Quinny92loyale

As a mechanic I'd have to say its pretty much luck of the draw. We deal with Napa parts where I work and I've done water pumps that last years or come back the next day leaking. Same with power steering pumps, alternators, starters ect. I'm not in anyway saying that all brands are created equal but like I said...some times ya get the shitty end of the stick lol also I see alot of people using different types of silicone or rvt on water pumps and o-rings and doing this is definitely not recommended. Make sure your gasket surfaces are nice and clean, clean the threads on bolts up and MOST IMPORTANTLY!!! use a torque wrench peeps!! Typically for 6mm bolts go 90 inch pounds! Good luck!

ive been having the same problem with this brutal cold in PA. not sure exactly how the turn signal switch operates but its more than likely just the grease gelling up and not letting something release? mine starts to work fine again after its warmed up soo i havent really worried about it. as i said its probably just some of that 20+ year old grease gelling up

I plan on keeping my loyale stock height until I get another DD. The oil pan skid is definitely first on the list! Just because things aren't likely to break doesn't mean they won't! I've learned that the hard way when I complete broke a CAST np205 transfer case in half! And yes I actually wheel my subie almost daily but can't justify lifting it because, first of all my money is going into my wrangler project (350, spring over, d44s, rollcage) and second once the jeeps done the subie won't be seeing the woods that often. Also almost all of the paths in my area were at one time blocked off so bush humps are another issue but that's where the hdpe full belly pan would play a HUGE roll!! Like I said I've seen alot of rzrs and rhinos with them and they take alot more abuse than I expected!

I would definitely check all your hoses tp confirm none of the clamps are broken/missing. A little bit of work and time to possibly prevent head gaskets or other bigger problems

And if your now in the market for snow tires I just picked up a set of goodyears new Nordics for 39 bucks and they have awesome tread!

Instead of worrying about traction control I would definitely consider new snow tired and practicing throttle control. In most cases in the snow the key is momentum and not spinning the tires which is essentially what trac control is. Instead of trying to get up your driveway in first @4500rpm. Go in second at about 2000rpm

Thanks ea81! I was actually thinking of trying to get my hands on a sheet of that polywhatever plastic lol. I've seen many atvs and utvs use them and they work awesome! The front skid isn't much of my worry because it is fairly simple to make one. Uberoo most of the reasoning for me wanting skid plates is the skid part. It takes a hard hit to damage things yes but I've been hung up by the trans mount enough times already that its bent back. Also josh I highly highly disagree. Where I live its almost impossible to pay attention enough to not bottom out. Its a given in a stock height Subaru that your going to scrape regardless of you pay attention or not. I have a aluminum transfer case skid for an s10 blazer that will take little fabrication to make fit up front. Probably gunna make something close to what 81ea81 posted for the rear diff and look at making a plate to go from the engine cradle to the trans crossmember. Ill have it up on the lift tomorrow soo ill post pics of what I end up doing! Thanks again to the guys who help not just criticize!

Hey guys not sure if I'm not looking in the right spot but I've found very little if any info and pics of skid plates! I'm about to make one myself for my loyale and just looking for some ideas. Anybody make they're own and got pics? Does anybody know of skid plates for the tranny and diff? Any ideas are much appreciated!

Hey guys need some help here. Was out wheeling my loyale lastnight . Went through a puddle just about over the hood now the brake fluid, battery, and the park brake lights are on. This happened once before but they went out in about a half hour. Everything working fine like all the lights and everything, battery's reading a little below 12 volts. Any ideas?ideas