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I’m in CT and have radiators , even refurbished old school looking like new , and more parts too. Make a list and send it to me using the private message here , and/or post your list here and in the Wish List thread

20k out of a timing kit - IF that’s the case please let us know what you bought for a kit or belt. I sure hope it didn’t fail from being inferior. If you didn’t change pulleys - well that could cause a 20k failure. Enjoy the chase. It’ll be running again soon.

Yes , should see fuel flow. Pumps are easy to replace too. Plenty of info here. Turn the key to Start and listen for the fuel pump. It’s behind the rear passenger seat. Fold seat , pick up carpet - wagons have the plastic strip retainer - and see an oval shaped cover with Phillips screws and remove that. You’ll see the electrical connector and three rubber lines. That’s your baby ! Let us know what happened , please. Sounds like fuel since you reminded me to read better. Eric !!! Like button -

Timing belt. Take the passenger side end cover off (3 x 10mm head bolts ) and confirm.

Scratch that. I thought maybe he was thinking turbo block.

Just basic flat stock metal - you’ll be covering the holes at the exhaust ports that once had the EGR pipes. No need for pipes. I did this about 15 years ago.

If your seat is like my 92 Legacy then you’ll find a post I just put up not long ago on this subject. There’s a hard wire - very thin metal rod - which carries the pull of the handle you grab over to the opposite side seat rail release. That metal wire/rod needs to be replaced. You can use a flexible wire if you don’t have a stiff one. Pair of pliers and some patience and you can do it without removing the seat.

cjossy - I sent a PM to you. I have factory service manuals.

Very cool. I’m guessing you have the four spoke steering wheel and a clock too? Just went back and read , tachometer too. Lol

There’s at least two or three trannies here is you need one. All good , early top starter single range. If you’re in a pinch I could send one. Your description sounds like the differential but tough to tell.

I feel like a knucklehead - typical - but I know I saved those numbers but where they are now is beyond me. I sure will try to locate them. Pretty sure I saved the receipt from the dealer. Lots of guys seem to have the Factory parts manuals , and maybe even some posted online. Mine are not handy at the moment.

Ok

Those were all available as of a couple of years ago. Probably can still score. What was the tranny doing or not doing ?

1992 Legacy Sedan At first I thought it was completely frozen/locked in the down position. It seemed to not budge either way. But I managed to force the handle down and lock the backrest into a somewhat comfy position for the drive. Haven’t had a moment to take the seat out or get my eyes under it. Anyone else have this issue? Remedy ? Seat moves front to back just fine.

Sorry , but with that mileage and you having had the engine out - you should have done the clutch. So this time , if you are doing the work , you’ll get the clutch kit - a good one not the cheapest - and also do the rear main seal if you didn’t the first time. There is that “oil separator” plate you can also change out if it’s the original plastic one and if you didn’t the first time. Be sure you get a new clutch release (throw out) bearing and fresh wire clips to hold it in place. Enjoy

Oh I know. And let’s not talk about leftover bolts.

Geez , I just replaced the fuel filter , but I sure will check again. Just took the car out and can’t really smell it now. Thanks guys ! If it persists I’ll post back.

Just do it. Screw everybody else. There’s a $300 Loyale wagon up here not too far away that I would do the same to if I had room.

Yeah I actually have replaced those. And have a new one waiting in case. But that’s not the issue , or I’d not be able to fill the tank. It’s an old stale fuel smell. Not a new fresh gas smell. It’s most noticeable around the front of the car by the drivers side.

Fuel filler ? Or fuel filter ? I’ll double check but I’m pretty sure both are fine. Car is parked in the sun , over pavement not dirt.

Aged gasoline odor. Sits sometimes lately , say the last 3 months was used about 10 days worth of daily type driving and a few random short runs. My opening line refers to term of ownership. About a year and a half or so. It was driven daily until springtime this year.

Count me in as interested. That guy's came out mighty nice, from here. Enjoy the process.

Car has been ours for at least a year and a half plus. Original owner let it sit after typical light use. Then a young guy got his hands on it and you could tell he pulled it out of vegetation and also didn't know jack dook about the car. But his buddy helped him and this same guy acted as his agent and dealt with me , he told me how they were chasing fuel issues etc. When we got it home I went through the fuel pump and replaced it and generally checked the pickup and float etc. This because the car with half a tank or less would sometimes want to stall. But that was all many months ago. So what could be causing an old gas smell now? Canister ? To me it seems to be more stronger in smell from around the drivers side of the engine bay up closer to the windshield. Checked those lines feeding and returning and breathing and they all seem fine.

Car looks great.

Fuzzy memory but I'm thinking you just lower the pedal a little and that will allow the pin to travel out. I've been there , just no super clear memory of it. You'll get it. Hang in there.