1-3-2-4's 97 Outback possible ej22e turbo project

[1-3-2-4]

Man it would of been 3 years without a Subaru and without a car in April... I held off looking for a 5spd wagon which is kinda rare here in the NE. The car found me 2 days ago in NY for $400 I got this AWD wagon with 198K on it.. needs a little work like the exhaust and I have a coolant leak and a check engine light is on so I need to pull the code for that.

Also the ABS light will flash a code when the key is turned to ON and it will flash when the car is running until you press the brake.

I have a few things to do before I feel ok enough to take it on a long trip.

Also the shifter feels like a wet noodle :smt005 so that's going to be changed.

some pictures I just took.

car seems to have aftermarket sunroof

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[TheAngryPidgeon]

I figured out what color your car is. Lyurple.

(For those who don't get the reference, it's from Celebrity Jeopardy on SNL)

But really, I think that may be the most accurate color for the vehicle. :smt023

[1-3-2-4]

I gotta replace the header (YEA!!) now I have a reason to. Someone tried to patch it up I guess it had a leak. I can't seem to find a good price ok them.

[1-3-2-4]

Got the JDM headlights installed both of the top screws for the passenger headlight snapped removing the USDM headlight

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ran out of steam.. for tonight so no hi-beams yet and I don't have a small enough socket to adjust the headlight aim.

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[99gtlimited]

it's 8mm for future reference, i just keep a small wrench set in my glove box for stuff like that. looks good keep it up!

[1-3-2-4]

it's 8mm for future reference, i just keep a small wrench set in my glove box for stuff like that. looks good keep it up!


smallest socket I have is 9mm and I do have a small wrench set in a tool box.

I need to build up my tool collection :D

[99gtlimited]

did you tint the high beams or was that done previously? ratcheting wrenches are awesome for small stuff that like and just about everything else so invest in a set of those and i guarantee you'll be glad you did.

[1-3-2-4]

did you tint the high beams or was that done previously? ratcheting wrenches are awesome for small stuff that like and just about everything else so invest in a set of those and i guarantee you'll be glad you did.

I tinted the hi-beams with 4 coats of stain glass paint. and I only have one ratcheting wrench which is in 3/4 I can't find my damn 1/2 in ratcheting which I spent more money then i should on it because I was doing brakes on my impreza at the time.

I made custom cut off shields for the headlights.. I don't think I ever posted a picture of that.. I tried using a coke can and traced the JDM shield but I hated it.. so I did one free hand and made a copy which turned out very good.

I used Aluminum flashing and it's held in by JB wield (the only thing that could stand the heat in front of the bulb)


Reason never got back with me :smt017 but I found a good deal on a Koyto Radiator for $117 and free shipping for a new one.

Also this battery is on it's way out.. I mean lol I'm still not good on hills yet so if I stall the car with the headlights on I have to turn the headlights off in order to start the car. I had planned on getting a yellow top battery when that time comes..

I replaced all wiper blades yesterday Bosh icons in the front and a Annco Contour for the rear which I should sand the rear and paint because it's kinda rusted.

also gotta replace the clutch petal has no rubber on it at all :-/

[1-3-2-4]

Oh yeah the shifter trim is not missing I just happen to take the photo when installing my radio that I had in the forester.

[1-3-2-4]

man so I just changed the oil and all.. I kept the 4 crush washers from when I had my forester so I take the drain bolt off and I look to see what seems to be a brass washer used as a crush washer... So after finally getting it off I found yet another washer under that one :mad: And the other thing was the oil filter was on so tight the rubber seal as flat.

Also so my water pump arrives on the 17th and radiator on the 18th after all that's said and done next would be the exhaust. I was thinking about getting a hi flow cat from Stromung or should I get a OBX and have the shop put it in?

[impreza_GC8]

The headlights are awesome! I'm jealous. I read that you want to replace your clutch pedal. The rubber piece is just a removable pad, you can get another one from the dealer or find one in a junkyard from another 5MT Subaru.

[1-3-2-4]

Ha I did not think anyone followed that about the clutch petal but yeah I need to replace that I still have no hi-beams yet but they are really not needed.. it's a pain because I can't drive anyplace just yet.

[gibbons98legacygt]

yo man i like the headlights

[TheAngryPidgeon]

Those lights look mean. :smt023

[1-3-2-4]

Those lights look mean. :smt023

I think i went a little heavy on the yellow tint with the spray paint.. because I was not sure if I would get stopped or anything I did not paint the reflector inside the hi-beam housing but just the outside so I can always take it off with paint thinner.

I used 5 coats for the left headlight and 4 for the right.. when it does light up it looks good I have to get some shots after I do the engine work.

[1-3-2-4]

ugh so as it is I don't have all the replacement bulbs for the HVAC controls since the dealer did not give me the right size I found the right size and ordered 3 white LCD NEO 3 LED's from superbrightleds I guess they should be here sometime this week...

[1-3-2-4]

hmm the car is wanting more love... my ABS relay is stuck so it causes the ABS motor to run regardless if the key is in the ignition or not. it's a $50 or so part from Subaruparts.com seems to be an issue on the 95/96 model years.

I got a little nervous since I only unplugged the pump motor so I decided to make a dash for the highway since I never took it out on it yet.. I also finally got to hit 5th gear :smt029

as soon as I tapped the brakes at 70 mph I can tell pad and disc replacements are going to have to be on order soon.

[1-3-2-4]

New timing belt in followed by the new Koyo radiator!

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[Huffer]

Dude you're killin' it - I'm impressed with how quickly you're fixing this thing up. :)

[1-3-2-4]

:D that's one thing I missed doing was working on my car this was the first time I did a timing belt, had a little issues with the cam.. I looked at the end wrench write up on the 2.2L TB and I did not line up the crank notch with the cams.

once I did all that I was good :D


Now tomorrow my center muffler will arrive.. however the bolts are so rusty and I can't tell for sure what size they are.. I have to get everything done by Sunday because that's when my temporary plate expires and I don't get another...

Looks like I will have to stop at the stealership for the knock sensor and hold they don't need to special order it.

the funny thing with the koyo radiator the top part that holds the hood rod it wont fit over the radiator like the old one.. also does anyone happen to know what bolt size holds down that part that goes over the radiator? somehow they got misplaced and it's up too high to the point where it's a little hard to close the hood.

[1-3-2-4]

now I know why my knock sensor is not working... it has a crack in the side and it looks like a mouse or something made a nest and starting chewing on the wire in three spots.

