Final assembly on our 2002 Subaru EJ20

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Final assembly on our 2002 Subaru EJ20

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Күн бұрын

This is it. We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to our little Subaru WRX engine. This week Davin gets the final parts on the engine and hopefully, sooner than later, it'll fire up again.
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@supermotos Жыл бұрын

She's good for another 50,000 miles now!

@michaeljucius9509 Жыл бұрын

I trust his work, but I'd go with 30k

@henrybray4049 Жыл бұрын

💀

@andy2a2m Жыл бұрын

i don't know much about cars, but is it mainly because the design problem of this engine lead to blown head gasket or because of the driving habit?

@kevspss Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@MineZilla123 Жыл бұрын

@@andy2a2m more most builders don't use the proper jigs and steps needed when machining the block and heads and then mixed with engine design they blow. If you use all the proper equipment and steps they can definitely last a long time if taken care of and with quality modern parts and proper maintenance. If abused your going to blow a headgasket

@vettemaniac2237 9 ай бұрын

Criticize? I know EXACTLY who I'd want rebuilding and reassembling my engine. Incredible knowledge and attention to detail.

@unclesam239 Жыл бұрын

Man if that’s really the sound of the timelapse camera clicking every 3 seconds I’d lose my mind 😂

@LTVoyager Жыл бұрын

Sure is annoying whatever it is.

@k-postma Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering why they're not using silent shooting on the camera

@Hagerty Жыл бұрын

Because sometimes the camera will stop on its own and then we blow a shot! While yes, it's rather annoying in the audio, it keeps us from missing any shots for the time-lapse stuff. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@k-postma Жыл бұрын

@@Hagerty That is a very good reason! Really love the videos u make with some of the best time-lapse content out there!

@HiyasuJ Жыл бұрын

Never noticed the shutter noise in other videos tho

@paulketchupwitheverything767 Жыл бұрын

I admire Davin for sticking with this build as he doesn't seem to have the same enthusiasm for it as most of the other car and bike engine restorations he's done over the last few years. The basic 'flat-four' Subaru engine has been around for quite a long time. I suppose some of the complexities, like the tumbler valve, got added along the way to keep the engine emissions or performance up to date.

@mikeyWRX Жыл бұрын

This is the most love a EJ205 ever got for a rebuild!

@lucasstiles8012 Жыл бұрын

I've never seen one given so much attention. I assumed its happened but this show claims credit for me.

@Natedoc808 4 ай бұрын

I went even further on mine. GSC stainless valves, ARP head studs, new OEM pistons, fully machined and line honed block, TGV butterfly disc delete, all new PCV plumbing, new Header thru to new stock muffler exhaust. 02 bugeye wagon with factory leather.

@thecma3 Жыл бұрын

Love this series. As a self-diagnosed armchair mechanic with minimal experience on actual cars, I've seen a few LS builds that made me think I could probably handle *some* work on my own car's motor. Unfortunate that I own a Subaru because this series has taught me that not all motors are as easy as the LS 😁

@mullincd Жыл бұрын

Best camera work on the interweb.

@Jlb-fz7nl Жыл бұрын

Good morning Sir ! You are one funny guy,thanks for keeping a bored retired mechanic entertained

@ceceliajacob2263 Жыл бұрын

No matter what key board Mechanic's say you're doing one awesome job it looks wicked

@gplipp6489 Жыл бұрын

Great note to the armchair mechanics!! Extremely enjoyable video series. Can’t wait to see & hear it run!!

@CallMeChato Жыл бұрын

This morning my 24 year old son fired up his 2005 turbo Legacy engine that he completely rebuilt himself. Added STi cylinder heads. Worked first time. He is so happy. Boy, was he nervous.

@svrnclv Жыл бұрын

Congrats to your son. Hopefully he knows he needs to get it tuned because the CR has changed.

@yuchenliu6939 Жыл бұрын

EJ20 is such a beauty from this video.

