Subaru Cheat Codes Ep 1: Simplest EJ25 SOHC Engine Removal

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Жыл бұрын

This is Subi Cheat Codes, a series made to guide you through repairing your blown up Subaru.
In PART 1, I break down engine removal into a step by step process to walk you through taking your engine out to repair it
Subarus have very compact motors (since they are Boxer engines) and almost everything is accessible from the top of the engine bay
They're also fully Aluminum and "light" enough to pick up (please don't do this, I only do it in a pinch)
Most engines and transmissions CAN be interchanged as the Subaru platform hasn't evolved significantly in near 30 years
You can literally bolt a 2018 STI engine into a 1990 Subaru Impreza
That being said, a lot of the knowledge shared in this video can be used on most Subarus even though there will be minor variances
Ive seen many "techs" take apart things that it is necessary to
This guide will save you time by avoiding anything that isn't important
I used to be a flat rate tech, NOT an hourly one, so I didn't mess around doing unnecessary things
If you have any questions NOT addressed in this video, leave a comment and I will do my best to answer
Thanks for watching!

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@misterfixit1952 7 ай бұрын

This was without a doubt the best engine removal video I have ever seen. Thank you so much. I'm looking forward to watching all of your other Subaru Videos.

@steinfabgarage 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@PsycChicC 4 ай бұрын

I don't know why nobody talks about the perfect pitch of the plastic oil pan under the car. That was flawless...

@JamesKnotts123123123 Жыл бұрын

the headgasket mode really sent me the reason why im watching this video

@mikez6683 2 ай бұрын

Ok, that was impressive. I have pulled and installed about 6 of these all previous generation, by far the best video I have seen.

@jc-pf5bt 6 ай бұрын

Thank You! You just saved me from pulling my engine out! I stripped the timing tensioner threads in the bracket and I didn't realize just a bracket, I was going to try and heli coil it, now i'm just going to change out the bracket. You just saved me 5 hours of work

@steinfabgarage 6 ай бұрын

I’ve had a shop say “I heli-coiled the block and saved the engine” then I tell them it’s a removable bracket and they can’t believe it. Glad I could help!

@col.cottonhill6655 Ай бұрын

One helpful thing is to pull the power to the fuel pump. And then crank the motor for a couple seconds. Itll clear the fuel out of the line so it doesn't spray when you disconnect the line. Also save that little plastic cap for the batt terminal posts so you dont have to worry about shorting your battery with the AC compressor.

@boadicousb 5 ай бұрын

I've got an 03 subaru impreza 2.5. It has blown head gaskets. I'm gonna attempt my first engine pull. This video is awesome. Wish me luck 😅

@steinfabgarage 5 ай бұрын

You got it!

@hondaman900f 4 күн бұрын

Just pulled my son's '05 Forrester EJ25 last nigh following your excellent step-by-step video. It was awesome - many, many thanks. You made a daunting task doable. Best engine DIY video I've seen, probably ever - no joke.

@steinfabgarage 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad I was able to help you!

@JoeTsi 9 ай бұрын

Bro these 2 tutorials kicked ass. helped me out big time, saved my life! well done.

@steinfabgarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@ianprice4352 10 ай бұрын

One of the best step by step tutorials I’ve ever seen, followed this video from yesterday into today working on my 09 Forester and my engines completely ready to come out 👍🏼

@steinfabgarage 8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@awesome12q Жыл бұрын

I just successfully pulled a EJ253 out of a Baja using your video. THANK YOU, it's very clear with your instructions.

@subarubugeyes Жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much this video is very clear to understand and even learnt stuff i didnt know, im swapping my 2.0 to a 2.5

@Jablk5Homeschool Ай бұрын

Thank you for an fantastic, stress free video. This was our first time pulling an engine, and you made it easy. We were able to follow the video step by step to take the engine out, and then we worked backward reassembling. We followed another video and did our own head gasket replacement. What an amazing project. Thank you for this great content. Our college student is thrilled to have her car back!

