i seen one the other day in Kirkland by the 405. trying to find it right now
@CompressorSurge2 күн бұрын
An RWB build? What color?
@Order66Wfries20 күн бұрын
A great presentation of how to do this! How’s it held up since the install?
@CompressorSurge20 күн бұрын
Worked out great. I wish I would have replaced the half moon seals but there weren’t any issues after reusing them.
@Order66Wfries20 күн бұрын
@@CompressorSurge that’s good to hear! I did mine about 40k miles ago on my bugeye but there’s been just a tiny bit of oil that seeps out. No active leaks but I’ll probably do it sometime next year unless it actually becomes a problem.
@CompressorSurge19 күн бұрын
@Order66Wfries That’s great! What’s next in the maintenance list?
@Order66Wfries18 күн бұрын
@@CompressorSurge just installed a mishimoto intercooler and radiator, a bunch of hoses, Pcv valve. Next to deal with a bad exhaust leak, transmission and dif oil change.
@CompressorSurge18 күн бұрын
@@Order66Wfries nice. Maintenance is key with these engines
@diecastdave61920 күн бұрын
Wonder if I can just clean mine, when started it just idling high I tap the throttle and idle comes down to normal but am also having trouble starting it and it don't feel like a started motor issue
@CompressorSurge20 күн бұрын
You could try but it’s a fairly cheap part to replace. Are you getting the code?
@diecastdave61919 күн бұрын
@@CompressorSurge yeah was getting the code, ended up finding one for $60 posted here in Australia, omg them 2 screws tho lol one was sweet with vice grips other one took some time, so much better now, old one is so dirty with grime could be saved but yeah too cheap to even bother
@CompressorSurge19 күн бұрын
@diecastdave619 Yeah the screws are brutal. Realistically I should have replaced them with something else in case it happens again in the future.
@diecastdave61919 күн бұрын
@@CompressorSurge ah yeah that's something I might look into also, hopefully this one lasts me a couple years but time will tell lol
@CompressorSurge19 күн бұрын
@diecastdave619 next time you need to replace this just swap in an STi engine instead 😜
@colingerdoe37692 ай бұрын
Its jackultramotive r32
@CompressorSurge2 ай бұрын
Bingo! I love his R32
@SuperCooperDad2 ай бұрын
Any thoughts on cleaning the actual valves while you have it open? I am working on a 2005 WRX I just bought, it seems to run great but when I took the valve covers off it was pretty shocking how much gunk is there. Obviously cleaned the covers themselves but thinking maybe trying to clean out some of the stuff inside. What do you think?
@CompressorSurge2 ай бұрын
That might be tough with the engine still in the car. There isn’t a lot of space. Are you familiar with Seafoam?
@SuperCooperDad2 ай бұрын
@@CompressorSurge I have used it before but only as a fuel additive, I guess you're suggesting doing like a flush? That is probably the route I will go, seems a bit risky to dig around in there too much. Great video btw, thanks for taking the time to do this.
@CompressorSurge2 ай бұрын
I’ve seen before and after shots of the head after using seafoam. I’d look into it as an option. I’d be worried about accidentally getting any debris in their when trying to clean it. Let me know if you try it and how it worked
@CompressorSurge2 ай бұрын
@SuperCooperDad keep in mind this is a great time to really clean the valve covers
@SuperCooperDad2 ай бұрын
@@CompressorSurge hey, sorry for the delay, I thought this was worth sharing, so, along with the valve cover gaskets and spark plugs, I replaced the PCV valve (actually the entire valve hose assembly) like a lot of people, I was having oil consumption due to blow back. Afterword, I took your advice and added Seafoam to the crank case. The PCV valve was totally gummed up when I checked it. And, as I mentioned, there was a lot of gunk visible with the covers off. Its been 2 weeks and I can say that my oil consumption issue seems to be fixed. I was this close to buying an AOS but really, I think the problem is solved. Was it the Seafoam? Was it just the PCV valve....don't know. But, if you are having that issue, give replacing the PCV a try and for good measure, put in 4 ounces of Seafoam and drive it for a few hundred miles. My local Subaru shop was quoting like $1,200 to install an AOS from IAG (not that I would have ever paid to have the done, but they were clearly trying to get me to in that direction and never suggested the PCV valve could be the culprit). That was a $47 part on Amazon 🙂a.co/d/09sc1azZ I hope this helps someone else and thanks again for putting this video together, great work!
