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1 Lucky Texan replied to lstevens76's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXif your engine has overheated, and/or an engine from a wreck will have substantially lower miles - that would seem to be the way to proceed to increase chances of a reliable and long-lasting solution. Junkyard engine with TB and HGs refreshed would probably be my 'vote'.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to lstevens76's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI once had a car (Mitsubishi) that had an odd problem. When I unlocked the hatch, the latch would would sometimes 'bounce back'/rebound enough to 'half-way' lock back again. I had to fiddle with tiny adjustments and slightly bending a part until it was reliable. But I doubt that is related if the key doesn't unlock it.
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next time it happens, see if holding the pedal on the floor (the ECU's 'clear flood' signal) helps it start. That at least would tell you if it's flooded/overfueling.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to ScottAust's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXoh yeah, I have no idea how severely the angle may change but, rebuilts of the same model would still be worse (and new Subaru axles would be $$$$$) so, what you suggest sounds like a good starting point.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to ScottAust's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXif you must do something to them , consider re-greasing and rebooting your originals and swap sides with them. That way, you get the less-used surfaces that were only worn when reversing moved to forward direction wear. but, as mentioned above, I read a lot of various Forums and have yet to read of a bad rear axle (or even a boot) that was bad unless a wreck was the cause.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to Kurly_Q's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXif you're not gonna re-use that bushing, I'd try starting with 20 seconds of heat from a propane/MAPP torch. Wait maybe an hour and try to get it off with a 6 point socket. If it still won't move, hit it with some more heat. You should also be trying some penetrant. PB Blaster or 50.50 ATF-acetone mix. hit it with a full 60 seconds of heat next time. try again.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to monk50's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXgeneral tune-up issues are good to address when chasing this. Followed by things like exhaust leaks or vacuum lines etc. clear the code and monitor how quickly it comes back too. If possible, get freezeframe or, better, live data to see if fuel trims or other issues are out-of-line. make sure there's no rodent-chewed or bad wiring. Refreshing ground connections is not a bad idea, etc. the last thing you want to change, the cat conv., COULD be bad, but you want to be sure.
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OK, don't seem to be able to put the pics into a gallery here. I have a Google+ album i THINK I can share after you email me your e-addy.
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I'll take some pics tonight before packaging them. Dunno how close an estimate I can get but, it'll work out. PayPal is fine. If you want, you can check-out my rating on ebay (mostly purchases - user 1_lucky_texan 1_lucky_texan ) I don't want to make 2 trips to ship so, we could do something like you PP $45 to me and I'll absorb any amount over $20, or refund via PP w'ever is saved if under? They aren't all that heavy and will nest togther a lot ( I think ) so weight and dim weight should be OK. or if I can get a good weight, i THINK my shipping guy here at work can get a close number. it'll work-out.
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I will begin checking into shipping. My guess is no less than $13-$14 . seems unlikely to be over $22-$25 though. just to be clear, this is front and rear stock springs as removed from the struts on my 06 WRX WAGON. approx 1800-1900 miles. no other parts. If I can jam them into a flat rate box, I might do that. Otherwise, i will use UPS. The UPS hub is close to my work and we will have tracking and some insurance. pm me your address. (be sure to give me w'ever address is best for you to receive a package.)
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on that car, there is a separate Engine Temp Sensor whose wiring or guts 'MIGHT' fail in such a manor the ECU is told the engine is cold. but, 1800 is quite high. Not sure a new temp sensor would cure the problem. you might try tapping on the MAF. I have recently read of some MAF issues with internal connections. is the CEL on? any blink codes available? maybe someone else will have an idea.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to lstevens76's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXah, I was wrong - it's the legacy platform. No recall on the Impreza platform evidently.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to lstevens76's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX95-98 also had a recall concerning spring corrosion in certain states; http://www.cars101.com/recalls.html I still have the stock springs from my 06 WRX - low miles(swapped slightly lower SPT srinsg at about 1900 miles). but I have no idea if they are compatible with your car. shipping plus $25 .
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1 Lucky Texan replied to lstevens76's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXsomeone on one of the Forums had a very odd broken spring. The crack was such the the spring would 'marry' itself back to gether with pressure. very hard to spot where the separation was. But I don't recall waht the noise was like or how he discovered it. good luck. EDIT; http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/32110-help-w-broken-front-coil-spring-on-1996-legacy-outback/?hl=%2Bbroken+%2Bspring+%2Bcrack&do=findComment&comment=260019
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1 Lucky Texan replied to lstevens76's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXwhat did the 'local shop' feel was causing the wandering? can you find another shop to inspect the steering/suspension? there are plenty of parts that can lead to loose suspension/steering. rack bushings, control arm bushings,sway bar mounts and endlinks, etc. what kind of tires are on the car? properly inflated? (I rode in someone's car once that had radials at one end and bias ply on the other - felt like we we trying to balance the car on top of a bowling ball!)
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the older a car is, the less important the brand's reliability, and the more important it's past care and present condition become. An individual used Fiat could be a better buy than a certain used Honda. Finding a good mechanic near you to perform a pre-purchase inspection will probably be well-worth the money/hassle.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to Nan797's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXyep - WRXes have often been beat-on severely. paying a mechanic to drop the pipe and check turbo shaft play and generally look-over things could save you MAJOR $$$$$.
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ducking in to pimp my 06 WRX Wagon's original springs. I swapped-in SPT PInks early on so, these stock springs only have about 1900 miles on them. like to get shipping + $25 . I could try to measure free-length and other dimensions if needed. (I also have my original axle-back but, shipping would be crazy on that) local pickup of course is fine if you live in DFW area or have someone traveling from here.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to tysn's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXyou might also check here; http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/111-gen-1-1995-1999/248329-ej22-ej18-swap-into-ej25d-dohc-vehicle.html
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1 Lucky Texan replied to Prisbylla's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXprobably a good idea to inspect the cam pulley for a crack. but, yeah, I've had nuts and bolts make noises like that when they shift a little. make certain you're using the dash line at the back of the crank sprocket for timing the belt. NOT the arrow on the front.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to Aluxes's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI think it's called the input shaft bearing. I occasionally read abou t it going bad. Probably wise to use a new clutch release bearing too.
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1 Lucky Texan replied to lstevens76's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI guess it depends on how tightly it's retained. if you could clean the area extremely well, maybe some super glue on a screwdriver could work. Don't get in a hurry and let it cure properly. maybe a pair of snap-ring pliers? the kind set-up for 'external' rings? but, there may not be enough clearance?
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1 Lucky Texan replied to Aluxes's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXplan on making huge amounts of power??? maybe dog tooth gears for 1st and 2nd ?
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1 Lucky Texan replied to dec0y13's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX<p>nvrmd</p>
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1 Lucky Texan replied to dec0y13's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXhow practical would this be?; http://scorpionsubaru.com/low.htm about $1225 US BEFORE shipping from Oz.
