Hi guys,
Looking to remove my engine its a 99 (T) not sure weather its a WRX STI had some many people say deferent things lol,
Are there any guides and i have been told that only 1999-2000 engines fit my car is this true and why is this?

Cheers

Nath

 

got any pics of the car ?

 

I just took the engine out of a uk2000 on the weekend MY99. If your handy with a socket set and pliers, should have it out in a morning... They are quite easy imo

 

just make sure you remove the clutch pivot arm before you try to seperate the engine and box

 

I will upload pictures for you guys later, i have done gearboxes and clutches before just if there was a guide just would be a bit easyer.

Cheers

Nath

 

there are cd's available that will give you a good idea. If you need to know anything, drop me a pm matey, ive done it a few times now...

 

Cheers buddy will post pics in a bit

Nath

 

its not difficult mate , if u done clutches you should be able to do it quite easily , if you get trouble let me know mate ! i am a mechanic and have done it a few times !!!!

 

Hi,joined today,have Impreza Est.EJ20 engine,the clutch is slipping,read the posts above,sounds like you will know if I remove engine or gear box,we have workshop at our disposal for tractor/farm machinery,also fork lift,any response appreciatted,ps 1996 model not WRX

regards
ccharlie

 

Sort of cleaned up engine took the intercooler off to find quite a bit of oil in the pipes, removed the breather pipes filled her back up with oil started her up and oil started coming out of turbo (see pics) now i thought that the turbo seal may have gone but when i reved her smoke came out the breather pipe (see pics) so i shut her off and now i dont no what else it could be, im hoping that its the turbo gone so have attech some pics for you to look at hope you can help me

Oh yeah and the reson for my scoop and side repeaters missing is down to some ***** nicking them lol

Cheers

Nath

 

More pics

 

Please guys

 

Can anyone tell me wat that pipe is

 

Humm well, just looking at your pic's can't tell you what the pipe is as mine has air con there (uk 2000 with a broken air con adjuster) shouldn't be lot's of oil in the turbo or intercooler, i would expect a bit if it was diesel.could just be a seal! was it smoke or steam from the breather? find the c***s who robbed your bit's and chop there fingers of.....

 

Looked like steam comming from the breather and if i found out who nick my bits i would do more than chop there fingers lol

 

Right after a lot of research i have come to a conclustion that i have done my piston rings in, what i think is happning is broken piston ring is pressurzing the crankcase there for pushing oil out the breathers and out the exhaust. today i have removed the inlet mani and rad to make room to remove engine.
just wondering if the front slam panel bolts off or is it spot welded?
also when i get the engine out is it hard changing the piston rings, i mite just buy new pistons?

cheers guys

Nath

 

Seeing as you have got to go that far mite as well up grade your motor with some fancy gear whilst in there i'd have thought! Dunno about the pannels mind!!

 

what do you suggest lol?
it was running 308 BHP before i blew the rings, turbo is fine looks brand new.
i will be getting a new exhaust but its a bit of a pain in the **** as i lost my job friday lol and im only 18 so have around 3000 to spend on it. i could have it rebuilt by someone but rather do it my self lol.

 

To be fair i'm quite new to my impreza so havent done much just yet, I lost my job not long ago it's harsh! But you got to be looking at race pistons and hardend rods etc. Speak to david at api engines he knows his beans when it comes to imprezas really good. I havent got his number to hand but they have a site. Welcome to the API website

 

Will have a look at that site mate,
just need to find a engine crane lol,