Vic MacB Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hello folks I'm new to the site. Just wondering if anyone else has had a problem with the ball socket on the Legacy wagon hatch latch. One of mine on my 97 Legacy wagon has come off and will not stay on.... any ideas, quick fixes or similar problems... Also on both my 96 and 97 wagon (but especially on the 96) I get an odd odour from the car once it is warmed up. It's very apparent if I'm stopped at a light and noticeable from outside the car when I turn the car off. Thanks Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hello folks I'm new to the site. Just wondering if anyone else has had a problem with the ball socket on the Legacy wagon hatch latch. One of mine on my 97 Legacy wagon has come off and will not stay on.... any ideas, quick fixes or similar problems... Also on both my 96 and 97 wagon (but especially on the 96) I get an odd odour from the car once it is warmed up. It's very apparent if I'm stopped at a light and noticeable from outside the car when I turn the car off. Thanks Vic What does it smell like? Toasted marshmallows, rubber? Do you see any vapor? what color is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic MacB Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 I will look more closely tomorrow but it could be exhaust smell or something burning off the engine but there is nothing really obvious. I wonder if it is coming from the radiator??? Sorry I can't be of more help. I will check it tomorrow.. Vic What does it smell like? Toasted marshmallows, rubber? Do you see any vapor? what color is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I will look more closely tomorrow but it could be exhaust smell or something burning off the engine but there is nothing really obvious. I wonder if it is coming from the radiator??? Sorry I can't be of more help. I will check it tomorrow..Vic you have a leak. CHeck the PS fluid, that will cause an odd smell, and oil leaking is another good one. The ball you just have to replace it nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hello folks I'm new to the site. Just wondering if anyone else has had a problem with the ball socket on the Legacy wagon hatch latch. One of mine on my 97 Legacy wagon has come off and will not stay on.... any ideas, quick fixes or similar problems... Thanks Vic why can't i figure out what part your talking about.only thing that i can think of that has a ball socket near the hatch is the hatch lift supports(you know those things that hold the hatch up) one of mine keeps popping off if i lift it up to much.i gotta replace em,cause one of these days it's gonna fall on my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Look at the axle to transaxle connection There have been reports of the grease being of the wrong composion and leaking out onto the exhaust (stains will be evident) It produces a very odd odour i.e. odor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic MacB Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 That's the one... It won't stay on and, yes, it's quite heavy if it fell on your head... Vic why can't i figure out what part your talking about.only thing that i can think of that has a ball socket near the hatch is the hatch lift supports(you know those things that hold the hatch up) one of mine keeps popping off if i lift it up to much.i gotta replace em,cause one of these days it's gonna fall on my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swi66 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 That's the one... It won't stay on and, yes, it's quite heavy if it fell on your head... Vic Been there done that, going to hurt myself one of these days........real hard to put back on too! Anyone got as band aid fix for this? Hate to replace those shocks................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Been there done that, going to hurt myself one of these days........real hard to put back on too!Anyone got as band aid fix for this? Hate to replace those shocks................ you could try going to the j/y and try and find a subie that matches yours and just unbolt the whole thing(just the shock and mounts,not the hatch) or find a broom stick to use to hold up the hatch instead of fixing:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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