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Forum: SVX Parts For Sale 07-22-2014, 02:11 PM
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Posted By James Scott
Head gaskets (2).. .

I sold my Laguna Blue 1995 SVX AWD L for $1000 on May 7, 2014 ..after developing a(nother) head gasket leak :barf: on the rebuilt/refreshed engine I got from Penn 1.5 yr ago.. I gave the new owner...
Forum: SVX Cars For Sale 02-12-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 789
Posted By James Scott
What is my '95 SVX L AWD worth as is ??

I had Nate "rebuild" a low mileage (100K) engine a year ago.. I put it in a year ago to replace my tired 240K mile engine with a head gasket leak.. drove GREAT for about 3 months.. It then developed...
Forum: Technical Q & A 11-27-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By James Scott
Re: SVX for SALE!

Parked.. thinking about all this! For the winter.. .
:eek:
Jim
ˇFeliz Dia de Gracias Amigos!
Forum: Technical Q & A 11-12-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,017
Posted By James Scott
How much is my 1995 SVX AWD L worth .. AS IS!

Since my "free parts source" dried up.. for my necessary (new) head gasket repair on recently rebuilt engine.. YIKES! .. I'm seriously considering selling SVX as is.. ???
What is it worth? You can...
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-09-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By James Scott
Re: SVX for SALE!

So.. Barr's is not good?
I remember hearing about having to lift the engine now that you refresh my memory! .. Sounds like removal only reasonable way.. Maybe BG Coolant System Sealer.. HuH?? I...
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-09-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By James Scott
Re: SVX for SALE!

I was devastated when I concluded this coolant issue was another head gasket leak!
1) Is it possible to diagnose which side and do that side only?
2) Is it possible to do with engine in the car...
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-07-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By James Scott
Re: SVX for SALE!

$2500 for head gskts, bolts, water pump, timing gear, etc .. I assume he did. I overheated on test drive.. for 5 miles after engine install (air pocket?).. sent to CA from PA. Worked good...
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-07-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By James Scott
Re: SVX for SALE!

Theoretically.. this could be cracked head.. if not just gasket!
I don't want to.. but seems like time to Seal and Sell.. ?? :(
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-04-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By James Scott
Re: SVX for SALE!

Yes.. new 2 weeks ago.. New one last nite!
Plus.. overflow reservoir smells like exhaust!
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-04-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By James Scott
SVX for SALE!

:eek: How depressing.. My SVX has been overheating every week or two.. even after topping off! [Another thread here] Keep topping .. pint or so each time? Dint wanna admit that I saw bubbles...
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-22-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

Thanks.. After I did it without .. I can see it would be cool! :cool:
Jim :D
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-22-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,856
Posted By James Scott
Re: Air Pocket in Coolant??

Thanks guys..
Really like the SVXCess funnel kit video .. shudda got one .. after doing it! ..
I jacked up front.. few bubbles came out.. a few ounces low of coolant..
Seems to work.
Crazy that...
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-16-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

Thanks. I did that when filling.. everything, but did not run engine?? I'll try it..
Jim :D
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-16-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

I've been out of the car 3 or 4 times when overheating.. both fans on then!
I used an OEM gasket with my old (sitting around, but new) OEM thermostat when putting this engine together about June. ...
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-16-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

About 500 to 1000 miles .. at most! :eek:
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-16-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

New radiator.. worked fine 2 weeks..
New OEM thermostat at assembly of "rebuilt" engine.. (June)
New water pump..at assembly of low mileage engine (Nate/Pennsylvania-about Feb)
Put new Thermostat...
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-16-2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,856
Posted By James Scott
Air Pocket in Coolant??

My SVX is overheating and all new parts??? Radiator, pump, thermostat (thot might be sticking) :eek:
Wondering what the air pocket is I've heard about.. Could this be it? :confused:
Thanks, JIm ...
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-15-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

YIKES! .. I'm driving along with my new radiator.. working to go to work for 2 (?) weeks .. ALL OF A SUDDEN .. Overheating.. YIKES! :eek: (typical 100 degrees F here in summer)
No radiator leaks...
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-05-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

Appeared to be exactly the same.. except drain plug had no included tube nipple. Are they remanufactured?

Seems to work too!

Thanks, Jim :D
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-29-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

I ordered thru Radsus on ebay.. but got a Silla from about 5 miles from my house.. here in Fresno! Ha! I haven't put it in yet.. I'll let you know about fitment.. . SURE LOOKS NEW!!! :D
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-22-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

At Tom's suggestion, I ordered eBay SVX NEW (?) radiator by radsus (bright green!) for $131 w/ shipping.. Can't beat that.. if it works! (He says good review.. only one bad one-replaced!)

I think...
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-21-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
Re: RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

:WTF:At some point.. My love for this vehicle.. Will be surpassed by the absurd cost of obscure .. OEM Parts!

Radiator at SubaruParts.com is $480.44 PLUS SHIPPING!!! :WTF:

Thanks, Jim :mad:
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-21-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,990
Posted By James Scott
RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

After enjoying driving my SVX.. after engine renewal 11 month process.. NOW I noticed coolant temp up/down some 1/4" sporadically.. Checked under hood when I got home.. Found 4" lateral crack in...
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-12-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,276
Posted By James Scott
Re: Fuel Pump AND Fuel Guage Tank Mechanism

:WTF:

If I'm tha James you were asking.. Sorry for late reply.. REAL busy prepping for business booth with new supplement product that has helped me and others greatly.. booth at car show Concorso...
Forum: Technical Q & A 07-12-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,276
Posted By James Scott
Re: Fuel Pump AND Fuel Guage Tank Mechanism

I finally got my engine swap going and NuMeRoUs problems when first running CURED by the Miracle Ground Wire FIX by Old Tom. Been taking my SVX to work.. like it better than my 8 mo old Hyundia...
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