[Huffer]

Check with Reason. He has a range of knock sensors.

[1-3-2-4]

Check with Reason. He has a range of knock sensors.

going to have to get it from the dealer I need to get emissions done the same day or I'm up shits creek.

[1-3-2-4]

first time washing the car and got a wax as well.. nothing like washing when it's 50F out..

while I was washing FedEx delivered my center exhaust as well.


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[1-3-2-4]

man so far I have noticed my car color and how low it sits makes for a lot of people who don't see me. I got cut off by a taxi on the first day driving out of town. And on the highway a large box truck did the same. I don't bother blowing the horn because of how wimpy it is. Gotta get the super tones soon.

[Huffer]

Get some blingmaster 15" or 16" wheels and they'll see you. ;)

[1-3-2-4]

like I said in the pm I might just throw wrx wheels for summers and the stock for winter.

[BlackBK]

^I plan on doing the same once I have the money^

[dplacencia]

Yeah some WRX wheel will look nice on your wagon. I love the way my wagon looks with them on. :wink:

[1-3-2-4]

yeah but will I have a large gap? I'm scared to lower my car anymore because of my tow hooks

[Huffer]

The gap will be the same as you currently have. Changing wheels doesn't reduce/enlarge gap as long as you keep the rolling diameter the same:
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[1-3-2-4]

The gap will be the same as you currently have. Changing wheels doesn't reduce/enlarge gap as long as you keep the rolling diameter the same:
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ah ok that's not so bad a lot of the areas I go to have sharp dips.. I remember the first time with my iimpreza i found out the hard way...

[1-3-2-4]

brought a can of A/C recharge since my system is low also some fuses and a toggle switch for the fog lights since I don't know if I can use the push button switch already in the car for these aftermarket PIAA fog lights.

[1-3-2-4]

center exhaust installed... the shop said someone before tried to patch things up which caused the hole in the sections...

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[Huffer]

Oh no... they welded your axle-back to your nice new flanged midpipe!
That means if you decide to get another axle-back that you can't unbolt the stock one and bolt the new one on!

[1-3-2-4]

So what are my options?

[Okin DaVanh]

So what are my options?


Starting over again. :smt009

I mean, back to the exhaust shop to cut them apart and intall new flanges on each end (but I don't see that happening with the other end being old) or replace the header (or older part) and start anew.

[2.5GT]

Man, that looks like some shady work done right there. Maybe another shop could have done better.

[1-3-2-4]

did you guys bother to read what the price would of been? I went to monroe for parts and labor it would of been around $650. I'm not made of money and when I told him I brought my own part he said right off the bat they don't install parts you bring in... So unless you guys want to chip in :D

Anyways I just got a flat this morning so looks like I need some new tires anyways.

[Okin DaVanh]

did you guys bother to read what the price would of been? I went to monroe for parts and labor it would of been around $650. I'm not made of money and when I told him I brought my own part he said right off the bat they don't install parts you bring in... So unless you guys want to chip in :D

Anyways I just got a flat this morning so looks like I need some new tires anyways.

I don't think this was for me. However, I did read your post and was only breaking the news to you in return to what you asked Huffer.

You got what you paid for.... Like American Express, Doing it right has it's privelages although you pay extra
.
Sometimes it's better to save up a little more and do it right. With the way this was done, you'll probably be back there in a few months to a year. But what do I know... :roll: I only did my exhaust 3 years ago and it's still as good as new. Good luck with your tire situation.

[1-3-2-4]

why would I need a new axle back anyways? just chop off the pipe leading to the muffler and put a new one on.. and about the flange I will have to put the car on 4 jack stands but I'm guessing they wielded the pipe to the flange exit.. so just take it off should I want to get a super overpriced axle back for a simple 2.2L just cut the wield off and shave it down.

If my father was still around he could of gave me pointers since he did wielding for over 20 years.

IMHO I don't think it's worth the $600+ these axle back's go for to put it on a low flowing 2.2L and not gain much of anything from it.

[99SUS SFD]

Axel backs aren't $600.

You may need a new axel back some day if your current one ever rusts out, gets damaged, etc. Axel backs come with the tubing you would need to connect right to the midpipe, you wouldn't attach it to the existing tubing from past the midpipe to the muffler.

[1-3-2-4]

Axel backs aren't $600.

You may need a new axel back some day if your current one ever rusts out, gets damaged, etc. Axel backs come with the tubing you would need to connect right to the midpipe, you wouldn't attach it to the existing tubing from past the midpipe to the muffler.

All the brands I have seen on boxer4 racing and other Subaru parts sites seem to price them that high, I know how a axle back looks and how it mounts I just can't find anything. As long as it can hold for maybe a month or so while I take care of more important issues like brakes being warped and replacing all 4 tires then I should be ok Wednesday I have to take the car for emissions testing.

[1-3-2-4]

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[Navi271]

new jdm taillights?! i love em!
i like what you've done to the car so far and can't wait to see what's next

[rougeben83]

lol exhaust drama. I'll go ahead and say it. Boxer4racing is for people that don't know any better when it comes to modifying a subaru. There are tons of better options out there for less money. A $600 axleback? For crying out loud thats a 16g EVO III turbo right there!

If your current muffler ever rots out, a $100 Borla, Magnaflow, or Dynomax (you know, performance exhaust makers that have been around for years in the US) generic muffler with $50 worth of time from a decent exhaust shop will be enough. Will someone be going on their hands and knees looking at the underside of your car to see how your exhaust looks like? Ugh highly unlikely. It looks ghettorigged right now but as long as it works and your money needs to go into other things I see no problem in using that setup for now.

[1-3-2-4]

Finally passed took the test the first time and failed because of the gaS cap

[1-3-2-4]

Finally hit 199,000 birthday cake at 200,000!

[1-3-2-4]

Hmm odd my high beam fuse burned out today I think it's a 15 or 20A

Odd because I've had them on before like 3 min at a time before with no issues... maybe it was because I was trying to flick the hi beams?

[rougeben83]

Hmm odd my high beam fuse burned out today I think it's a 15 or 20A

Odd because I've had them on before like 3 min at a time before with no issues... maybe it was because I was trying to flick the hi beams?

is the high beam on an independent circuit? 15a is plenty for 55w high beams, even when both lights are in series.

[xXGTBspecXx]

headlights look familar..... :roll: you should order the stuff i used to do mine so at least they look as good lol. its like 6.99 shipped on ebay. comin along on the car tho i see. :smt026

[1-3-2-4]

it looks fine from outside the car but the hi beams are next to useless with the low beams on.

