HELP!!! Splitting block
 

I have my engine in pieces, but i am having problems splitting the block to get to the crank.. I have taken off all visible bolts, and the ones that where hidden beside the water pump... I have also taken all the tourque bolts. Has any one got any useful tips....

has it started to split? how meny bolts you removed?

the bit by the transmission will split but it is tuff and i don't want to force it as i dont want to damage the block otherwise it will not re-seal properly.

I have taken out 16 bolts...

prob a silly question
i take it you have removed the gudgon pins?

From what I was reading last night (as have a block I fancy splitting for a looksie), to remove the gudgeon, 1st remove the inspection covers, put pistons to Bottom DC, remove the circlip from the gudgeon pin and remove the pins. Do it in pairs. Once pins removed remove the pistons.

I also put up a post last night with workshop manuals,,,have a look at this : http://www.ken-gilbert.com/wrx/STi_Manual/

Go to Engine - Mechanical - Section 20 'Engine Block'.

http://mysilvia.de/files/store/Artic...aru_Engine.pdf

Although the above is very lacking on the rebuild i.e it doesn't document reconnecting the pistons....LOL....

Yeah i have removed them, they were a pain in the back side to get out.

I was advised to place a extension bar in 2 of the conrods top ends and turn the crank and it should split the block, but it does not seem to be getting me any where.

That is a great link, cheers matey.....