my wrx bottom end shells gone

[dam]

does any 1 know if there is a way round taking the full engine out to replace the shells on my 2002 impreza??

 

your answers will be appreciated  

[savage bulldogs]

No it's a engine out job im afraid .

As the block halves have to be split to get to the shells/crank

[dam]

cheers (savage bulldog) so once the engine is out can the heads stay on or do they need to be removed before splitting the engine?

[savage bulldogs]

Heads have to come off to get to the block bolts to split it and the pistons have to be removed before the block can be split .

Have a look at my build thread it's a classic but there's a few pics and links to a pdf manual [emoji6]

[dam]

how do i look at your threads mate, im new on here lol

[savage bulldogs]

In build threads here's a link

http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/index.php?/topic/3094-a-few-pics-of-my-project-so-far

Dunno if it will work lol

[Gambit]

Good job Savage is on here I wouldn't be able to do it :)

[Adam]

Bottom end rebuild is a major job. Takes the best part of a day just to get the engine out!