('03-'05) bkbajan - my 04 XT - Page 6

bkbajan · 11-23-2012, 05:46 PM

New koyo radiator installed yesterday.

bkbajan · 11-24-2012, 12:23 PM

Where do you guys get the walbro pumps from?

Do I need an installation kit or is everything included?

pigboat_2 · 11-24-2012, 02:30 PM

Pm Import Image Racing on nasioc and pick one up from him. Should be like $80 shipped or so with the install kit, which yes, you need.

bkbajan · 11-24-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigboat_2

Pm Import Image Racing on nasioc and pick one up from him. Should be like $80 shipped or so with the install kit, which yes, you need.

Thank you sir.

bkbajan · 11-24-2012, 02:38 PM

Did some reading on AOS. Think ill pick up one of the cheapy units :)

Superacerc · 11-24-2012, 02:57 PM

I had to do some heavy modification to the plastic fuel pump housing with the walboro. If i had to do it again I would have went with the slightly more expensive DW65. I'm not sure though if there is a difference in the older Foz though that makes the walboro fit better. I just know in mine it took an extra 2 hours, a dremel, and a search for an o-ring in town.

bkbajan · 11-24-2012, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superacerc

I had to do some heavy modification to the plastic fuel pump housing with the walboro. If i had to do it again I would have went with the slightly more expensive DW65. I'm not sure though if there is a difference in the older Foz though that makes the walboro fit better. I just know in mine it took an extra 2 hours, a dremel, and a search for an o-ring in town.

Oh no,it should never take that long to drop in a fuel pump.

Maybe someone with an sg5 can chime in with prior experience.

I don't like surprises lol

Superacerc · 11-24-2012, 03:43 PM

If it was a simple drop in, probably would have taken 30-45 minutes. I actually had to use some intuitive thinking to get that thing to fit in a solid fashion.

Step 1:
Using the dremmel, when you look inside the plastic housing there were 5 fins running the length of where the pump sat. You have to grind them flat so the housing is perfectly round to get it to fit inside.

I double O-ringed the fuel output nozzle too cause on the stock pump the output nozzle was shorter. This one has a longer nozzle making the gap between the Oring and plastic housing pretty large. I went and found an oring that was as close to identical as possible and put two on the output nozzle to fill in the extra gap. Otherwise the fuel system will lose pressure and have to build up pressure and run more often to keep it up. Nate had that issue and had to redo his to get it to work. Then he went and bought a new housing and a DW65 to put back in it cause he was paranoid about it not working. I don't even think he made it around the block on the first attempt cause he lost fuel pressure.

When putting the housing back together, there are 4 little tabs that hold the two halves together. I had to grind out the inside of the U, effectively extending how far they go down because the fuel filter presses too hard against the bottom of the housing on the inside when you shove the 2 halves together. Carving out the little U shaped tabs to make them deeper helped keep it from fitting so tight.

Hopefully that's not your case, but if it is I hope I described it well enough to help you along and make it work right. If I hadn't asked nate about his I would have had to do it twice to get it to work as well.

bkbajan · 11-24-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superacerc

If it was a simple drop in, probably would have taken 30-45 minutes. I actually had to use some intuitive thinking to get that thing to fit in a solid fashion.

Step 1:
Using the dremmel, when you look inside the plastic housing there were 5 fins running the length of where the pump sat. You have to grind them flat so the housing is perfectly round to get it to fit inside.

I double O-ringed the fuel output nozzle too cause on the stock pump the output nozzle was shorter. This one has a longer nozzle making the gap between the Oring and plastic housing pretty large. I went and found an oring that was as close to identical as possible and put two on the output nozzle to fill in the extra gap. Otherwise the fuel system will lose pressure and have to build up pressure and run more often to keep it up. Nate had that issue and had to redo his to get it to work. Then he went and bought a new housing and a DW65 to put back in it cause he was paranoid about it not working. I don't even think he made it around the block on the first attempt cause he lost fuel pressure.

