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08-13-2003, 07:47 PM
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SVX metal is too soft!
I just got done replacing my power steering return hose, which sucked to say the least. While I was working, I was leaning over the engine bay with my knees up against the front side panel. Upon finishing the hose replacement, I noticed that my hard knees had put a few dingees in the metal. I find this quite surprising. It's no wonder these cars are so prone to dings given the softness of their metal. Anyone else agree?
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#2
08-13-2003, 08:18 PM
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I do!
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#3
08-13-2003, 08:27 PM
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It's no '58 Caddy ya know.
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92 SVX #772 140k 6speed, ECU Tune stage II, Koni/Ground control, 3,270lbs. 91 Legacy Turbo 5spd. FMIC, crappy stock turbo, ACT clutch. 78 BRAT (New toy) (Soon to be EJ22T powered) 90 240 SX. RB25 powered!! DRIFT!!!111!!! (GF's car) To many cars to spend time on teh web!
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#4
08-13-2003, 09:35 PM
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This has not happened to me.
But I think I can explain: my husband has a vehicle even rarer than the SVX, the Ford Ranger GT. It was produced only in '88 and '89. Our mechanic was working on Chris' Ranger a few years ago and creased the fender with the keys, etc in his pocket. He tried to make it as good as possible. A few years after that, Chris got rear-ended and we decided to pay a few extra dollars above the insurance claim to have all the body work and repaint done. The crease in the fender is now just a memory. Yet every time we go to our mechanic, Chris brings up the crease. It's a running joke. I would hate to have the same situation with Penny. Which is exactly why our mechanic is very very careful with our vehicles. ~~Michelle
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~~Michelle ----------------------------------------------- '92 LS-L - copper - 190K miles '94 LS-L - pearlie - 92K miles *still have '92 parts*
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#5
08-13-2003, 09:59 PM
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I replaced my return hose a week and a half ago. I was pretty conscious about leaning against it and made an effort to press my weight evenly against the fender. Hearing your tale makes me glad I did. Sorry to hear about your fender
 Replacing that hose is a real pain. It refused to let go of the lower connection and I had to cut away the hose to release it. Putting on the new one was a real chore. Pushing it on felt like a millimeter gained per push. I can't imagine trying to get any leverage on it if I tried doing it from below. Can't even see how anyone is able to do it from underneath.
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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#6
08-14-2003, 01:00 AM
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Out for good. Last edited by DavieGravy; 08-14-2003 at 01:11 AM.
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#7
08-15-2003, 05:43 PM
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A little carb cleaner in the hose helps it slide on.
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92 SVX #772 140k 6speed, ECU Tune stage II, Koni/Ground control, 3,270lbs. 91 Legacy Turbo 5spd. FMIC, crappy stock turbo, ACT clutch. 78 BRAT (New toy) (Soon to be EJ22T powered) 90 240 SX. RB25 powered!! DRIFT!!!111!!! (GF's car) To many cars to spend time on teh web!
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#8
08-15-2003, 09:53 PM
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Thanks for the tip. I'll try that on future hose replacements.
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