see how you will replace the rusted parts in the future

  • @rustang6869
    @rustang6869 2 года назад

    Looking forward to this build. You guys should really consider putting the completed engine in a street-legal dune buggy/sand rail and lift the front tires leaving from every stoplight. It would definitely have the power.

  • @raymondparks4108
    @raymondparks4108 2 года назад +1

    Remember to keep track of your 10mm. You're going to need it a lot.

  • @WilfredZweverink
    @WilfredZweverink 2 года назад

    Lightweight pulley or timely oil changes and maintenance...
    LET'S GET THAT SHINY PULLEY!

  • @fullboost
    @fullboost 2 года назад

    Nice edit guys. That car is pretty cooked though.

  • @moparedtn
    @moparedtn 2 года назад +1

    I've loved this channel (and the services of the parent company) as long as it has existed on YT; Davin and Tom are tops!
    That said, this particular project can be summed up for me with a simple phrase: "a LOT more fun to drive than to work on".
    Will I continue to watch Davin anyways? Of course!
    - Ed on the Ridge

    • @Levibetz
      @Levibetz 2 года назад

      Have you wrenched on a Subaru? They're actually very easy to work on. He did it a bit the hard way, but good enough being that the subframe is getting refurbished too presumably.

  • @kentowakai1234
    @kentowakai1234 2 года назад

    Thank you all. The bug eyes are my favorite.

  • @krwiles
    @krwiles 2 года назад

    1:49 Jeep owners laughing at the little bit of dirt coming out of the Subaru bumper.

  • @bluejayfabrications2216
    @bluejayfabrications2216 2 года назад

    Yeah I would be to thrilled at working on modern stuff either but every days a school day
    My guess is it's going to be some sort of cross cart when done
    considering how the body was treated

  • @lolnopenotgonnahappen4370
    @lolnopenotgonnahappen4370 2 года назад

    Having made the exact same journey from classic American cars, go slightly less classic American cars, to funky, older imports and then eventually hitting subarus, this is gonna be a fun one for y'all.

  • @RentABusDK
    @RentABusDK 2 года назад +1

    Uhhh this looks promising! Keep going Davin ! Love Subbies

  • @tjk3975
    @tjk3975 2 года назад +1

    Just did my 3rd engine on my subaru forester. Very easy.

  • @rogermason5833
    @rogermason5833 2 года назад +4

    Even if I was a young guy (I'm not) I would pass on this P.O.S. Davin, how do you get roped into working on this pile?

    • @rogermason5833
      @rogermason5833 2 года назад

      @@2XLBlazer Yeah, I think someone pushed him into doing this one. I wonder what his end game is with this turd.

    • @ricardoreis7298
      @ricardoreis7298 2 года назад +1

      If you take off the blinders for just a sec, you might understand why so many people (old and young) around the world love Subaru...

    • @rogermason5833
      @rogermason5833 2 года назад

      @@ricardoreis7298 I do understand why people love Subarus. I like them too. Just not a clapped out rust bucket example from CoPart that needed to go to the crusher. This one seems like a waste of Davin's time and effort. Maybe he will surprise me.

  • @hoodzie9671
    @hoodzie9671 2 года назад

    so so excited to see this teardown

  • @kevindailey5909
    @kevindailey5909 2 года назад

    I like the Copart portion. Too many cars that need to be saved are salvaged and left for dead

  • @islandaerial3414
    @islandaerial3414 2 года назад

    Davin should watch a couple of Subi Performance vids to get an idea of what's to come 😉

  • @davidfernandez3554
    @davidfernandez3554 2 года назад +1

    This is going to be fun! What vehicle is this going into? I hope not the one it came out of...

  • @FourDollaRacing
    @FourDollaRacing 2 года назад +1

    Hell Yeah! I haven't followed a Redline Rebuild this closely, since the VW air-cooled boxer engine.... 👍

  • @wrxluis2175
    @wrxluis2175 2 года назад +1

    From a guy that works on Subaru 24/7 he took that engine the hardest way possible but this is what you expect from a guy that doesn't have knowledge about car. Todays lesson is, do research if you don't know

  • @andrewlee88
    @andrewlee88 2 года назад +1

    Nice job , Gents! always looking for Hagerty content especially for beater wrx's..... i'll try to makes sure i give mine the beans at least once a drive...

