Everything posted by brus brother
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leaking gas tank
brus brother replied to seanski06's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXThe condition I am referencing leaks in an area that would be comparable to a J-trap in a sink, therefore it will leak out until the trap is empty whether you fill up or just a few gallons. The end result will be the seepage of that gas that is left in the "trap". Then again, it may be a different leak altogether.
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leaking gas tank
brus brother replied to seanski06's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXSounds like the filler tube, although your first post did say the gas was leaking from high on top of tank?? Notorious on early 90s Subaru is the rusting of the filler tube... which seeps especially when the tank is first filled up. There is a "protective" shroud covering the lower portion of the filler tube next to the right rear wheel. This protective sheath actually traps road salt and dirt and moisture which ultimately results in a corroded piece of metal. When you fix one pinhole, another opens up. Best to find a replacement and do the job once and right
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Rear wiper refill
I love happy endings.
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Rear wiper refill
Agreed. Keep us posted. Call them and speak to a person... email is easy to ignore. If they don't accomodate you, flame them here. It's sites like our message board that build their business.
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Missed Bambi but clobbered Mirror
brus brother replied to Pillowsplat's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXCongratulations for NOT lap dancing with Bambi. Take off interior triangle, remove tweeter if there is one present, the same nuts that hold the speaker on will be holding the mirror. I recently got a toyota replacement from http://www.partstrain.com and saved BIG bucks (not male deer). Compare with the online discount Subaru parts dealers.
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Rear wiper refill
Who did you order from? Let them ship the others without charging you for the additional shipping.
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What should I do
brus brother replied to Danbob's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX:clap:Congratulations and continue to become familiar with this site. While you are busy spiffying up your new car, check out the gas filler tube next to the right rear tire. There is a "protective" shroud at the lowest point that actually traps road dirt which ultimately stays damp and is notorious for causing rust through. Rinse it out vigorously with a hose and you should be good to go.
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2004 Impreza Stereo/Clock Problems
brus brother replied to Ogre82's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXSorry, I didn't see that you weren't from "around here". The US bumper to bumper warranty is for 3 years/36,000 miles so if the warranties are comparable, your warranty would extend for about 58,000 kilometers. Does that help you?? As far as changing the fuse, can't hurt but likely not the culprit. I think your initial suspision of relay is closer to a cause.
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What should I do
brus brother replied to Danbob's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXCheck the clutch on the 95 with 100K. Drive down the road, put it in fourth gear early and step on the gas to see if it is slips under load. It's a $7-800 repair at some point but again this is a good car if'n you like manuals (better gas mileage and the auto tranny is no longer a potential question mark). Shop hard.
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What should I do
brus brother replied to Danbob's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXJust kidding... as I tell my wife, "I heard you twice the first time".
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What should I do
brus brother replied to Danbob's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXBut do you have an opinion?
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2004 Impreza Stereo/Clock Problems
brus brother replied to Ogre82's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX3 year/36K warranty bumper to bumper (clock and radio fall somewhere between both bumpers).
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What should I do
brus brother replied to Danbob's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXTrue, the Lowoil "seeps" more than leaks but when that stuff sprays back on the exhaust, it's pretty stanky and a real nuisance.
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98 legacy GT spark plugs
brus brother replied to mblotz's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXKeep those posts coming in. Two more posts required for a complimentary smile from moderator of your choice:). Seriously though, I recently spoke directly with NGK for a question regarding using cooler than spec plug and they couldn't have been more gracious. Give them a shout if your local auto supply dealer can't tell you.
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What should I do
brus brother replied to Danbob's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXBuy the white one... white cars last longer;)
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What should I do
brus brother replied to Danbob's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXIf the Loyale lives up to its reputation, there should be enough oil leaks to rent your services to reseal asphalt driveways. The engine is powerful enough but the seals leak and this one is old enough to be time worn.The Legacy wagon seems a better bet for room and vintage.
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Rear wiper refill
May be so, just checked and Auto Barn shows no replacement for rear wiper! That's a Subaru gotcha... At least try and get it from one of the on-line discount Subaru parts dealers when ordering other parts.
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Rear wiper refill
I guess you alrady checked auto supply stores? I know they have a book that cross references with Anco, Bosch wiper blades/arms etc.
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Stranded in California without a car
brus brother replied to Arethusa's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX...or a girl? Try to get one with low mileage and a warranty...
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Kumho Grand Touring reviews?
For my 2000 Legacy GT, I've had two sets of Dunlop Sport A2 with disappointing wear, also a bit noisy. I'm looking at Kumho Grand Touring All-Season for Northeast US driving. Tirerack has them for $65. Fair price for a fair tire?
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cruise control
brus brother replied to pamike's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXHate to be a pain but looks can be deceiving. Did you mean to say that you pulled the fuses and checked for continuity? If you didn't, do so now. Common things occur commonly.
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2000 Legacy 60K service?
brus brother replied to Sid Scrod's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXRemove contents of wallet?
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2000 Legacy 60K service?
brus brother replied to Sid Scrod's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXTiming belt is supposed to be good for 105K. Their advice seems suspect You can clean the throttle body yourself with spray cleaner. Engine "knock"? I have "pinging" with 87 octane in my 2000 Legacy GT in warmer weather under light load acceleration. OK in winter.
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removing plug wires.....
brus brother replied to floater's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXDid you remove the air filter components and/or windshield washer bottle (depending on side and model/year) for better access? If you are talking about the plug wires and they are regular plug wires, just grab the boot as close to the plug as possible, squeeze the boot, twist it, wiggle it left and right, up and down, cuss three or four times and give it a pull. If it separates from the plug connector, well you'll need to replace it but I don't know of any other magic.
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driver's window wind noise fix
brus brother replied to gbhrps's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXOpen window, open door, pinch the top of the plastic triangle slightly, drive around and pinch more if needed.