@LeChoppaP3 ай бұрын
it sounded the eclipse from fast and the furious
@CompressorSurge3 ай бұрын
The eclipse probably had the same BOV 🍻 Nice catch!
@LeChoppaP3 ай бұрын
@@CompressorSurge I mean same Bov and Engine sound Fire dude
@CompressorSurge3 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Fan of the 2JZ? One of the best sounding engines
@double00buckshot4 ай бұрын
If you start live streaming you should make me a channel moderator please lol 🙏🏼
@CompressorSurge3 ай бұрын
Will do
@double00buckshot4 ай бұрын
Hey I just found your channel it's a long story I found you through some comment sections you should get into going live stream on KZfaq vertical. There's not too big of a community of car people on KZfaq live streams yet. Seen some street racing in Texas and also Rob motive goes live like twice a week but other than that I don't see a whole lot of car community especially for the JDM scene. Think about it, even if you just start off sitting in a chair shouting people out for subscribing. I subscribed to your channel so if you go live I'll have the notifications 👍🏼
@CompressorSurge3 ай бұрын
That’s good to know. I’ll keep it in mind 🍻
@andyhamilton89404 ай бұрын
Doing all the intake hoses, vaccum, fuel lines right now! Thank You!
@CompressorSurge4 ай бұрын
Perfect. If you keep up on the maintenance of these engines they will last a long time
@ryan22074 ай бұрын
I stumbled upon this video and its great but I would like to point out one thing of importance. You installed the wrong PCV valve for this engine. The one that you used was for a 2.5L engine, not the 2.0L. I'm curious if you had any problems with this since the shaking aspect of the 2.0L is a bit more pronounced. For those that may stumble upon this the PN is 11810aa000.
@CompressorSurge4 ай бұрын
It’s been a while since I did this so I’d need to verify what you’re saying. If I did install the incorrect part it hasn’t had any issues over the years. Thanks for double checking everything and hopefully you found the video helpful.
@user-yy6wx1sp8s5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video and helpful. The only question I have is what did you use to seal the half moons ?
@CompressorSurge5 ай бұрын
Just a little bit of the sealant I used. Make sure to thoroughly clean it first
@user-yy6wx1sp8s5 ай бұрын
@CompressorSurge thank you! Watched ur video multiple times until it was litteraly engraved in my head step by step. Got it all cleaned and done this weekend. Both sides, new gaskets, coils, spark plugs. I can't thank you enough!
@CompressorSurge5 ай бұрын
@@user-yy6wx1sp8s Nice! Glad you found the video helpful. Feels good when it’s all back together and nothing leaks🍻 Now that is done, what’s the next maintenance item you’re doing next? 😂
@andyhamilton89405 ай бұрын
My oil cooler o-ring started leaking about the same time as my valve covers. Good video.
@CompressorSurge4 ай бұрын
Good to hear. What’s next on the maintenance list?
@ryanwalters48115 ай бұрын
Does it matter if the engine is an sti engine or will all the gaskets/covers be different?
@Christosan886 ай бұрын
Nice
@CompressorSurge6 ай бұрын
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@goofofff6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid. Is it really as loud as it sounds in the vid?
@CompressorSurge6 ай бұрын
It’s fairly quiet for an aftermarket exhaust
@realtech93456 ай бұрын
The TWIN STACKS!
