turbo92subaru

Well everything whent together good. Im starting to think that the top of the coilspring isn't alined properly with the to of the strut plate.

Im not to sure which wires to check, there are plenty of wires under there. If possible a pic would be awsome.

like when takeing off and slowing down and more when going over a curb. Its a loud noise as if steel was rubbing against steel. A loud deep sound (clunk) I already have a couple. (Struts, swaybar links)

just a question, when the balljoints were bad did they make any noise, like when takeing off and slowing down and more when going over a curb or something. I just baught balljoints today and am replacing cause the rubber boot is ripped. Any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks

ya the nut in the middle. It will loosen but wont tighten. I think its as tight as it will go.

I noticed a stamp on the struts for L, and R but there was no difference in the struts. But I am going to check it out tonight. (opefully) the noise is driving me nuts.

Its a 92 Legacy with turbo. 220,000kms. No codes appear when plugged into the comp. Just replaced the 02 sensor knock sensor and airflow meter. Which caused the previously steady cel to turn off. then 5 min later started blinking, but no codes came up when checked.

I had my check engine light on for awhile, I replaced the sencors that were bad then took it back to see if there were anyother codes. No codes came up but the light was still on, they tried to erase the codes, and of course drove down the road three kms or so and the light came back on, took the car back and the tried clearing them again. They couldn't get them to clear so now I have a blinking check engine light. The mechanic said it could be a wiring problem. Any ideas?

The bolt a the top of the strut is really tight. Not stripped. (yet anyways) lol The bolt wont move, it just moves the strut insted. just twist the strut a little wee bit. I am going to take the strut out again and see if it is seated correctly. Thanks for your help:)

When I try to torque it or see if it is tight the strut just twist.

What might happen if you put the right strut on the left hand side. (Lots of rattling)? especilly when going over curbs.?

I removed both of my sway bar links thinking that was the noise cause I have one of the links that is worn and was rubbing against my tie rod end. But I am now still getting the noise, I am starting to maybe think when I replaced my struts I put the left on the right hand side and the right on the left hand side, But I am pretty sure I did not make that mistake. I also have a ripped boot on my balljoint and maybe it lacking lubrication. Its a loud clunk when I step on the gas or turn corners. Doesn't necessarily make the clunk noise when going over bumps or anything. I hate these kind of problems. Its like a procces of elimination.

Any easy way to check to see if the strut is tight?

Haven't noticed any change in the performance yet, but I also haven't been doing any hard cornering. Dont plan on it untill the new links are in. lol:)

I had the same problem with my legacy. When I replaced my struts I also replaced the strut mounts. The bearing in the strut mount will make noise when turning hard left, if that is the one worn. From a stand still, when you crank your wheel all the way to the left does it make noise. Like a grinding noise. If so bearings in the strut mount could need to be replaced.

I took out the one stabilizer link and noticed the busings in the link were both slanted sideways and the rubber was worn out. So now I have 1 link in. lol. But no noise. Hopefully when i go to the dealorship on mon. they will have the part in stock. But I still have a noise that sounds like the front strut. I just put new ones in, so maybe it could be the other link making noise cause the other side is out. It only makes the noise on the side where the link is in.

Whats the worst that could happen without it? Will it damage anything else, I dont plan on taking hard corners or high speeds, Just driving in town a little. I think it is the stabilzer link but not sure, When i look under the car the left side link stands straight up, and the right side leans toward the front of the car, when ever I turn or go over a curd or anything it makes a loud clunk noise. (rubbing against my tie rod) With the link being like that would that be the problem. Or could the bushings also cause that problem.

Great thanks for the input. I will just take it easy untill I find a new sway bar link.

Great thanks for the input. Just wasn't sure if it would hurt any other steering components with the sway bar missing.

Just wanted to know if it was necassary to have a front sway bar. (Just temporarily.) I think its my stablilizer link that is causing the proble. The link on the left side is rubbing against my tie rod end and is making a loud noise. Just wanted to know if it would hurt anything to go without it for a couple of days.