@devinpaisley 18 күн бұрын

This is great to hear, I'm about to do the same for the first time, this gives me confidence :)

@Jablk5Homeschool 18 күн бұрын

@@devinpaisley In the video, he places all the screws and such on the dash in order of removal. We put them in numbered labeled plastic baggies. That helped immensely because they didn't get mixed up at all. Best of Luck on your project.

@devinpaisley 17 күн бұрын

@@Jablk5Homeschool Yeah, I was thinking of doing the same. How long did it take you and did you get the heads machined at a shop?

@Jablk5Homeschool 16 күн бұрын

@@devinpaisley It took us about 4 days of slow and steady work. The thing that took the longest was sending out the heads to be machined. That took about 2 weeks lead time and ran us about $1200 but also included a valve job. One day to pull the engine and take apart the heads. One day to replace the clutch and deep clean the engine compartment and the block. One day to reassemble the engine. One day to put the engine back into the car. Our project cost about $2500 which included a clutch, new timing kit, new water pump, thermostat, head gaskets, oil, coolant. On a side note, this took considerable physical strength and some new tools. We really needed a digital torque wrench, wobble socket, lots of brake cleaner and shop towels, gojo hand cleaner. We also followed the Speed Academy video, "How To Replace Subaru Leaking Headgaskets SOHC EJ25". This was incredibly helpful.

@devinpaisley 16 күн бұрын

@@Jablk5Homeschool Thanks so much for your detailed reply. Really appreciate it. I have also watched the Speed Academy video. Getting excited to do this on my Outback!

@Kay-jg1iz 3 ай бұрын

Beyond helpful thank you so much. Have been coming back for any tips I forget and will continue to.

@jeffreyned Жыл бұрын

Great video. Best I’ve seen so far for removing the engine. Your step by step explanation is great!

@steinfabgarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the input! I’m questioning whether anyone cares or if I’m going waaaaay to in depth, your input is greatly appreciated

@dfb1111 Ай бұрын

I do a lot of these in the Salt belt, a trick for separating the eng/trans that works every time is drilling a hole at the parting line at the top someplace where the 2 are pretty close/even. Once you have a hole, use a taper punch to pry them apart. Once broken free start spraying penetrant down to the dowel areas and you can now get a more suitable prying tool in between the eng/trans.

@davecurry8300 8 ай бұрын

Loved it, well done. Greetings from Sydney, Australia mate.

@user-ez9yi7fm5t Жыл бұрын

Love your videos man! Please give us the full rebuild videos!!!

@tooarbie 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video ... camera work ... commentary etc. Makes me want to trade down to an old Subi with an EJ motor (and of course a lift kit and a Subaxtreme bash plate) ... and get busy with the spanners!!!!

@jeffreyned Жыл бұрын

I just followed this video. My son and I successfully removed the engine from a 1999 Forester with your help. Thank you!

@steinfabgarage Жыл бұрын

Awesome news! I was scraping the rest of the series, but there’s been some recent positive feedback that it’s been helpful content, thanks for your input and I’ll see what other knowledge I can share

@geriatricginger Ай бұрын

I'm pulling a motor out of a 2011 Outback w/CVT today; I started prepping it yesterday. Man, did I take a lot of shit apart I didn't need to LOL Thanks for this! SUBBED.

@frank3RV4 11 ай бұрын

Hi Colin, I am getting ready to remove the engine from my 08 Outback. This video is super helpful. Your tricks and tips can only come from someone who has worked in the field for some time. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Looks like you live in a nice area. I live where one can watch the rust grow in real time..

@steinfabgarage 8 ай бұрын

No rust here!

@loadmastergod1961 5 ай бұрын

Sp happy you filmed this! I am about to do a jdm swap in my impreza and most of the videos are done with wrx models.

@stephengordon8968 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video it definitely was a learning experience !