@CompressorSurge6 ай бұрын
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@matthowe27037 ай бұрын
i love my 82, i can't wait to get it lifted and engine swapped
@CompressorSurge7 ай бұрын
EJ swap?
@matthowe27037 ай бұрын
@@CompressorSurge I’m still trying to get it to stay running. Eventually it’s gonna have a frankenmotor swap
@CompressorSurge7 ай бұрын
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@TrashPanda.Garage7 ай бұрын
wow just found your stuff and i subbed just because i wish you would come back and make more videos on the maintenance of your 2002 wrx and the sti. clean and clear instruction of what to do!! :D
@CompressorSurge7 ай бұрын
Did you just buy a Subaru? If so, what did you get?
@treystoys7 ай бұрын
Great video, I had about a 10 year hiatus from subarus but just picked up a sonic wagon last month. I did my passenger side valve cover and plugs last week, about to go do the drivers side this evening. Same issues as yours, got a little smoke after driving more than a couple minutes, from oil on the exhaust. My half moons were seeping, and I got the master kit, but to add to your video, I’d think the old ones with a coat of black rtv would work to seal them. Another thing unless I missed it in your video would be to change your spark plugs while you in there. NGK BKR6EIX plugs for stock cars and BKR7EIX (one step colder) for modded cars. Again great video, was perfect for me to get a refresh about what to remove! I dove into the passenger side 10 years blind 😂 thanks sir!
@CompressorSurge7 ай бұрын
Welcome back! Sonic yellow?
@CompressorSurge7 ай бұрын
Yeah not sure if I mentioned it but this would be a great opportunity to swap out the spark plugs
@treystoys7 ай бұрын
@@CompressorSurge thanks! Yes, Sonic Yellow 👍🏻 was not really expecting to find that color by any means, I was only hunting 02/03 sport wagons. I was into my search about two months, finding nothing decent remotely near me, poking around on one of the fb bugeye groups reading comments and a guy that replied showed a picture of a Sonic wagon he was about to list for sale. 2 days after contact I drove to Fort Worth Texas, picked up a U-Haul trailer and towed it home. 1100 miles round trip on a Friday 😂 but hey, back into Subaru’s I am lol
@CompressorSurge7 ай бұрын
That’s awesome. Very rare color. What are your plans with it after the maintenance is caught up
@treystoys7 ай бұрын
@@CompressorSurgeso this is actually my 4th turbo subaru, I bought an 05 wrx new, which I drag raced heavily, I did a v8 jdm motor 3076 rotated turbo, ppg geared 5 spd, it made about 450whp on 93 octane, that one got out of hand quick, so I found a guy who wanted an already built up car and traded it plus cash for me to a stage 2 03 sedan, then over to an 06 Legacy gt with a down pipe and tune. After I sold the legacy I took a car break and drove my truck for a few years. I have some pretty lofty goals for the wagon. Being away from them for a bit, so I’ll probably just drive it and do all the mods in stages again. It’s funny, I had forgotten how fun these cars were even totally stock! But I did the lower control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends and both front axles this weekend after I finished the valve covers. While I was in there I upgraded the front brakes to the 4 pots and just did a basic brake job out back with rotors, pads and cleaned and painted the calipers. Next steps will be exhaust probably headers back, and I need to find myself a ln older laptop that’ll support the open source software so I can reacquaint myself to tuning. I’d say within 5 years I’ll have it fully built, or that’s what I want, built block with cams, probably gt35 sized turbo and I’ll do a 6spd swap this go round. I’d like to get into the 550+ whp range on 93 octane. It’ll be a challenge, we don’t have e85 local here so my limits will be fuel related because I want to be able to drive it whenever I want. My 05 did 11.60s on pump gas, I’d love to dip into the 10s with this one, but we’ll see. lol my bank account can only cover basics for now, but my older kids are getting to the out the house age so I’ll have a bit more toy car money then! My 10 year old son is big into cars, so it’ll be fun showing him the car modding ropes and hopefully he’ll carry on my madness 😂. But yeah in short (not really! Sorry) That’s my outlook on it!
