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A windscreen place over here had no issues getting a new windscreen and windscreen rubber for my brumby three months ago I think you can also find them on eBay.com.au Cheers Bennie

Correct. I should’ve said I meant under boost conditions. That’s the ECU’s job. Non tunable so you’re stuck with the factory tune unless you go aftermarket management. Our task is to ensure all sensors are working correctly so the ECU can do its thing correctly. Cheers Bennie

The patient: 1999/2000 RX Liberty wagon (EJ251) 5spd manual. Issue: swapped in second hand gearbox (pick a part special!) only to find the vehicle now has a wobble like feeling from the front left when under acceleration, becomes worse with heavier acceleration. All other times the vehicle generally feels unsettled. Both of these issues were not present with the last gearbox. The other issue is that I have that totally awesome “catch-let go-catch-let” go feeling or experience when turning tight such as when performing a U turn - classic symptoms of a dead centre diff.Questions: 1) can a stuffed centre diff create the issue with the front end that I’m experiencing?2) can the viscous gel stuff leak from the viscous LSD housing, and if so, what does it look like? Question 2 was asked because after stripping down the old box that was replaced, I’ve found a ball of what looks like silicone near the front diff area, and in between the drive and output of the centre diff is the same sort of material. It does seem like silicone but it’s just odd. This gearbox has presumably done over 400k km now - if it hasnt been changed at some point. It was swapped because of a bearing noise and it was slipping out of gear (possibly due to shot pitch stopper rod and gearboxs mount).Upon rotating the centre diff it seems the noise is in the rear bearing. This centre diff is good so itll end up in the wagon either way - unless that grey material is the viscous gel stuff. The plan is to build one good box from the two. I’ll be replacing the front diff bearings, all seals and most likely use the centre diff bearings from the replacement box as there’s zero noise from this box, other than the noise when performing a U turn. Cheers Bennie

My sister’s liberty did a similar sort of thing in the driveway when idling. The issue for us was the IACV, I’d fiddled with it and caused an issue. Our fix was to reset the computer. No problems for the rest of today. Got any codes? Cheers Bennie

Link didn’t load for me, but the answer is no, justy parts will not fit your L series. Cheers Bennie

L series 4wd sedan (rare!) or wagon will be a direct replacement. Put your swing arms on for the swaybar and rear discs. The L series 2wd will fit but needs the front diff mount welded on. Cheers Bennie

Welcome Mike! Seems like you’re pretty sorted Cheers Bennie

Im looking forward to hearing that it’s successfuly running and is returned to the happy owner without further issue. Cheers Bennie

Mine is the same! New clips would be a good idea. Cheers Bennie

You shouldn’t. It’s there to only indicate you’re on boost. If you want accuracy get an aftermarket boost gauge that actually plugs into the intake manifold Cheers Bennie

I used an external efi fuel pump. Over here the VN commodore 5L V8 unit does the job easy. I’m sure stateside has something very similar. I enlarged my fuel line with the use of a supply line from another L series - the MPFI vehicle’s already have a larger return line, so the carb supply line fits the bill well as a return line. Most getaway without doing this though. Cheers Bennie

You’ll either find valves that “sit” lower than the rest (bent) or you’ll find nothing. I reckon two teeth out wouldn’t do anything nasty physically. But for engine operation it might just be enough to upset the apple cart. I can understand why you won’t sleep well tonight, but I reckon you’ll be fine. Cheers Bennie

Keep your current trans if you want the dual range 4wd. If it’s on road traction you’re after and not 4wd capability, then go the AWD gearbox. Read up on the EJ conversion document that’s floating around here. Really any EJ engine will do the trick. Pick one that does NOT have factory security where the ECU talks to the key fob (for the want of a better description). This will make the wiring cut down so much easier to do. You’ll love the EJ! Cheers Bennie

I see you’re in Bendigo. We should catch up and talk shop. You can check out Ruby Scoo too - once I get her back from my folks who are dailying it while they get a new vehicle. They’re “loving” it You don’t need the wrx box, it’s just as strong as every other box out there in the EJ series (except the 6 speed). Get the SG Foz box from a 2L - a good start to build on. Cheers Bennie

And any OEM L series parts are basically NLA - it’s believed that the tsunami that took out the Fukushima nuclear power plant also took out the warehouse that had all the MY and L series parts. A guy in our car club got a new facia for his Vortex, ex Japan. After the tsunami he’s had zero success in getting other trim pieces that were listed as available pre tsunami. I’ve also not come across this issue and our Aussie sun is pretty harsh on car components. Cheers Bennie

And for melting pistons. Hence why the rich mixture - helps cool the piston. Cheers Bennie

Please post in the correct forum. Yes your Subaru is a ‘90 model, but it’s an L series that came from factory with the EA82 engine. Not the EJ series engine that this forum is about. Cheers Bennie

Simply put, no. But if you could work out how to fit floating front hubs that are manually engaged, then yes. But you’ll always be powering the front diff. Once you’ve done the front end, you’ll need to stiffen up the rear end to make it go the distance and last for a long time. Cheers Bennie

Neat looking seats! I see what you mean about moving the seat towards the door a bit. It’d probably look better; the sides of your seat and your console would probably love you for it in the long run! Cheers Bennie

That flashing I believe IS the O2 reading. It will change the rate of flashing etc as engine load chages. I’m 99.99% sure the ECU is happy and all is working as it should. Happy days! Now, go pass the smog test! Cheers Bennie

There are uitsyou cagey to monitor the trans too. I wouldn’t bother with the engine oil temps as the idea of the metal sensor on the head is to alert you to high temps regardless of whether or not you have coolant. Find an in-used bolt hole on the head and use that. Cheers Bennie

Agreed about your towing comment. But if the centre diff is locked, there will not be any damage to the centre diff. I’ve done it for 70km due to necessity before. Ran the same, no noises etc. I fixed the issue once back at civilisation, unlocked the centre diff and continued as usual. Cheers Bennie

@divinicus - I’m sure you set the alarm to whatever temp you want. Find a bolt on one of the heads to use as the reference point, this is where the most heat is generated and where the coolant does most of its cooling transfer work (collecting heat). Cheers Bennie

Dunno about a light, but they system needs vacuum to operate the dog clutch in the centre diff. You may need to slip the clutch carefully at idle to get the dog clutch to engage as it may not be aligned properly to lock. The button doesn’t guarantee instant lock once pressed. It just activated the locking system. I would say there will be a diff lock light that illuminates once the centre diff is engaged. The centre diff lock is there for dirt road driving and those really odd times if you find yourself stuck in a pothole with one wheel that has little to no traction where all the engine power is going to. Subaru dropped this setup in the EJ AWD in favour of the centre diff LSD setup, much more user friendly and less parts to produce, so it was goodbye locking centre diff On the LHS strut tower, behind it actually, you should find some vacuum solenoids that have two lines running to the diaphragm, located just behind and below the starter motor. Make sure these are changing the direction of the vacuum and that the diaphragm is moving the cable. I hope this helps you out. Cheers Bennie

Or get one of these: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Engine-Block-Head-Temperature-Alarm-ENGINE-WATCHDOG-TM1/132987012774?hash=item1ef6a4c6a6:g:JJsAAOxyk99R3NSK can do Fahrenheit units too. Cheers Bennie