Will she fire ?

[Rob]

Hey Alex, thanks.

Yeah I love the wagon, it's pretty much stock except for rims and a ScoobySport backbox.
I'd love to do suspension work to it but I simply don't have the $$$ for it.

BTW, the motor in the bug is the NA EJ25, it's not turbo'ed.

Rob.

[Rob]

Aight, I chucked in the Battery of the rex, put some more gas in the tank (I wasn't sure how much was in there), and gave it a couple more tries.

Well, she sputters !! It might not mean much to you guys, but it means a lot to me. However something is not well, it sounds like she pings like mad, and she won really start, just stutter a bit.... stay tuned....

Rob

[boygenius]

Got enough fuel pressure?
Spark plug wires routed correctly?

[Rob]

IT'S ALIVE !!! ALIIIIIVE !!!

VroomVroom
:righton: :raiseroof

I checked the timing belt, it might have been off. I couldn't get the marks lined up right so I just took it off and reinstalled it. I also cleaned the plugs, put some dialectic (sp) grease on them and made sure the boots were snug.

But there's still a couple things that need fixing:
1. Hear that nasty tick ?? Dunno what it is, need to figure that out.
2. In my haste I forgot to install a timing belt 'guide' . Sounds more serious than it is, but does require me to take the balancer off (which is a PITA).
3. See that Mickey Mouse Throttle cable floppin' around ? That's gotta go, I'm going with Sandeep's Home Depot Special for that one.
4. Need to install a seat....yeah, I'm pretty sure about that one.
5. Need to build a shroud around the rad.....this will take a while.
6. Got a big fat CEL, was to be expected, but when I get it in the road I'm planning on driving it to a Subaru dealer to read the codes....just for kicks


I can't believe how quiet it is... the exhaust install is only temporary and definately has to change....but for now... I'm stoked !

Rob.

[Panelfantastic]

WooHoo!

[boygenius]

Super sweet dude. :righton:


Isn't the subaru engine a zero clearance engine so that if the cam timing was off it might bend a valve (s).
Might want to take a compression reading to help narrow down the cause of the tick.

[Vincent]

Looks cool like the video good luck with the trouble shooting...

[zen]

congrats. i should be in the same boat today or tomorrow. great feeling ain't it?

[Sandeep]

How SWEET is that ! Congrats Rob .. Great Job. :haveadrin

sandeep

[BWE]

Congrats Rob!!! It's great to see the project moving forward!! On the day I first fired my engine I thought I was going to vomit... But it all worked out!
Call me if you need any help with anything, I'd love to see it in person!
Again congrats!
Cheers,
Dave

[petevw]

really cool,

congrats Rob, :agree:

[Rob]

Thanks Guys !

Dave (or anybody else) if you want to see it in person, you're welcome to drop by. Just shoot me a PM or call me.

Zen, hope your motor fires as well, let us know !

I figured out what the leak is, I just need a new O-Ring from the dealer.

I also decided to bolt the seat back in using the temporary bracket, I just want to take it for a spin around the block.
It won't be 'officially' on the road this year though, still too many small things I need to fix. Right now I'm messing around with some of the Subaru relays, I need those to wire up the fans.

Rob.

[Rob]

See http://www.germanlook.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=4846 for a video.

Rob.

[ricola]

Congratulations Rob, it's a great feeling to have mastered that wiring isn't it!

Rich
PS I want to do another one now!!!