[1-3-2-4]

Hmm odd my high beam fuse burned out today I think it's a 15 or 20A

Odd because I've had them on before like 3 min at a time before with no issues... maybe it was because I was trying to flick the hi beams?

is the high beam on an independent circuit? 15a is plenty for 55w high beams, even when both lights are in series.

yeah they are on a independent circuit..

that's why I was confused.

[1-3-2-4]

got around to painting the roof racks today while it was a nice warm day.

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Also a shot of the right rail before I painted to show had bad it was.. really stuck out more after the cross bars were taken off.

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[1-3-2-4]

finally the road was slick enough to get the car sideways to check for grip..

the car would feel better when I get 16's

the ABS is just as touchy as most Subaru's I've driven.. slowing down on a wet road that had worn down pavement caused the ABS to kick in when slowing down from 10 mph.

[1-3-2-4]

SO yeah I really found out why my car would not hold on anything but a tiny hill that was almost flat..

The passenger side brake shoe was way out of adjustment.. It took about 4 turns for it to hit the pad and me backing off one turn Now the parking brake handle is firm with 6 clicks and it holds on the hill fine.

Also seafomed the car today lots of smoke :p I was going to clean my IAC but I noticed I don't think I have one at least I did not see it when comparing pictures with the EJ25.

[1-3-2-4]

took these on mother's day

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[datdookie]

if your ever going to get a gt wing, please do a write up. I got the spoiler came with no bolts or anything, so im kind of lost of what to do, plus i want to do it right.

Peter

[1-3-2-4]

I think if you buy the wing at the dealer you get a template

[Huffer]

if your ever going to get a gt wing, please do a write up. I got the spoiler came with no bolts or anything, so im kind of lost of what to do, plus i want to do it right.

Peter

Visit member rides 1 "Legacy" - look for stealth wagon.

[1-3-2-4]

The bolt for the seat.. I was going to remove the seat since I needed to clean under it with the steam vac... well I got all 4 bolts on the passenger side out but the one that's sideways near the back near the cup holders it was hard to move out then finally I hear it break loose and I was like wow the PB blaster finally got in.. that is until it just kept spinning and spinning... and never backed out.


At that point I just cleaned what I could and put the other bolts back in..

[decke48]

the welded bolt must of broke. only ways now its to get a 17mm wrench and a friend and have someone under the car holding the nut

[1-3-2-4]

I will check tomorrow since I need to put the car on jackstands.

[Benfolio]

Hahaha, I did that same thing on my BD. Pissed me off. More so because I was PUTTING THE BOLT BACK IN when the damn thing broke.

Saw it while I was removing stuff for the swap and flipped it off. Stupid half welded nut, hanging there with a bolt half stuck in it. :smt013

Afraid it's gonna happen on the L, but DAMN, it's dirty inside, and the seats need to be pulled. :-(

[1-3-2-4]

I should be good tomorrow.. I tell you gear oil is one of the hardest smells to get out if you have old oil in the car.

[1-3-2-4]

installed a left-over 6 LED that I had for over a year from VLED's

better improvement in my glove box.

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[1-3-2-4]

So when doing the tire rotation I wanted to check the steering rack to see if that was the cause of the creaking sound when turning the wheels.. Anyways this is what I found.. same on the passenger and driver's side.

From what I hear it's not as bad as it looks as far as replacing it?

this is with the wheel turned fully to the left.

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[1-3-2-4]

So doing a little work on the car today I rotated the tires and I also need to replace the steering rack it seems as well as the ball joints..

Also the bushings in the rear are crack or cracking..

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[decke48]

taking the outer tie rod off to pull the boot. inners probally dry and greaseless, and probally needs replacement.

[1-3-2-4]

No need to replace the steering rack?

[decke48]

no need if its not leaking, or making noise

[1-3-2-4]

Thanks.. might as well do the ball joints while I'm at it

[1-3-2-4]

lol I saw the bolt.. without any help today I was unable to do anything.. looks like the wield broke off someplace..

Man they must salt like mad in MA and NY...

[1-3-2-4]

Are the inner tie rods side depended? From looking at subaruparts.com it does not seem like it..

Also what grease do I need to use for them?

[decke48]

inners can be used either side. i put a little high temp wheel bearing grease or chassis grease

[Mikey97D]

I've got a creaking noise when I turn the wheels, but I thought it was the bearing at the top of the strut. Maybe it's my steering rack?

1-3-2-4: Can you take pictures when doing the repair? Thanks!

[1-3-2-4]

I've got a creaking noise when I turn the wheels, but I thought it was the bearing at the top of the strut. Maybe it's my steering rack?

1-3-2-4: Can you take pictures when doing the repair? Thanks!


from what I hear the steering rack hardly ever fails.. the sound and the crack opened boot pretty much told me now where the sound was coming from..

Also I take pictures of all my repairs.. I have family members that say I still did not get a good deal on my Subaru for $400.. I want to rub it all in their faces.

The only thing I'm confused about is how to get the inner rod off.. I think it has a snap washer? or I forgot what it's called.. I have to check the FSM again.

[1-3-2-4]

In the coming weeks I plan to recharge my AC and replace the receiver/dryer and check for any leaks.. I think I have some leaks around where the O-rings are.. going to pull a vacuum on the system.

I don't know if I should clean the condenser since I don't feel like draining the coolant.

That along with the new tires and wheels will have to wait until next week.. darn union dues :(

Can't wait till the new tires are on with a new suspension I can't think what the car would feel like right now when the road is wet and the only spot on a road to work at you have to turn coming from a hill I've tried 10 mph it always understeers then catches like it's on a damn rail.

these toyo tires are not the greatest tires anyways... but ever since I rotated the tires it's more noticeable.

[Plays_with_Toys]

So how did you end up doing the yellow on your JDM lights? And how did you wire it that both high and low beam are on at the same time? Mine don't do that?

[1-3-2-4]

So how did you end up doing the yellow on your JDM lights? And how did you wire it that both high and low beam are on at the same time? Mine don't do that?


I saw your post about the yellow hi-beams with XxGTBSpecXx I did 7 layers of yellow Kylon stain glass paint on the outside of the housing just in case I was asked to remove it for some stupid reason..

as for the hi-beams and low beams on at the same time I made a relay harness for it I followed the thread that Warrior made and I forgot which that I grounded to the car but it's what keeps the low's on with the highs..

only issue is if I try to flash someone without my headlights on my HID's will also come on at the same time.. But then again I saw a BMW with stock HID's flash me to warn that a cop was ahead and his HID's flicked on and off when he did that.

