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[Sven Smergberd]

Really? Thanks a lot man I really appreciate the offer! I'll pm you when I'm up to the stage of pulling out the engine is it foldable and could fit in a Mazda 3?

 

I work up at Chatswood and have a Foz if you need a hand getting Duncan's crane from Hornsby. Just PM if need be. I often work weekends.

[church]

 
I work up at Chatswood and have a Foz if you need a hand getting Duncan's crane from Hornsby. Just PM if need be. I often work weekends.

Thanks mate! I'll hit you up if I need it

[church]

So thanks to Duncan I got a hoist ready rip out this engine.

Just have a few questions

- the harness connectors are so hard to get off, anyone got any tricks?
- where would be good mounting points for the engine crane, the ac compressor bracket has been unbolted cause I don't want to take off the ac hoses.
- what chain or any fasteners do people recommend? Can I pick up a good chain from Bunnings or do I have to go somewhere else for that?

[church]

Anyone got any techniques to get the torque converter bolts out? Engine loom in the way ughhh but dont want to take the intake mani out.

[jonesyGT]

Why do you need the torque converter off?

 

Loom should just undo & pull out the way.

For the harness, use a soak of WD40 the day before, then just undo the clips the correct way & wiggle. They are supposed to be tight

Mount the engine on opposite sides. Doesnt really matter what to, but there should be a couple of mounting loops on the block already.

I just got a good heavy chain from bunnings, just make sure its long enough to reach across the engine & have a bit of play in it. I make mine 1 across he engine then half again.

[church]

The engine's out! Will post pictures soon but there was a little noob mistakes here and there.

[church]

So after a month of pondering what I'm going to do with my car... with weighing of: Should I scrap it? Should i replace the engine? Should I get a WRX halfcut?

 

After alot of talking to people and an importer friend, I have decided to get a WRX or STi halfcut instead and do a conversion!

 

H6s is alot of unknown territory and there are more people more knowledgeable about EJ conversions than EZ30 manual conversions and I want this car manual.

 

So for the next two months is saving and waiting for a halfcut to come up and then jumping on it and converting it early 2016

[applegeek897]

So after a month of pondering what I'm going to do with my car... with weighing of: Should I scrap it? Should i replace the engine? Should I get a WRX halfcut?

 

After alot of talking to people and an importer friend, I have decided to get a WRX or STi halfcut instead and do a conversion!

 

H6s is alot of unknown territory and there are more people more knowledgeable about EJ conversions than EZ30 manual conversions and I want this car manual.

 

So for the next two months is saving and waiting for a halfcut to come up and then jumping on it and converting it early 2016

Yay!

[Lukeoly]

Don't forget you'll need a 4 cylinder cluster if you're going that route; otherwise the tach will read wrong.

[sbv]

Another turbo outback. Sounds great mate. Good luck!

Look forward to hearing more as you progress.

[church]

Because I'm most likely getting a WRX/STi halfcut, there are bits from a gen 3 Liberty I have to get?

 

Tell me if this list is right?

 

From Halfcut

• WRX/STi Engine
• Halfcut Loom
• Engine Crossmember 
• R160/180 Diff
• Tailshaft (or maybe I can reuse the tailshaft on the current car if 6 speed?)
• Brakes
• Driveshafts
• Wheel hub Assembly
• ECU
• Transmission + Shift assembly

From a Gen 3 Wreck

• Liberty Steering rack
• Liberty Trans crossmember
• Liberty Suspension (GTB hopefully)
• 4cyl dash cluster
• Clutch Master Cylinder + Foot pedal assembly
• Radiator (or will a WRX one be sufficient?)

 

Buying brand new

• Gasket kit
• Fluids
• Clutch kit
• Custom Exhaust System

 

And this is only if things like driveshaft boots arnt split etc. etc.

 

Also thinking of sending the engine to ichiban to do a full gasket service and attach the clutch kit cause its something I dont want to chance DIYing and since you cant get genuine without a VIN. 

[allpaw4]

The half cut will still have the VIN number so you'll be ok on that. The liberty engine cross member should be ok, unless using twin scroll gear. Get a timing belt done while it's out too. Much easier/cheaper on labour, plus it's a good idea as you don't know the service history of the cut. Start from scratch with the servicing.

[allpaw4]

You'll want a gen 3 auto tailshaft if using a 6 speed too

[church]

You'll want a gen 3 auto tailshaft if using a 6 speed too

 

Yeah the H6 is a 4EAT so I would assume that its the same for all gen 3

 

But it seems I got the list down

[Lukeoly]

You can't use an R180 in the Gen 3 easily so I'd stick with an R160. Also the STi steering rack, crossmember, clutch master cylinder and radiator can be used.
Edit: spline is different on GD steering racks. You can either use a GC rack or get a conversion steering knuckle made out of the GD knuckle and the outback one

[church]

You can't use an R180 in the Gen 3 easily so I'd stick with an R160. Also the STi steering rack, crossmember, clutch master cylinder and radiator can be used.
Edit: spline is different on GD steering racks. You can either use a GC rack or get a conversion steering knuckle made out of the GD knuckle and the outback one

 

So best bet would be getting a 2001+ Bugeye WRX/STi. It would have almost everything I need and pretty much bolts on

[Robert]

The r180 fitted to the 01+ Sti will not fit easily as Luke said

If you want Sti cut just sell the r180 to fund a r160 in the right ratio

[church]

The r180 fitted to the 01+ Sti will not fit easily as Luke said

If you want Sti cut just sell the r180 to fund a r160 in the right ratio

 

Well depends on what comes up first but I think I'll end out with an R160 anyway Really just want the car to get out of the garage first

[church]

So update:

 

Halfcut wont get here till probs feb or march, so plan is to strip the car while I wait  

 

Now another question, do I definatly have to de gas the ac now? If so, does it need an engine running?

[allpaw4]

While I'm not an ac tech, I believe they can just vac it down with it dead. It needs to be running to correctly regas it though.