Don't wait! I'm all cooped up being out of work and need things to occupy my mind. Show current progress!

BTW, I got vertigo really bad the evening after we pulled the engine and it hasn't let up since, for those who are wondering. I can't walk straight or drive right now, FTL. Undiagnosed cause at present, but I think it is vestibular neuritis from the symptoms.

Oh poo. I was hoping you would be able to lend a hand this weekend. I will need to stop by your place at some point this weekend to pick up the clutch alignment tool since I still cannot find mine. I will likely do this tomorrow since I am off.

We legitimately just learned about that in school today.

Feel better :/

How long before it goes away? Ryan needs help, lol.

Edit: I can probably still help but I can't drive over there myself at this point. It's ok to fall into a wall or crash into a door facing but not so good to drive into a pole or parked car.

So what you're saying is that I'm going to have to pick you up for help and then get drinks with you at the brew hub on the way back. You know, because while I'm up there....

I'm pretty sure that a second year is the last person you want to give you an opinion.

Apropos of this forum, I did learn to do a prostate exam the other day too!
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My sneakers are suede tops, that'll project from a glob.

As Sixshooter pointed out, we removed my motor to fix oil leaks from the oil pan and rear main seal.

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Then we had to disassemble some things.

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Old clutch disc was all gunked up and oily from the leak in the rear main seal. I pushed the seal in too deep which caused it to leak. Rookie mistake.

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Now we had to clean up all of the mess from the leaky oil.

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Then everything was reassembled.

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I also took this opportunity to add some heat shielding to the transmission tunnel.

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I am planning to put the engine back in the car tomorrow with Sixshooter's assistance. I have also take this opportunity to install another part that I have had sitting around for way too long...

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I will be cutting into my hood at some point this weekend and there will be no going back :fael:

When you start test fitting, do it from the bottom.

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I'd consider adding some of that reflective shielding here as well. And do something to protect the underside of the fuel tank from the exhaust at some point. I had boiled my fuel before I shielded mine. The factory setup protects the tank with a shield over the pipe back there.

I wish I felt better and could come help today.

I've made some good progress so far this weekend. I had the joy of getting the motor and transmissions back in the car by myself. I have always had a hand in my past so this delicate solo dance was a new experience. After a little trial, error, and advice from sixshooter I was able to figure out the best way to finesse the motor into the car.

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Then I proceeded to begin reassembling everything and I made pretty good progress.

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I have tomorrow off and should be able to finish it up then. I just need to get the hotside, intercooler piping, and some bracing back on before adding all of the fluids. Then she should be good to drive! I am going to take this opportunity to wire up the EBC for the EFR as well. I also still need to cut the hood vents.

Be sure to put that trans oil drain plug washer back on! It's next to the wall to the driver's side.

Any reason you decided not to go with Sixshooter's subaru vents?

Thanks for the heads up. Saw that washer but I had no idea where it belonged.

The singular motorsports vents have testing to back up their efficiency. They should flow more air out off the hood.

Yep, Singular vents have a greater opening size for more volume. Ryan's car has a garage and I was concerned about torrential rain we get most summer afternoons getting on top of the engine on mine. Subaru vents made a significant difference on track for me. I'm sure the Singular vents will be even more productive. Ryan's car is heavier and will make more power with a smaller radiator capacity so I think it is a good match for him. He also hasn't added an external oil cooler yet, though he has purchased one. He will make use of the venting capacity.

Ryan, FYI, I'm eyeballing Sebring on January 7-8 with NASA, Miami-Homestead on January 22, and Road Atlanta in March with PDG.

Yeah, I think the larger opening certainly helps, but I've seen folks post the airflow over the hood re: NA and NB so optimal placement can be determined.

Obviously they're a fantastic option because they work. I was just curious because sixshooter did it and has log data showing the difference.

I see. I guess I should think more about what I want to do since this isn't really something that can be undone easily or at all! I've seen run cool louvers as well, but I'm not sure why anyone would bother with those when they cost just a hair less than the singular ones.

Singular are very high quality. Subaru were less expensive and something new I was inspired to try. I liked the way they looked. I would let the needed capacity and practicality in your situation drive you as it did each of us.

I find that its easy to take the engine and tranny in and out solo, if you consciously decide to not give a fuck about chipping the paint on the firewall or rad support.

I finished putting the car together and filled all of the fluids on Monday evening. I went for first start up and there was a huge backfire after about 3 cranks. It scared me and I stopped cranking. I was already cleaned up for dinner so I wasn't in the mood to trouble shoot it then and just decided to look at it today after work. Turns out I'm just a pussy and it was leftover fuel or something. Fired right up on the first try. I let it run and burped the coolant for a while. I didn't see any leaks so I turned the car off. I was just about to put the undertray and bumper back on when oil started dripping on the ground as I was underneath the car. Sourced the leak to one of the threaded fittings on the passenger side. The engine was hot as fuck so I'll take a look at it tomorrow.

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Decided now was a good time to hook up the EBC and then take a look at my driver side headlight that went out. For the headlight I thought one of the HID components went bad because it's a cheap kit. Swapped the bulbs and it worked just fine on the other side. Then I swapped the entire HID assembly and only the passenger side worked still. FUCK. There is something wrong with my stock wiring. I am pretty sure it's a ground somewhere because the headlight will flicker on and then quickly fade out after a half second. Anyone know of any common problems I should look for or is this going to be a wild goose chase into the factory wiring?

Fixed the oil leak. My oil feed line for the turbo wasn't tight on the fitting on the passenger side. I also fixed the headlight. It was just a blown fuse. The undertray and bumper went back on the car and now all that is left is the hood vents. Super excited. Looks like I might actually make it on the track this time.