Cutting Out & Replacing The Radiator Support On The Cheapest 2017 Subaru WRX STi Project Car!
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Not bad. I’m a 20 year structural tech. If you have questions feel free to reach out. I can show you some tips and tricks. Also since you’re a tool guy, get a tram gauge. Couple hundred bucks and it will save you. Alldata has all the top opening dimensions.
I need to change the lower tier bar on mine because i hit a going a little too fast and it bent it. Now the skid plate won’t bolt on. Any advice on changing it and what to look for while down there?
The spot weld drill bits/cutters sure can save time and trouble. Even the cheap ones from Zon will last through a small job or two. About 12 bucks for a set.
Great work. Please use some weld through primer prior to welding those front bits on as they love to rust there.
Probably will never end up doing this sort of work myself but very interesting to see a different type of repair.
I commend your courage on this project. Hat tip Mr. Subaru.
with the right tools, any project is approachable. nice work
I have never owned a Subaru but I always liked them. I decided it was time to get a newer vehicle so I bought a 2018 WRX with 60k miles. I will definitely be watching your videos and probably asking for A LOT of help ! 😂
Ill be waiting on the spot weld part 2 video 😊
Remind me I got same job to finish..
If only parts were discontinued ☠
Cool tutorial !👍
Thank you Rob. " ....and I'm going to Carolina in my mind"
Always into this channel for excellent source of entertainment and information. Surprised this year was picked since there is a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit claiming that certain 2012-2017 Subaru WRX and STi vehicles experienced premature connecting rod and main bearing failure. Additionally most of us subaru owners understand piston ring and limited head gasket issues. Whats been told the vehicles equipped with EJ Series 2.5 turbo manufactured between October 11, 2011, and November 16, 2016, and bearing vehicle identification numbers (VIN) ending with CG203168 and up for 5-door models, and CG006225 through H9826807 for 4- door models. Hopefully your wrx sti doesnt fit in that timeline or the short block has been replaced. Good Video ✌🏻
14:08 Aaah yes. The good ol' PSD (Precision Shaking Device)
Great video! Seems like someone doesn't wanna sell the Outback!
Awesome, can’t wait to see all the tweaks and new stuff come together !
You and me both!
That is a labor of love! Hope it all works out!
First time iv seen you working indoors (apart from on engines), absolute traitor to us driveway mechanics 😂 subaru do love a spot weld, when i rebuilt mine i spent more time drilling out spot welds than i did ripping apart the donor and rebuilding mine!
Here for the whole series of this
great progress
I have always drilled spot welds, when necessary. I've never tried sanding them. I never really worried if it penetrated the metal behind since it's just going to get welded anyways. This does seem like it leaves a cleaner surface when removed though. I may try that if I ever run into the circumstance of popping spot welds again, especially if it's something visible. Nice.
Not nitpicking, I’m couple mins in and another YT channel (vehcor) would recommend scribing on the right side before grinding and prying that plate off. No biggie, I’m an armchair expert and that bent core support is effecting my OCD
That was really interesting to watch. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Strong work !!😊
Nice progress 🚗💥💨🔥
that was very good Mr. Subaru, I enjoyed it and learned something 👍
Glad to hear it
Was Waiting on this video!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Great find!
Love the tool. I’m not a fan of drill especially pneumatic ones. Mr subaru get the Milwaukee striking pry bars set. The big ones will make it easier 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
you have to figure out a clever SHORT to post with the hood slamming down ... but not crushing your hand
Great...another m12 tool I didn't know I needed...bank account's gonna hate this
Sweet!
The repaired soo-bar-oooo. Wow
have the same year forester as your project and I see online all the time that the LCA bushings go out around every ~30k Miles but some people more longevity on STI lower control arms . would love a video on this
good job!👍
Thanks!
Talk about heavy duty spot welds there Mr. Subaru wow .
Do you have access to a good spot welder or will you use A mig welder on those panels to put this back together .
You have some great videos there Mr. Subaru .
Plug and play 😂👍
Looking good! Hope your hand is ok..
Yeah, gashed it pretty good on the lower part of the rad support.
Spot weld drill bit is quicker !
Can’t wait to see the 18-21 front end on there. Definitely go with a KoYoRad while you’re at it! Maybe a GetADom Cylinder 4 mod to keep it cool and reliable? Might as well do that before filling it back up with coolant.
Subaru! Subaru! Subaru!
Milwaukee grinder FTW.
Earned its keep!
Carbide burrs are MUCH easier than a mini belt sander, for removing spot welds. Drills work really good too.
The belt sander was just weird.
I was going to say the same. 👍
Where did you end up finding the frame rail end caps along with the bracket to go behind? I’ve looked everywhere and can’t find anything
Id do a job like this i know for a fact all my body lines would not line up ugh
Side note, how much did your hands hurt wielding a small Sawzall like that for that much? I recommend the bigger size and thick gloves. You'll hurt less. Ask me how I know.
Why didn't you have a quick pull on the lower core support?
At 85k miles, I wonder if the timing belt needs to be changed. Not sure if you were going to do this since you are replacing the cover but since you are already in there, I would swap it out. Is there any other stock part that you might consider replacing since it is an STI and does have higher mileage?
Yup, putting a kit on it.
@@MrSubaru1387 Awesome. Can't wait to see it finished. Hell of a find.
I just can't understand why so many spot welds and small little pieces that come together. Why can't it just be a simple bolt on process lol. Radiator support job takes hours.
The bolts get the parts in the right place to weld, while the welds provide the structural integrity and rigidity for crash safety. Some carmakers, I believe including Subaru, also use structural adhesives in body assembly.
What expender tool did you use for the frame?
I have a question not related to this video. Do you know of or have a recommendation for TPMS for a 2014 Forester? Ours are original with 274+ K on her. I want to change all 4 but they are around $80. each, $62 on Subaru Parts Deals. Thank you.
Recommendations as in what exactly?
@@MrSubaru1387 Any good after-market brands you've used in the past, that will work with the Subaru system. Thank you.
@@Mini-Driver I only use OE parts.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thank you for taking the time to answer my query.
New shop coming soon?
Hoping this year. But it’s going to be soooo much $$$$$$ 😞
+1 on getadom mod and iag aos