Chiefzon

Hey Subes, I have a 1990 Legacy that was in a crash , and hope the car is still drivable, but I'm wondering if the car is safe to do so. It suffered an impact in the front passenger side door from the fender, which pushed in the door hinge about 6 inches in from where it normally is. There doesn't seem to be any damage to the tire, wheel or CV. The impact car pushed in the bottom of the Sub door above the running board exposing it, and pushing out the window (which didn't break) out 5 inches from the door frame. The steering wheel is now cocked about 5 degrees to the left but doesn't really pull at all. I plan on going to get it checked out at a shop to get someones opinion, but want to put it to the USMB. Any tests I can do or advice out there? Thanks.

Yeah, I know. I've got a good sense of humor. I'll try and see what I can find on bad compressors...and send it to his room!!! Thanks. May ping USMB again in a few days to report what I've found. Cheers.

OK. I'm in my room. Now what? Yeah, I had a weird feeling about jumpering it 12 months ago, but I learned about it....here on USMB. Lesson learned. The noise sounds like a fan. It came on all at once when the A/C was in full effect and now its does it right when the A/C is turned on. On the bright side, it's probably only run noise for a total of 30 sec. So maybe there's hope? Is there a good guide or Thread on diagnosing how extensive the damage is, or should I take it in to the shop? Thanks.

Hey All, I had a non functional A/C unit about 12 months ago and fixed it with a 'jumper' wire that bypassed the themostat that turned off the A/C. The fix worked, never got super cold, but it was functional. Now my A/C compressor is making a ton of noise every time I turn on the air conditioning, like there's a card in the fan... My questions are: 1: Is the jumper/non functioning thermostat to blame here? 2: Can the compressor be fixed without replacement? I read Grossgary's vacuum fix post which may be an answer, but not sure. Thanks!

Thanks for you replies. Is my Sub equipted to run power brakes, or will in need an extensive conversion? I'd rather have trailer brakes, believe me.

I'm looking for some advice on towing. I want to put a small utility trailer behind a 1990 Subaru Legacy. I just got new brakes 2 months ago but use my 5-speed stick to regulate speed to minimize break use. My driver's manual said not to exceed 1000 lbs. w/o trailer brakes. So here are my questions: 1) Is towing a half ton for 400 miles going to put significant stress on my transmission? (Minimal elevation gain on two mountain passes). Assuming the car is also loaded? 2) Will a Hidden Hitch hitch - 1 1/4 inch receiver tube opening be adequate for the job or do I need something more substatial? 3) Is it substanitally safer to just get a trailer with brakes? Thanks! Chiefzon

After replacing my heater core, the same rapid cooling heat was happening to me. When cool, take off the radiator cap, start the engine, and squeeze the hose that runs from the radiator back to the engine. If you have a bubble, you'll hear a gurgle sound, after 5-10 good squeezes, the gurgle should stop and the engine will be without the bubbles that block up the system.

Got a 90 legacy 2.2 wagon that doesn't produce cold air anymore. When I hit the A/C button, the RPMs drop a bit and it appears a fan is switched on in the engine. The car is pretty old, so I assume I've just run out of juice. I'd like to recharge it myself if possible. Monterey is beautiful, but an expensive car fix zone, what ever your problems. Is there a kit or recharge that's doable in a short time? Maybe a past link I can read? Thanks.

Perfect solution. Thanks!

I replaced my CV Shafts yesterday, seemed like no problems. Put on brand new shafts. Now there's a med-high pitch grinding sound coming off the driver's side. Sounds like something draging accross the disk brake. constant even when coasting in neutral. I also heard a lower pitch squeek coming from the passenger/center of the vehicle. 1: What are these? 2: What can I do to fix them? Thanks!

Could it be a bad climate control console? It still works fine, its just really annoying, but at least the heat works again. It doesn't sound good for the engine either.

Yeah, its the same 90 legacy. It may be the a/c engaging but it happens when its on every setting and temp. I haven't used the A/C for years. I'm sure the freon is totally depleated, Its a Summer 06 project. How could I check it?

My heat/cooling console is clicking and draining small amounts of power from my engine when its engaged. i think it may not be grounded or just a bad heater unit. Anyone know what going on? Just changed out the heater core in the 90 Legacy. Finally! Couldn't have done it with out you guys!

Could be some thing as simple as a electrical wiring disconnect. My Legacy's wiring is on the passenger side underneath the glove box. Maybe the previous owner did some work on it and never reconnected it. On mine that plug runs the auto seatbelts too.