When putting the housing back together, there are 4 little tabs that hold the two halves together. I had to grind out the inside of the U, effectively extending how far they go down because the fuel filter presses too hard against the bottom of the housing on the inside when you shove the 2 halves together. Carving out the little U shaped tabs to make them deeper helped keep it from fitting so tight.

Hopefully that's not your case, but if it is I hope I described it well enough to help you along and make it work right. If I hadn't asked nate about his I would have had to do it twice to get it to work as well.

Ok,thanks for the explanation.

fourortwowheels · 11-25-2012, 09:50 AM

The walboros are direct drops in for earlier foresters. We carry these @ the shop all the time, $75.

For the new forester guys, the DW65c is a direct drop in unit.

Superacerc · 11-25-2012, 10:14 AM

Thats good to know. I definitely wouldnt have done the walboro had I known.

bkbajan · 11-25-2012, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fourortwowheels

The walboros are direct drops in for earlier foresters. We carry these @ the shop all the time, $75.

For the new forester guys, the DW65c is a direct drop in unit.

I should have asked about the price when I was there.

You guys ship by any chance? It's a long drive from Brooklyn.

bkbajan · 01-23-2013, 04:49 AM

Started my car this morning in the 15 degree weather and after the car warmed up,I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Drove around the corner to the gas station and parked under the hood and it smelled like coolant but I could not find any obvious leaks. Another thing to note is that my ac compressor would not kick on.

Any thoughts?

bkbajan · 03-17-2013, 02:42 PM

So I have all parts I need to do my vf43 swap next Saturday and I'm excited!

Injen catless bellmouth DP
04 Sti catless up-pipe
vf43
Perrin inlet hose (black)
04 Sti TMIC
Mishimoto TMIC hose kit (black)
New gaskets
Grimmspeed 3in-2.5in adapter
WBfuel pump 255lph
Aem UEGO wideband gauge
Perrin steering wheel gauge pod
Other misc things

What surprises should I expect?
Also,should I wrap my DP??

ConnorLug · 03-17-2013, 03:42 PM

I would leave the downpipe unwrapped.. thats some hefty list! lol and i would just do TGV deletes while you're in there...those motive autoworks ones are nice

11-23-2012, 05:46 PM	#76 (permalink)
bkbajan Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 756 Location: Brooklyn, NY Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XTi Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	New koyo radiator installed yesterday. __________________ silverbackgorilla VF43 ISC N1 270/270

11-24-2012, 12:23 PM	#77 (permalink)
bkbajan Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 756 Location: Brooklyn, NY Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XTi Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Where do you guys get the walbro pumps from? Do I need an installation kit or is everything included? __________________ silverbackgorilla VF43 ISC N1 270/270

11-24-2012, 02:30 PM	#78 (permalink)
pigboat_2 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,078 Location: Colorado Springs (San Mateo) Car Year: 2002 Car Model: Forester SP Transmission: 5MT Gallery: 1 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Pm Import Image Racing on nasioc and pick one up from him. Should be like $80 shipped or so with the install kit, which yes, you need. __________________ Rawr PFF! 250+k mile club

11-24-2012, 02:38 PM	#80 (permalink)
bkbajan Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 756 Location: Brooklyn, NY Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XTi Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Did some reading on AOS. Think ill pick up one of the cheapy units :) __________________ silverbackgorilla VF43 ISC N1 270/270

11-24-2012, 02:57 PM	#81 (permalink)
Superacerc Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,071 Location: Houston, Tx Car Year: 2009 Car Model: 2.5xt on E85 Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had to do some heavy modification to the plastic fuel pump housing with the walboro. If i had to do it again I would have went with the slightly more expensive DW65. I'm not sure though if there is a difference in the older Foz though that makes the walboro fit better. I just know in mine it took an extra 2 hours, a dremel, and a search for an o-ring in town. __________________ e85 on a TD05-20g, suspension and brake upgrades.

