Strakes
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What do you do for stuck plug wires? The subaru dealer who changed the plugs last obviously didn't use dielectric goop so the wires are seized to the plugs. Looks like I may have to cut them out.
At the wires I did get out, I found at least a teaspoon worth of engine oil around the outer portion of the spark plug tube. Is that somewhat acceptable?
Your spark plug tube seal(s) are leaking. The solution is to replace them along with the valve cover gaskets since you have to remove the valve covers to replace the tube seals. It's not hard at all to do. I recently did this on my '02 Legacy and it was pretty straight forward. I bought the entire valve cover/spark plug tube seal/grommets set made by Felpro from Advance Auto Parts for about $25.
Here's another link that may be helpful...
http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=72152&page=2
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Yes, good company. In the aftermarket, the all aluminum radiators are usually double in price compared to the stock plastic/aluminum replacements.
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Not that many here...However, I saw a ton between Banner Elk and Boone, North Carolina. They seem to very popular there.
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About attaching without LATCH, call up Eddie Bauer and ask if they have any suggestions regarding the matter. Maybe they have an adapter or something that will allow you to use it?
I agree with Rooster. My big pet peeve are these stupid child car seats. They make them so big now with cup holders and such that you can't get three across in the back of almost any car. All the car seat manufacturers think that big, cumbersome, and outrageous is what we need.
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The babyseat stroller combo car seats are hard to fit unless you buy a large car/minivan/suv. In our old 93 Legacy that didn't have LATCH, we found infant seats that fit. I forgot what model, but it was the smallest one made by Graco. The infant seat had to be installed in the middle of the back seat, and the over-head arm of the infant seat folded in between the front 2 seats. If you kept the infant seat arm up, it fit in perfectly anywhere in the back.
Good luck. I suggest going to the babyseat section of the store with a tape measure to get the smallest one.
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measure the others, and get the new one shaved to match within the spec:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=67
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If you can afford them
Goodyear F1 GS-D3
Why? Excellent rain traction. Many Summer tires emphasize dry traction over rain traction. Unless you are into auto-crossing, I recommend these, and they are great in the rain. Also, they do have a rebate offer on them right now.
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Sorry that you're having trouble. I have heard rumors that the AutoZone axles are suspect. Take a look at this thread regarding MWE axles, maybe it'll help. Seems to have much better reviews:
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Thanks guys. Needed a radiator for my wife's Nissan Quest. The radiator barn rocks! They were over a $150 cheaper than AutoZone for the same radiator.
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My 2000 OBW needs a timing belt job. Any thoughts on who is best? Stohlmann in Tysons clearly has the largest service department, but appears to also be the most expensive. What about Stohlmann -Herndon (formerly Paul Brothers)? TIA.
Check this out:
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Well, think I'll pass on the stiffer springs idea after all. Firmer struts (Bilsteins...I like it, I like it! The HDs sound really fine; now gotta mull the cost factor over for a while) and upgraded sway bars should do me just fine.
If I had to do it all over again, I would do exactly as you are thinking. IMO the sway bar upgrade was the best bang for the buck improvement. Then the firmer dampers. Now if only KYB made their poor-man's bilsteins (KYB Gas-A-Just) for our legacies....
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You and I have pretty much the same car.
I have H&R lowering coils springs with KYB GR2s and a huge rear sway bar from Rallitek on my 02 Wagon. Had GR2s on stock springs on my wife's Legacy that we sold recently. KYB GR2 are little firmer than stock.
Bilstein HDs are even more firm, but expensive. Had them on my old Volvo & they were awesome with the stock springs. I wish Bilstein had come out with theirs when I lowered and replaced the struts on the Subaru a couple years ago.
They sell the Bilsteins and the H&Rs.
Also, the peeps on this forum can tell you more about the bilstein's handling characteristics on Legacys:
http://sl-i.net/FORUM/index.php
when you get to the point of replacing them, this may help:
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With patience, something better will come along.
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Great find!
Great price.
Buy it before he changes his mind.
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Yes, 5x100 with 55mm offset. Ask away! And welcome to the dark side.
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In my 02 Wagon, I consistently overfill the manual transmission. Nope...not on purpose. Trying to get the right amount back in has eluded me for a long time. In order to counteract the inability to perform a simple task, I went to the local Advance Auto Parts and bought the following for $9:
Now, when I overfill, I use that to suction out any excess until it's just right. This suctioning out of excess oil, of course, has resulted in spilling gear oil all over the stategically placed catalytic converter...which I get to smell for weeks as it slowly burns off.
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It's interesting that two GM licensees have such different takes on the backward compatibility of Dexron-VI. As I referred to in post #5 of this thread, Citgo says in http://www.docs.citgo.com/msds_pi/10165.pdf :
"DEXRON-VI is not suitable for use in non-GM vehicles which called for DEXRON-II or DEXRON-III type fluids."
Go figure. :-\
I agree. Wish they'd made this compatibility question clear. For that reason, a multi-ATF that has Dex 3 approval or MD3 may be best right now until these companies make it clear. I bet in a few years they'll start phasing out the MD3.
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How much height is gained from using outback struts? I was really hoping to not change anything except the tires!
Hope this helps:
http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=84990
Take a look at his conversion pics. Your's would be similar. My redneck-internet measuring device thinks that those struts raised the car 2-3 inches. Check to see if outback struts/springs would work for your 91. Other option maybe forestor struts. I am not certain which ones will interchange with your 1991 legacy
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Dont worry about which brand thing in your power steering. Yes that link describes the "turkey baster" method.
Dexron VI is back servicable for applications needing Dexron II or Dexron III.
Quote from Havoline's website:
"[Havoline Dexron VI] is the latest generation technology approved for use by General Motors in automatic transmissions and automatic transaxles where a DEXRON-VI fluid is specified. It is also back serviceable in transmissions calling for DEXRON-III or DEXRON-II fluids."
http://www.havoline.com/products/na/trans_dex6.html
Other options include MD-3 which is the older spec for Dex III & II. Also many "Multi-Vehicle" ATF fluids are Dex III & II approved.
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I had a piece of gravel stuck between the dust shield and brake rotor. It was wedged in there pretty tight. Did you check to see if that metal dust shield is rubbing?
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I've got DBA's as well on the '02 ...they are nice!
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Welcome aboard!
I've got a 2002 GT wagon and love it. If maintenance isn't clearly documented, open up the maintenance schedule listed in your owners manual and match up what's been done and what may have been left out. The car's easy to work on and fun to drive.
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Nope, it isn't blasphemy. Subaru's current target market is eerily similar to Volvo's. Subaru is really pushing the near-entry-level luxury market. I hope that Subaru doesn't push us regular guys & gals out of affordablity with their push upwards in price.
I've owned 2 Volvos in the past. The old 240 series can't be beat, except by rust. I miss my 240 Turbo a lot. The 850 was my $500 car. Everytime it broke (which was a lot) it cost me at least $500 to get it out of jail. I was helping my neighbor this past week put on a set of brakes on his Volvo XC70 AWD wagon, and he tells me that he too has to bail his Volvo out routinely for $500+.
Radiator leak 2000 'obw: OEM or aftermarket?
in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
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www.radiatorbarn.com
Used them twice...been happy with both times. Once for our old Subaru Legacy, and then for our new to us Nissan Quest. Stock OEM replacements both times. The prices were about $100 cheaper than the local Advance Auto Parts and Autozone for the exact same brands. Good Luck!