I did it!!!!!
 

Having never worked on any of my own cars i never knew it could make me feel to so proud! Last night I changed my plugs, valve cover gaskets and the oil. Besides the cuts and a bruise on my hand from a stubborn bolt all went very smoothly.

I just had to pat myself on the back!!!:D :D

Re: I did it!!!!!
 

Congrats!

Now when do you want to help install my five speed?

Doug

You should be very proud:cool:

Congratulations, Amanda. I've learned enough to replace my transmission myself, and I still rate changing the spark plugs on the SVX one of the most annoying car repairs I've done. You should be very proud!

Thanks guys!! I really thought it was going to be harder than it was. The only part I had a real problem with was getting the bottom bolt off the valve cover. That's what gave me the bruise.

Wow! So amanda... what are you doing tonight? ;) ;)

Mike

your valves;) :eek:

*cough*

Looking to have your console replaced???

:D

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Originally posted by Kerven Subaru
Wow! So amanda... what are you doing tonight?

Mike
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Looking to have your console replaced???



No he said he needed help with his power antenna:D :D

So do I. My mast wont extend. I ordered a replacement, but I haven't had a chance to put it in.

(The scary thing is that sentance is 100% car related and it still sounds dirty)

Doug

You DID turn your head first . . . didn't you? :D

Congrats! Doing your own work are you car is very, very rewarding.

Thanks - Jon

P.S. do you happen to have the part numbers for the valve cover gaskets? I haven't had a chance to run to the dealer & pick them up & just wanted to check subaruparts.com pricing before I go down. I can usually get parts for about 10% over cost.

good job
 

nice feeling of accomplishment thats theres little
substitute for....
Having a good selection of tools always helps...
Also saving the $ and knowing its done right
is a good feeling.
If you take on any other projects in the future Im
sure youll do well.... take care :)

I just bought the 6 pcs gasket set for one of my
cars, complete kit ran about $60 for the set if Im
not mistaken with some wholesale pricing though.

Jon,
I got part numbers for you
13270AA031
13272AA031
13294AA020
13294AA030
13293AA011
13293AA020
13271AA051 You'll need 20 of these (the gaskets around the bolts)