Forum: Technical Q & A
03-18-2019, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,469
Re: OEM external Transmission filter
Ditto!
When Appleway Subaru (dealership in Spokane valley, Washington) installed the new transmission in my '1992 SVX they didn't replace the external filter (very easy to replace) or any of the...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
03-18-2019, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,349
Re: transmission cooling questions
DAAANG!! SVXCess, I just looked at that picture of yours and went out to look at mine....Original lines and original Campaign filter is still there!! It wasn't sent back on recall!! My car is...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
01-26-2019, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,491
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Forum: General SVX Babble
01-16-2019, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 50,685
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Forum: Technical Q & A
01-10-2019, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 23,311
Re: Initial hesitation
They no longer make them, sadly. I'll eventually have to disconnect it if it binds again.
Aftermarket somewhere?? Maybe I'll check the truck shops.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
01-07-2019, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,811
Re: Tone wheel failure
WOW! I never knew about the toner wheel existed on the SVX until just yesterday...and I'm fairly knowledgeable about the SVXs sensitive workings. 🤔
Once I had Less Schwab do work on replacing tire...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
01-07-2019, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 50,685
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Forum: General SVX Babble
01-07-2019, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 50,685
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Forum: Technical Q & A
01-07-2019, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,968
Re: ABS light on dash
Yes, I have done this too. Very aware of it's function. I had corrosion on the points that I cleaned off a looong time ago.
I must disagree on the ABS *Not Caring* about the calipers and...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
01-07-2019, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
Re: 1992 SVX Alarm Issue
To be blunt, I'm not sure how it would affect the locks and alarm? Maybe there's a weak relay in there somewhere, or, what happened to me one day...I was *Locked inside the car*
I thought a...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
01-06-2019, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,491
Re: Broken drivers side glass
A whole new door would be EEExpensive!!! Well over $1200.00 is just a guess..
Just find the replacement glass then find a good Collision mechanic install it.
I had Appleway reinstall mine when...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
01-06-2019, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,491
Re: Broken drivers side glass
Well, I'm not sure where to post this, but since we're talking windows on this thread....
I have a 1992 SVX with 300,000k original miles.. she's been to hell and back..runs strong still!!! Truly...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
01-06-2019, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,968
Re: ABS light on dash
Just recently 4 months ago I replaced my front Brake Calipers and disc. They were horrible. Prior to this work my ABS light was always on but after driving 110 miles it finally turned off.
Fluid and...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
01-06-2019, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
Re: 1992 SVX Alarm Issue
I had all kinds of strange problems with my car alarm after I had a mechanic replace the failed radiator fan switches on it...
It was simple.. I disconnected the negative battery terminal and put it...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-01-2018, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,875
Re: Throttle cable replacement?
I replaced that cable whenn I bought my 1992 SVX. Never had slack problems though. But now the sheath (just before the cable comes out that loops over throttle) on the Cruise Control?? is worn...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
06-30-2018, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,168
Re: Closest thing to the SVX?
Wow. Pathetic. If a person just uses high quality oils (a TOP synthetic) and replaces all the fluids regularly, they are the nicest, smoothest riding and usually the fastest car on the road.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
06-30-2018, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 23,311
Re: Initial hesitation
Huh. I just went out to my car today and sprayed a 1\4 th can of CRC throttle body cleaner on the throttle cables/springs (and that Secondary with the worn sheath) and VAVOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!! that...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
06-22-2018, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,001
Re: blue smoke
Just may want to add, my secondary cable going to my accelerator throttle has a bad sleeve...wondering about maybe replacing this since it may be causing the cable to bind...had this problem when I...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
06-22-2018, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,773
Re: Car not starting questions
Do the dash lights come on? The loose steering wheel might be the problem..or the Starter Relay may be bad. Anyway, check the C.T.S. switch, Battery ground that goes under battery (small black wire)...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
06-17-2018, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 94,017
Re: Welcome to our newest member: Tokyo-KT
I'm thinking that there should be a forum here specifically on engine and transmission oils since I believe that not all oils are made equal.
One good example is Duralube. I give this engine...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
06-17-2018, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,001
Re: blue smoke
Same here. Several mechanics told me the cam seals and Valve Cover Gaskets are quite bad and the main cause of blue smoke at startup. Amongst other gaskets and seals needing replacement.
Rings and...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
06-17-2018, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,312
Re: Back in the fold
I paid $350.00 for mine in 2004!! (Factory OEM from Subaru through Appleway dealership in Spokane Valley) Price has gone up $130.00!!!!
Here's the caveat though: When I ordered the OEM radiator...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
06-17-2018, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 85
Views: 23,311
Re: Initial hesitation
I hear that replacing that PCV Valve is tricky. My dipstick usually pops up a quarter inch after driving 10 miles so someday I'll find a smart mechanic that will do it without taking off the Plenum...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
06-17-2018, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,767
Re: glowing dash idiot lights
All this talk about glowing dash lights, poor power, fluctuating MPG and the infamous "shudder" or "no power" (idiot lights) on key turn.... found out after careful inspection that my own engine...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
06-16-2018, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 23,311
Re: Initial hesitation
Thanks Ryan. I sure hope it's just the canister for a simple fix. Another question I have for you though: Would air leaks in this canister cause a drop in P.S.I. pressure in my gas tank also?
Its...
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