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SUBARU Engine Rebuild - FB20 / FB25 Step by Step Teardown and Assembly

Carlo Builds · 75K views · 1:27:00

Skill Level

Advanced

Time Required

Multi-day

Estimated Cost

$200–500

Equipment

Subaru FB20/FB25

Tools Needed

Socket set, Wrench set, Torque wrench, Head gasket scraper, Engine hoist, Jack stands, Gasket sealant, Oil drain pan
Do you have a leaking Cam Carrier or Blown Head Gasket on your 2.0L/2.5L FB series Subaru engine? If so this is the video for you! In this video I will walk you through the Step-by-Step process how to rebuild the Subaru FB series engine down to the head gaskets. The FA series of this engine is very similar, and this video could be used to guide you in the assembly/disassembly process of a Subaru FA series engine. Feeling frisky? Maybe you should buy me a coffee. I promise I won't tell anyone. 😉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlobuilds Gasket Set for FB25 Series Engine: https://www.subarupartsdeal.com/parts/subaru-gasket-and-seal-kit-engine~10105ab580.html Cam Filter for FB25 Series Engine: https://www.subarupartsdeal.com/parts/subaru-filter~14451aa050.html?vin=4S4BRBCC4D3209175&make=Subaru&model=Legacy%20or%20Outback&year=2013&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=() If you'd like to support me consider purchasing some of the tools mentioned in this video with the affiliate links below: Camshaft Holder/Turner: https://amzn.to/3NfjcYV Three Bond: https://amzn.to/41cO7uN Scraper used in video: https://amzn.to/3Rbz7Zx 1/4" Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3uNsEwu 3/8 Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/4a6061o 1/2" Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3NkLYrd E-TORX Socket Set https://amzn.to/4a75jFV Timestamps: 00:00 Familiarizing yourself with the Subaru 2.5 DOHC Engine 02:25 Preparing engine for disassembly 04:17 Tools & supplies needed for the job 06:50 Valve cover and coil pack removal 07:20 Intake runner and fuel injector removal 09:10 Cam gear removal 10:03 Cam retainer removal & Camshaft 11:17 Valvetrain components removal 12:24 Heater hose removal 13:43 Cam carrier removal 14:35 Head removal & coolant sleeve 15:38 Engine block surface cleaning 17:40 Head cleaning 18:05 Head overview 19:03 How to check Subaru heads for warpage 19:20 How to change Subaru Valve Seals 34:05 Preparing to install Subaru Head Gasket 35:55 How to install Subaru Head Gasket 38:05 How to install and torque Subaru Head Gasket 53:22 Removing Cam Filter 54:09 Installing Cam Filter 55:52 Installing Cam Carrier O-Rings 56:14 How to Re-Seal Subaru Cam Carrier 1:00:40 Installing Valvetrain Components 1:02:12 Installing Camshafts 1:03:40 Installing Camshaft Retainers 1:10:15 How to install Subaru Valve Cover Gasket 1:13:17 How to torque Subaru Valve Cover 1:15:55 Spark plug, coil pack, and coolant hose overview 1:16:15 Installing intake runner and fuel injectors 1:18:37 How to install Subaru 2.5 DOHC Camshaft Gears 1:21:40 Preparing the engine to be timed 1:24:50 Conclusion and thoughts 1:25:37 LS Tahoe Build