@josefigueroa66637 ай бұрын
What gaskets fit this axle back?
@lRoboToast8 ай бұрын
What sections did you add rtv? and did you apply on the head or on the cover?
@Align700nitro9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video!!! Over 100 for a wot is pretty loud, 90 is the max I could handle. I will kept the muffler on.
@CompressorSurge9 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good idea 🍻
@jerkey10 ай бұрын
What are shmptoms of a bad valve?
@jerkey10 ай бұрын
@@CompressorSurge 130k
@harrisonmorin61611 ай бұрын
Do I need the valve cover grommets? Like are they a necessity? Trying to get this rebuild done as soon as possible. The motor I pulled didn’t have any and I never had a leaking issue but the secondary motor I got for parts had them and they look pretty torn up.
@CompressorSurge11 ай бұрын
If they are torn up I’d replace them. It would suck to have to go back later to replace them if they started to fail.
@jeprodigalson792 Жыл бұрын
List of tools used?
@AnafricanamericansIm Жыл бұрын
The bunjee chord play is A+!!
@richriley4638 Жыл бұрын
Im gling to do my seals in a few weeks do they need sealant aswell?
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
I used a little sealant on the gasket. Some do, some don’t.
@user-cc6un7ow8o Жыл бұрын
Hi what motor oil viscosity you use 5w30 or 10w40?? Thank you
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
5w30 on the WRX and the STi.
@ericleung7947 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! May I ask how you undid the clip for the coilpack wires to the valve cover? I'm afraid I'll break it.
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
It wasn’t too difficult. I believe there is just one clip you need to press to pop it off. How many miles on your engine?
@ericleung7947 Жыл бұрын
@@CompressorSurge Thanks, Im in the mist of it now. Was able to pop it off with a flathead. The biggest pain is trying to get all the old rtv off, esp the area behind timing. Bottom left bolt was easy with a flexhead ratchet wrench. Going to do a practice dry install without the gaskets and rtv so I can navigate the cover around the frame and timing cover to not smear or roll the gasket. Its on a 60k s204 motor.
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it worked out. S204 engine? Nice! I’ve been keeping an eye on the gaskets in my STi and so far they look good.
@mitch2456 Жыл бұрын
Wait so I can just pull it? I have a 2016 wrx sti and I broke my boot trying to put coilovers on but i can just pull it off without taking the brake and other things apart?
@mitch2456 Жыл бұрын
@@CompressorSurge the passenger front side, also I figured it out, I needed a press it was seized
@vlmoua Жыл бұрын
Did you drain the oil first? And was there a gasket between the black piece that sits on top of the valve cover?
@muki6261 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy I found this video, going KA-T and wanted to keep the bumper reinforcement and rigidity somewhat intact! Great idea to used the cut piece back in there for reinforcement
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
I felt the same way. I know a lot of people just eliminate it completely which I think is a terrible idea. I’m sure I’m losing some structural rigidity but this has to be better than nothing. I’d guess it’s as good as a bash bar, but it also helps to support the front end from sagging. How much power are you trying to make with the KAT setup?
@edwardcastillo9750 Жыл бұрын
I did mine just removing the ball joint no problem and easear
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
That’s one way to do it. How difficult was it to remove the ball joint?
