How hard is an engine change
03 March 2009, 07:32 PM
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How hard is an engine change
Need a new engine change and dont really have the money to get the car transported from my house to a garage and then get the engine swapped. So the only option i can think of is to do it myself.
How hard is an engine change using the correct equipment.
What do i need to know?
How hard is an engine change using the correct equipment.
What do i need to know?
03 March 2009, 07:53 PM
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Its pretty simple really if you've got an engine crane and some decent tools. If its a straight swap you could do it in a day easy. I've never taken an Impreza engine out before but I got mine out in about 3 hours. There are plenty of guides on the net to help you out 
03 March 2009, 08:27 PM
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new? cheapest i found was £120 ish..
Found this.
DIY Engine Removal - Page 4 - RS25.com: Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community
Any good? is there much difference in the rs 25 and the 2.0 ?
Found this.
DIY Engine Removal - Page 4 - RS25.com: Subaru Impreza GC8 & RS Forum & Community
Any good? is there much difference in the rs 25 and the 2.0 ?
03 March 2009, 08:46 PM
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As long as you have basic mechanical knowledge, plenty of trolley jacks and axle stands, it shouldnt be a problem.
I took the engine out my Evo6 and from turning the ignition off to having the engine sitting beside the car, took 4 hrs and I'm no mechanic.
The loom looks scary but the plugs can really only go on 1 way.
Just take your time, label everything if your not sure and youll have no probs.
I took the engine out my Evo6 and from turning the ignition off to having the engine sitting beside the car, took 4 hrs and I'm no mechanic.
The loom looks scary but the plugs can really only go on 1 way.
Just take your time, label everything if your not sure and youll have no probs.
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03 March 2009, 08:48 PM
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quality 
i have a half decent mechanical knowledge, but trust me im no expert and this is a first..
Plenty of trolley jacks and axels stands?
surely 2 stands and a trolley jack for the transmission would be sufficient, unless i have missed something
i have a half decent mechanical knowledge, but trust me im no expert and this is a first.. Plenty of trolley jacks and axels stands?
surely 2 stands and a trolley jack for the transmission would be sufficient, unless i have missed something
03 March 2009, 08:50 PM
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As above Its very easy, an average tool kit should be fine TBH i did one with just that. worst thing is exhaust removal or gearbox, 
make sure you know how to disconnect.
make sure you know how to disconnect.
03 March 2009, 10:03 PM
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That guide on RS25 is ideal. There is no difference in removing the 2.5 to the 2.0 as far as I can tell. The only bit I struggled with is separating the engine from the box. There is a large plug on the passenger side of the gear box next to the release fork. You need to remove that with a large alen key, once thats out you can screw a 6mm bolt in to the shaft thats sat in the hole. Pull on the bolt that you have screwed in and it will pull a big shaft out. Now you can lift the release fork up and the engine and box can be seperated.
03 March 2009, 10:49 PM
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awesome... feeling a little more confident to have a bash myself.. Will get a mate around to help out..
Will probably get a better socket set as i have a limited selection..
Will probably get a better socket set as i have a limited selection..
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