[1-3-2-4]

Did the front rotors today I did not need to push the pads back any it just fit right over the rotor but no more warped rotor when I put the brakes on, I will do the rears when I get back from my vacation.

Also wash, claybar and waxed the car today and brought a wash arm that hooks to the garden hose mixes the soap for you but the rinse part of it still dumps too much soap or maybe I just added way too much.

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[1-3-2-4]

A little sound file of my car with the 4 channel mic in the parking lot. too small to get any decent speed.

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[1-3-2-4]

Added JDM fog lights today, lenses are spray painted yellow with clear bulbs.

pain in the ass since nothing was factory mounted at all.

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[2.5GT]

You should painted your calipers while you were in there doing brakes. Those calipers look crusty! :grin:

[1-3-2-4]

You should painted your calipers while you were in there doing brakes. Those calipers look crusty! :grin:

haha you know I was out looking for some caliper paint just on Friday but I don't know what color I want.. I don't want it to clash with my body color..

Since I will be getting new wheels in July they did not have a big selection of colors.. off hand I remember seeing silver, black, red, blue and yellow

I was going to do red but everyone has red...

[2.5GT]

I went with a stock color, Silver. Looks great and not very flashy.
I was going to go with a gunmetal gray color, but Advance auto didn't have enough cans :roll:

[1-3-2-4]

Out here at the Delaware rest stop going to be a good test for how much I can get from the tank.. going to use very little A/C


I also need to tackle those crank seals 600 miles one way is a long drive :-|

[1-3-2-4]

Some new pics while in N.C.

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[Navi271]

how'd it handle on sand??

[1-3-2-4]

way better then I thought.

looks good.

i wonder why your 95 bk came with a rack but mine didn't :smt017

[1-3-2-4]

not sure about that :-/ I thought all came with them

also man my anti squeal backing fell off because it rusted out.. my left front pad is squealing like a mofo sometimes when I stop slow drives me nuts.. I guess I wont get another pad unless you buy a new set of pads?

[Okin DaVanh]

not sure about that :-/ I thought all came with them

also man my anti squeal backing fell off because it rusted out.. my left front pad is squealing like a mofo sometimes when I stop slow drives me nuts.. I guess I wont get another pad unless you buy a new set of pads?

Yeah, but some places sell shim kits. Worst case scenario, look in the boneyards for a fair to good replacement. :smt102

[1-3-2-4]

soon to be Header time!

leak is getting big enough to be an issue also bring fumes into the cabin but I always drive with the windows down but has been known to make passengers somewhat sleepy.

Now who has the best prices? I had to set up another computer so I don't have all my Subaru part stores in my favs.

[Navi271]

headers? single or dual port? ebay is a good place to find some cheap good quality knock offs

[1-3-2-4]

dual ebay is overpriced I can't think of the of that site that had them for $143 I'd have to go back and check my posts.

[Reason]

My 98 BK didn't have a rack.

[Navi271]

oh ok, yeah i've never seen them at that low of a price so if you can find it then go for it! dual port is SO much easier to find

My 98 BK didn't have a rack.
random? i guess yours didn't have a check by the roof rack option..

[1-3-2-4]

So I had a flood on this past Sunday 8/23 which caused a few things inside to get wet and act erratic like the ECu and ABS module.. the carpet is all out and is now sitting in my living room sprayed some lysol on it.

Going to change the oil today and tranny and diff fluid just to feel "safe" water that got high enough to enter in under the doors is high enough to touch under the car.


wish gear oil was not so expensive :neutral:

[Huffer]

If the water level didn't get higher than an open entry point on the car (like a fill tube) then there's no point changing the fluids out, unless they're already leaking. They're sealed systems.

Best thing you can do is drive the vehicle up and down hills and around in circles to dry it out.

[1-3-2-4]

If the water level didn't get higher than an open entry point on the car (like a fill tube) then there's no point changing the fluids out, unless they're already leaking. They're sealed systems.

Best thing you can do is drive the vehicle up and down hills and around in circles to dry it out.

well I need to change my MT fluid anyways ever since I must of got locked in betweens gears the car jolted forward enough to knock my rear view down it will sometimes grind going into 4th depending on how slow you pull back on it.. but then again it was doing that too when I first changed the diff oil and went away when I did also felt smoother.


I'd have to open the tranny up sooner or later so might as well try to get as many miles out of it as I can.

Oh yeah those gold Purolator filters are nice big improvement over the blue filters but I've never had an issue turning them off to replace them.

[Zac]

Really like the colour of your bk. never seen one like it!

[1-3-2-4]

heh thanks.. Not really the color I had hoped for it's not one that stands out as people will run into you or turn into your lane..

Hell I've had this car what 5 months now and I've already had 2 people drive over into my lane 3 people cut me off because they never saw me.. hah the car is low and this color makes for a deadly combo :P

[1-3-2-4]

well here is something interesting... Before the flood I never had a hard time moving the car on level ground from a dead stop only going up to 1500 RPMS.. However after the mini flood it was very erratic and had me thinking I know it can't be me (I hate driving in my steeltoes) I had to at least get myself up to 2K or slip more then normal for it not to drop.

So I change the fluid and it's much much nicer now engages much more like it used to be..

also hardly no metal at all.. did not cover the whole top of the drain plug.

I did both the rear and front diffs.. Also for a 208K car just looking at the MT in the drain hole the ring gear looks pretty damn good.. I wont know the rest until I drop the trans one day because it seems my rear housing has a slow leak and when I drop it a new Center diff is going in along with a front LSD OBX as it seems no one has had issues with it yet (thread at NASIOC)

Finally met the WRX owner he told me if I ever needed any parts (he blew his first motor) Just ask so today was not that bad.. Seems the ECU has got enough data

[1-3-2-4]

carpet cleaning :P

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/9711/finalclean.jpg
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/8250/final2b.jpg

way cleaner before should look better when it dries.

Also covered my hole :P

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/145/holecover.jpg

[1-3-2-4]

old and new filter..

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And inside the ABS module

It's been dry for 2 days now I will be reinstalling it on friday to see what happens

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[1-3-2-4]

Ordered new headers from speedy racer also will be installing the carpet again along with ABS module.

[1-3-2-4]

So much for putting in the carpet today since it's going to rain all today and tomorrow and sunday....

[Zac]

Ordered new headers from speedy racer also will be installing the carpet again along with ABS module.


your engine is dual port?

