Subaru Sambar KS4 Truck Engine Rebuild

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  • čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
  • This video shows my journey to rebuild the 4-cylinder engine in my 1990 Subaru Sambar. I hope it can be useful to other KEI truck owners out there!
    0:00 Intro
    1:26 Engine Removal
    8:01 Engine Transmission Seperation
    10:03 Top End Disassembly
    13:00 Cylinder Inspection
    16:02 Botton End Disassembly & Inspection
    22:00 Engine Bore Measurement
    29:12 Engine Block Cleaned, Hone, & Painted
    32:29 Engine Reassembly Parts
    38:00 Piston Ring Gap Check & Assembly
    45:00 Crankshaft install
    55:02 Piston/Connection Rod Assembly & Install
    57:50 Cylinder Head Assembly & Install
    1:07:00 Oil & Water Pump Install
    1:11:38 Timing Belt Install
    1:13:05 Valve Cover Install
    1:14:30 Oil Pan Install
    1:16:48 Exhaust Manifold Install
    1:17:45 Oil Pump Sensor & Filter Install
    1:19:02 Coolant System Part Assembly
    1:20:28 Transmission Install
    1:23:29 Engine Install
    1:29:40 Carburetor Install
    1:32:33 Final Assembly
    1:36:07 Startup
    NOTE - This video is meant to be informational only.
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Komentáře • 85

  • @Ronnach16
    @Ronnach16 Před 2 lety +10

    Thanks a lot for bringing us along on the rebuild. Camera positions, framing and detail were excellent and it will be a big help if ever I have to pull apart the engine in my '95. Not an easy task having to think about the rebuild alongside video recording. Nice work!

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před 2 lety

      Thanks! Happy to answer any questions as well!

    • @joeygarrido1917
      @joeygarrido1917 Před rokem

      HOW CAN I GET 1995 subaru sambar cam shaf original

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem

      @@joeygarrido1917 Maybe try ttps://yokohamamotors.net

  • @seanmanness1351
    @seanmanness1351 Před rokem +3

    So I watched your video, skipped most of the time lapse parts, this isn't my first engine, and thought it was pretty well done. I'm assembling my engine today and when I opened the rings I realized that they were a different profile and had no dot. I assumed the printing would go upward but assuming isn't my favorite way to build an engine! Lol. Your clarification helped! Thanks!

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem +4

      Ring orientation is important. When I was in high school auto shop. We got a free F150 V8 engine from a local dealership that was burning oil. It was brand new. They couldnt figure out what was wrong. My class took it apart and found the rings were put in upside down from the factory.

  • @jefferywise1906
    @jefferywise1906 Před rokem +5

    Pretty good so far, I’m watching is sections. Now if that god awful noise was cut to 1db during the fast forward parts so only a bat 🦇 could hear it, then it would be a lot more pleasant to watch. 😊

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem +3

      I will reduce the music for the next video.

  • @jamesamber6009
    @jamesamber6009 Před 2 měsíci

    I love the little trucks' simplicity and durability !!!

  • @drain_001
    @drain_001 Před rokem +3

    Very comprehensive video, I have a 1992 Sambar myself so if I do any hardcore engine work I'm definitely rewatching this. Thanks!

  • @SuperCooperville
    @SuperCooperville Před rokem +1

    Wow, thanks for bringing us along on the rebuild

  • @awdawdawdawd222
    @awdawdawdawd222 Před rokem +2

    incredible video, the rebuild looks and sounds beautiful. obsessed with these trucks! subbed

  • @vladghelu516
    @vladghelu516 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Maaaan!
    What a detailed video 🌟

  • @DeneMcDonald
    @DeneMcDonald Před rokem +1

    Nice, can't wait to see more.

  • @CJBuxMom
    @CJBuxMom Před rokem +1

    Very well done video!

  • @Carnold_YT
    @Carnold_YT Před 6 měsíci

    Great work!

  • @andrewspinney
    @andrewspinney Před 6 měsíci

    Nice work! TY!

  • @PentagonPirate
    @PentagonPirate Před rokem +1

    Hell, yeah this is rad.

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem

      Greatest world rally racer in history?

  • @jamesamber6009
    @jamesamber6009 Před 2 měsíci

    Handy man!

  • @Nanashi-ul2bj
    @Nanashi-ul2bj Před měsícem

    The blue fits on a Subaru.

  • @kennethrobertson1201
    @kennethrobertson1201 Před rokem +3

    Very interesting but the music is very distracting

  • @jamesmason7124
    @jamesmason7124 Před rokem

    Nicely done bro. For your information, the older Subaru's had blue valve covers and air cleaner, kinda of a baby blue

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem

      Thanks! Stayed tuned, I got alot of content coming with a new build.