@jim_bocho Жыл бұрын

Love how clean this engine can look. Had it in a high mileage Forester (NA) with an LPG add-on. Loved the thing, unfortunately big rust issues.

@_chipchip Жыл бұрын

Guessing you’re from the UK then 😂. 👍

@jim_bocho Жыл бұрын

@@_chipchip Northern Germany. Same thing regarding rust I guess 😂

@jacksharp2 Жыл бұрын

I am 80 years old and became a certified mechanic in 1966 and have worked on a lot of engines but I don’t think I will ever try to change the oil on a Subaru after seeing you rebuild this it looks very complex with a lot of parts. Great job!!!

@Mark-vc7rm Жыл бұрын

You got that right! I’m 68 feel just the same.

@s0nnyburnett Жыл бұрын

you just reach up without burning your hands.

@marcusFZ6 Жыл бұрын

Looks really good & love the official test rig. Can't wait to see this thing run and produce some rumblin' boxer sounds. We've all been there and done that thing with build order and still will.

@Ioughtaknowbetter Жыл бұрын

Don't apologize. You're getting it done.

@giancarlopbranco Жыл бұрын

Mr. Davin, I do appreciate your stile and feel the same about do stuffs by myself. Thank you to teach all of us the right way to do it: to make it until it works fine! Congrats, Mr.! 👏👏👏👏👏

@jhb3711 Жыл бұрын

I’m watching this as I sit parked in front of the Hagerty headquarters waiting for my truck to warm up cause it’s 37* out. Seems fitting. 👌

@alexyo3927 Жыл бұрын

Came along nice! That things going to rumble something awesome. Would be sick in a campervan, Beatle or dune buggy

@3400Modified Жыл бұрын

Subaru's are fun to rebuild. I'm glad to see you just stumble through it and learn as you go. That's the best way to figure out all the things that work and don't work for you. ;)

@brucebello2049 Жыл бұрын

Davin, great job, I simply wouldn’t have the skill or mental acuity to have done that, full marks for completely knocking that one down, well done!

@alexg664 Жыл бұрын

Love this series, its great to see old classics and new ones. As a guy who has an FE block and EJ powered car in the garage its nice to see one on a show. I'm about to tear down my EJ20 for some much needed R&R involving head gaskets. For many the WRX and STI were their version of muscle car at a time when the old American ones were unattainable for a kid. You could easily get a WRX to hot rod(I paid 1500 for mine and it drove home!), and it checked the boxes family/economy sedan, hot rod parts from the factory, and a large aftermarket.

@peteragren7568 Жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the nicest series I have ever watched. Keep up the good work!

@ichiroudesu_. Жыл бұрын

Now thats a clean and refreshed EJ. Love it!

@charlesx5291 Жыл бұрын

Between this series and @mighty car mods I’m getting all my Subaru love this month.

@wdb047 Жыл бұрын

Pretty! The only part I see missing is the Factory Five 818 kit.

@raywhitcraft1317 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always, really enjoy watching you work, been doing this kind of work for 40 years I still have to take things apart, thanks,

@maddhatteroo7 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait for this thing to blow up

@davidelmore6058 Жыл бұрын

Dave, I’m getting excited to hear it run. I have a 2004 Baja turbo with 91k miles on it. Still runs well, but thinking about giving it some “loving” too. Really enjoying this. Thanks!

@8rikki8 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Davin, as always. Thanks for the inspiration to get my own projects done.

@metman3 Жыл бұрын

Wonder if the owner of that clapped out Subaru happens to watch this series to see what an incredible job Davin is doing to their engine.. Nice work man! 👍

@timmcdonaldjr2712 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a unique and over engineered piece of machinery. I couldn't tackle that thing. It will be neat to hear it run. I really enjoy the engine rebuild series.

@dwcheshire Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you don't take the keyboard warriors too seriously, and hey they are good for the algorithm.

@rickfulton2353 Жыл бұрын

well done Sir!

