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by 91Brumby
Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:03 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

Is $400 a reasonable price from a wrecker for an EJ251 block?
Been searching for one for ages (without resorting to a wrecker) with no luck. $400 seems kinda steep....
by 91Brumby
Tue Feb 08, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

Simple answer is NO. The engines in those models moved to the phase 2 designs. You’d need to swap the intake to the EJ25D and that also requires an entire wiring loom swap, not worth it. Sticking with Fords?! Where’s the fun in that?? Cheers Bennie Boo... ah well, at least now I know. Yup... defini...
by 91Brumby
Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:25 am
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

Time for yet another dumb question...... Are the EJ25D heads compatible with a next generation vehicle (e.g. 97-2002 Outback or similar)? I understand I should be able to use a newer block with my heads in the 97 outback, but what about putting my heads on a newer model outback? ...should have stuck...
by 91Brumby
Sun Jan 23, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

Will these heads go on a MY10 EJ25? without any stuffing around?
The block says EJ25 but am I right in assuming the overall motor is an EJ253?
by 91Brumby
Sat Dec 25, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

G'day Bennie, Thanks so much for your feedback and advice. Hope you're enjoying a nice Christmas. Could you possibly provide me with any more info about the correct type of block to source? It seems there are many different variants of the EJ25D. You mention an EJ251 block. If I am interpreting this...
by 91Brumby
Wed Dec 22, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

Yeah apparently there is some debate as to if you can swap the buckets or not... the engine shop didn't want to say one way or another. Yeah have tried turning it to make sure it seats properly. I removed and refitted it a few times. I think it is right, but not 100% sure. I'll take some measurement...
by 91Brumby
Sat Dec 18, 2021 1:53 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

Okay so..... Decided to proceed. Yesterday, the engine shop calls me up to confirm how my valve buckets appear. Turns out they are non hydraulic so they need to be ground. More $$. More regret. Apparently Subaru released these motors with several different valve bucket configurations. Yep... lets go...
by 91Brumby
Sat Nov 13, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: lower control arm bushes
Replies: 10
Views: 3460

Re: lower control arm bushes

Just a bit of a follow up in case this information is useful for someone else. After a week or so, it started making a funny noise. Turned out, despite putting the required torque on the nuts and putting the seals in what I thought was correctly, one drive shaft was quite a bit loose. I noticed a bi...
by 91Brumby
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

The engine shop said the gasket had failed even though it was the better quality gasket. They also found the heads were not in the greatest condition (sticky / leaky valves). $1000 to restore the heads and supply new gaskets / bolts. Thinking I am just going to cut my losses and part it out at this ...
by 91Brumby
Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:35 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

So I reckon I have wasted my time. The head and gasket looks fine. This is the side with the worst compression readings. https://www.dropbox.com/s/aluvf9n7ppm0jpy/20211102_133056.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/9arwny5bdiy4src/20211102_133031.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/fby29yoochj3wv2/202...
by 91Brumby
Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:34 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

Edit:

Don't mind me - just continuing the trend of general stupidity. Turns out the mark on the crank is the one at the back, not the arrow on the front.
by 91Brumby
Fri Oct 29, 2021 11:43 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

So I got the motor out but, had a pretty significant ooops. Because I was arrogant and figured I knew what I was doing, I didn't read a manual and attempted to remove the motor without first unbolting the torque converter. I also failed to correctly balance the motor for removal. End result: The mot...
by 91Brumby
Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

Subaru managed to take everything that made the older models good....and ruin it. Well over an hour to get 4 plugs out! Number 4 was nearly impossible. Undo it too far and you can no longer remove your ratchet... Comp test results: 1: 1150 2: 1050 3: 950 4: 850 Yup, that looks fine. What else could ...
by 91Brumby
Sun Oct 24, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

Re: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

Thanks Bennie. I'll see if I can get the plugs out and compression tester in there tomorrow..not a lot of room to work compared to the old Brumby! Yeah agree engine out seems heaps easier. They don't look too difficult to pull all things considered. Going to try and get a workshop manual and will go...
by 91Brumby
Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: EJ Drivetrain
Topic: 97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?
Replies: 25
Views: 21383

97 Outback ej25 - head gasket?

Picked up a cheap 97 Outback thinking it would be an easy fix up (running rough). Once I got it home, I realised it could be more serious. It sounds like it needs exhaust flange gaskets, but that wouldn't result in it running rough. I undid the radiator cap whilst it was running (not hot) and there ...
by 91Brumby
Sun Oct 24, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: lower control arm bushes
Replies: 10
Views: 3460

Re: lower control arm bushes

I used the tie rod ends in their specified orientation despite being the opposite shape to the OEM ones. (see https://ausubaru.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=49976) It was a bit of a struggle to get everything back in. The drive shafts in particular were a bit of a pain but all just required time to wo...
by 91Brumby
Sun Oct 10, 2021 3:11 pm
Forum: Suspension - shocks, springs and upgrades
Topic: Brumby tie rod ends. Roadsafe brand. Help + Bursons wheel bearing kits
Replies: 2
Views: 1832

Re: Brumby tie rod ends. Roadsafe brand. Help + Bursons wheel bearing kits

Thanks Bennie.

Can you confirm if the kit was specifically incorrect for a Brumby or if the Brumby can have both types of front wheel hubs?

If the kit was absolutely not correct for a Brumby, I'll insist the shop provide me the correct seals. Otherwise, I guess I am buying a couple of 72mm seals.
by 91Brumby
Sun Oct 10, 2021 2:13 pm
Forum: Suspension - shocks, springs and upgrades
Topic: Brumby tie rod ends. Roadsafe brand. Help + Bursons wheel bearing kits
Replies: 2
Views: 1832

Brumby tie rod ends. Roadsafe brand. Help + Bursons wheel bearing kits

Roadsafe tie rod L/R are opposite to current ones. What do I do? Switch left / right or use as is? https://www.dropbox.com/s/zsgx0j5s4zqf8v5/20211010_150622.jpg?dl=0 :mmm: Maybe road safe take L/R from front on instead of passenger is left and drivers is right. :mmm: I actually hate this brand. Neve...
by 91Brumby
Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:02 am
Forum: EA Drivetrain
Topic: EA81 heater tap retro-fit/replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 4799

Re: EA81 heater tap retro-fit/replacement

I grabbed a plastic heater tap ready to do this conversion, thinking mine was stuffed. Turns out, nothing wrong with my tap. These things are built solid. I expect these taps will outlast almost everything else on the vehicle looking at the quality of materials and workmanship. I cleaned it, greased...
by 91Brumby
Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: lower control arm bushes
Replies: 10
Views: 3460

Re: lower control arm bushes

Spent a bit more time setting the press up correctly instead of half arsing it. Pressed out the rubber then applied a bit of heat to the inside of the sleeves and they came out easy as without excessive pressure required. New Superpro bushes in. The mounting points required a bit of manipulation to ...

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