Forum: Technical Q & A
03-02-2009, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
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Forum: Technical Q & A
03-02-2009, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 620
correct idle behavior?
hello,
on all my previous cars when i start the car when cold the idle goes up to like 1500 and gradually drops as the car gets warm. currently when i start the car it just goes to normal idle...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
03-02-2009, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
Re: low beams broken + christmas lights
nate i agree the symptoms point to a short, but i don't understand why, i haven't messed with the electrical. i don't even know where to start in diagnosing this problem.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
03-02-2009, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,234
low beams broken + christmas lights
hello,
i've read the threads about the christmas lights and i'm having that symptom as well. all of my warning lights go on when i start the car and remain on the entire time (except sometimes go...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
02-20-2009, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 685
drivers side window?
hello,
does anybody have a good place to get replacement auto glass in the San Francisco Bay Area? Like everything else, the glass has been hard to find, and I could use some help. if there is...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-09-2008, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 971
head gasket replacement and parts questions
Hello,
I plan to replace my head gaskets to seal the blackhole where my coolant always ends up (I talk about it in this thread (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=45390)). I'm...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-08-2008, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,532
Re: Oil filters
Schralper, sorry if my explanation wasn't good enough for you. Everything I said was true, and if you have a better reason for using a larger filter, I'd love to hear it. Or, if you don't see the...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-08-2008, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,304
Caliper rattle
Hello,
My driver's side brake caliper rattles over small bumps... simliar to what was mentioned towards the bottom of this thread (http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=39669).
Could...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-08-2008, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,532
Re: Oil filters
If you're talking about the Porsche 944 filter, the benefits are:
larger surface area = 1. better cooling 2. more filtration 3. increases your oil capacity
it's not going to add 10HP or...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-04-2008, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,818
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-04-2008, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,818
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-04-2008, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,818
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-04-2008, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,818
Car eats coolant like a fat person eats donuts!
Hello,
I recently did a tuneup on my '92 SVX and replaced both O2 sensors and was finally able to pass smog. It has around 170K. The problem is, it's been overheating. I never let the needle get...
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Forum: MOD Mania
10-03-2005, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
model number for walbro 255lph fuel pump?
Hello,
I need the model number, when I went to go buy one there was more than one choice and nobody lists anything for the SVX. Also, what's a good place to order it from? I'm looking at this site...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-02-2005, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,186
Replacing trans... other parts to replace too?
Hello,
The transmission failed in my '92 SVX and I purchased a rebuilt one with 10K miles on it. Can you guys recommend other repairs/upgrades I should do while everything is apart? For example,...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-22-2003, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,744
front sway bar bushings
Hey all,
One of my sway bar bushings is destroyed. The dealer doesn't have the part in stock so I would like to go aftermarket with urethane replacements and get the parts today if I can (auto...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-29-2003, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,168
Re: Alternator Wiring Mod
Trevor... can you explain how running another wire from your alternator to your battery unfused could be dangerous?
Later,
Matt.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-27-2003, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,454
Alternator Wiring Mod
Trevor... can you explain how running another wire from your alternator to your battery unfused could be dangerous?
Later,
Matt.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-23-2003, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 863
My SVX seemed a little sluggish...
You guys may remember the sluggish feeling I was having with my SVX from one of the accessories... until my electrical problems started. Now my car runs on much smaller load now that my stereo,...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-23-2003, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,353
More updates...
Thanks for your replies so far!!!
I checked out the visors (which had already been cut by previous owner) they did a sloppy job and there were bare wires just sticking out. I cut it again just in...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-22-2003, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,353
UPDATE...
UPDATE:
So here's the list of everything that's not working: clock, stereo, dome & spot lights. I found the offending fuse. It's the 10A clock fuse under the hood. I tried to replace it but it...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-22-2003, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,353
electrical problems
My car was parked (untouched) for about 4 hours while I was at work, when I tried to unlock it with the remote it would not unlock. So, I unlocked it with the key and started it up. MY CLOCK AND...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-16-2003, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 846
lurch when shifting 2-3
I have had my 92 LS-L for about a month now. It has 145K but the tranny was rebuilt within the last 10K miles. The car runs great, but when shifting from 2-3 I get a "lurch" motion. It is like...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-01-2003, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 867
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Forum: Technical Q & A
09-30-2003, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 804
timing belt service
a mechanic friend of mine is going to replace the timing belt, crank, and cam seals. Is there anything I should definitely replace while everything is apart?
Thanks,
Matt.
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