Forum: Technical Q & A
03-11-2007, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,421
Power steering pump parts @ 100K?
Looking at the to do list, should any p/s parts be considered at this time as well? Isn't there a problem o-ring for the tank that typically needs attention?
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Forum: Technical Q & A
03-11-2007, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,875
Pressing bearings out
FWIW - I used a 4 ton press I have and pressed the bearing out with no problem at all. Just pressed it out using the inner race and a socket. Probably helps not having a bunch of rust and corrosion...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
03-11-2007, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,829
WRX Struts?
I'm wondering what mod's you are talking about being necessary myself. What the hay would you need a porta power for?
I did talk to Tokico - no way unless there was substantial volume........
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Forum: General SVX Babble
03-08-2007, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 1
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Best source for SVX parts now? Shipping $$
Looking for new struts, and Subaru Parts.com has good prices, but the shipping is out of whack for the short distance from WA to Nor Cal.
Any other dealers quoting good prices and actual...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
03-08-2007, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,359
No luck myself looking for other struts.
I have been calling some other mfg. myself, and nothing other than the OE and Koni units seem to be available. Gabriel quit making their units even as a special order, even though some vendors show...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
02-20-2007, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,020
Already checked MSW
MSW only offers the Koni's, which I don't want to use.
Mychailo?? I gather that is a member maybe with used parts? I'm not putting any used struts back on after tearing everything apart, and...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
02-19-2007, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 788
Thanks for the info
Thanks - I think I have most of it on the way - need to order a bit more though.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
02-19-2007, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,350
No way on the 13 hrs.!!
Thats nuts. There is some work you may not typically have to do, pulling some interior panels loose or out to get the the upper strut mount bolts, but nothing that would justify those hours. Other...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
02-19-2007, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,829
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Forum: Technical Q & A
02-19-2007, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 788
which cam seals to replace w/maintenance?
I am doing major maint. on my 92, and recall reading about cam seals leaking, and replacing them as preventative maint. when you have it torn down for the timing belt etc.
I have seen more than...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
02-19-2007, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,350
RE: Gabriel struts
I spoke to Gabriel today, and they no longer make the SVX struts, and they have no unsold inventory, so they are not an option.
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Forum: General SVX Babble
02-18-2007, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,020
1st Subaru struts - prices??
What are you folks talking about with the 99 buck struts at 1st Subaru? All I see listed for rear struts for the 92 SVX are 183+. Subaru parts has some for 129 or so I believe.
There SHOULD be...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
02-18-2007, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,350
struts
Likewise, I'm interested in some new struts, and there are not many options.
Anyone have info on the Gabriel situation?
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Forum: General SVX Babble
02-07-2007, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,716
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Forum: SVX Parts Wanted
01-25-2007, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 956
Thanks
Thanks for the link to the article - I had already read it, and it looks good. I thought if I could find some OE ones on the cheap I'd go with it. Found some, used of course so its a crap...
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Forum: SVX Parts Wanted
01-25-2007, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 956
WTB good hood lift gas shocks -
I need some good hood lifts.
If anybody knows of any aftermarket ones that work any info would be appreciated as well.
Robar
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Forum: SVX Parts For Sale
01-25-2007, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,105
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
09-28-2003, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,084
Sorry about the tone
Mike - I apologize if I upset you, and likely did not realize the intimacy of your relationship w/the buyer/seller arrangement thru Kervan.
I assumed that the business was acceptably profitable,...
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
09-28-2003, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,084
Too bad, but sounds like bad business
Sorry to see the decent deals going away, but personally they went away a month or so ago when you did not reply to an order I wanted to place for some reason.
It seems rather odd that your...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
09-02-2003, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 995
Power steering
Thanks again - maybe "clunk" isn't the most accurate word - but its something close. It is definitely steering, not tie rods etc. - the wheel jumps a bit in your hand as you turn it and you can hear...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
09-01-2003, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 995
PS issues
Thanks, going to start checking it out later today - it doesn't sound like something mounting bushings would cause, hopefully its the belt or a pump bearing.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
09-01-2003, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,760
Tranny band
Thanks for the input on the thickness, if its .100 or so, it would certainly be more forgiving. Is this an educated guess, or have you seen one?
I prefer to use caution assuming that the...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-29-2003, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,760
FWIW - band adjustment
FWIW, and any comments - I asked a Subaru mechanic I use/used (before I got stupid and decided to do most of the stuff myself) about the band adjustment (mine occassionally revs @ low speed), and he...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-29-2003, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 995
Power steering problem diagnosis help??
Greetings - hopefully one of you can provide some info/insight from a similar issue - I have not seen much about PS here.
92 Claret w/ 87K
Problem: Lots of noise turning the wheel at low...
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Forum: Wanted or For Sale
08-04-2003, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
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