11-24-2012, 03:43 PM	#83 (permalink)
Superacerc Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,071 Location: Houston, Tx Car Year: 2009 Car Model: 2.5xt on E85 Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If it was a simple drop in, probably would have taken 30-45 minutes. I actually had to use some intuitive thinking to get that thing to fit in a solid fashion. Step 1: Using the dremmel, when you look inside the plastic housing there were 5 fins running the length of where the pump sat. You have to grind them flat so the housing is perfectly round to get it to fit inside. I double O-ringed the fuel output nozzle too cause on the stock pump the output nozzle was shorter. This one has a longer nozzle making the gap between the Oring and plastic housing pretty large. I went and found an oring that was as close to identical as possible and put two on the output nozzle to fill in the extra gap. Otherwise the fuel system will lose pressure and have to build up pressure and run more often to keep it up. Nate had that issue and had to redo his to get it to work. Then he went and bought a new housing and a DW65 to put back in it cause he was paranoid about it not working. I don't even think he made it around the block on the first attempt cause he lost fuel pressure. When putting the housing back together, there are 4 little tabs that hold the two halves together. I had to grind out the inside of the U, effectively extending how far they go down because the fuel filter presses too hard against the bottom of the housing on the inside when you shove the 2 halves together. Carving out the little U shaped tabs to make them deeper helped keep it from fitting so tight. Hopefully that's not your case, but if it is I hope I described it well enough to help you along and make it work right. If I hadn't asked nate about his I would have had to do it twice to get it to work as well. __________________ e85 on a TD05-20g, suspension and brake upgrades.

11-25-2012, 09:50 AM	#85 (permalink)
fourortwowheels Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,137 Location: Long Island, NY Car Year: 2008 Car Model: FSXT Transmission: M/T Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	The walboros are direct drops in for earlier foresters. We carry these @ the shop all the time, $75. For the new forester guys, the DW65c is a direct drop in unit.

11-25-2012, 10:14 AM	#86 (permalink)
Superacerc Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,071 Location: Houston, Tx Car Year: 2009 Car Model: 2.5xt on E85 Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats good to know. I definitely wouldnt have done the walboro had I known. __________________ e85 on a TD05-20g, suspension and brake upgrades.

01-23-2013, 04:49 AM	#88 (permalink)
bkbajan Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 756 Location: Brooklyn, NY Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XTi Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	bkbajan - my 04 XT Started my car this morning in the 15 degree weather and after the car warmed up,I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Drove around the corner to the gas station and parked under the hood and it smelled like coolant but I could not find any obvious leaks. Another thing to note is that my ac compressor would not kick on. Any thoughts? __________________ silverbackgorilla VF43 ISC N1 270/270

03-17-2013, 02:42 PM	#89 (permalink)
bkbajan Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 756 Location: Brooklyn, NY Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XTi Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	So I have all parts I need to do my vf43 swap next Saturday and I'm excited! Injen catless bellmouth DP 04 Sti catless up-pipe vf43 Perrin inlet hose (black) 04 Sti TMIC Mishimoto TMIC hose kit (black) New gaskets Grimmspeed 3in-2.5in adapter WBfuel pump 255lph Aem UEGO wideband gauge Perrin steering wheel gauge pod Other misc things What surprises should I expect? Also,should I wrap my DP?? Last edited by bkbajan; 03-17-2013 at 03:02 PM.

03-17-2013, 03:42 PM	#90 (permalink)
ConnorLug Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,701 Location: Long Island, New York Car Year: 2007 Car Model: FXT Limited Transmission: 5MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would leave the downpipe unwrapped.. thats some hefty list! lol and i would just do TGV deletes while you're in there...those motive autoworks ones are nice __________________ Slowbaru Tuned VF43'd 2007 FXT Limited MT

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