  • @harleyrice7770
    @harleyrice7770 Před rokem

    I’m in total awe of your patients and memory. I wish you had told us the mileage and age of that motor. It would appear you’re frequently reading the Bible as I don’t know of any rebuilding manuals for this motor, unless you’re fluent in Japanese. I’d probably do the same.

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem

      Thank you! The truck is a 1990 and it probably had close to 120k miles on it but could be hard to say. There is manuals for these trucks and motors. I have a KS4 Manual for sale. Let me know if I can help you find a manual.

  • @jamesamber6009
    @jamesamber6009 Před 2 měsíci

    Subaru Sambar is a lot more practical than F150

  • @bennyhill3642
    @bennyhill3642 Před 5 měsíci

    I dont have one. But im still Grateful for you making this vid..
    I wondered where did you get your manual for that engine?
    Tjanks again😇😁

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks! I think I got my manual from Amazon.

  • @TheRyanpeel
    @TheRyanpeel Před 3 měsíci

    Great videos, mate. Inspired me to try my first ever engine rebuild. I have a 90 sambar also. I'm a clean freak. How do you clean up those parts like valves and springs and all that without damaging them. I want to clean my carb all up too. Any tips?

  • @tedd1091
    @tedd1091 Před 5 měsíci

    Outstanding video. Anychance you can let us know your source of rebuild parts, overhaul manual and cost for the job. Also, what was the mileage before you stared. Thanks

  • @jimzorzi417
    @jimzorzi417 Před 11 měsíci

    can you show the box removal ? or the which fasteners are affected? and how about the seal to the cab area?

  • @bbillingsfilms7200
    @bbillingsfilms7200 Před rokem

    Great informational video, thanks! Where did you get the rebuild kit (gaskets, bearings)? I have a 93 and it's got a loud rattle and I'm considering rebuild vs replacement cost.

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem +1

      I got the kit from G&R imports. They are out of Missouri and usually have a lot of common parts in stock. Rebuilding it was really cost-effective. I'm sure a replacement from Japan is great, but at like $3k+ that just didn't make sense. I didn't pay much for the truck! Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @mongohighboy5739
    @mongohighboy5739 Před rokem

    Where did you get your rebuild kit from? Great informative video, good work.

  • @ednovak6060
    @ednovak6060 Před rokem +2

    Great video, what charges should we expect from machine shop?

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem +1

      Pretty cheap. Cylinder hone was $35. You could hone it yourself but since I needed the cleaning on the block. Just made sense to have them do it. The soda blasting and hot tank for the block, head, and some misc pieces was $250.

  • @BDT1029
    @BDT1029 Před rokem

    Hello, I just purchased a mid 90's Sanburn, it comes with no info, where would I look to determine the year, model, and engine model? I see you were using what looked like a service manual, I was wondering where I could find one once I know all my info on what have? That was a great video you made

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem +1

      There is lots of manual floating around on amazon and ebay for these. Be aware though that they don't always have the accurate info. Check the FB group facebook.com/groups/sambarsquad
      You can drop your trucks vin number in there and someone can help decode it for ya.

  • @Chonchonilolhi
    @Chonchonilolhi Před rokem

    my subaru power steering having some problem, when long distance driven wheel is hard and steering message shown on dashboad and engine off and on its fine but after few minutes again it happens why

  • @mannydelrio1
    @mannydelrio1 Před 4 měsíci

    Looks awesome , hey I noticed that you are in TX , did you get it plated , if so how , I am thinking of getting one in Austin.

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes, it's fully registered. It's pretty simple. Texas is friendly to Kei Trucks. When you go in to the DMV just say it's a small pickup. Don't give to much info.

  • @ajenomorris4797
    @ajenomorris4797 Před rokem

    Thank you mine is always flooding I don't know how to fix it

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem +1

      How did you determine it was flooding? Depending upon your model. There is a fuel solenoid that will shut off fuel to the bowl. Make sure this is working. The wires are common to short burning through. If that looks good I would rebuild the carb and look at the bowl float for proper height.

  • @ronstorey6012
    @ronstorey6012 Před rokem +1

    What I'd like to see is one of you owners consider putting a 1600 cc VW an transaxle in one of these mini trucks. How about that?

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem

      Lots of guys drop K-motors into these because of the little mods needed to make it work. But you lose 4WD by doing so.