[1-3-2-4]

Ordered new headers from speedy racer also will be installing the carpet again along with ABS module.


your engine is dual port?


yes it is

[1-3-2-4]

So replaced my fuel filter because I don't know when the last time it was changed.. i could not find a fuel pump fuse in the manual so I went and unplugged the connector from the fuel pump and let the car run until it died and proceeded to disconnect the out hose to the engine..

Oh boy must of been a decent amount of pressure because as soon as I let my thumb off the hose the fuel gushed out all over the front windshield.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[Huffer]

I merged your posts... lets not create threads for the sake of it huh? If you're working on your car and you're NOT making a DIY writeup, just add to your MR1 thread ok?

Thanks.

[1-3-2-4]

well shit sorry I made a mistake

[1-3-2-4]

installed my speedyracer headers and I think I caused another leak.. right after the 2nd cat to the center pipe when I took the headers down I figured with the spring bolt I could let it hang down a bit (car on ramps) after all was said and done I connected everything back and I have this loud sound rather annoying.

Also I forgot to reset the ECU but my idle is bouncing around it will go from 688 to 750 about every 1-2 seconds.

Mid-range seems to have improved.

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Old headers

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[sqc151]

nice headers... did u get everything else takin care of like the cel?

[1-3-2-4]

nice headers... did u get everything else takin care of like the cel?


I never got to put the spacer on because for one I never could remove my Oxygen sensor no matter how much PB Blaster I put on it.. and plus it seems you need a removal tool for it.

Also the headers fit perfect without having to bend or push anything.

[Airgne]

you need to wrap them. i just wrapped mine and holy shit what a diff it made. car sounds better and i alot quiter in the front end.

[1-3-2-4]

you don't understand I have a exhaust leak because of rust in another part of the exhaust on the 2nd cat right where it meets up with the center part.


headers sounded fine to me

[Airgne]

you don't understand I have a exhaust leak because of rust in another part of the exhaust on the 2nd cat right where it meets up with the center part.


headers sounded fine to me


i understand that you have rust.

im talking about the header. trust me(ask other ppl if you wish), but the header wrapped sounds alot better.

[)2edline]

Driving next to a wall or barricade you'll realize the big ol sewing machine under your engine =P I have it too

[1-3-2-4]

well my exhaust leak was so loud I never heard anything last night after I put some JB wield on this for a temp fix I will listen for it.

the funny thing is the stock header came off the studs so easy it was just the headers to the first cat that was a pain in the ass.

[Reason]

Driving next to a wall or barricade you'll realize the big ol sewing machine under your engine =P I have it too


Gone with wrapped headers :smt023

[Reason]

nice headers... did u get everything else takin care of like the cel?


I never got to put the spacer on because for one I never could remove my Oxygen sensor no matter how much PB Blaster I put on it.. and plus it seems you need a removal tool for it.

Also the headers fit perfect without having to bend or push anything.

Removal too? :smt017 If you mean the right size wrench and some muscle then yes.

[1-3-2-4]

well I have yet to get a cell due to the sensor getting too much flow I will wait before buying the tool since its not cheap at $25 going to patch the leak when I get home from work

[Reason]

What tool are you talking about? These 02 sensors come off with an open end wrench. And most people don't get a CEL from the headers, it varies. If you don't have it now I doubt you will.

[Huffer]

the tool is more like $4:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=97177 (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=97177)

Reason - some vehicles due to their "CARB" spec when manufactured have close tolerances and it's tough to get the sensor out without an offset socket - the open head wrench doesn't provide enough leverage. My car is an example of this...

[Reason]

I put a pipe over my wrench and that was it. Or you can combine two wrenches if you know the trick.

[Huffer]

I put a pipe over my wrench and that was it. Or you can combine two wrenches if you know the trick.

Yeah, that'll work too - but sometimes you just want that 4ft breaker bar in there. Whatever works! :smt023

One time I broke a socket wrench and had four wrenches linked together...eye protection is a must!

[1-3-2-4]

What tool are you talking about? These 02 sensors come off with an open end wrench. And most people don't get a CEL from the headers, it varies. If you don't have it now I doubt you will.


If I don't get a CEL (still haven't yet) why does my car idle funny after I put on the new headers? I don't think it could be the exahust leak right after the 2nd Cat? could it be effecting the Oxygen sensor?

[1-3-2-4]

well the exhaust leak is gone.. I did not take it on the highway near a road barrier however I did hear the sewing machine at idle but then again I was right up on the headers when the car was running..

You can feel the exhaust pulses more in the shifter no sound improvements with the stock exhaust..

The funny idle is still around but not as bad with the exhaust leak getting ready to hop out to make a quick video and sound clip.



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

[1-3-2-4]

Ok headers all fixed.. and just to make sure I went for a ride across a few towns a mix of high rpms and city driving.. I still don't hear this sewing machine sound that everyone talks about.. I drove along side one of the largest walls I know of in Stamford, CT to get on 95-S and I don't hear it at all.. I also drove 80 past one and I still don't hear it :-/

I also still don't have a CEL due to the Oxygen sensor getting too much flow..


Maybe I got lucky?


Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ3OnLqK5ww

[1-3-2-4]

cut open my fuel filter.. I wanted to change it because I did not know when it was last changed (a date stamp would be nice) and the paint on the fuel filter was starting to rust so that was concerning me..

So this is what I find... Filter is Purolator

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[1-3-2-4]

Went up to shane's place (reason) and picked up the SPT axleback and center pipe I should get around to installing it Monday providing I don't run into any issues which I doubt it.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/DSC_0015-2.jpg

[Okin DaVanh]

i think you'll like the difference with the SPT. Definately would get all new gaskets all around.

[1-3-2-4]

I already had a donut gasket from 3 months ago because I brought the wrong part and I brought another on friday for the axleback

[Reason]

This isn't on yet? Should take you 20 minutes to do this.

[1-3-2-4]

yeah I know its easy just my back is so sore my seats suck I think I will be changing them out late fall to winter. I just need to clean up the flange on the center pipe and it should be ok

[1-3-2-4]

I think these should be sanded enough to get rid of the rust.

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Off to install the parts now!

[1-3-2-4]

fuck the mofo wielded the bolt to the nut that's why I can't get it off have everything ready car up on jack stands...

[Navi271]

that's lame... dremel cutting time?

[1-3-2-4]

that's lame... dremel cutting time?
out here now working on the car on my phone I think I saved one of the spring bolts at least its just one shot of wield.. did strip the bolt a little but should thread back on

[1-3-2-4]

well shit another setback.. everything is in.. start the car and fuck a leak between the 2nd cat and the midpipe.. ugh I look under the car while it's running and I can see the donut gasket just spinning around due to the air flow..

