lmdew
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lmdew replied to H6Liberty's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXNice, wish they offered the 6 cylinder with a manual in the US. Solid car, follow the recommend Maintenance schedule and enjoy your new Subaru.
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lmdew replied to jurer5's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXLooks like the ground wire that comes off the ABS unit and grounds to the ABS mounting bolt to frame.
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lmdew replied to jurer5's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXThere are a couple of ground wires that come out of the main harness running under the radiator, they hook to the frame.
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lmdew replied to ystrdyisgone's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXYes there is an oring on the bottom of the tank to pump connection. It's a Subaru part. If it's leaking there are rebuild kits for the complete pump. Search the USMB.
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lmdew replied to ystrdyisgone's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXYep that's the oil pressure sensor. Very easy to change, just screws in. Most of the leak is most likely the Power Steering pump. Major leak source on the Subaru engines.
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lmdew replied to dp213's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXMake sure you reseal the rear Breather Plate. If it's plastic, its best to get the metal version. Pretty cheap from the dealer.
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lmdew replied to billrigsby's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX$150 and I'll give you everything you need to swap to Disk and new lateral links. Larry Colorado Springs.
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lmdew replied to kevinrse's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI always lock up the cams by using the old belt and taking it around the crank and the cam pulleys and putting a vice grips on the belt in the middle. I do this on the SOHC engine but I believe it would work on the quad cams as well. Use the old belt so you don't damage the new one.
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lmdew replied to billrigsby's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXNope, I've done several conversions and they work just fine. Everything bolts right up. I take it you have soaked the link bolt and bushings for a few days before trying this? Most of the time I don't have problems with CO cars getting this bolt out. Soak it and then try it again. If you need to cut the bolt, I have them. Larry
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lmdew replied to billrigsby's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXMust not be a colorado car. Yes you have to cut the bolt. Easier to go to the UPull and Pay and get good rust free ones. You could also convert to disk brakes if you wanted to. I have everything you need for a swap. Colorado Springs, CO
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lmdew replied to Junkie's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXYes, the should swap over. Sometimes you will run into spring seat issues, but you will not know for sure until you have the struts out. Sometimes I have to put a washer under the nut to make up for the longer stud on the strut.
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lmdew replied to Silent Bob's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXCorrosion at the relay connector I bet. Find the source of the clicking and inspect the connector. Just pulled one from a friends 97 Impreza there was green crap growing out of it. The main relay way up under the dash on the drivers side. Check out www.brigherideas.com or go to youtube and search LoadPro. Dan has lots of great electrical training information. Does the engine actually die or does it just go back to idle? If it's going to idle it's the MAF. Larry
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lmdew replied to 88coupe's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXDon't bother dropping the pan. There is NO filter in there, just a pickup screen that I've never seen dirty or plugged. I use the Drain, Fill, Pull the Trans cooler hose and pump out the old fluid. Do this about 3/4 of a gallon at a time, refilling the trans each time. In about 3 gallons the fluid will be coming out nice and clean. Your year Subaru, Subaru does offer an external filter kit. If it has this the filter is up in the engine compartment on the drivers side frame rail. Add it if you like. Super Tech, Wally World is what I use. Cheap and good quality, at least I've never had any issues. I'd rather buy cheaper fluid and change it sooner that buy expensive stuff and leave it in there for 100K.
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lmdew replied to shortlid's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI picked up an 03 Subaru Legacy Outback. The hood and front half of the roof was showing paint failure. A fellow I work with does auto body on the side and is painting it for me. As he sanded it down he said they painted right over rust. Poor prep would cause this failure. I also noticed rust bubbled on the inside of the roof as I had pulled the headliner to get to the roof rack.
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lmdew replied to grampahull's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXYou Pull get a 2.2 and Auto Trans from a car that has been hit and plug and play. $500 in parts and a day to plug it in. If the trans diff ratio is different you'd have to swap out the rear diff as well.
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lmdew replied to Junkie's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXNot worth messing with. You are dropping the top of the struts 3/4", that does not mean you will get a full 3/4" lift at the bottom of the engine and rear diff, the lowest points on the car. - The Steering U-joint is longer and you may need the shorter one. - There is no spacer for the rear Trans mount, it's a different cross member - Drive shaft center mounts do vary, but I doubt the small change would make a difference Again, not enough difference to even mess with IMHO
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lmdew replied to ThosL's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXUnless there is play in the hub, bearings can go for years with a little noise. 320K on my 98 Impreza and the rear bearings have been making some noise for years! Has not gotten any worse, no play in the hub. Yes it makes noise but not enough to drive me to change them.
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lmdew replied to bgambino's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI'd just get a set from a nice rust free area along with struts and bolt them in. Save the hassle. www.car-part.com I could pull a complete set shocks, hub, disk Caliper for about $150 each side and then it would be shipping from CO. www.nasioc.com is also a source of good used parts. Fellows sell their stock stuff all the time.
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lmdew replied to duffymaddox's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXYep, a good Used Subaru Half Shaft is better than a new Aftermarket any day! www.car-part.com will help you find one in a local yard. You pull and Pay yards will be about $35-40 each and you can pick one with good boots.
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lmdew replied to Hinano's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXFree and they should bolt right up. The STI you may have to modify the mounts on the rear struts.
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lmdew replied to kevinrse's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX2.2 engine swap is the best way to go if you need a new engine. You can get one and install it yourself for close to or less than the costs of the HG and Valve work.
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lmdew replied to efseiler's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXKYB's are the way to go. You didn't say what model but I've gotten some great deals over at NASIOC, as those fellows like to pull their stock struts for the aftermarket. I've also had good luck watching the yards, and pulling almost new KYB struts. Complete strut $30, $120 for the set.
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lmdew replied to daddycool100's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXdouble check the plugs and make sure you have no bent or pushed pins and they are seated all the way. Check the trans sticker on the front of the bell housing to make sure you have the correct trans.
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lmdew replied to duffymaddox's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXIs it an automatic trans? Is the AT Temp light flashing 16 times after you start the car? If so, torque bind most likely!
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lmdew replied to cascadeclimbn's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXDid you get the knock sensor properly positioned? It has to be clocked so the plug end of the sensor is in the cutout and it sits flat on the engine. If you didn't do that you may have damaged the new knock sensor. Yes, mis fires can cause loss of power, as will the retarded timing due to sensed knocks.
