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The PCV valve we changed when we tuned it up so if it was this other valve you guys are referring to there's no real chance of the car just quitting on him I guess. It must not be to serious being he left Chicago around 7:00AM this morning and is still going without problems.
Thanks for all the good answers
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I let a buddy of mine borrow my '84 GL wagon 4x4 to drive from Virginia to Minnesota. We gave it a complete tune up before he left including all fluids. He made it to Chicago (over 600 miles) when the car started loosing power and blowing smoke out the back. He pulled off the next exit and the smoking quit and the power returned. He got back on highway went about 6 more miles with no problems and pulled off for the night. He has checked and all fluids and everything is full, oil pressure fine, temp. also fine. The only thing I could come up with was maybe one of the spark plug wires isn't on good, so he is going to check and restart this morning but I'm looking to figure out why this happened in case he breaks down I'll have some guess's ready to go. Any help would be wonderful and appreciated greatly.
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Does the 1984 Subaru Wagon hold 15.9 gallons like the EA82's or something diffrent? Thanks
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I currently own a '98 Forester and a '05 Outback Sport SE. We just traded a '97 Legacy GT in on the Outback Sport and so far we are very happy with it. It seems to me that all of the models hold there value well and the Sport SE (special edition) I feel is a good buy because you do get plenty of extras for not much extra. I have owned diffrent models they all are nice in diffrent ways you just kinda need to decide which one fits you better.
Thanks for the confidence-building encouragement everybody! But what about the different Subaru models? I don't need all the bells & whistles that the LLBean edition comes with, but are the small "sport" wagons a good investment or would it be better to spring for the more equipped vehicle - like the Outback wagon? Is the reliability and performance pretty equal on the various models and the only difference really cargo space and plushy appointments?How do the sedans measure up. My daughter needs a car also. Anything to avoid? Thanks again.
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Well the next few years should get interesting. In my newest addition of Subie Sport or Drive magizine (I forgot which) there's an article where they put up the Legacy Gt against an Audi I believe it is and in there they are talking about how subaru's plan is to be up to standards with cars like BMW and Audi's in the next 5 years and that the '05's were the first taste. Has anyone else read that one yet.
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How often are you supposed to change those? Every time? Or after some many changes?
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Thank you very much!!
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Hello all, I just purchased a 2005 Impreza Outback Sport and I still have the wheels and snow tires off of my '97 Legacy GT which I think are the same size. My question is does anybody know if the offset and lug pattern is the same? I did a search on here without alot of luck so any help would be appreciated greatly , thanks!
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thank you
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I know alot of subaru wheels are innerchangable and
I need to know if WRX (not STI) wheels will fit on my '97 legacy GT?? I found a good deal on a set and I thought I could use them to put snow tires on. Anyone know?? Thanks.
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http://www.alldata.com/TSB/55/98559748.html
At that link you will find all the recalls and service bulletins for your vehicle.
Hope this helps.
Is there a way to find out if my vehicle has had the listed recalls performed??
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http://www.alldata.com/TSB/55/98559748.html
At that link you will find all the recalls and service bulletins for your vehicle.
Hope this helps.
Hey thanks alot!!
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Lifter problems! I bought my "98 Forester with 67K miles knowing that it had a light lifter peck when it's cold out. It hasn't gotten any worse really but it is annoying and from what I'm told it seems to be a common thing. So does anyone know did Subaru ever address this issue?? Thanks!!
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Please do post which alt it is when you get it in. I'd really like to upgrade myself. Thanks for all the great input also .. I'm learning alot listening to you all.
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Oh... ok... Before I fell for subs and played with nissans and if u pulled the computer out of those it wouldn't run at all... but they where fuel injected cars where this one was carbed so not as much to operate. Makes since now, thanks!
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I was noticing all the threads revolving around carbs and computers and I happen remember my last sub.. it was an "84 Wagon 5spd and the computer was gone.. nothing but the plug and the holes where it bolted but the car still run great. HOW is that possible????
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I live by a rule that if its turbo.. premium fuel... others may feel diffrent.
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Just wondering what might be the best avenue to take. Should I look at remanufactured axles or buy new ones. My Legacy has higher mileage if this makes a difference.
I bought a reman off a dealer on ebay for my '84 GL wagon for under $20 and so far its been fine.
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no, there is an adjuster you access under the rear seat?, clockwise is up
you can also "clock" the t-bars
Clock the T bar??? Not sure what you mean. Also does cranking up the rear have a negative affect like the front??
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... And you know the back can be cranked up some, too, right?
No I didn't.. does the rear have the same kind of adjustments or is it diffrent??
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then crank 'em up
LET THE CRANKING BEGIN!!
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i cranked mine half way up and have put about 5k miles on them that way, i did eat up a couple axles this year, but not sure if thats what did it.
The thing is I don't run it on the road except to get back and forth to the mud holes... thats the only road use it gets. Not many miles at all are put on but I guess off road use is twice as hard on it as on.
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Thanks for your help.. I just installed the 14" Pug's and even after hammering and cutting the drivers side is still catching a little... I'm thinking I will adjust those just a touch to see if that will do it.
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yes, those are the adjusters. you can raise the front end up about an inch that way. though you will encounter more stress on the axle joints with it up all the way....
So what exactly are there purpose.... an example in which a person would have to adjust them.... would it be in assisting with lining the front end up or what? Just trying to figure out as to why Subaru put them there. Thanks!!
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in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
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The PCV was aftermarket (Advance Auto) as for the PCV filter they didn't have any available so I took out the old one, cleaned it well, then let it dry out.
I spoke to him late last night and he made it to Minnesota with no other incidents so it must be ok.
These cars are truley amazing. This car was my stump jumper, it was all to pieces. Rusted beyond belief, holes in frame and floor, it has been in puddles so deep there is still mud in the floor boards, 187,000 miles on the odometer, and it didn't pass Virginia inspection but it made it 1,300 miles with no real problems and from what he said decent gas mileage, Awesome cars.