QUick anyone know how tight the bolt has to be for this? I'm on another computer at another location and I don't have the FSM on hand.

[Reason]

Are you sure you have the right size donut gasket? Sounds like the one you have is too small.

[1-3-2-4]

I have the doughnut gasket part number 44011AC000

[Reason]

That number means nothing to me, if it's in there jiggling around it's too small, can you at least take a pic of it?

[1-3-2-4]

better yet lets try to get a video.. give me a few min

[1-3-2-4]

here is the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL_564ByRig

you can't really see the gasket with my cheap cam I had to use normal bolts because I snapped the OEM bolt because it was as tight as it was going to go...


I take it the flat part of the gasket goes towards the cat side and the tapered end goes into the center pipe.

Just in case I installed it the wrong way :roll:


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[1-3-2-4]

I was told it was installed the wrong way so I flipped the gasket around and still leaking :smt013 :smt013

I don't know if I need to clean out the center pipe more?

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[1-3-2-4]

OK screw this.. I reused the old doughnut and it seals well now where it's leak is where the axleback is.. I might need a thicker gasket if I can't get it to seal well... I don't know if later model years used thicker gaskets but I can't see that happening..

so everything is squared away with the cat and the center pipe.

[Reason]

Whoever told you that the flat side goes towards the rounded part of the mid pipe is a moron. That looks like the right size. I don't see how it can rattle like that. How that cat is that donut gasket slips over the piped end and the round part sits in the mid pipe. Once the bolts are on and tighten it shouldn't rattle.

[1-3-2-4]

I just compaired the sizes of the gaskets and the one that was put on by the shop is like 1-2% larger in size I don't understand that...

I still got a leak where the axleback and end of the center pipe meet.. I can't understand that one too. The sucky part is how the axleback is leaking at the gasket it's so friken small.. I wonder if later models had thicker gaskets?

*edit

added video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkWfYbSg6ts

[Reason]

Get a tube of red RTV sealer and coat both sides of the gasket. Also go and get a gasket from Subaru and not the cheap ones at the auto part stores. When that was on my car it didn't leak.

[1-3-2-4]

the axleback gasket is a subaru part! all the gasket for the exhaust I picked up from the dealership! I will try the sealant but this is nuts.. im also thinking about deleting my 2nd cat but anyways I drove with the new set up and you are right not that loud at all I was hoping for a little more loudness like 20 % louder

[Reason]

The deletion of one cat or two will make it louder. I had one cat when I had my SPT and it had some sound.

[1-3-2-4]

The deletion of one cat or two will make it louder. I had one cat when I had my SPT and it had some sound. I figure since it's leaky (2nd cat) might as well get rid of it.. How do you go about doing the o2 sensor delete?

I'm about to go out and grab some sound clips and video and a few stills (I have yet to take any night shots of the car) Well waiting because the beach I want to go to does not close for the season until Sept 30th.

[Reason]

How tight is the axle back to mid pipe? Really crush that gasket. I want to hear what it sounds like. I actually forgot what cat was deleted. I have two cats again... for now.

[1-3-2-4]

How tight is the axle back to mid pipe? Really crush that gasket. I want to hear what it sounds like. I actually forgot what cat was deleted. I have two cats again... for now.


it's tight.. I'm a little nervous to go any tighter at the moment because the flanges on the rear end of the mid pipe don't look like they can hold I'm up to about 45 FT. Lbs on the axle back.. the funny thing was before all this was done and the stuff was still in the house I remember opening the gasket from the bag and placing it on the mid pipe to see if was correct and all that and I noticed with just a loose fit with the stuff connected I saw a little gap.. I just shrugged it off thinking well the stuff was only finger tight and should not be an issue :(

Alright I'm going to head out for a few to grab the sounds.

[1-3-2-4]

Pics! And Video! and the sound with the better quality mic will be in a few.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/09/DSC_0029-2.jpg

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaqMtblfdmQ

[Reason]

Well at least next weekend at the meet if we go for a cruise you won't be the only with a stock exhaust anymore :smt023

[1-3-2-4]

lol yeah

[1-3-2-4]

Now gotta make the car louder :lol:

last video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gBshGFIQOQ

[1-3-2-4]

Going to buy some Hankook Ventus R-S2 tires this weekend

[1-3-2-4]

Yeah my Hankook Ventus R-S2 arrived.. picked it off the truck and that was it... I went with this tire over the general tire rack had good deals on them.. only brought one because I was short on cash should be able to get the rest middle of next week but I still need to find some used wheels at least before it gets colder out

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[Navi271]

nice tires! are those for the steelies or are you getting new wheels too?
you should do the MSD coil pack mod! that gave it a little more sound for me.

[1-3-2-4]

nice tires! are those for the steelies or are you getting new wheels too?
you should do the MSD coil pack mod! that gave it a little more sound for me.


lol well I thought the picture was enough to show the tire size.. stock wheel for the legacy is 14 so to answer your question they will be on new wheels the steel wheels will only be getting winter tires from the point after I mount the new wheels.

Also for the MSD coil pack.. I'd have to see.. I mean a spark is a spark...

[Navi271]

LOL, wow do i feel STUPID, i SEE now.. 205/55ZR16W of course that won't fit your steel wheels!!!
i know what you mean about the spark. It did give me some more power, but they're no dyno tests that prove the MSD really works.. SOMEthing changed when i put it on tho... (could've been the NGK wires and plugs too..)

[1-3-2-4]

coming up for winter and time to order parts.. I will be ordering new cats for the car new struts but I can't find any springs that work for the wagon..

I will leave the engine alone until around Jan and I'm going to pull it to get to some hard to reach parts.


I had wanted to crack open the 5MT while the engine was out to put in a front LSD but is it a hassle to get out?

[1-3-2-4]

Stopped at the beach it was a moonless night so not as good but it was cold...


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[ilovemy96]

your subaru looks good man! and its the same color as mines. haha

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss44 ... C10893.jpg (http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss44/okctrd/SDC10893.jpg)
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[1-3-2-4]

your subaru looks good man! and its the same color as mines. haha

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss44 ... C10893.jpg (http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss44/okctrd/SDC10893.jpg)
http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss44 ... C10827.jpg (http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss44/okctrd/SDC10827.jpg)


haha I used to not really care for the color but I like it because you don't see it everyday and plus I'm headed out to the trail next weekend so I will run into my twin lol

[1-3-2-4]

installed the supertones today

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well at least the relay part of it.. I rode around for a day with them just disconnected.

