[Finally parted with my Subaru]

Right now, for the time being, I'm afraid the meantime is really "mean time" since I am "Subaruless" . I did see around town a 97 Legacy wagon with 150,000+ miles for $3800, but it just seemed to be a bit too pricey (and has since been bought by someone who apparently didn't think so). But you can be sure I am looking for the "For Sale" signs on Subaru windows!

[The new line up.]

Very nice line-up! I just gave my one and only soob to my son (which I miss already - yeah, I miss my son too:)), so seeing all your Subarus reminds me that there are more out there just waiting to be discovered.

[Finally parted with my Subaru]

I feel your pain brother..

 

dont hold back..you deserve a new STI 2.5 WRX...in the garage..cheers

 

Yes, that would be very comforting indeed! Maybe . . . someday . . .

[Finally parted with my Subaru]

I finally parted with my 87 Subaru GL Wagon. But I'm keeping her in the family at least, since I gave all 200,000+ miles of her to my college son who is now caring for her. By the way, I told him how good and helpful this board is and he registered, so if you see "FrisbeeFreak" hanging around the board, say Hi!

 

Hope to have a Subaru again some day and I'm sure I'll be checking in from time to time to see if anything is available.

 

Thank you to all of the fine folks here at USMB for the help and knowledge you've given me through this forum.

[Washington State Sube Owners Unite!]

Walla Walla here. My stock Subaru so far has been an around town car; no serious offroading (except for that one road into the Blue Mountains, but the huge ruts made me think twice and I turned around).

 

Anyway, the odometer just rolled over 200,000; happy birthday to roo!

[Lubricating manual window hardware]

Thanks for the advice, I'll check into it.

[Lubricating manual window hardware]

First of all, thanks for all the help from this board for helping me figure out how to remove the window crank handles in my 87 GL wagon.

 

Now that I can remove them and see the gears, what do you suggest for lubricating the window hardware, gears, etc? I am thinking a little shot of WD40. One of my windows can be a little difficult to roll up especially when the weather is a bit on the cold side.

 

Thanks to all the fine folks at USMB!

[Stupid Question!!!]

Welcome! The only stupid question is the one that is not asked (except for the occasional one asked by me )

 

Peace . . .

[How do I remove window crank handle?]

another way to remove the clip is by using your T shirt, or a piece of rag, you pull the rag up between the door trim and the handle and start up a rocking motion, the rag catches the spring ends and removes it from the handle, cheap and effective.

 

Redskin, Thanks for the idea.

 

There's never a loss of creativity at USMB!

 

Edit: Just tried it and it worked great.

[weird noise]

I had a grinding-type noise coming from the front right wheel and it turned out to be bearings.

[How do I remove window crank handle?]

http://www.equalizer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CT749&Category_Code=&Store_Code=2004

 

This is the tool that will remove it, but as Ross said, it really isn't necessary. The right side of the tool is for removing the clip. Left side is for putting it back on the handle before sliding back over the post for installation.

 

You can see the clip on the left side of the picture. It is thin metal. We normally go to the rounded side and get a small pick tool (90 degree) and just pull it out. It will come out easy!!

Thanks for the pic.

 

Now I know that there must be a tool for everything!

[How do I remove window crank handle?]

There is a little U shaped clip that holds them on - if you sorta push the door trim in a bit you can see it, easyst way to get it out is to use a small hook made from some stiff wire.

 

Thanks for the info. Just curious, does the clip come out easily or should I expect hard resistance?

[How do I remove window crank handle?]

I need to remove the manual window crank handles in my 87 GL Wagon. Before I start prying them off, I thought I'd better ask how to do it. So, how do I remove the window crank handles? I didn't see any screw holding them on. Do they just pry off?

 

Thanks,

Steve

[Colors. what have you owned? What's common?]

1987 GL Wagon - Grey

[so, how many subaru manuals do you have?]

I had one blue service manual that came with the car, but it was so full of grease I threw it away.

 

Now I wish I had it . . . grease and all.

[Painting White Wagon Wheels]

duplicolor makes a special wheel spray paint. theres even a short tutorial on their website on how to get good results.

 

http://www.duplicolor.com/projects/howto_wheel.html

Thanks for the link! I'll check it out.

[Painting White Wagon Wheels]

When I bought my Subaru it came with an extra set of snow tires mounted on the original white wagon wheels. I have since removed the snow tires and would like to repaint and use the wheels. They are in very good shape with little rust.

 

I need information about how to go about repainting them, especially what prep I need to do and what is the best paint (type, brand) to use? I have never done anything like this before.

 

Thanks,

Steve

[Just would like say to all Subaru's owners.]

Welcome to USMB from another relative newcomer to the board.

 

Peace . . .

[Fuel smell coming through heater vents]

Thanks so much for the reply. I'll check it out.

[Fuel smell coming through heater vents]

Greetings! I thought it was time for a first post (to satisfy the red words at the top of the page bugging me to make a first post )

 

The problem: in my 87 GL wagon when idling at a light with the heater on I get a strong fuel smell coming through the heater vents. It doesn't seem to happen while the car is moving but only when stopped and idling. The smell is strong enough to cause my wife to roll down the window and not want to ride in the car at all.

 

My mechanic noticed that I had a hole in my exhaust near the front of the car and theorized that maybe when idling the smell was coming up between the motor and heater intake? causing the smell. I had the exhaust fixed but the smell remains.

 

The guy who fixed the hole in my exhaust noticed some oil had leaked on the exhaust near the motor and theorized that it (the oil) was causing the smell. Can't say yes or no to that one since I haven't cleaned off the oil. I am a bit skeptical since the smell is more like fuel than burning oil.

 

I searched USMB and found a similar thread (http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=9781&highlight=heater+smell) However, since I wasn't sure of forum etiquette regarding resurrecting old threads I decided to start a new one.

 

Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Or, if anyone else is having the same issue feel free to share your expertise. Not using the heater comes to mind, but it gets a bit cold in the car .

 

Peace . . .