@0shitzgivens45 3 ай бұрын

This video is the best and easiest way to do this. Thank you

@kevinfoster1213 9 ай бұрын

You've done this before. I sure wish I had. I guess I can always tow my disaster over to you. Thanks for letting me absorb your knowledge

@ronaldjones9099 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial !!! I think anyone could follow your instructions.

@aldomassa7473 11 ай бұрын

Thanks dude, some good stuff…. need some more 4th gen content , strong work. 👍🏼

@gorthnahoe 6 ай бұрын

Hats off to you for all that . Very well done. Thanks

@hans747 Жыл бұрын

Great Video! Keep doing these.

@davepowell4216 Ай бұрын

Dude. THANKS! My buddy and I swapped the engine out of my 2005 Outback. Your videos were awesome help.

@steinfabgarage Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@seizethecarp_ Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you for this!

@atxjaphotos4217 11 ай бұрын

This was an awesome video! Can you do one on the engine or head rebuild?

@posys5140 11 ай бұрын

I like what you are doing and thinking about buying a subaru outback

@raypencosky8296 5 ай бұрын

Well done. All the right info.

@johannlangner289 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video man!

@joesailor2029 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful, just finished swapped an 09 manual into an 06 auto. Swapped the intake, wasn’t sure I had to but I did. Getting those exhaust nuts back on without jacking up the car was a pita. Used the engine hoist to lift the tranny and put 2x4’s under the tranny then lifted the engine in. Do you have a tip jar? Thanks

@underscore8256 Жыл бұрын

Very nice sir, well done.

@steinfabgarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Kawoski 12 күн бұрын

Thank you very much for this!

@truefactjack 2 ай бұрын

Awesome how too video thanks mate..👍

@mauiisle 3 ай бұрын

Getting ready to pull my 2003 forester engine. Have watched numerous YT vids, all good ones but none come close to your work. None. Thanks so much for this.

@steinfabgarage 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

@conwaydefreitas8164 8 ай бұрын

Hey bro i enjoy the video man, When are you gonna do an ej25 engine rebuid video?

@steinfabgarage 8 ай бұрын

What would help you? Bottom end, or heads? Do you have a knock? Or broken timing belt?

@JC-ct7wp Жыл бұрын

Long shot here,would you have the bracket that you are touching at 25:08 ? I would gladly buy it from you. They are not available from Subaru any longer. I just found your channel. GREAT video, you earned a sub from me. My car is a 06 Forester AT. Just bought it , so many things wrong/missing. Thank you very much either way.

@TheSmoothiest 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your video 🙏

@marvintilghman8019 15 күн бұрын

Nice and informative, definitely what I need.... I also need that Celica

@steinfabgarage 7 күн бұрын

It’s ready for race wars (sr20 powered)

@marvintilghman8019 7 күн бұрын

@@steinfabgarage now I'm drooling..

@steinfabgarage 7 күн бұрын

@@marvintilghman8019 this winters project!

@np12804 4 ай бұрын

Using this more than prodemand even while working on a 09 forester at my jerb. Thanks for the content and saving me a fuckton of time ❤

@steinfabgarage 4 ай бұрын

Love this! I got GOOD at these things. Like better than shops that specialize in Subarus…. Glad I could help

@ichankz 4 ай бұрын

Superb 🎉🎉🎉

@anahimendoza1813 4 ай бұрын

Hey man I have a 2002 Subaru outback. With 2.5 if I change it to a 2.0 motor will it work would appreciate if you can get back with me.

@christopheramoroso6801 9 ай бұрын

New to your website but I have a question what's eser pulling the motor out the bottom or top

@mitchamatrudo 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your time

@steinfabgarage 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

@mitchmadness4376 2 ай бұрын

@@steinfabgarage I had a "budget" of 4-hours and it took me 6 yesterday, so not too bad. "Not my first rodeo" for an engine pull but it still helped a lot to know about stuff you mentioned, for example not needing to remove the hood or radiator, tying the accessories back with bungee cords, etc. The T/C definitely would have come out with the engine if I didn't take your advice and keep in the tranny. The only unexpected thing was there is a stud/nut on each side of the bell housing. Those long studs were interfering with lifting the motor out, so I had to back them out of the engine while it was hanging and it was a PITA. You might even have mentioned it but I didn't remember. It might have been easier to remove the studs from the engine while I was under there, BUT they might not have cooperated that way either. Mine is a 2003 Baja A/T. Thanks again, and your place is cool !

