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legaceee
04-15-2004, 04:49 PM
well i have to terminate my old legacy engine because the damn crankshaft pulley's bolt is stripped and also got hungry and ate its way through into my engine block! :banana: its a wonderful sight it really is, my ? is is there a website or something that could show me how to switch engines, its going to be the same engine i just want to take the one thats in there out and put a new one in, nothing else, any help would be great, even if it is just a tip or something, :disco:

scoobyimprza
04-15-2004, 11:48 PM
Everything is pretty straight forward. Fuel lines, vacuum lines, wires. Pull your A/C pump to the side, don't disconnect the lines. You should be able to see what needs to be disconnected, and don't hesitate to label anything that might confuse you later down the road!

Brent

legaceee
04-16-2004, 12:17 AM
:) cool thats what i was told by the mechanic, hopefully it it would only take about 3-4 hours right???:confused:

scoobyimprza
04-16-2004, 12:24 AM
Yeah, that sounds about right. Don't forget about your oil and coolant.

Homemade WRX
04-16-2004, 12:41 AM
depending on how much clutch is left...you may want to go ahead and do it now...having the engine out makes it REALLY easy...
unless of course you are an auto...
Take it easy, Micah

legaceee
04-16-2004, 04:20 PM
i sadly am an auto, but whats funny:lol: is that i was trying to sell this for a stick last week but i couldnt because it is under a loan and i would have to pay that off, otherwise i had somebody who was going to buy it

legaceee
04-18-2004, 01:42 PM
do i need to drain my radiator to take it out or can i just take it straight out without having to flush the system, on that note will i have to flush or drain any system to do this swap??

scoobyimprza
04-18-2004, 06:20 PM
Drain the coolant, because you'll be disconnecting the upper and lower radiator hoses. Also, it's easier to pull stuff out if you take out the radiator and the fans.

Brent

Homemade WRX
04-18-2004, 06:23 PM
watch out though my radiator fluid shot way back under the car...about to mid chassis:eek:

legaceee
04-18-2004, 07:07 PM
ya i started today and some coolant did shoot pretty far towards the middle of the car, its alright though, atleast its easier to get at the rest of the parts to clean them off!:lol: