carfreak85
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carfreak85 replied to steve56's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI hope you don't plan to slap this back together. EJ engines don't really like to have the case split unless you plan to have a qualified machine shop line bore the mains. The main bearing journals get pounded out of round over time and the only way to fix it is a proper line bore.
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Call Primitive and talk to them, I bet they'll customize a plate for your application. I hit a bowling ball sized rock in my lowered bugeye at speed, dead center on my Primitive plate... Not even a dent, and the impact was enough to jounce us in the car while shattering the rock. I am sold on their products...
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I've spoken to the guy who runs the outfit. If a local dealer doesn't carry the part you need (pretty common for the EAs) they'll ship it directly. I'm really pleased with their service and quick responses.
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SuperPro USA is located in Colorado, I've bought multiple sets of bushings from them in the past couple years.
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Why not just get a Primitive Racing skid plate made to fit the Forester? I like the one we installed on our 1999.
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Ok, I'll try that. In the mean time I guess I'll keep my eyes open for a low mileage HVAC fan motor...
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Depending on body style and condition I'd be interested in a few parts.
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Sounds good, let me know the numbers before we commit to anything.
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I think it's on one of the strut towers under the hood, but look in the EA81T FSM supplement, it'll show you where it is. (You buy the black and blue turbo brat in TX?)
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Let me know what you find out!
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But if only the resistor was going bad, it would still run on speed 4, right? What's a good way to test/inspect the motor and brushes?
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Wow... There are still a few of the big name members from when I first joined kicking around here, but it seems like an equal number have passed away since then as well.
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Hood release cables are still available from SoA, get 'em while you can!
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I assume your work will be paying for the repair, in which case absolutely try to fix the car, going through insurance it will likely be totaled and receive a branded title if repaired. Great looking wagon though! Reminds me that I need to get my '84 turbo back on the road... I miss the 808, need to get back out there.
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carfreak85 replied to hardus77's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI just spun around and asked the warranty folks, and yes, we've seen turbos take out engines when the impellers are damaged and become ingested. Not frequent, but it has happened. So there you go.
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carfreak85 replied to hardus77's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXGD, I work over the cube wall from our warranty department (OEM manufacturer). I write recalls, interact with our legal counsel as well as with NHTSA reps. "Sudden loss of control" is only one of the criteria used by NHTSA to determine if something needs to happen. A cat disintegrating, locking up the turbo or taking out the engine is absolutely something that could be covered under a safety recall because guess what, if you engine munches your turbo, you lose the ability to accelerate, brake with power assistance, steer with power assistance, all things NHTSA generally frowns upon. Is it likely to happen? Maybe not, but it could, and that's all that matters really. NHTSA isn't only interested in safety, that's why they have a customer portal on their website, the link says "Report A Problem," and there is no criteria given for what they consider acceptable types of complaints. Manufacturers generally don't initiate recalls on their own, unless people are dying or the company stands to lose millions in dissatisfied fleet buyers, so it's really on us as consumers to report anything and everything. You may disagree, but take it from someone working in the belly of the beast...
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carfreak85 replied to hardus77's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI applaud you for taking the time to file a NHTSA complaint. Not enough people do that. Early WRXs also have the catted up pipe.
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@PigEqualsBakon Well, let me know what you find out. If it's too much hassle I can just put together a list of parts that I need.
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I'm not sure what you're referencing, but I'll have to take a look. Temps are starting to climb around here and that car would be miserable without at least a fan...
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@PigEqualsBakon How much to buy the whole car from your insurance company? Yes, there are many parts I can think of that I would need.
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I've got Enkei Compe-8s, Turbines, the 4-spoke factory alloys, a set of mesh Enkeis, maybe one other style in 4x140.
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If I've been driving with the fan on for an extended period, then stop the car and shut off the engine, when I get back in the car the fan will not work in any key position. Not sure about water intrusion on the windscreen, I'll have to look for evidence of leaks, but I don't expect that to be the problem.
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@PigEqualsBakon Do you have any tips for getting rusty mangled hardware out of the middle "uni-brow" trim between the lamps?
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@Jmpjose Yes, the rear view mirror would be wonderful, the 3-door's mirrors have a longer neck than wagon/sedan mirrors. Only really interested if it's not sun baked and ratty. Thanks! @sparkyboy I'd love to snag the lamps from you, maybe the grill too. I don't have a lot of XT stuff, just side mirrors and a NOS spare tire glovebox kit to secure a flat in the trunk. Lots and lots of other old school parts though, wheels, etc.
