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    An amateur mechanic with not that much confidence, but do give things a go.
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  1. rae houghton

    Also Bennie, I have been thinking of buying a new axel. The ones on Ebay MUST be shite to be selling 2 for 185 dollars.

    And the new ones from REPCO (I'm in Australia) are around 385$. just for one....and only one year warranty.

    Is there a manufacturer or distributor you can recommend? thanks

     

  2. rae houghton

    Hey Bennie. Like your answer to rack and pinion removal.

    Here is another question. I took out a front Cv axle and was taking it apart to check for wear. I though I could scrounge parts from other axels and make one good one.

    I am having trouble removing the inner race from the CVJ that joins to the transmission. My manual says to turn cage a bit and ...blah blah...but it doesn't turn. Should I use a mallet and try to tap it out. ?

    Looking at the ball bearings, they look find.

    Boot ok, but why not replace with a new one I think.

    Can't see wear without separating inner race from cage.

    Any tips.? thanks Bennie

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    2. rae houghton

      rae houghton

      Thanks for that video....that helps 150%:D

    3. rae houghton

      rae houghton

      Thanks Bennie. I had thought of using screwdriver , but not knowing for sure,

      I was worried I might damage something.

      Rebuilding a CV joint is hardly worth it, except for the experience. I did notice that two of the ball bearings had some pitting.The race itself seeming ok. The cage had some striations, but I don't know if that is a worry  or not, without comparing to another.

      the price of a CV joint from Repco is $300 approx. and one wonders, given you say yours clicks, if it is worth the investment. Then there are the 90$- 110$ ones sold on EBAY and one really wonders about their ability to withstand a few thousand KM.

       

    4. el_freddo

      el_freddo

      If you like swapping CV joints go with the eBay ones. 

      The Repco ones are worth it if you get a mechanic to fit them for the warranty. My other CV shaft is quiet and was fitted at the same time. 

      Can’t complain, they work and get me where I need to go! 

      Cheers 

      Bennie

  3. rae houghton
    Did you ever get around to doing that job Irgvanman? What caused the most trouble? I have removed a couple of these rack and pinion assemblies from wrecked cars and found the catalytic converter got in the way. Now I am thinking of trading my old one in for one of the two that I took out. But wondering how you tell if the ones I removed are in good condition. Anyone have an idea how to inspect without taking the whole darned gear assembly apart? Any input here from anyone is welcome.
  4. rae houghton
    thanks Steptoe...I have found a 2nd hand one.....Just thought getting a new one would be wiser. The 2nd hand one is 1 hour away and costs as much as a new one. ($70) and they expect to get the money to install it too. ... which I cannot do anyway...as it is a lot of driving in a car with no clutch cable haha. But I continue to try. Next will be to find a parts company in UK and ask away. I wonder...what about NZ? Again thanks for your reply.
  5. rae houghton
    anyone have a contact in Japan.? You would think that , as British drive on the right, that maybe they have the right product. But I wonder if it is exactly the same. Any ideas on that Steptoe / Bennie / others. What with models having different names everywhere, makes it tricky. (I wonder if they even sold these in Britain)
  6. rae houghton
    WELL THANKS eL fREDDO (bENNIE) and Steptoe. Now I have phoned another dealership ...then phoned ANDY and gave number you photographed above (steptoe) and Andy checked the national Subaru dealer network, then Ebay, then Repco, Then Burson's (I'd done Bursons already, but he checked anyway)....and NO LUCK! Unbelieveable.! 2nd hand may be the only answer
  7. rae houghton
    Steptoe....if you have time can you give me the name of the dealer who sold you a clutch cable for the L Series. I might need someone who knows how to look at a catalogue (thanks El Freddo) I have had trouble at SuperCheap with finding parts for my car as they often get the L Series mixed up with some other model. as for my EA82 engine....NOT very powerful I have noticed.
  8. rae houghton
    El Freddo....interesting about the clutch plate. Anyway I have a spare clutch plate I took out of the car above. (along with its tranny) Unfortunately...no clutch cable.
  9. rae houghton
    thanks for that info El Freddo....saves me telephoning California if their cable won't fit a RHD. and yes Steptoe....I will phone ANOTHER Subaru dealer....maybe they have a parts person that is able to find a cable. (although the last guy was very helpful and called me back with his information) El Freddo...so I have a black sheep of the family.???? Why so? Are they a bit different to the others...not the same in North America?
  10. rae houghton
    this is the parts list
  11. rae houghton
    tried to determine which of the two clutch assemblies was for my car. i have a VIN number that is not USA ...so they wouldn't help me. The parts code is identical but there is a description for two. (different lengths cable) I have a Station Wagon. I am GUESSING that SW means Stationwagon. I have a 4WD and I think I have a GL series. here in Australia they call my vehicle a 1990 Sportswagon but I believe it is the L- series. I am thinking of ordering (thru somebody) from the USA but only if I can dertermine exxactly what cable I need. thanks for any input. Rae
  12. rae houghton
    I wonder if this is the product I need? 37211 Cable Assembly-Clutch 37026GA081 Notes: 69- AMT-B & 4WD Fitting Vehicle Options: (3C+S+SW).(GL+GL/B+GL10/B+4WD/B+RX/B) +SW.DL, <90MY>3C.(DL+RS) +S.DL +SW.DL
  13. rae houghton
    Steptoe (and others) ....a very good introduction to tricky removal process. I took the seat out. thus I could get my body laid back and looking up at assembly ....partially blocked by steering column shaft. But could see end of clutch cable in place. My hands are smallish....but taking out entire assembly may be the go. thanks for instructions. (my service manual gets a bit complicated sometimes )
  14. rae houghton
    In Australia the steering shaft is right between and over the clutch and brake pedal. Tricky tricky. but i like the idea that a plate could be on the inside of the engine compartment and have it removeable. They should do that for all cars....or at least make is so it can be loose and hands can get in from the other side. Must write Subaru
  15. rae houghton
    now I know people are pulling my leg. A kick plate?
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