chef_tim

What has been your experience with solivents used to soak a carb in ????? I'm leaning toward brake cleaner. Any other ideas let me know, the Weber is gonna get cleaned inside and out!!!! Thanks, Tim

Yes, it is probably the oddball tyre. These cars are very fickle when it comes to tyres. Tim

I'd start cheap, replace the thermostat. The factory one is 192º (IIRC). After that maybe a good flush of the heater core??? I know your pain, Tim

The Fun Tops are cool in the Hatch, but I'd suggest you find a very competent body man to do the job if your not experienced with that type of work. The guy I finely ended up using is from Belarus, he said it took more time to think about how to do it then the actual job. When I told him we have a simular say but we only measure twice he seemed very impressed....LOL. I also wouldn't recommend this on a Hatch that is in really good shape, or something you will drive every day as it will probably leak at least a little bit in the rain/mud. Other then that check out my gallary for some photos. later and good luck with it. Tim

I'm gonna try and say this with a bit of tact................ You came here for advice. You got advice. You took your car to a shop that you had no experience with and you got taken. Every bit of what every person gave you for advice was sound, and free. You are working on a 19 year old car, did you ever consider that one problem was masking another??? I spent $800 having a shop do exactly what you just did, I bought genuine Subaru parts and took it to a shop I knew and trusted. Before you start spewing about the advice you got here, how about taking a good long look at your responsibility for your car. If you learn half a lesson from this I bett it's a lesson you won't soon forget.......... Believe me when I say "been there, done that". Tim

I used Camerons diagram and hooked up the returns and carbin can that way. I'm begining to wonder if my evelation here (1400') could have something to do with it???? Later, Tim

I've re-studed both of my subbs with Doorman studs and lugnuts. I just went in and told them the car, they found that stud, then cross refrenced it to a longer stud. I feel alot safer having that extra 1/4". Later, Tim PS Radical tyres!!!

Love it!!!!! :cool:

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25978Try this for a start;) . Tim

Austin, PMed you. Tim

Hey Bruce, new ones are out of the question for most of us........ about $400 from the dealership!!!! The wrecking yard is the next best bet and yes, most driveline shops should be able to "build" you a drive shaft with replacable joints that's about $100. Later, Tim

I love the bottem end and the drivability, but I am one who has no topend and I'm getting about 14mpg:eek: . I've ordered a couple of sets of jets from Big Jim and I'm trying to be patient with it. I put a brand new one on Vickys car and it does better in the power band but she is only getting about 16mpg. Done crying for now, Tim

Bars behind the back window = window protectors IIRC. Tim

I sent you a PM today, we just got back from CA on holiday. Welcome aboard, we need all the SD representation we can get!!!! Happy new years, Tim

Just a little taste of patients....................... There was a lot more then this when I finaly put it all together, see my album for a few more pictures of what went in to it. I bought stuff one thing at a time then rat holed it in the dining room (no, Vicky didn't think it was cool....LOL). Later, Tim

Morgan is correct, if it is sucking in air you have a leak were you should not. Tim

These are all good tips, but I don't think anyone has hit on your true problem. You should buy the actual "pin socket" for removing the ring nut on the back side of the hub. you can tap it out with a chisle or other inplement but I don't recommended it. You will also have to "unstake" the ring nut before removing. After the ring nut is removed everything is pushed out from the out board to inboard. Hope this help, Tim

If on the chance you are going to come across on I-90, we live at the I90/I29 junction in SD. If you need a rest, or repair stop. Or just to say hi we're here. Have a good trip, Tim

If you guys get serious about this, may I suggest getting ahold of Ryan at SubbySport to see if they would like to ride along or do a story on it? I personnely would dig going but really doubt I could get away for the trip. Later, Tim

Hey Guys, looks like Sunday we will be with my oldest son and his g/f. Dave I'll just give you a call and say "hi". Brain, sorry you gotta work . Next time I'll try for better notice. Hope you all have an awesome Christmas:clap: Later, Tim

I never would, it was just the thought about how they treated you daring lads on the 'con. Now we (as a community) own two of their claims to fame. Any one for the Black Hills of SD?????? Tim

We're leaving the 23 and returning the 30th. I know, short notice:rolleyes: . If you want, PM me a cell number and a good time to call (goes for anyone who might want to meet) Later, Tim

Those ROCK!!!! Normaly I would just pick one or two and then head on, but I had to look at each of those. Not that I'd ever want to start anything but posting a couple of those on the Pirate board seems justified.....LOL. Thanks for sharing David. Later, Tim

Specifically San Jose, If any of you would care to get together with Vicky and I That would be cool. I'll be checking the board so post up!!!! Later and a very merry Christmas to all of you, Tim