    • @ronstorey6012
      @ronstorey6012 Před rokem

      @@carbonauto didn't know that but you guys are the experts

  • @ajenomorris4797
    @ajenomorris4797 Před rokem

    Do you have the video if you making the carburetor

  • @NM-ql9er
    @NM-ql9er Před rokem +2

    What was the approximate cost for the machining work for the engine. You did an awesome job too. Loved those final colors

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem +2

      It was $500. I had them soda blast some additional parts though. If you just wanted the block hot tanked and honed. Shouldn't be more than $200.

    • @NM-ql9er
      @NM-ql9er Před rokem +2

      @@carbonauto wow. Not bad. Thanks for the additional info

  • @bobpineo6376
    @bobpineo6376 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video, but man, that music during time lapses is WAY TOO LOUD....

  • @retsbeWxelA
    @retsbeWxelA Před rokem +1

    What triggered you to rebuild the engine? Was there a problem that drove this need? Did you notice any performance differences before and after a rebuild?

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem

      Yes, the piston rings were bad. I was able to determine this using a compression gauge. Power is definitely better now. I ported and polished the head which may have helped a bit.

  • @noahkraft6453
    @noahkraft6453 Před 8 měsíci

    I was curious how many mikes did it have before you did the rebuild on it.

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před 8 měsíci

      The truck had about 150k but i think the engine had less from a previous rebuild. Not completely sure.

  • @henryblackburn831
    @henryblackburn831 Před 5 měsíci

    oil filter should be hand tight

  • @littlefreak3000
    @littlefreak3000 Před 10 měsíci

    Where did you get your sambar mechanic manual?

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před 10 měsíci

      I think from Amazon. I will sell ya mine

  • @Pigpenned
    @Pigpenned Před 7 měsíci

    I know this motor uses belts but reminded me of building CB750's. Trouble is I was stupid. I took advantage of workshops I had access to then suddenly I had no workshop and had to start again. Love the effort & care you put into it but that transmission with the same paint- I think you should have done it but it's up to you. BTW the video music sounds like someone saying "F**k Freddo" lol. A Romahome demountable would be cool on it bt the Hi-Jets have the 1300 motor. czcams.com/video/pYupSHWEJxA/video.html

  • @Chonchonilolhi
    @Chonchonilolhi Před rokem

    what is used of second fan nearby petrol tank area was stored

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem

      Would need a picture to see what you mean. There is a fan on the radiator to keep the engine.

    • @Chonchonilolhi
      @Chonchonilolhi Před rokem

      @@carbonauto how can i send picture .. do u give me ur whats app or other way to communicate u

  • @lolsalot1000
    @lolsalot1000 Před rokem

    extremely cheap? where did you get your rebuild kit?

  • @T_Hawk86
    @T_Hawk86 Před 8 dny

    How long did this take you to complete?

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před 8 dny +1

      Probably 8 hours all in

    • @T_Hawk86
      @T_Hawk86 Před 8 dny

      @@carbonauto Was it tempting just to bore it and get some bigger pistons, try to get a little extra performance out of it?

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před 8 dny

      @@T_Hawk86 I didn’t think the cost of the bore and pistons would be worth it. I did port and polish the head though.

    • @T_Hawk86
      @T_Hawk86 Před 8 dny

      @@carbonauto Great job on the engine! Appreciate the video.

  • @moonspoonx2
    @moonspoonx2 Před rokem +1

    might have been sea foamed or water spray cleaned just gess.

  • @manjulafd
    @manjulafd Před rokem +1

    i need wiring diagram

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem +1

      What year and model Sambar do you have?

  • @Chonchonilolhi
    @Chonchonilolhi Před rokem

    my trunk getting stuck when driving long distance why?

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem

      What do you mean by stuck? The engine dies? Need more info to help you trouble shoot.

    • @Chonchonilolhi
      @Chonchonilolhi Před rokem

      @@carbonauto being able to stop engine

    • @carbonauto
      @carbonauto  Před rokem

      @@Chonchonilolhi so you turn the key to the off position but the engine keeps running?

    • @Chonchonilolhi
      @Chonchonilolhi Před rokem

      @@carbonauto are u sure? Ok will try it

  • @stephencrowther524
    @stephencrowther524 Před rokem +2

    Great video,but ‘orrible ,too loud,muzak !

  • @GtoJohn
    @GtoJohn Před 4 měsíci

    Couldn't watch because of the horrible music

  • @MrStratbat
    @MrStratbat Před 27 dny

    when that music kicked in I couldn't leave fast enough...Not in the mood for music interested in an engine build..Damn

  • @jamesjohnson8661
    @jamesjohnson8661 Před 6 měsíci

    That's the problem with Sambars; most of them need the engine rebuilt