kzr750r1 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 New shop will take the work. Ordered new head castings and valve guides Friday from Infamous. Well see what else is needed once the parts start swapping over from the current mistake. Rebello has a good rep and local so no shipping the current assemblies for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I used to work for Rebello back in '92-'93 or some sh!t like that. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Been following 510 Parts Outlet owner Troy who uses Rebello on all his and customers race builds. Wish I took the long block to them a year ago but that's hind sight. Search over if Dave would take the job. He had zero interest in trying to fix the borked timesert install and I tend to agree with him at this stage. So the new parts should be here in a couple weeks. He's busy but I'll be patient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Sorry to read about all the troubles. This has been a long rebuild. Glad to hear it's getting back on track. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Yeah krz, it's been close to a year since we pulled the motor. Yes I know you ran into some personal problems, but keep me informed when you're ready to install it. I have no problem driving up to help you out. Trust me, you'll be thankful for an extra few hands while installing it. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'm here to help too, just about 45 minutes from you. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT05Legacy Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 About to undertake this on my 2005 LGT wagon. Misfire and low compression on cylinder 2. Been reading through the first few pages and it helps assuage some of my nervousness. Valuable info so far. Lots more to go, but I can't keep reading for too long. Sooner or later I have to bite the bullet and start pulling the engine. It's good guys from the community were so helpful towards ya. Been talking with Max Capacity (pretty local) on PM and he's been helpful. But man, I can't stop thinking I'm going down a rabbit hole or I'm going to screw something up. I guess just work slow and thorough. Another tough thing is being able to consistently work on the car with the rest of life's stuff going on. Can't let this slip to the cold weather months. Anyway, bookmarking what seems like another great resource on this forum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 About to undertake this on my 2005 LGT wagon. Misfire and low compression on cylinder 2. Been reading through the first few pages and it helps assuage some of my nervousness. Valuable info so far. Lots more to go, but I can't keep reading for too long. Sooner or later I have to bite the bullet and start pulling the engine. It's good guys from the community were so helpful towards ya. Been talking with Max Capacity (pretty local) on PM and he's been helpful. But man, I can't stop thinking I'm going down a rabbit hole or I'm going to screw something up. I guess just work slow and thorough. Another tough thing is being able to consistently work on the car with the rest of life's stuff going on. Can't let this slip to the cold weather months. Anyway, bookmarking what seems like another great resource on this forum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk My click here link has lots of info on R&R of the engine. Just skip over the piston discussion's. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 About to undertake this on my 2005 LGT wagon. Misfire and low compression on cylinder 2. Been reading through the first few pages and it helps assuage some of my nervousness. Valuable info so far. Lots more to go, but I can't keep reading for too long. Sooner or later I have to bite the bullet and start pulling the engine. It's good guys from the community were so helpful towards ya. Been talking with Max Capacity (pretty local) on PM and he's been helpful. But man, I can't stop thinking I'm going down a rabbit hole or I'm going to screw something up. I guess just work slow and thorough. Another tough thing is being able to consistently work on the car with the rest of life's stuff going on. Can't let this slip to the cold weather months. Anyway, bookmarking what seems like another great resource on this forum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Main thing I can offer is doing your homework on the machine shop that will assist with the rebuild. There are many here that have gone through this process and some may be local to you. I appreciate the patience and offers for assistance. Although I'm never out of the woods till done I too am happy to get this moving forward again. Getting this project out of my garage will be huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 And I'm sure fun to drive again. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 For sure! Tired of driving this Tacoma 4x4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Gah. Passenger head core arrived and a full set of valve guides. It's way more than a core. Pretty much complete aside from valves, springs, retainers, seals and cams. Valve guides are installed already. I now have a spare set of valve guides, half moons and valve seals to offer up in the future if they don't get used. Waiting for the drivers side now and will get in line for Rebello to set these boogers up. Edited August 19, 2015 by kzr750r1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Here we go. Both cores are here and no damage to find on either. Schwing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Dropped the heads off to Rebello. Handed over the new head cores, powersport valve seals and old heads to swap parts over. Instructions are to call me if tear down of the old heads reveal any of the other hard parts are FUBAR in their opinion to determine a plan of action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Interested to see how your Rebello experience goes. They are very close to me and since I used to work there (1992-ish) I would just assume use them. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Just had a conversation with the tech that's going to take on the job. Hope to have them in hand next Wednesday. Time to prep for some cold days in the garage this December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 This is turning into a saga of epic proportion...... GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnusonsubie Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Let me know if you are going to have a work day or something on a weekend in December. Depending on how much time I need to devote to finals and final projects this semester I'd love to come learn a little about heads. 2005 Vader Wagon Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston I should have held off and purchased a wagon instead of the spec.B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Meh. Not so bad. I needed some time. Only real bummer is the temp outside. Not even going to really get rolling 100% till December. I have a show to play at the Rock Bar on the 28th... All I need is to smash a finger before the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Let me know if you are going to have a work day or something on a weekend in December. Depending on how much time I need to devote to finals and final projects this semester I'd love to come learn a little about heads. LOL You and me both. One of the tasks at hand is reading through the manual again. I'll let you guys know when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhitter Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I'd love to come learn a little about head. Just go to the Castro for the weekend. I am sure they would also love to teach you . Hopefully your December work days fall when I can make it out. Would also like to help. My OBXT build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Cool mon. I'll get a few days posted up soon. I need to get the garage cleaned back up. I've been avoiding the space for a year. Short block has been wrapped in cellophane on the stand since first of the year. I'll back up a couple steps and pop the oil pan back off. I was not all that pleased with the bolts used for the Killer B pickup. I want to be confident on that front. But the water pump is on and most all of the other parts have been waiting. Probably need a few items but that will flush out as I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 The heads are home! Will be reading the manual over the holiday and getting these boogers installed. Will probably be working on it Sunday. Or at least cleaning the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Sweet! My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzr750r1 Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 Well I'm here all weekend. Reading up on the ARP studs they have no stretch procedure. Ok. They claim three successive passes through the bolt pattern to 90 ft lb. Ok. ARP procedure makes a little more sense (to me) than the madness with the Subaru bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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