nipper

On engine compression you need to do a dry test, followed by a wet test. All the pluygs need to be out and you need a strong battery. A wet test lets you know if your rings are leaking or not.. The numbers matter in two ways, both of wichc are just as impotant, Firs is peak compression, which can be in the 170-190 psi range depending upon engine. The second, which is more improatnat, is the cylinder balance. Engines loose compression sometimes with age, but they should be balanced between cylinders, usually 10%. So a 170 psi compression number can be 170- 153 and be considered healthy. An even 150 really isnt that bad for an older engine. That tells me the valves are ok, and the rings may be a little worn. A wet test would be great. nipper

yup i have them. nipper

Bondo glass? It has been 20 years since I touched bondo, is this a new thing, or do you mean bondo/fiberglass?

i may take you up on that offer. I looked slosely at it today, and it looks like the paint not under the sticker has to be touched. Also it is not through Yet. nipper

Even the earliest VW's had 25 hp, so yes if you are going to ever want to do anything over 70, or get there in less then an hour (to 70) you will need bigger. But for even 30/45 it will be ok . nipper

I'm going on the side of nothing to worry about. It was probably totally destroyed and pushed out the valve into the cat. ALso a chance that it was just pushed out the cylinder hole. Never a bad thing to look, but I wouldnt worry too much about it. I have seen destroyed electrodes before with no consequence. nipper

Yes please. It has six pins Thank You. i actually love doing wireing, its the one thing that my bad back doesnt stop me from doing . nipper

there is another part of this equation, what transmission are you using, A troque converter multiplies torque as well as transmits power, while a clutch can always be started in gear. nipper

Yes diesels have the grunt. When doing off road you want as much power available at low RPM as possible. Now if it was a street vehical built for speed, the gas engine would be best. nipper

i did not realize they were mutliple stickers. Thanks. I have not decided if i am going to tackle it or not, as everytime ive done rust repair i have failed at it. But if I have to hurt Blu's paint, then it is going to a shop. nipper

It came with everything, Trust me i have relays to spare. Its the harness where the kit would just plug into a BAJA that I have to make, hence why I need a connector from a fog light switch on a sooby. But I got covers with mine that say BAJA and Subaru heheheh nipper

PS trans X goes in my mental files great to hear that a fix in a can actually works. nipper

Rooster it doesnt add stress to the trnasmission. Thats what thegeras are for, as brakes will fade and fluid will over heat if you push them hard enough and long enough. Its better to downshift and tap the brakes then to ride them or hit them hard. nipper

oh well, thanks anyway. nipper

Thank You.

It's safe to post here as he doesnt read the boards I got this from the UPS man today (we love brown trucks) http://www.yellowandbluelighting.com/YBCart/ItemNF/tabid/86/CategoryID/21/List/0/Level/a/ProductID/776/Default.aspx I got it off ebay, as it was advertised here at first. God i love buying subaru parts. i did not know they were Hella's 500's. :banana: AND BONUS The switch for the baha fits in the extra blank that Blu has for a switch (1997) keeping up that fine tradition of subarus being giant leggos. Just when i thought Blu couldnt get any prettier, i got these bad boys Now it also came with a replacment pocket, so anyone who wants a pocket that can fit a factory second gen sooby switch chime in. nipper Sheesh he is going to get spoiled, first this, then next a little plastic surgery nipper PS - Can someone snag the wiring harness of the back of a fog light switch for me?

Torque gets you moving, HP keeps you moving, so you want torque nipper

This usually happens when the sparkplugs are installed too loose or they have been over torqued. http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how_to/4212608.html

*hangs head in shame* So my passing taht little imp that was plodding along at 20mph was a bad thing?

Since people seem to think this is some mystical number picked out of hat to make our evil lords happy (pick your overlord), there actually is a SAE standard for tow ratings. up to 2009 its been a soft number, but SAE just updtaes the standards this year to "even the playing field" between mfgs. The scary (but not surprising thing) is that they may have been overly generous in the past to begin with. So don't go blaming subaru. http://www.reuters.com/article/pres...009+PRN20090408 http://trailer-bodybuilders.com/tra...standards_0509/ http://www.airforums.com/forums/f46...lies-31559.html http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/st...wing/page1.html The last one talks how it applys to pickups, but it applies to ALL motor vehicles.

Front one needs to be OE, rear can be from anyone. nipper

Anyone know where i can get the decal and the part number? nipper

HAHAHAH watch the video of the inhouse testing nipper

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/the-all-wheel-drive-mini-has-arrived-sorta-w-video/ Yup a honda drivetrain. Its a really impressive install, and thats a steel body so maybe thats why they ommited the full cage.

Too cool not to share. Amazing how stripped down things can get with a modern engine. http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/mini-tec-awd-mini/full/#2