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist 2 года назад

    I've heard of having your doors blown off but having your hood blown off is a new one to me.

  • @sadlerbw9
    @sadlerbw9 2 года назад +1

    Hagerty: are we doing this right?
    **hood flies off into the woods**
    Me, a WRC fan: yep, that looks right.

  • @fauxvier8519
    @fauxvier8519 2 года назад

    This was fun!

  • @FreddyFunderbunz
    @FreddyFunderbunz 2 года назад

    Something I can finally relate to

  • @kieranmann9761
    @kieranmann9761 2 года назад

    As someone who has owned a couple of Subaru's, I currently have a 2022 Outback, I'm happy to see you get out of your comfort zone on this build. Subie's are cool cars that are fun to drive, reliable and with all wheel drive go anywhere vehicles. Love the content!!

  • @gs1100ed
    @gs1100ed 2 года назад

    Working under a rusty, dirty, sandy car with no eye protection! Genius!

  • @h2opower
    @h2opower 2 года назад +1

    Clean it first for as someone use to say when I was in the military, "A clean shop is a happy shop and a happy shop is a clean shop." Plus who like having dirt in their eyes? Anyway from what I have heard Subaru's are built to last but I admit I have only owned one in my life and it was doing well until I went to Japan for a year as my cousins never moved it in LA and it got taken by the state and that was the last I ever herd of it.

  • @BrycenKauai
    @BrycenKauai 2 года назад

    Probably dont need to tell yall this, but make sure you use a torque plate when boring the cylinders!!

  • @jamesmisener3006
    @jamesmisener3006 2 года назад

    Wait and see you'll love that car when it's done. Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @ericbessett6782
    @ericbessett6782 2 года назад

    I think you need to pop this engine into that Volkswagen Beetle. The engines are somewhat similar, and this has been done before.

  • @BaldSasquatch
    @BaldSasquatch 2 года назад

    please please please be building a Factory Five 818!!!!!
    That poor ol' bug eye has about had it, maybe part it out to those in need.

  • @crxtodd16
    @crxtodd16 2 года назад

    Yes. That is the correct way to remove the hood.

  • @aaronschen9896
    @aaronschen9896 2 года назад

    If the fr subframe is that bad the inner rear strut towers are probably a distant memory unfortunately

  • @GOAT86STUDIO
    @GOAT86STUDIO Год назад

    Nice video!

  • @keithusace4352
    @keithusace4352 2 года назад +1

    Good thing the hood didn't come off on the interstate as it happened with me. It makes for alot of calamity

  • @whodat90
    @whodat90 2 года назад

    My favorite part about putting the hardware back in the holes as you remove parts is getting a part almost all the way reinstalled before figuring out why it isn’t seating correctly, then realizing I forgot one bolt

  • @MarkMeadows90
    @MarkMeadows90 2 года назад

    Can't wait to see more!

  • @ldnwholesale8552
    @ldnwholesale8552 2 года назад

    You now have a more modern wobble plate. You can put it in the other wobble engined car. And send the blue car to scrap as that is all it is usefull for.

  • @ol_smokey9370
    @ol_smokey9370 2 года назад

    Isn't it fun working on Midwestern cars?! The rust really slows things down.

  • @mattbucko6900
    @mattbucko6900 2 года назад

    Can't wait for this Redline Rebuild!! Will be there any updates on SnowBall Bishops race car anytime soon??

  • @jotighe2
    @jotighe2 2 года назад +1

    awesome content. this is a very hard build because I can't imagine what Davin is gonna do with it. dune buggy? in Michigan? ok, then snow plow? wtf?

    • @SvenDansk7
      @SvenDansk7 2 года назад

      Stage rallying is relatively popular in Michigan, but I can't in my wildest dreams imagine Hagerty spending the money to make this legal for competition. Maybe gravel TSD Rally car for events like POR? Both these type of events are run on backroads like those in the intro.
      Easiest/quickest would probably be rallyx.

  • @DOCTRJ
    @DOCTRJ 2 года назад

    I like them v8 awd subarus