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Make sure your timing belt idler gear is not going bad! I pulled a 2003 that sounded like a bad rod knock and the T-Belt idler gear was hitting the water pump housing. The bearing was gone! I pulled a 2000 Impreza that was not running, PO said bad shake, you guessed it, the T-Belt idler gear was running on the inner race, with no ball bearings left in it. Two of them in one day! Get the Gates Kit's and always change the idlers along with the T-Belt. -
Thanks, I usually feel the USMB is pretty safe, but it always is a good idea to be safer. Larry
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I tow on a dolly all the time. I drop the 4 rear drive shaft bolts to allow the wheels to turn without impacting the trans. Pretty easy. Yep drop the trans tail shaft and see what's happened.
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You can inspect them for play. A good used rack from the yard would be about the same as buying the boots and tie rods. Do you have a self-serve yard near you? Go pull a good rack, a good learning tool Then do yours. Make sure you don't cross thread the power steering line fittings when you hook them up. You should be able to start them by hand and just tighten them with wrenches. Remove the little bracket that holds the lines apart when you are installing the lines. Make sure the little o-ring is on the end of the rack line side.
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Clean & replace the boots. The CV joints are pretty tough. If you remove, clean, inspect and reboot them they will most likely be fine. Same with the rack. If it's just in one turn direction and comes and goes when you turn/apply a load, it's most likely the bearing in the knuckle. You can get a used knuckle and install it pretty easy.
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Also make sure the trans pan did not get pushed up/dented. The fluid pickup is very close to the bottom of the pan. It may not be getting the fluid it needs. Larry
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That's the old style tennsioner. I"m not positive when they switched, but it's an easy check, just pull the drivers side T-Belt cover and look into the center section. You can see if it's the old style or new. You can switch new to old as long as you have the block that bolts to the block and the Pulley. Old styles are the better of the two, IMHO.
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I just got a 2003 and the PO assumed someone took his fuel door skin. How are the zip ties working?
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Sold, well traded for a 2003 that needs motor work.
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Pics at: http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/5296085681.html 04/90 on the door sill if my memory is correct.
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Drain the gear lube and check for metal. Yes a used trans you can put in yourself will be cheaper than getting your's fixed.
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A friend is selling a 90 XT6, Auto. Silver. 138K It came from Alaska, there is a little bottom rocker rust, which has been primed. Silver, some clear coat pealing. It runs and shifts great. New Tires He's asking $1000 Larry
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The better half's 98 Outback Alternator went out, the shop says. The car is back at home and I FedEx a good alternator to Valpo. It should be there Monday. Done by a shop for < $90 with the alt I sent. Thanks, Larry
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Pic? Smaller dia bolt on the top will also help.
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Do you have a Security system installed? Aftermarket ones can cause problems! You could have the Mechanic install some lead wires off the starter contacts that would go to a meter to check the voltage at the starter! The next time it happened you could check voltage: 1) going to the starter 2) to the starter control contacts 3) at the starter motor
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If you can, pull your rear struts and take the top mount along to match up the stud pattern and match it to the spring style. Yes, the Outback trailing arm mounts.
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Top mounts bolt spread can be different. You may have to switch tophats over.
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Outback or Forester struts will work. I use the trailing arm aft bolt, get and extra set, for the top strut bolt. It's about perfect. About 2" of lift. The trailing arm is the same, you need the bracket that mounts to the frame/body Nice lift and extra caring capability. I did one for a Painter and he's load 10 5 gallon buckets of paint and his compressor in the back and it would be just fine.
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If it's an aftermarket system, I'd remove it. Not worth the pain. Subaru Systems are good.
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No they last forever!
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Yep, Load Ground Power. The three items in any circuit. What is providing the ground? What work was done just before this started happening? Subaru or aftermarket radio? Good Luck, Larry
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Drop in a good old 95 2.2 and drive it for another 10 years.
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Good folks at CCR.
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There are a couple of relays in the engine compartment fuse box that control the voltage to headlights. You could pull the relay and jump the main contacts to see if they work directly. Check the fuses in there as well. Load, Ground, Power those three components make up an electrical circuit. Search Load Pro on you tube, you will find some great electrical training videos by Dan Sullivan.
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It would help to know the year and engine installed. Also check your radiator when it's cold. Make sure the radiator is full. Coolant loss: External leak, park one a white sheet or large cardboard piece and look for leaks Head Gasket Leaks, coolant can go into the combustion area or be pushed out of the overflow bottle by combustion gasses. Water pump, hoses, water pump, all external leaks Heater Core leak, inside the car, you'll smell it and the carpet will be wet.