Front windows down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PZVV4foRxA


Windows Up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xQAQ63VN4Y

[Navi271]

Don't these horns have 2 different dB levels? one more euro sounding horn and another more japanese sounding???

[1-3-2-4]

one is 300Hz and one is 500Hz

[Navi271]

oh ok, which one did you have yours set on the vids??

[1-3-2-4]

oh ok, which one did you have yours set on the vids??


Uhmm.. both...

[Navi271]

OH! they're both different! i thought you could switch them back and forth from 300 to 500. ok i get it now lol thanks!

[Huffer]

coming up for winter and time to order parts.. I will be ordering new cats for the car new struts but I can't find any springs that work for the wagon..

Go WRX swap route...get complete take off suspension and you'll just bolt them in. Much easier and cheaper than getting BK wagon specific suspension.

[1-3-2-4]

coming up for winter and time to order parts.. I will be ordering new cats for the car new struts but I can't find any springs that work for the wagon..

Go WRX swap route...get complete take off suspension and you'll just bolt them in. Much easier and cheaper than getting BK wagon specific suspension.


I take it I need to find the wagon version?

[Huffer]

Sure... apparently it helps with the saggy butt issue. I've never bothered looking into it honestly, because I decided that I was sticking with non-franken'ed suspension.

[1-3-2-4]

Just a few pics from the last two snow storms.. should of brought my camera when i drove up a hill in front of the Subaru showroom about 5 inches already fell it was effortless :)

I plan on replacing my cats and exhaust and springs but I have been having to hassle over some money with people that don't seem to want to pay.

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the flaps really help keeping all that crap off the sides of the car but I noticed it will freeze up ice behind them sometimes but no biggie.

[Zac]

Where did you get the SPT exhaust?

[1-3-2-4]

Reason sold it to me

[ESSYMOND]

I picked up my SPT axleback from eBay, but that was nearly 8-12 months ago...

[Zac]

wish I could find one :(

[1-3-2-4]

no one never lists their location on here but in about a month or two I might be selling mine.

not loud enough for me.. Im going to be putting on a Magnaflow.

[Zac]

no one never lists their location on here but in about a month or two I might be selling mine.

not loud enough for me.. Im going to be putting on a Magnaflow.

I have a magnaflow on mine, we can swap if you want.

[1-3-2-4]

You're in Canada right?

[Zac]

yes.

but my axle back isnt too pretty lol. All I did was chop off the stock muffler and weld the magnaflow on and put on a tip. it has no hangers, i'm just using a metal strap kit that I got from princess auto. The muffler is the polished stainless so it has absolutly no rust on it though.

[ESSYMOND]

Zac, are you on TSC as well? Im a Toronto local, can you show me pics of your muffler? Im also looking for something louder...

[Zac]

Zac, are you on TSC as well? Im a Toronto local, can you show me pics of your muffler? Im also looking for something louder...

Yes i'm on the TSC as well.

PM me.

sorry for hi-jacking the thread 1-3-2-4 :(

[1-3-2-4]

picked up some tools yesterday

Air compressor
impact wrench
AC manifold kit
vacuum pump

the parts I ordered so far that shipped is

new oil pan
inner tie rods
outer tie rods
new ac receiver/dryer
exhaust bolts/spring

I picked up a new metal oil separator from the dealer along with the 6 bolts.

The rest of this stuff I will order this coming week so it's about $1,000 when everything is done.

[Zac]

nice to see you're doing more work on it. :)

[Reason]

I'm curious what air compressor you got?

[1-3-2-4]

haha I'm going to get some hate on this.. but the HF 10gal compressor.. they were out of the 21 gal

it's decent at least.. sure it's not 120 gal as long as it gets the job done.

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[1-3-2-4]

you know the funny thing about my impact wrench N/T sells pretty much the same tool but without the CP name branding on it.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/ ... _200322359 (http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200322359_200322359)

the funny thing is it does not feel like it puts out 250/FT.lb

[Reason]

I HOPE that gets the job done, for your sake lol. It's cute though... really lol

[1-3-2-4]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH5Z4uiO_SY

I think Im going to get a higher impact 250 ft.lb is a bit low however I doubt it's really 250 in the first place

[Reason]

Don't get too crazy with hose lengths either. I ran compressors on the jobs that dwarf that thing and the pressure drops QUICK. I highly doubt this going to get the job done in a timely fashion, I hope you have enough time on your hands.

[1-3-2-4]

Don't get too crazy with hose lengths either. I ran compressors on the jobs that dwarf that thing and the pressure drops QUICK. I highly doubt this going to get the job done in a timely fashion, I hope you have enough time on your hands.


it's only a 25ft 3/8 air hose it's no big deal as far as time wise because if I'm right you can't fit a impact to remove the bolts that mate the engine and trans together.. I need it for the cam seals and a few other bolts.

[1-3-2-4]

oil pan I picked up before I left work.

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I don't know what these 3 rubber rings are for that came with the oil pan?

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More parts just arrived

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I'm a bit curious how much play the current ball joints have they sure are loud enough if you snap off the throttle

inner tie rods came today along with the 4 seasons dryer and the rear oil seal.

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[1-3-2-4]

Haha about time I get some wheels :P no tires yet but I think I'm going with the yokohama S drive's


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[Navi271]

Man, those are going to look SO GOOD!

Are they 16's???

[1-3-2-4]

wow I though my post worked at work but yes they are 16's i just wished the spokes were more of a deeper gunmetal look

having said that how do those stick on weights do?

[Navi271]

I've never had a problem with them. I have em on my summer AND winter wheels. I haven't seen any fly off or anything...
I'd definitely use those on your new shiny wheels!!

[1-3-2-4]

Well that's good to know

[JunkerXL]

nice build thread. that air compressor will do the job, just get a good torque wrench to make sure everything is up to snuff. a friend of mine built his race car, and daily driver, using hand tools and a compressor almost identical to that one, but again, torque wrench ftw. :smt023 i miss that drift car :smt010 anyway, hot wheels too, i had a similar set (though 17") on my 93, and it makes the car look 1,000,000pts., for the win, super, 100%!!! :smt005




:smt020

[1-3-2-4]

haha yeah I have two Tq wrenches one that goes to 150 Ft-lbs and the other 80 ft-lbs

[1-3-2-4]

Did my lower balljoints yesterday also replacing the passenger side inner and outer tie rod.


