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Forum: SVX Parts For Sale 08-31-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 809
Posted By gl1674
Box of engine parts

Have a box of engine parts left over after engine replacement.

Contains:
- set of fuel injectors on rails (engine run perfectly smooth with them)
- set of ignition coils (one has damaged...
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-11-2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,694
Posted By gl1674
Re: Winched onto a flatbed in gear....

The short answer is - Nah.

Engine was not running when it was being towed therefore there were no line pressure in the transmission. No line pressure means no gear was really engaged. It is not a...
Forum: Not Exactly SVX 04-11-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 776
Posted By gl1674
Re: DIY A/C repair questions.

Whether to put a bit of oil on o-rings - it does not hurt and makes assembly easier/safer for o-rings. But if it is already assembled I would not bother redoing it.

The last re-man compressor I...
Forum: Not Exactly SVX 04-06-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 776
Posted By gl1674
Re: DIY A/C repair questions.

James,

The first question is where the blockage came from. Otherwise your new compressor will repeat the fate of the original one.
It could have been water in the system, it could have been...
Forum: Technical Q & A 01-24-2008, 10:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,629
Posted By gl1674
> One of the pumps went bad, and that fried the...

> One of the pumps went bad, and that fried the first and reverse gears.

You have a defective transmission shop. Replace it ASAP before it's done further damage to your finances

> They want to...
Forum: Technical Q & A 11-06-2007, 01:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,596
Posted By gl1674
For each airbag there are two pairs of...

For each airbag there are two pairs of acceleration sensors:
- 2 sensors in the control module
- 2 sensors on the perimeter (quarter panels)
In order for an airbag to deploy at least 1 sensor of...
Forum: SVX Cars For Sale 06-18-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,045
Posted By gl1674
Hhhmmm not sure if it's the same car on the...

Hhhmmm not sure if it's the same car on the picture - dent in a hood. Both bumpers, rear quarter panel, hood need paint = full car paint job

I have a question - what's the deal with the front...
Forum: SVX Cars For Sale 06-13-2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,045
Posted By gl1674
PM sent - always wanted a pearlie and engine r/r...

PM sent - always wanted a pearlie and engine r/r is a familiar operation now.
Forum: SVX Parts For Sale 11-30-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,806
Posted By gl1674
Just spoke with a friendly auto glass shop here...

Just spoke with a friendly auto glass shop here in CA, they had no problem locating an aftermarket glass for SVX
They quoted me $308 for the glass alone, the manufacturer is Fuyao...
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-29-2005, 01:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By gl1674
It will not be a big problem, especially if you...

It will not be a big problem, especially if you let it sit overnight. As Harvey said, you might get a difficult start due to over-rich condition. Before you crank, floor the accelerator and keep it...
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-28-2005, 12:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By gl1674
All symptoms you describe match those of a...

All symptoms you describe match those of a leaking fuel injector.
Subies injectors are generally reliable, but sometimes they do leak.
A would definitely not give $300 to a dealer. A new injector...
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-26-2005, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 823
Posted By gl1674
Yeah, it could be done. But you would have to go...

Yeah, it could be done. But you would have to go to an alignment shop straight away and get the alignment (toe-in) done.
I don't know a half-reliable way to adjust the toe-in yourself.

Whether...
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-07-2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 872
Posted By gl1674
Do it yourself head gasket job will take you...

Do it yourself head gasket job will take you about 20 hours to do it all (with engine in the car) and would cost $40x2 if you replace just gaskets although I would do the timing belt and water pump...
Forum: Technical Q & A 05-26-2005, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,543
Posted By gl1674
There is no easy way to check whether the amount...

There is no easy way to check whether the amount of refrigerant in the system. The only way to do it reliably is to evacuate all refrigerant from the A/C, weigh it on scales and add the missing...
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-26-2005, 01:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,118
Posted By gl1674
Maybe I did not make myself clear - this is...

Maybe I did not make myself clear - this is exactly how I did it the last two times.

I've driven cars with air in brake system before - it feels different. With air in brake system, pumping of...
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-24-2005, 11:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,118
Posted By gl1674
By now I bled the system 3 times. The first time...

By now I bled the system 3 times. The first time I did the same way I always done before - a container with a silicone hose and a good fitting rubber tip. Open the valve, run to driver seat, pump 5...
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-23-2005, 10:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,118
Posted By gl1674
OT: Outback brakes

I've got a slightly embarrassing problem - I just replaced front brake pads on 2003 Outback and I also changed brake fluid at the same time.
Now the problem - I can't get the bloody thing to brake...
Forum: Technical Q & A 04-09-2005, 01:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 940
Posted By gl1674
Whoever installed valve body into tranny probably...

Whoever installed valve body into tranny probably forgot to hook up manual valve to the gear selector linkage.
Selection of forward/neutral/reverse gears is done via mechanical linkage (hence...
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-30-2005, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By gl1674
No, do not remove the fuel rail - it's not going...

No, do not remove the fuel rail - it's not going to help.
It's twist and pull, but it's not that easy, requires a bit of determination.
Forum: Wanted or For Sale 03-30-2005, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,928
Posted By gl1674
Exhaust bolts on mine have the rust color, but...

Exhaust bolts on mine have the rust color, but they bolt and unbolt with a regular socket without breaker bar extension and even without WD-40. And that's 92 car with 170k miles.
Forum: Wanted or For Sale 03-26-2005, 10:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,970
Posted By gl1674
Roo, I do have the manifold and since you are the...

Roo, I do have the manifold and since you are the first to ask, you can have it.

Napa, sorry you are next after NeedForSpeed.
Forum: Technical Q & A 03-22-2005, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,215
Posted By gl1674
Yes it is possible, just did it, the return house...

Yes it is possible, just did it, the return house on the back of the engine was not a problem. I did not lose the freon in the process. Getting the A/C compressor to/from it's normal spot is the most...
Forum: General SVX Babble 03-19-2005, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,333
Posted By gl1674
I bought an engine from Gundies, very pleased...

I bought an engine from Gundies, very pleased with the engine condition and their service. Keep in mind that I only did one transaction and only via phone.
The place is in Bellingham, WA, phone...
Forum: Wanted or For Sale 03-17-2005, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,970
Posted By gl1674
Available: Free Engine Parts

Available: engine block and heads (heads are removed from the block), free to good home, you pick up (will not deliver). The block is stripped of accessories - no sensors, sprockets, just the block...
Forum: Wanted or For Sale 03-11-2005, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By gl1674
199750? I thought it had 120k miles on the...

199750? I thought it had 120k miles on the odometer.
I hate to admit, but I broke that power steering cap when I looked at the car. There must have been something wrong with it, because the one on...
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