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Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) Today, 06:10 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
I had most of the day yesterday to work in the...

I had most of the day yesterday to work in the garage. I think I have about 95% of the pre-installation assembly completed (from intake to exhaust, new timing belt, etc), which I feel great about. I...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-17-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
None :) On ones that are too tight they...

None :)

On ones that are too tight they cut/grind the bottom side of the bucket to create more clearance I believe. Saves a lot of $. Can't do that if clearance is too high though obviously. ...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-17-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
Head is back from the machine shop and ready to...

Head is back from the machine shop and ready to bolt on. Looks great. Disassembled, cleaned, exhaust valve seats cleaned up, one new exhaust valve, very light decking, and all clearances re-set...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-15-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 228
Posted By Boost_addict
If you did head gaskets you should have checked...

If you did head gaskets you should have checked exhaust valve clearances? That would be my bet!
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 05-13-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 708
Posted By Boost_addict
Well it "was" almost that bad for me. On the one...

Well it "was" almost that bad for me. On the one bad exhaust valve I could barely get my 0.0015" feeler gauge in there. Yep, that bad. Glad I pulled the head when I did (not that I had much choice...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-07-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
Bore scopes are great at looking for cylinder...

Bore scopes are great at looking for cylinder wall damage (or piston crown/land breakage, but not very useful from my experience looking at valve issues. I have yet to see a borescope that can...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-06-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
Dropped off the bad head at the machine shop...

Dropped off the bad head at the machine shop today. I forgot the cams at home (dohh). They are going to clean/fix the head up for me, measure clearances, and get everything back in spec as a...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-06-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
I just priced out the bare minimum gaskets I'd...

I just priced out the bare minimum gaskets I'd need to rebuild. Re-using most of the exhaust gaskets and such it would be ~ $180-190 plus shipping at FBP after nice discount. No thanks, I'll just...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 05-04-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
Long busy day yesterday. Got the engine out. ...

Long busy day yesterday. Got the engine out.

http://www.northbendtech.com/wayne_k/subaru/engine/engine-out.JPG

The left head is off (the one with constant cyl 2 misfire). I’m glad I pulled it...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 05-02-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 433
Posted By Boost_addict
I have a 5eat so no worries there. Not planning...

I have a 5eat so no worries there. Not planning to crack the oil pan if the cylinder walls look good. If I do end up tearing in that deep ill replace the pick-up for sure
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-30-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 433
Posted By Boost_addict
Can't believe I found this thread in a general...

Can't believe I found this thread in a general google search for p/n 10105aa720 doing some price comparison shopping. Fancy seeing you here xt2005bonbon. I'll be taking off my heads this weekend and...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-26-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
I'm prepping my garage tomorrow for engine...

I'm prepping my garage tomorrow for engine removal a week from today. Sounds pretty straightforward compared to some engines I've removed. I'm actually "hoping" for a straightforward exhaust valve...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-22-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 708
Posted By Boost_addict
So to follow up on this, any time you do a valve...

So to follow up on this, any time you do a valve job on a head (even if its just a little cutting of the seat) then you have to get new lifters (buckets) to keep the valve clearance in spec correct?...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-22-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
I've had lots of heads rebuilt so thats not my...

I've had lots of heads rebuilt so thats not my concern. My concern is how long it takes to get machine work done. I have to borrow or get a rental car for the project so getting everything done...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-22-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
My current plan is to start pulling the engine...

My current plan is to start pulling the engine next weekend. I'll then check valve clearance and if bad pull them for rebuilds. I had looked for some cores to rebuild in advance but haven't found...
Forum: Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009) 04-19-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,956
Posted By Boost_addict
Thanks. My wife is bugging me for a road trip to...

Thanks. My wife is bugging me for a road trip to Columbus so depending on condition and $ I could come pick them up.
Forum: Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009) 04-17-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,956
Posted By Boost_addict
Possibly interested in loaded heads...

Possibly interested in loaded heads (cams/valves/lifters/etc) pending pictures of the cam journals.
Forum: Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009) 04-17-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,817
Posted By Boost_addict
Can you PM me a link to the additional head pix...

Can you PM me a link to the additional head pix and let me know what you'd take shipped for them to 48327? They look rough but if they are cheap enough I'd consider having them rebuilt in advance to...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-17-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 708
Posted By Boost_addict
Curious? I'm going to be planning for worst case...

Curious? I'm going to be planning for worst case scenario really soon, and I am planning on engine removal due to this exact topic/problem.
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-17-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 708
Posted By Boost_addict
The FB DOHC head looks a lot more traditional...

The FB DOHC head looks a lot more traditional like what I'm used to. The EJ head design looks more like my motorcycle head design which you can shim the lifters (you call a bucket here) to get the...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-17-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
Are there any reputable subaru vendors that offer...

Are there any reputable subaru vendors that offer properly re-built stock core heads that are ready to swap (valve clearance pre-set, etc)? Trying to think of things that would help expedite the...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-17-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
Misfire on #2 is back again. Damn. For < $40...

Misfire on #2 is back again. Damn. For < $40 I'm going to try the PCV assembly this weekend if the part arrives at my local stealer in time. Nothing else I can think of to try. Good write up on...
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-17-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 708
Posted By Boost_addict
Yes of course I typo'ed.

Yes of course I typo'ed.
Forum: Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT) 04-16-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 708
Posted By Boost_addict
I believe the spring height is irrevelant. If...

I believe the spring height is irrevelant. If either portion of the valve seat interface wears the effective valve stem length increases, which decreases the clearance at the valve stem tip. If the...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 04-16-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boost_addict
On my way home from work tonight idling at a...

On my way home from work tonight idling at a traffic light I got another #2 misfire. All my coil juggling didn't change the misfire location which is interesting. I swapped the spare injector into...
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