Have a question,..
During the STI uppipe install on the 05 forester xt, I couldnt get the oem uppipe out the bottom like I was able to on my LGT and my friends lgt.

How do you jack up the engine on the Forester after removing the engine mount bolt with a floor jack, or do I need a bottle jack (which I dont have).

Been searching on the web, but couldnt find any pics....
Thanks,
Kevin

 

You can use the floor jack and a wood block. Jack up on the short block side NOT on the head side. Just look for a spot that open there should be one close to the engine mount. Do jack it up too high just enough to can get the up pipe out. If you don't want to do it that way you can pull turbo and pull it from the top. But thats the hard way.

 

Gotta look for an engine diagram so i know where the head and block separates.
Thanks for the info,..got more web searching to do,...

 

when I did my WRX years ago, i removed the nuts on the engine mount and on the side of the up pipe I used a bottle jack directly on the engine block w/ a block of wood.

 

Just dont have a bottle jack,...
Anyone tried jacking up on the transmission since i have an auto? Hesitant to put a block of wood under the oilpan and floor jack it up that way,..

 

i wouldn't put it on the pan. any jack will do just locate a solid part on the engine/trans. unbolt both engine mounts, your only jacking it up barely an inch.

 

this

 

Ok,..theory into practice tomorrow or tuesday. Got baby duty and wife has dr. Appt after work,..hopefully the sti uppipe is the same length as now ive read the 05 was different length mid-year for some reason which would mean i would either need a different year uppipe or aftermarket,..
Will see as soon as i get the oem forester one off,....

 

could always section/cut to length the downpipe to make it work as well...

 

place one jack under oil pan with wood, place one jack under tranny with wood. unbolt engine mounts. give couple pumps to release some stress on pitch stop mount. unbolt pitch stop mount. unbolt any other parts that may affect minor lifting (exhaust, etc.) continue lifting. SLOWLY and CAUTIOUSLY. TAKE YOUR TIME. you still have wires, hoses, etc attached and can easily break/rip if youre not paying attention.
if you do it slowly, patiently, and evenly (trann/engine side even pumps). This method worked for me fine when i replaced OE engine mounts. GL bro!

As always, im providing this as informational not instructional. Do it at your own risk and always be aware of the consequences. You never know when Murphy is peeking arounf the corner and peeping your sick scoob. LOL

 

Take the egt sensor off the up-pipe. The stock up-pipe will come out from the bottom without having to jack the motor up.

Just did an up-pipe install on my 04 XT.

 

Actually, looks like i can clear the egt sensor. Its the top flange contacting the block once i clear the power steering lines,,, no twisting or turning helps clear the top flange frm hitting the block.

 

Was tight for me too from the bottom but it managed to come out. Have you tried pulling it from the top?

 

BTW, what are you doing with your stock mid-pipe?

 

i don't recall needing to jack up the motor either when i did mine however i do remember it being a PITA.