Forum: Technical Q & A
02-29-2004, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,008
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Forum: Technical Q & A
02-29-2004, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,008
Rear Diff. plug size???
Thought the rear diff. fill/drain plugs took a 1/2" drive to remove but this appears too small...what exactly is the size needed to remove this guys?...seems like a 5/8" or metric equivalent square...
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Forum: Chris's SVX Shop
02-29-2004, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,442
Runs badly
All possibilities but CEL should be on for these problems unless the bulb is out.
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
12-19-2003, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 925
looks good..........
VIN: JF1CX3538NH100830 1992 Subaru Svx
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DATE EVENT
LOCATION ODOMETER
READING DATA SOURCE EVENT DETAIL
1991-12-03 TACOMA,WA 183 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
Title #: 9133730004
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Forum: Technical Q & A
12-05-2003, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 16,345
seatbelt discussion
Sorry...meant the wiring bundle located on the driver's door, panal removed, near the front, upper portion, ...interesting that next message mentions the door latch sensing switch as being on of the...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
12-04-2003, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 16,345
Good work, gentlemen...
I've been following this discussion with interest since I have had the "syndrome" of "driver's belt will retract if key "ON", door open" for a while. One thing I will add is that I have removed the...
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Forum: Chris's SVX Shop
10-16-2003, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,300
SEAT BELT Question
Howdy:
Did a Search on this problem but would like some clarification. Driver's side seat belt will only "open", i.e. slide back, with the key on or car running...has lost the ability to open...
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Forum: Not Exactly SVX
06-29-2003, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,637
I think you answered your own question...
Having owned a 505 turbo (1985 non intercooled) and STi V6, would opt for the V6, particularly since you already have the feeling the turbo is a problem...the turbo's had a nasty habit of breaking...
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Forum: MOD Mania
06-15-2003, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,426
Understeer reduction via tire size change
Has anyone tried mounting 245/45's on the front only with 225/50's stock on the rear as an attempt to reduce understeer on their SVX ? The 2 sizes are dimensionally the same except for tread width...
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
05-15-2003, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,276
"Chinese" rear rotor test
Installed rear rotor set. Overall machining was good with all aspects of OEM rotor there (two 10mm bolt holes for help with removal, etc.) Specs were stamped on edge of disc rather than cast on...
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
05-09-2003, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,276
rotor questions
Greetings:
Thus far, I believe the rotors are similar to stock, solid in rear and ventilated up front. I have posed the slotted/perforated question twice without a response.
I think I will...
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
05-07-2003, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,276
Latest on rotor source
To follow up, I will be purchasing a set of these "Chinese" rotors this week.
I plan to do the following: pretest lateral run-out measurement and posttest runout, near new OEM pad...
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
05-03-2003, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,276
Quality control re: Chinese product
I, too, had heard some reports concerning the quality of Chinese made products, in my case, re: parts for older Audi's. I expressed my concern to this supplier who has not yet replied with his...
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
05-01-2003, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,276
...disclaimer for above....
Should have mentioned I have no personal involvement in this brake rotor importer nor will handle possible eventual GROUP discount as a middleman........
Craig
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
05-01-2003, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,276
Possible new rotor source....
Just a heads up for those looking to replace brake rotors, I found a company in MI that imports Chinese (!!) rotors. I talked to them about a preferential price for those of us here on the Board....
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Forum: Technical Q & A
04-27-2003, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,226
...for you "EngineCode" experts...
Wondered if anyone had any thoughts on the source of the following "Engine Code" read out. After a 2.5 hour run, I stopped for a bladder break and returned to find the "CE" light on after the...
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
04-17-2003, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
For the fearless, get a 25" breaker bar...
For the fearless, get a 25" breaker bar (HarborFreight), 1/2" drive, put the appropriate crank bolt socket on it, attach to bolt with end of bar dropping down towards pavement( splash shield off) to...
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Forum: Chris's SVX Shop
01-31-2003, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,285
......I had my MAF sensor start to go at 105K...
......I had my MAF sensor start to go at 105K miles, giving me these intermittent symptoms. Checking my intermittent "Check Engine: code, that's exactly what it told me. Sometimes tapping the MAF...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
12-24-2002, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 640
Peter:
I used the polishing kit from...
Peter:
I used the polishing kit from Eastwood with the felt wheel/compound which removed the finer scratches from my side window. As the instructions say, if the scratch catches your fingernail,...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
12-24-2002, 05:25 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 981
245/45-16 tire a "no-no"?
Search of the Archives suggests the answer but curious if anyone has had this size tire, 245/45-16, on their SVX without a rub problem ?
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to ya'll,
Craig
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Forum: Chris's SVX Shop
09-07-2002, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 945
cigar lighter removal
Not a terribly technical question, but would like to replace the lighter since it is the only thing on my '92 that doesn't function. There is 12V to the unit but the receptacle is shot...how does one...
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Forum: Chris's SVX Shop
09-02-2002, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 910
CamSeal leak...
The camseals will leak oil into the front plastic timing belt covers...if you are loosing a quart a week, you should have a mess on the bottom of the engine and pretty large spot on the garage floor....
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
08-06-2001, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,831
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