Hey folks, New to Subaru, building an FFR 818R. Donor is an 06 WRX. I got the motor out today and have determined that I need to replace not only the front covers, but both of the back covers on each end as they are broke and need to be replaced. My first question is what is the best source to replace them? Go to the dealer? My second question is how involved is it to replace the back pieces? It looks like all the pulleys need to be removed from the cams so the back piece can be replaced. Thanks for the feedback!
Those are hard to come by used and in good condition, save yourself the trouble and either A)check with AllPro or B)buy the ones you need new. As far as install, you def need to remove the cam gears. It's pretty straight forward, there are tutorials on how to remove them using an old timing belt to hold each gear in place while you remove the bolt. Replace the timing belt while you're at it, it's soooooo much easier to do while the engine is out.
make sure you replace the tensioner, too. And while it's off, if your service interval is close you should go ahead and replace the water pump
Got the Gates kit with tensioners, water pump, etc.. Also doing a compression test, and getting the valves adjusted..
so were they busted from a front impact on the car? or from removal? Before going any further, remove the pulley and outer covers off then align the timing marks to see if it's jumped time. You'll see marks on the cam gears and notches on the back covers. Pretty easy to see if mechanically inclined. If it's jumped a few teeth it may be in your best interest to pull the heads to check for any damage to valves or pistons. Or go buy a cheap LCD bore scope from Harbor Freight and look for hits on the pistons. Beats finding out the hard way, right?
That's a weird looking break on the timing cover. Looks more like it melted. Definitely check the timing and even do a leak down test before starting that engine.
Ive got a set I no longer need. I actually gave breel the back but I have the fronts still. Free.99 and its your's
Not sure. The car was completely totaled. When I dug down more into the vehicle, it had been wrecked on the front drivers side as well as the rear drivers side, and it was originally blue and painted white. I did have the car running and took it for a spin before tearing into it. Also the compression test was 140 minimum and 142/145 on two cylinders. The engine has 80K miles on it and is in really good shape considering the accident it went through. I would be happy just replacing the broken front pieces and gaskets that are missing.
Awesome! But no that is not it. I had to Google the name to figure out it was the Dougherty Gang. And yes I did drive it around the neighborhood. Engine ran fine, no codes, and everything seemed to work perfectly!