@jmehalak 26 күн бұрын

Great videos! Very informative. Here’s a question I have: I have a 2005 forester nonturbo that broke a timing belt. I inspected the chambers with a tiny camera and I saw where one valve definitely hit the piston. I also have a 2010 legacy with a rotted subframe. My question is can I use the 2010 motor in the 2005?

@steinfabgarage 21 күн бұрын

That’s a tough one, not easily. The 05 prolly doesn’t have VVL, so you’d have to lock out the rockers (video in the works) and the oil pan is different, so you’ll have to swap thoose, and drill some holes out as the 2010 had larger bolts for the aluminum pan. Your best bet is to fix what you have, it just needs heads and a timing belt, or valves and a lap job/ valve job

@jmehalak 18 күн бұрын

@@steinfabgarage thanks so much! Really appreciate the help. Trying to get back on the road as cost effectively as possible

@KaneKom77 Жыл бұрын

Hey brother great stuff man!!! Might be on a roadtrip through NM soon, love to buy you a beer an shots!!! Are you near santa fe?

@steinfabgarage Жыл бұрын

Yup I’m in the Santa Fe area, thanks for the offer, Im suuuuuper busy, but it’s a possibility, let me know when your in town

@e.tproductionsbyfreddie.t3080 4 ай бұрын

Can I use a 04 outback motor in 02 forester if it’s a cali emissions motor

@betabandits2099 Жыл бұрын

Did you have a written list of the tools anywhere?

@stevepope5484 2 ай бұрын

Impressive

@gawainbrown 9 ай бұрын

Twist then pull... oh yeah!

@kaizenchristensen113 Жыл бұрын

Having some trouble with bottom tranny bolt on the driver side of a 99 forester. Couple of hard lines and the AT dipstick tube in the way. Cant get enough range of motion to crack it!

@steinfabgarage Жыл бұрын

Harbor freight long flex head ratchet is what you need for leverage, short 14 6 point preferred is your best. Should have the dexterity to get it cracked even with all the heater lines and stuff

@jeffreyned Жыл бұрын

Definitely NOT too in-depth. Just right. I’m just now wiggling my engine for removal. Couldn’t have gotten to this point without your video tutorial.

@coywolf3833 8 ай бұрын

Great video….

@yangeryanger 7 ай бұрын

is there much difference between this engine and the FB25? I'm tempted to try to get to the oil leak...

@Jdm509richland 5 ай бұрын

What are the best head gaskets to install?

@KLNYC Жыл бұрын

Super man! btw that grey car at the background. Is that a 1982 Datsun 200?. Good video a lot better than Mister Subaru :)

@steinfabgarage Жыл бұрын

Solid guess! Only off by 4 years. It’s a 78 celica. What it’s packing under the hood is a secret. I’ll probably have time to make content on it in 4-6 months

@KLNYC Жыл бұрын

@@steinfabgarage oh oh yeah.. looks like a Corolla now im thinking about it. Love to see the top secret engine on that Celica.

@motoki1 Жыл бұрын

I just finished this job on an 09 and man this would have made it faster.

@robertb8280 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I am considering a used Subaru but was concerned about the issues that require motor removal. After watching this, I am not that concerned anymore, but nothing ever comes apart that easy for me. Do you ever pull motor and transmission together or always separate, if no reason to pull transmission. Old cars we generally pull them together because it's easier to put back in.