@edwardcastillo9750 Жыл бұрын
@@CompressorSurge no problem at all
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
Perfect
@ITS_CORONATYME Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the vid. just did mine off of watching it once , the lower left one indeed was a blast 😂. Anyways saved myself 400 bucks 🤙🤙
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful. It’s a pain in the ass but you can buy more mods with the money you saved. 🍻
@ethangifford7570 Жыл бұрын
When I bought my 03 wrx in 2019 the engine had just been rebuilt, but developed a pretty bad leak on the P/S one. I took it to the shop to get it fixed under warrenty but didn't get the warrenty cause the previous owner didn't bring it in for the 500 mile break in oil change. Wound up paying almost $800 for the job. Definitly wish I would have just done it myself, but I was getting ready to leave for boot camp. Worst part about this whole thing was it started leaking again 1 week before I shipped out, so i didn't have time to fix it. I refuse to go to that shop ever again just because they didn't honor a warrenty over something i wasn't responsable for, and that they didn't fix the problem after I paid for the job to be done. Tried contacting the previous owner to see if i could get him to cover the cost aswell but he blocked my number, so i just let it go cause I was focused on getting ready for boot camp at the time.
@adamschaafsma5839 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks!
@aranchenchu3921 Жыл бұрын
Sounds great, what exhaust system are u runnin?
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
Turbo XS downpipe and a pro drive exhaust 🍻
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
I’ll be selling the setup soon in your on the PNW
@CodySnell_87 Жыл бұрын
That hose going up past the rear of the exhaust manifold is pretty close i kept the stock canister there then ran it down so its not soo close like that my car already caught fire once in that area lol nice build
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
The hose was the reason it caught fire? How bad was the damage?
@owen3698 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video detaling step by step on how to perform Passenger side Valve Cover Gasket RnR. I'd suggest getting the complete kit and just replace all of the gaskets. Make sure to shop around for the entire kit as you may find it at a lower cost elsewhere [ebay, rockauto, local parts shops, dealer, etc.]
@CompressorSurge Жыл бұрын
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@23stealer232 жыл бұрын
Can I ask you what belt part number you've got for your accessory belt? I tried to get one the other day from Autozone but it was WAY too short and didn't even come close to fitting around the crank, compressor AND tensioner.
@CompressorSurge2 жыл бұрын
Did the other belts fit from autozone?
@HandTightGarage2 жыл бұрын
Didn't even show the graph.
@CompressorSurge2 жыл бұрын
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@seemaab2 ай бұрын
@@CompressorSurgehit full boost at what rpm and with or without avcs?
@Fighka3032 жыл бұрын
What a pain in the ass…. I just had my manifold off, I should have replaced it… thanks for the video
@noahlee10012 жыл бұрын
Dumb question, but did you use any kind of glue? Or sealant when putting the gasket back on?
@CompressorSurge2 жыл бұрын
Technically you shouldn’t need to but I used a little perametx grey gasket maker sealant. Regardless what you decide to do just make sure to REALLY clean the channels the valve cover gaskets sit in. The last thing you want is to have a leak right away and need to redo everything. I use the sealant as extra insurance.
@jesustovar33582 жыл бұрын
In order for you to remove the valve cover, do you have to drain the oil before removing it or is it okay if you don’t drain the oil while removing the valve cover?
@CompressorSurge2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t drain it before changing the valve covers, but I did when I was finished only because it was due for one 👍 Keep in mind you will lose a little when you pull the valve cover off.
@simonfozzy80612 жыл бұрын
By the way, IAG sells billet aluminum half moons so you never have to worry about replacing them!
@CompressorSurge2 жыл бұрын
I wish I would have known about that before I did this😂 Thanks though. I’ll keep that in mind when I need to do this on the STi 🍻
@bamaadaa2 жыл бұрын
Did you remove Half moon and Reseal it? Is it hard to remove without damaging it? Gaskets and Grommets on the way but not Half moons, The point is Is there any problem reusing Half moons? Thanks.
@CompressorSurge2 жыл бұрын
Mine were is good condition so I was able to reuse them. It all comes down to what condition yours are in. They can be easily removed to inspect.
@JR-kl3cp2 жыл бұрын
Will be using this on my 01 subaru legacy gtb e tune 2. Found out that the 02-03 wrx imprezas are the usdm model of my jdm one.
@wrx_cj66732 жыл бұрын
Are the lights in housings so I can replace a passenger side shattered one with an extra drivers side light?