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[JunkerXL]

yay! :smt023 if your going to own a subaru, you will need at any given time, a ball joint, an axle, and some oil :smt005 good looking parts too.



:smt020

[Zac]

curious if you removed the whole lower control arm to replace the ball joint or not?

If not can you show me what kind of press system you used?

[1-3-2-4]

it's not needed to remove the control arm.

[1-3-2-4]

I went out to NJ yesterday to the pine barrens I was not lifted I had no problems.... until we were leaving to head out to a friends house.. about 3,000 Ft from the main exit road and I was outside the car talking to a friend and my car just stalled.. long story short my ECU got wet with muddy water that came in from where the evaporator lines come in since I never could get the grommet to full seal back on Lucky for him we have the same year cars and he happen to have a spare ECU in the back of the wagon.

It was fun lol lost both my fender liners so I have to put those back on.

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ecu swap
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Friend hill climbing

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[Navi271]

Hey, wondered where you went! Haven't seen you in a while...
Looks like fun, do you have angry piggy stickers on both mirrors? or just the one?

I had the normal rally pig stickers on both my mirrors once, they didn't last long til I took them off, but I might get more... idk...

[1-3-2-4]

I've been around but just busy.. I do have the angry piggy stickers on both mirrors and I've had no issues of them wanting to come off.. I made sure I cleaned the surface well before I applied them.

here is a little video of us having fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIKCY5WVDow

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[Navi271]

Oh sorry, i meant like I wanted to take them off. I sometimes like stickers, then sometimes hate them.

[Reason]

Oh sorry, i meant like I wanted to take them off. I sometimes like stickers, then sometimes hate them.
That's kind of how I am. I hate recaps but I put some up for change, but hate everytime I see them.

[1-3-2-4]

one of my SLI window decals got nicked with my ice scraper last year the "i" is almost gone.

[1-3-2-4]

Winter tires here just waiting for the front struts to arrive

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[Navi271]

Need to be on rims now!!! lol

[1-3-2-4]

Yeah sometime next week my all seasons are shot

[timhortons]

I need to pickup a set of winter tires too it seems, I just took my suby out up the block and back on it's "all seasons"... not very encouraging at all! I see those are firestone yeah? I still don't trust them or like them even though there's no reason to :shock: I'd be interested to know how you like them though!

[1-3-2-4]

I said the same about firestone as well but hey bridgestone is the parent company ;)

[decke48]

we run winterforce tire on most company vehicles, and run them on personal cars and never had problems. everyone likes them and seem to be good tires

[1-3-2-4]

Are they loud? It looks like it would be but the reviews said not really?

[1-3-2-4]

Starting to put on the new struts I can't have blown struts when hitting those ruts in the snow :smt009

Front is easy but the rear the top bolt is hard.. my air tool is a little too big to fit on the nut So i only got around to doing the drivers front yesterday before it got colder and too dark but I did spray a little Pb blaster on the rear bolts.

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close up
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[decke48]

Are they loud? It looks like it would be but the reviews said not really?
there not bad. but ours are studded. so i cant be real sure

[Huffer]

All snow tires are loud. If they're not, they're not going to be any good. :)

[1-3-2-4]

I mounted my winter tires and all new struts on

[1-3-2-4]

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not really loud at all they are louder when the car has been sitting overnight.

[Navi271]

I never noticed those orangey pin stripes! Weird...

I did notice how much of a difference winter tires were in the snow tho when I first had them compared to all seasons. They are so nice.

[1-3-2-4]

I did not have much problems last year it's just that my tires were already pretty much worn so getting the car to spin was very easy.

This is my first time driving on snow's it takes like what 150 miles to break them in? They say tonight some chance of snow but I doubt it will be much and Monday a snow/rain mix but does not look to be anything.

As far as the pinstripes I hate them :-/ good thing the car is getting repainted next year.

[Navi271]

lol, you have to break them in? I just drove with them like normal all seasons.

Good! What color are you painting it?!

[1-3-2-4]

most new tires have a coating on it so the rubber wont dry out.. I work at a shipping company and we see tires daily and handling them makes your hands slick.

i had my ABS kick in yesterday moving at 3 mph just hitting a small depression manhole cover the day i got the tires.

And painting car black

[Navi271]

Oh... That explains why my wheels squealed a little at a sudden stop when I first got them LOL.
Cool color, that will look good.

[1-3-2-4]

New legacy!

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I added the yellow film today after I got home

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

You got a nice pair of wagons!!!

[1-3-2-4]

Haha just one the brown one was totaled :(

I've got to split open the tranny when it's not as wet out as it's got some issues 5th gear may be gone or the shift fork is shot.


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[1-3-2-4]

Gotta pull the rear housing to the transmission tomorrow to see if that nut came loose for 5th gear also will be installing a new shift linkage.

[1-3-2-4]

Cleaned the leather up..

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[Subieee]

Nice looks like mine when i first got it :)

[1-3-2-4]

Gotta do the headgaskets shortly before the meet and hopefully I will find a replacement transmission as well I came back from Michigan last week so I know I don't have too much life left on the gaskets.

[1-3-2-4]

Replaced the lights in the HVAC controls to all LED's since all of them were blown with the stock bulb..

Also amazing my AC switch bulb still works since all the others I've ever seen were blown..

Speaking of that the dealer says the bulb is a non replaceable bulb but it is.. just a pain to get to it... as in removing the whole switches and all to get to it.. Good to know.. next time when it does burn out I'm going to switch it out with an LED.. simple twist lock bulb.

[1-3-2-4]

picked my muffler up before I left the job

magnaflow 14832

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[1-3-2-4]

Got it installed today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huxmkelZ3VA

and this one going under a underpass

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R7U329Ahaw

[ilovemy96]

nice muffler. i also have the same one installed on mine. hehe

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[ESSYMOND]

Is that all stock except a magnaflow tip? Sounds pretty good lol

[1-3-2-4]

All stock.. I would of taken the UEL headers off my other legacy but everything got bent in the crash.

[Zac]

you crashed the other legacy?

[1-3-2-4]

yeah man :( but everyone says they like this one better.. I do but I'm just disappointed on how much stuff that got smashed :-/

I haven't updated the avatar yet

also this new muffler seems to be opening up a bit more now I get little puffs upon decel around 3k and below

[1-3-2-4]

Timing belt kit



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Also I have a new flywheel coming in along with a new clutch slave cylinder, valve cover gaskets and intake gaskets.

next week is vacation time so I will be pulling the motor