@PaulinesPastimes Жыл бұрын

I have never seen anything so complicated. Subaru mechanics must study for ages to know these engines. I think you have shown admirable restraint considering this engine is so far out of your comfort zone. Looking forward to hearing it run, I hope it runs 😄 👍

@customrefinishersaustralia4747 Жыл бұрын

I might of done a job 20 times and ill still at times forget the order in which I do it. I love your videos. And your work is top class.

@ekscalybur Жыл бұрын

If I don't redo a segment of any project, I get filled with anxiety that I've completely forgotten something. The "oh yeah, I forgot to do that" is mandatory for me.

@dontgetwellboi1240 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting seeing these types of rebuilds. Doesn't hurt to learn something new. 4 bangers and roaring V8s I mostly work on and know.

@stevetrepanier4351 Жыл бұрын

The new hardware is satisfying. makes the difference in the end.

@lucasstiles8012 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see it run!

@patofdubois1 Жыл бұрын

Good job keeping everyone honest and respectful. Love your videos. Never really liked Subaru, now I know why: this is one overly complicated engine!!!

@TheGCJourney Жыл бұрын

I'll admit I was about to leave a "your forgot this and this" comment and you got me 🤣

@Retroboy-pe2me Жыл бұрын

Not my preference in engine choices, but amazing work as always. That motor is like two 2 cylinders conjoined at the crank. I'm sure you get suggestions all the time on projects, but take a look at the Toyota 5.7 from the Tundras and Sequoias over the last two decades. Beast of a V8 with a distinct head design. Also, the famous Toyota 22RE, arguably the most reliable motor ever made.

@shadishebaro4296 Жыл бұрын

Great job … I have learned a lot from this build.. thank you

@Isthatyoudermot Жыл бұрын

"All those wrenches and you're using a crescent wrench" I just wanted to get it out of the way for you.

@Isthatyoudermot Жыл бұрын

My favorite part is redoing stuff. That's just more time spent in the shop, where I wanted to be anyway 🤣

@kencreten7308 Жыл бұрын

That's a great attitude. Great idea. Thanks.

@gar24407 Жыл бұрын

When I rebuild my EJ257, the intake/manifold/TGV/fuel injector assembly ate my lunch🤣😂. Took me 3 attempts to figure that you bolt everthing to the manifold then put it on the engine.

@crxtodd16 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding!! Looks better than new. Seriously. Nice work!!!

@craigwiest772 Жыл бұрын

If I could give you two thumbs up, I would. Looks better than new.

@jannesaranpaa1138 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work on that engine! I cant imagine myself working on such complex engine. :D

@betamaxrules Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Davin for the great work. Keep in mind, 99% of your viewers don't look for your errors, and don't care to comment even if we do. It's like going to a performance, but the composer wants to complain about his critics instead of just doing what 99% of the audience came to see. Entertainment. Thanks for sharing your talents, we don't care about the trolls or couch critics, and you shouldn't either.

@Jolinator Жыл бұрын

Ditch the fram filter! Genuine only.

@rickbray7100 Жыл бұрын

Great job. It actually looks like a nice package. I’m sure I would have taken more apart then put together in the rebuild process.

@HelycopterEP Жыл бұрын

Those are called at Subaru TGVs or “Tumble Generator Valves”. They remain in the “closed” position to tumble the air and mix the fuel better. On higher loads they open up. Lots of guys will delete them, however the performance gains are negligible on normal street usage. A highly dedicated track user might wanna delete them but for the normal street driver, just keep ‘em. I wrote this before i saw you found out what they were called lol.

@kentowakai1234 Жыл бұрын

I was hoping for a Baja Bug build. You messed with my head when the primered rat rod was in the background of the test rig shot.

@Bill_N_ATX Жыл бұрын

I’ve only rebuilt one horizontally opposed flat four and it was a zillion times easier. I rebuilt a 69 Volkswagen Beetle engine and I don’t think it took more than a dozen tools and the only “speciality” tool was the large socket for the crank bolt. Otherwise it was a piece of cake. I’m not sure I’d give one of these a try. Even with all the tools and budget of a Hagerty build.

