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Forum: General SVX Babble 04-05-2014, 06:07 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 138,460
Posted By dromano
Re: The SVX and you

Hi Armando,

Enjoying Utah. First part of December traveled south in Arizona on 80 miles of dirt road to the north rim of the Grand Canyon with 3 other Jeeps, quite the bucket list adventure,...
Forum: General SVX Babble 04-04-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 138,460
Posted By dromano
Re: The SVX and you

I finally gave up on my SVX, had it 13 years, best car I've ever owned. Traded it on a 05 Jeep Wrangler, SVX had a serious rear crank seal oil leak, $400 to fix, dealer gave me $1500 trade in.
...
Forum: Not Exactly SVX 10-28-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,636
Posted By dromano
Re: Which Outback should I buy

My 2012 Outback 3.6 Limited is a fabulous ride. Anyone agree that the Outback & Tribeca share the same body & frame?
Forum: Technical Q & A 01-25-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,153
Posted By dromano
Re: Want to do a tuneup. Suggestions?

[quote=icingdeath88;719036]^ Makes sense. Also, the dipstick has a little O-ring near the top. If it's gotten very loose, then the dipstick might just be vibrating/wiggling its way up.[/quote


I...
Forum: General SVX Babble 11-22-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 40,754
Posted By dromano
Forum: General SVX Babble 11-22-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,569
Posted By dromano
Re: Heads up on oxygen sensors

I put in Bosch oxygen sensors in my 92 about 6 years ago, they work just fine. Have also been running Bosch +4 spark plugs since 1999. I get 27-28 mpg highway 20-22 mixed. I drive max 4000 per...
Forum: Southwest Region 11-21-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,298
Posted By dromano
Re: Southwest members please check in here!

I love it! We are retired. We bought a home in a Del Webb type developement, Sun River. Utah is the most conservative state in the union. The folks here are friendly & helpful.
Forum: Southwest Region 11-19-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,298
Posted By dromano
Re: Southwest members please check in here!

Moved here in early October, so far it's good.
Forum: Southwest Region 11-07-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,298
Posted By dromano
Re: Southwest members please check in here!

[quote=dromano;555949]user name: dromano
city: St George
State: Utah
General area: Southwest corner
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-02-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,435
Posted By dromano
Re: svx remote

kwren, just curious, why did you post on a comment that is 5 years old?
Just curious.:) I apologize, I don't get it.
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-01-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,435
Posted By dromano
Re: svx remote

In the process of packing to move to St George Utah. The remote has to wait till we are settled in a new home.

My next major project is to find a 2003-04 Wrangler 2 door for all the great back...
Forum: Exterior Car Care Products 07-20-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,999
Posted By dromano
Re: CV headlight restorer

My 2 cents, it depends on your heat index & UV spectrum. The sun is the killer of plastic.
Forum: Exterior Car Care Products 07-01-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,999
Posted By dromano
Re: CV headlight restorer

I bought the Turtle Wax lens restorer kit, $6.95 @ Kmart. The initial cleaner worked great. I did not get into the sanding & sealer next steps. Very easy improvement.
Forum: General SVX Babble 06-20-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 38,224
Posted By dromano
Re: judgement upon my SVX (long post):

Troy,

This is a bump as well. Do you remember a weekend at my Inn in Manzanita Oregon around 2001 or so?

I'm in the low desert now, don't see many SVX's or Subaru's for that matter. Do you...
Forum: Not Exactly SVX 06-18-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,498
Posted By dromano
Peoples VW

This is a good one:D

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Forum: Technical Q & A 06-14-2012, 03:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,305
Posted By dromano
Re: remove the throttle body

Thanks for the tip on the TB gasket. I'll definitely keep it in mind.:)
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-13-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,151
Posted By dromano
Re: PCV valve refuses to go back in

I finally took off the throttle body & that made for enough access to hold the PCV valve with my left hand while I turned the valve with right hand fingers, what a PITA!!!

Engine ran great after...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-13-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,305
Posted By dromano
Re: remove the throttle body

Removed the throttle body & was able to reinstall the PCV valve, what a PITA!!!

If I only do this every 12 years, OK.......

All my idle issues went away. The throttle body was in need of...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-13-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,305
Posted By dromano
remove the throttle body

There m ust be a "how too" to remove the throttle body. I have the PCV valve off & cleaned, can't get it started back on sooooooooooooo, I'm going after some room by removing the throttle body. I...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-13-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,151
Posted By dromano
PCV valve refuses to go back in

I must be too old for this chit. Can't get the PCV valve back in, hands must have grown during the last 12 years since I did it the first time. Wit's end is very near....:mad::mad::mad:

I'll try...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-12-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,264
Posted By dromano
Re: Alternative option to replace PCV

A PITA no matter the *shrug*:p
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-12-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,715
Posted By dromano
Re: low rpm stalling

Thanks for the info, cleaned the MAF a few days ago, new spark plugs Sunday. Engine still dies in drive at a stop, I look at the tach & it's 500 or less, if I put it in N it picks up enough to keep...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-12-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,715
Posted By dromano
Re: low rpm stalling

Where is the IAC located? I have a low idle rpm issue, started a few weeks ago. I cleaned the MAF & new spark plugs on Sunday. Next I'll go after the PCV valve, what a PITA that is, I have a set...
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-05-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,153
Posted By dromano
Re: Want to do a tuneup. Suggestions?

[quote=svxfiles;705679]1)A folded snorkus is ALOT more common than you would think.

Tom,

What is a folded snorkus?:confused:

Dave
Forum: Technical Q & A 06-03-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,153
Posted By dromano
Re: Want to do a tuneup. Suggestions?

The air intake boots from the air box to the throttle body can be a royal PITA to get back on the throttle body. I cleaned my MAF a few days ago, used Vaseline to grease the connection, nope, a...
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