Subaru EJ25 progress thread - 2020 Modifications, Turbo, Engine Cleanup, Interior Upgrades Options

[malaga_red75]

Well, I thought this would never happen, but she went up on the stands tonight.

-this may be a slower progress thread as I work and have practice till 8pm everday except friday. But, it will get done!!!!

Here are some pictures for now.

[malaga_red75]

Alright,

So here is what I have been up too. I started the process of grinding down all the rust and paint on the floor pans and firewall to find out exactly what is good metal and what will need to be replaced.

I took a quick brake of grinding and took about two days to re-fresh the gauge panel and the gauge bezels. I sanded them down to metal, primed, painted and clear coated.

I am almost done with the sanding/grinding of the paint and other 'stuff' that has accumulated on the car. After I am done it will get some POR-15....yeah baby!!!

I also got some more parts. I got the engine mounts from small car, the radiator (from a late 80's jetta, the same one that tonyakavw used in his second radiator setup). I also got a 16 gallon air compressor with a max 150psi from my friend who bought it for a fence he built and now has no use for it, so it is mine until further notice....hurray!!!!!!!!

So, I do have a few questions and then I will post pics.

-Can the POR-15 go directly onto the bare metal or do I need to add a coat of primer first??

-What type of sealer should I use to re-seal all of the joints where the previous white gooey material was or will the POR-15 be enough?

That is all for now, I know I will think of more questions as soon as I finish posting.

-Peter

pics to follow...