@steinfabgarage 7 ай бұрын

Yeah headgaskets are “normal maintenance” on the old EJ motors. If I pull them together it’s generally out the bottom dropping the subframe. So no i don’t out the top. If everything’s in order, it will just add more headaches. Trans fluid coming out, diff fluid from pulling the CV shafts, etc etc. Ain’t worth it IMO

@JZ-op9ue Жыл бұрын

What model of Milwaukee impacts do you use?

@arome83 Жыл бұрын

Man! I've been wrestling my engine for two days. It's an 05 FXT. I've followed all your steps. I can't seem to split the engine/ transmission. I'm wondering if I missed a bolt. The top cracks open but the bottom won't split! Ughhh!

@waynejames6930 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Wayne X

@codybice3414 7 ай бұрын

Man I can't get my motor to separate from transmission. Any suggestions?

@James-of-all Жыл бұрын

Bruh! U are so the man!

@greggshamblin5000 8 ай бұрын

First time doing head gaskets on a Subaru… was doing them on old Ford V8’s and once did a Celica with a 20R… kind of like the one I saw in the background at 7:43 into the video… interested in selling it??

@steinfabgarage 8 ай бұрын

Make sure to mill the heads. Seems obvious, but I see a lot of new mechanics headgasket slap without any machine work No thanks. It’s Sr20 swapped

@salimmayan9646 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@creativeatheart1497 7 ай бұрын

Hi, will a 2018 subaru outback wagon have a cam carrier leak/drip at 34,000 miles on the car? bought the car end of 2017.

@steinfabgarage 7 ай бұрын

Very possible. I read a service bulletin or recall (can’t remember which) on some that didn’t have enough sealant from the factory. Check with your local Subaru dealer, might be under warranty

@dianerourke4609 11 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@user-fh1ev2lc5g 13 күн бұрын

Is there a better way to separate engine from tranny seemed like he needed to pry but is there a tool that would do less damage?

@steinfabgarage 12 күн бұрын

Nope, depending on rust, they can be really stuck together, hit it with a file after it’s out, trans too

@GoblinOfGygaxinor 6 ай бұрын

Stuffing a paper towel in the access hole below the torque converter bolts will keep them from disappearing if you lose hold of one.

@MICHAELLOPEZ-us9fb Жыл бұрын

Please make more videos for Subaru

@andymoreno551 3 ай бұрын

can you remove the cylinder head with the engine on the car or u have to remove the whole engine wich one would be more easy

@steinfabgarage 3 ай бұрын

You can….. but it’s tight. Especially if it has VVL (vtec). If your doing both heads, pull it out

@Dirty711 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video tutorial, but I do have one question how did you roll the car back if the tranny was on the jack? And would this still be the same process for a 2011 legacy EJ25?

@steinfabgarage Жыл бұрын

I just send it and let stuff slide or roll, you only need like 4” before the jack can be lowered, and the transmission conveniently rests on the crossmember. I do recommend putting a spacer under the transmission before lowering. A small chunk of 2x2, or 2x4 on each side, if done correctly, no jack is needed upon installing the motor, I mate the engine to the trans, go up on the engine hoist, and remove the blocks of wood

@steinfabgarage Жыл бұрын

2011 legacy should have a center mount in front of the timing belt cover, and no “motor mounts” but rather transmission mounts. Getting the lower bellhousing bolts can be a nightmare, but no jacking of the transmission is required, I’ve only done a 6spd as I’m scared to touch anything with a CVT cause they always blow up 😂

@Dirty711 Жыл бұрын

@@steinfabgarage So do you suggest doing this engine swap since it is automatic trans? never done this before so just want to make sure. Also how would i know all the torc specs?

@steinfabgarage Жыл бұрын

@@Dirty711 yeah I’d do it, you can always pull the cv shafts to get the bolts if there being difficult, ummmmm I don’t use torque specs, but I’ve been wrenching for years. When the bolt breaks, it’s too tight

@steinfabgarage Жыл бұрын

@@Dirty711 on a serious note, pay attention to how tight they are during removal, and make them around that tight during install (mark a bolt, loosen it, tighten it to the mark, remember about how tight to go). It’s not rocket science, make sure stuffs tight, but don’t go crazy….

