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  1. Since there has been transmission work and axle work (dunno which was done more recently but might not matter for this suggestion) one thing to confirm is that the stub axles are fully seated. Plus, make certain the axle nut(s) are not loose. As well as the lugnuts. many people complain of problems with the typical rebuit axles from retail auto parts stores so - would not be surprising that one is failing and a clicking noise when turning is a classic symptom of that. Almost any of the above problems might cause some wheel shimmy on deceleration. If you downshift and engine brake, is there any shimmy or vibration? How about reversing and braking? If the car still stops reliably, I'd work on this clunking first. Then the brakes if they're still exhibiting a problem.
  2. These 2 Okies were watching the Fort Worth Stock Show parade and one of the horses turned its head way around and and started licking between its legs. the first Okie said to his friend; "MAN, don't you wish you could do that!" the second Okie said; "SURE! - but I'm afraid he'll kick me."
  3. sometimes folks report similar symptoms from bad u-joints. using the FWD fuse will help diagnose things.
  4. one way to get occasional oil into the combustion chambers might be incorrectly routed breather and PCV hoses, since your had an engine swap, might be worth triple checking that stuff. Don't assume, actually check the routing. maybe look for oil in the throttle body?
  5. That scooter belonged to the guy far right, I'm on the far left with the BP rifle. Your horse looks awesome, like it's built for tight maneuvering. lol! I haven't ridden in quite a while, last time was OK, shoulda rented for the hour ride instead of 90 minutes - definitely felt it getting back on the ground!
  6. that does seem disappointing. H4 or H6? Wonder if oil pressure was low or other problem?????? sucks but, you're doing the right thing if you otherwise like the car.
  7. All 4? If not, then that could be the source of the torque bind. Or were the previous tires mixed sizes or brand? Tire circumference 'should' be less than 1/4" or so difference. basically, same brand and wear level (and proper inflation) tires all around.
  8. could be air being sucked into the power steering system, or other PS problem. While idling, look in the PS reservoir tank for bubbles or foam. There should be none, maybe a little flow/movement ,but no bubbles. any work done recently on the car?
  9. can you hear it idling with the hood up? maybe a waterpump or alt. bearing is going bad. is it a buzzing sound? that could be heat shields. Looks like you might be due for a TB change too. Look for rubbing inside the covers, maybe the TB belt is flopping around from a weak TB tensioner?
  10. that filter may be a dry-flow that is washable, or it's disposable. If it is SPT and not an AEM or K&N replacement media, it's about $40-$50 to replace. I don't think it's oiled. At least, not supposed to be cleaned and re-oiled. A new one may have some kinda 'treatment' on it. not certain though.
  11. there are many threads and many different opinions/experiences across the 3 forums I keep up with about axles. do a search for axle threads The only consistent trend you find from reading is that, typical rebuilds from local parts stores seem to be the riskiest for exhibiting problems for people.
  12. I threw up in my mouth a little; http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhdTNH1nvOoE762IU4
  13. next cold start opportunity, cycle the key to ON (not start) wait 3 seconds, cycle OFF/ON a couple more times, THEN start. If it starts and seems to run better, you're losing fuel pressure. If same symptoms - well, fuel pump and circuit is OK!
  14. that's near the point in time when some weight/force from 'nosedive' might be vectored back onto the rear suspension so, I'm wondering if bouncing the car up and down in the rear might duplicate the problem? does seem like a bushing or something similar
  15. almost certainly viscous, and many folks claim they're toast after 65K. at least, that's what I've read.
  16. I have no experience with doing this (well, a very long time ago, I tried a split boot on a Honda - didn't las a month) BUT, maybe you'remebering this;http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=118248 also, if you do decide to go with a local rebuilder - MANY people (including me) have successfully used DAPE in north Fort Worth. (around 33rd street I think. )
  17. OK, it looks like my springs either flat-out won't work for you, or would require some new parts and a lot of 'finagling' according to this http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303381 ^^^but that looks like a decent resource for you - lots to read though. also, I found this;http://boardreader.com/thread/wrx_lowering_springs_on_obs_struts_ym8X2sbh.html might have some good info in there somewhere. maybe someone will post here with actual experience doing what you need.
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