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Everything posted by brus brother
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Changed lower control arm bushings (genuine Subaru) and front and rear sway bar links (Moog with zerk fittings) and the suspension is now as quiet as new. No need to start removing shocks to evaluate top mounts (necessitating realignment). Now to tackle the noisy exhaust. Used high temp furnace caulk a few years ago and might be time for another coat.
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The beauty of having your own code reader is that you can do the driving sequence to get the systems "ready" and then scurry over for the inspection. Where are you located? Are you following the below procedure? Do you have a code reader? I will be in Milford tomorrow late afternoon. PM me if you need to try my reader. It's an older version than the one i linked earlier but it will do what you need which is to erase the codes and then verify systems ready after following the below procedure before you go back for inspection. Check the price of the part you are looking for at SubaruPartsForyou.com and realize that if you order online you can pickup in Milford without shipping charges. Often just as cheap as AZ or Advance.
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If the cap is on tight, then get new Subaru gas cap. Subarupartsforyou.com is located at Dan Perkins dealership in Milford. Order on line, wait for confirmation and then pickup at counter with no shipping cost and online pricing. use code reader/eraser like THIS erase codes then do the sequence for setting system readiness. It's posted here somewhere. I think here in CT we can get away with one "not ready" and still pass. I had the P0420 through 4 emissions inspections by clearing the code, doing the dance and then straight to testing site.
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2008 Outback. 130K miles. Rattling over bumps. I see that the lower control arm bushings are shot. Is there a way to distinguish between sound of those failed bushings and failed shock top mounts? I am not doing the repairs myself. Thinking I'd have them do the control arm bushings first which would not necessitate realignment and then if rattling persists, do the shocks? Mechanic is also suggesting the shock/spring loaded assembly instead of just the top mount (less labor to swap out the assembly than replace top mount?) If so, is Monroe a decent brand?
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Good news for any local buyers here in CT. shopping at SubaruPartsForYou.com online seller of Dan Perkins Subaru in Milford, CT. Great prices and very informative staff. There is an option at checkout for local pickup at the counter to avoid paying shipping charges and get it as soon as you can get there. Just wait for the confirmation email and head on over.
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2008 Outback clunking on bumps. Front lower control arm bushings have a lot of play when moved with pry bar. One is torn. Rear sway bar links have play and click sound when manually moved. Any recommendations for parts to use and/or avoid? Or just use genuine SOA? BTW, I have watched a few Youtube videos like THIS where people have used 3M Window Weld Polyurethane to refurbish control arm and other bushings but the thickness required would require at least 24 hours or more drying time and this is my only transportation right now.