@andrewvehrs9714 Жыл бұрын

Great rebuild series, nice to see something alittle more modern and for the import groups. I was kind of hoping Hagerty was gonna have you rebuild this and then reveal you were gonna do a Factory Five 818 kit car.

@kencreten7308 Жыл бұрын

Amazing job, as far as I'm concerned.

@lucasstiles8012 Жыл бұрын

What a cool show.

@flyonbyya Жыл бұрын

Davin rocks !

@davepaulison2046 Жыл бұрын

8:24 is may favorite Davin moment

@lanesherman9075 Жыл бұрын

colors and coatings... really nice looking engine

@65Coasty Жыл бұрын

I have only ever built one motor. A Toyota 5k 30 years ago. It was very simple. I can't believe people give you grief over this when you've never built one before! Tell them to get stuffed mate. Motor looks awesome 👌

@alanbare8319 Жыл бұрын

Love your content! The combination of serious advice and humor is great. Having only rebuilt wo engines in my life, I'm definitely not qualified to judge your work. It always runs in the end, which the result we all want! I'm looking forward to the test run and finding out what your next project will be.

@henrybray4049 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been so excited for this episode

@gdworkshop Жыл бұрын

Great video very skilled work in front and in behind camera.

@GIGABACHI Жыл бұрын

You're doing great. Waaaay better than I could have done in your shoes, that's for sure. Recently I tried to connect the back wires on the alternator of a 1969 Mustang after replacing it, for the life of me I couldn't make out the "right way" to do it. Had to call a friend with more common sense than me for help.

@whiskey5jda Жыл бұрын

Yep you put the doggone doohickey on before the thingamajig and the whatchamacallit.

@Hagerty Жыл бұрын

Thank you for using the correct technical terms for the parts.

@stevemadak6255 Жыл бұрын

I like this series cause its a motor ive never done or seen done. Also, I'm a VW guy from my childhood and its neat to see a wasserboxer :P

@imanutnur7 Жыл бұрын

I care less about the other Hagerty KZfaq videos I only watch yours.

@howardnielsen6220 Жыл бұрын

As they say been there done that many times Slow learner at times that me Thanks from La Pine Oregon

@patrykholweg4384 Жыл бұрын

Even when I building Lego sets I have to put something out 😂 respect ! Nice work

@sheldonramlogan8453 Жыл бұрын

Look forward to the testing.

@curtcooper9447 Жыл бұрын

I will admit I have had too take things off and on when I did know what I was doing thanks 😊

@gapratt4955 Жыл бұрын

Awesome "Test rig"!

@bertwilson4311 Жыл бұрын

I love almost everything Davin produces, and his video editing skills are as good as anyone. This Subaru build really grates at me, however. I hate Subarus, but it doesn;t diminish my interest in how they are assembled and what make them unique. In just about every Subaru video (except the one where he took the shell of the wagon to get destroyed), it is incredibly apparent how much disdain Davin has for this car, the rebuild, and everything about this job. If he so much as pretended to enjoy this rebuild, it would be much more compelling to watch.

@rixkafer56 Жыл бұрын

Dude you should install the suburui in the bug !!!

@foxtrotcharlie7294 Жыл бұрын

That shop is excellent.

@logancarter2134 Жыл бұрын

I'm still very curious about what type of vehicle this engine is going to be put in??? Can't wait to see.

@chadpennington4594 Жыл бұрын

Let's work on that wagon in the background... (drools)

@johnrebus1641 Жыл бұрын

The black crank pulley looks good. I think the red one would have been a bit loud

@owen368 Жыл бұрын

Think the wiring will be entertaining for somebody!

@michaelrockwell9691 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Gavin, you're the winner of the 2022 Least Enthusiastic Engine Builder Award!