@marktaylor1253 5 ай бұрын

Swapped my 07 Forester motor into an 09 Forester. Any tricks for the engine codes? It also goes into an issue with traction control and engine light on. Shimmies like mad then returns to normal 🤦

@steinfabgarage 5 ай бұрын

Did you use the 09 harness? I hope you did, the 07 won’t work on it

@bierlyynn 19 күн бұрын

Hopefully you're still checking these. Did you just unbolt the exhaust manifold from the engine and pull it straight out? Or do I have to remove the manifold? 2016 Impreza, I can't get the manifold free of the downstream exhaust and I am worried it might cause issues.

@steinfabgarage 17 күн бұрын

Just drop the 6 nuts and push it down

@bierlyynn 17 күн бұрын

@@steinfabgarage Thanks man. Got the thing out but spent most of yesterday trying to get it back in. I think the input shaft isn't lining up right with the pilot bearing so I got a load leveler today. Any tips with that?

@steinfabgarage 17 күн бұрын

@@bierlyynn jack under the front diff to get the motor mounts over the crossmember, might need a 2x4 block, if yours has the CVT and the trans mounts (instead of the motor mounts being on the engine) disregard that, should slid together pretty easily. If it’s manual, I’ve had the input hang on the clutch. I put a long wrench on the crank and suddenly “jerk” it many times to get the splines to align and it will slide together

@JuanaHernandez-nz3tp Жыл бұрын

tks

@nyarmymouse42 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a shop

@user-zz3ni4vv8h 4 ай бұрын

I expected the audio to be quiet or raspy not the Blessing of the Subaru

@famousdave7219 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video but I can save you a couple minutes. Instead of pulling that AC bracket for the front lifting point, lay your chain over the hole and put one of your longer bolts through it. Plenty of thread engagement and it ain't going anywhere.

@steinfabgarage 8 ай бұрын

I don’t like the way it Un levels the motor, I used to do that, not anymore

@famousdave7219 8 ай бұрын

@@steinfabgarage I get it

@rodneirozadoprado9236 Жыл бұрын

Olá tudo bem sou do Brasil estou precisando de uma ajuda sua em um subaru forester 2.0 2010 caixa automática

@bn880 2 ай бұрын

Nice, but definitely no cheats here, lots of operations no matter what with this design.

@steinfabgarage 2 ай бұрын

The cheat can be as simple as knowing what wrench to use. I have yet to find a better walk through for a DIY’er that is inexperienced

@bn880 2 ай бұрын

@@steinfabgarage It's a great vid/guide don't get me wrong.

@steinfabgarage 2 ай бұрын

Understood. For someone experienced, yes, less of a cheat code as we all have our own tricks

@budgreenjeans2001 Жыл бұрын

Pantaloons distortio

@victormelgoza5665 20 күн бұрын

You said you live in the bay? Could I bring my Subaru to you?

@steinfabgarage 17 күн бұрын

I’m in New Mexico

@stevepope5484 2 ай бұрын

hahaha for no reason I sold my outback to an x friend a year ago. Hes called me 8 times sjnce he drove it with no water till it stopped. Water pump gasket?? Not me////his mechanic. Then a week later thermostat. Still looseing water? Head gasket needed now.im figureing. Hes probably been letting idots work on it/guessing wrong. Also/he should have stopped when he saw the temp! Should I feel responsible?

@steinfabgarage 2 ай бұрын

Nope, it’s a Subaru, it’s gonna need headgaskets. They literally all do, till the chain drive Yamaha motor that’s good. (FB series)

@stevepope5484 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I never new they had this issue,? I had maybe 100k with only.a knock sencor.plugs/n wires valve covet gaskets /alternator. I did ea of those. The dog bones. U joints/ and good ol flashing to direct oil off my exhaust.