Service manuals/struts advice

[northgeorgiaroo]

Hey, after a long time w/o a subie, I found a great rust-free 90 Legacy wagon AWD in Dalton, Georgia for $800. Yeah!!

 

But now, I need to get it going good.

 

Does anybody have a shop manual for this year/model they don't need anymore? I saw some CD ROM "shop manuals" on ebay for $10, but don't really trust them. Anyone tried?

 

The struts are shot, leaving me bouncing up and down after every bump, so I am also looking for good struts. Ideas? Have heard of Outback struts to gain clearance, but wary of having to do mods. (I live in an apartment w/ no workspace whatsoever.) Used struts in good shape would be ideal, if anyone knows where to look.

 

Also, rear main drips pretty bad. No subie mechanics nearby that I know of, (not that I could pay them anyway) so any DIY tips would be appreciated!

 

Thanks,

 

Dan

[jamal]

A popular choice for struts is the KYB GR2. I recall it being something like $250 for all four.

 

Struts are really easy to replace and I suggest picking up a Chiltons/Haynes manual if you just need something cheap. Then rent a spring compressor. If you have a basic metric tool set, a jack, jackstands, a breaker bar, and PB blaster you're pretty much all set.

[northgeorgiaroo]

A popular choice for struts is the KYB GR2. I recall it being something like $250 for all four.

 

Struts are really easy to replace and I suggest picking up a Chiltons/Haynes manual if you just need something cheap. Then rent a spring compressor. If you have a basic metric tool set, a jack, jackstands, a breaker bar, and PB blaster you're pretty much all set.

 

 

Thank you. I think am looking at more like $400 for all four struts, unless you know somewhere cheaper than tirerack.com. I was curious about the OB struts tho. Anybody done that swap on a 90 legacy wagon? Did you have to modify/replace mounts?