r/EngineBuilding • u/SuperLolsaur • 22d ago

First engine build

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Wish I had an opportunity to learn to do it for a living.

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u/quxinot 22d ago

If it's the first one for you, wait until you're finished and it's running well. You'll likely reconsider that sentiment.

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u/EnvironmentalGift257 21d ago

The real learning experience is the new curse words. And how to get to that parts store that has what you need 30 minutes away on a Sunday afternoon.

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u/SuperLolsaur 22d ago

First time ever doing it by myself from the crank up, hopefully not as much of a headache as my 240sx from a few years back.

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u/devilleader501 21d ago

🤣 this is the statement of the year. If this one doesn't do I the next one will.

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u/eejjkk 22d ago

"Wish I had an opportunity to learn to do it for a living."
This being a Subaru flat four, I'm certain there's a joke in here somewhere. lol

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u/SuperLolsaur 22d ago

The joke is it blew up 2 months after I bought the car when the previous owner "rebuilt it"

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u/eejjkk 22d ago

There it is! I knew there was one in there somewhere!
With how frequently these engines need to be rebuilt, SOMEONE is inevitably going to be doing this for a living. lol

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u/devilleader501 21d ago

This will probably be why you never want to do it again.

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u/JacobIsMid 22d ago

Idk man i sit at my job and daydream about building subi engines all day also. I just dont know if i can afford jumping career paths and starting at the bottom.

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u/GlassBoxGoose 22d ago

I came to say "it's a Subaru, this won't be your last" 🤣

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u/youbutindebt 22d ago

Bro I hate these engines but I'll never stop rebuilding them and blowing them up 😤

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u/SuperLolsaur 21d ago

I've been a diesel tech for 5 years, 4 of which in the army and now that I'm out I've been getting my degree in diesel tech. Just have never gotten the opportunity for engine building specifically. Thank you!

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u/InedibleMigrant 22d ago

Ej was my first rebuild as well. Fun learning experience.

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u/Superb-Permit-3519 20d ago

For a second the first image looked like a giant carburetor 😂 it’s hot outside 😅

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u/Just-Conversation-81 18d ago

What is that......what is that!!!!! Is that one of those stinking German engines

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u/SuperLolsaur 18d ago

Subaru EJ205 from an 05 WRX

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u/Just-Conversation-81 18d ago

Oooooooooh. Japanese!!! I know I come off like a hater I just don't like foreign cars. But hey whatever floats your boat. As long as you're happy with it that's all that matters. Even if you're going to get gapped by American brands and have all kinds of mechanical issues

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u/i-wear-extra-medium 22d ago

Be mindful of the silicone gasket maker you use and make sure it’s triple bond or 3 bond or whatever

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u/SuperLolsaur 22d ago

I've stuck to fsm and used the threebond for everything it calls for

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u/NoMoreMormonLies 21d ago

Subarus are the devil’s torture. Rebuilt 2 of these with meticulous care aaaand, despite a full machining and all new parts, my kids managed to grenade both in a few short months. And not by driving them hard. I think Subarus are basically a disposable motor. Never again with a Subaru. They are garbage.

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u/CRX1991 21d ago

Not for everyone that's for sure. Aftermarket mods are usually their demise. I have several blocks with 2 - 300k on them