@bluejayfabrications2216 Жыл бұрын

Davin : seems complex to me Me : I was thinking that 6 episodes ago

@stephenfrost2272 Жыл бұрын

I once described the Subaru engine as being "like a Jowett Javelin engine". Well, they are both water cooled flat fours.....but that's as far as I'd go after seeing this masterpiece of complexity. Well done for getting it back together with no bits left over. (There weren't any bits left over, were there?)

@ericrichards8939 Жыл бұрын

When your test rig is a pallet..."Love, it's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru"

@BillyN31 Жыл бұрын

I did the intake manifold on my 4.6. Forgot to petroleum jelly the injector orings. Had to go back today and change some janked up gaskets and jelly them up. 😂

@jophatb3945 Жыл бұрын

Looks great. Like a brand new used one

@Natedoc808 4 ай бұрын

5:20 TGVs . Supposedly improve fuel atomization during cold starts. Just delete the butterfly discs inside and leave the actuators intact. Having done a couple of these, holy crap the order is way too exact for my liking but that is the most japanese thing ever. I had a few bad/stripped bolt heads and simply couldn't move forward until I got them out because I couldn't successfully work around the dang component.

@henriqueviana6828 Жыл бұрын

Redline rebuild drinking game: take a shot of your favorite beverage every time Davin say "relative". This time, only 2 shots! Next week maybe we can get a little drunker

@yodasbff3395 Жыл бұрын

I've never done a big job on my car without having to take something back off because I forgot a part. Wish my work area was as surgically clean as yours, but that is my fault.

@metman3 Жыл бұрын

Oh, Oh!! I think I figured out what you had to redo..! You had to take the engine OUT of the car before you rebuilt it! 😆🤣 Keep up the great work, Davin! 👍

@Ed_in_Md Жыл бұрын

Wow. That’s a first. I have never seen you use a crescent wrench before.

@warusweims Жыл бұрын

Never install the A/F sensor before installing the engine. You will almost always damage the sensor while lowering the engine into the car. I know this going to an engine dyno for testing and the sensor is required for operation but unless you want to replace the sensor, remove it prior to installing the engine. Also, Put anti-seize on the turbo studs. Always. You will thank yourself later. Looking forward to seeing the engine on the test rig!

@chadstevens7493 Жыл бұрын

Love Davin and the redline series. I know most likely money isn’t an object for these rebuild videos but I am curious about the actual costs to do a project like this. Between the machining at Thoroboes, cerakoting, parts, rebuild kits, hoses, odds and ends, with the exception of Davin’s priceless knowledge, busted knuckles and time, it would seam as it would be cost prohibitive to the common man…but prove me wrong!

@martynaspaskauskas3998 Жыл бұрын

very good and clean job nice 👍

@Sir.VicsMasher Жыл бұрын

Align hone and torque plate... "Ain't nobody got time for that!"

@WilberNStella Жыл бұрын

Hey Davin, I’ve got 2 cars that need repairs, both electronic. Ford 6.0 awaiting ficm. My S4 needs a cecm that operates all car items other than engine. All aggravating & with all the wait time I’ve got lot’s of pool time.

@JCWren Жыл бұрын

Redoing work can be frustrating at times. But when it's torque to yield bolts, then it starts costing more.

@dgc940 Жыл бұрын

The digital camera shutter snap is annoying during the silent part. Mine has a option to turn the shutter sound off. LOL I've had to take stuff back off on jobs Ive done time and time again before especially Japanese engines Your correct in saying great big puzzle!

@richardbrowne3641 Жыл бұрын

First time for you to rebuild a Subaru WRX STI engine and I'm with stupid! I thank you for your engine videos. I have a 2019 Subaru Impreza base model. My mind hurts watching you build that engine. I didn't know it was more complex than a Porsche Carara boxter engine. That's crazy! Shoot, V.W. boxter engines were way more simpler than that mind buster and oiled cooled! I'm interested what it will do on a engine Dyno. My air intake is made of plastic. Yours is aluminium.