SVX longevity

bcpianoman · #1 08-17-2005, 02:09 AM

I’m curious as to what I might expect for longevity for my SVX (a ‘92 with 140,000 miles - replaced rear wheel bearings @ 118K, rebuilt transmission @ about 100K). If enough people post the year of their SVX, the number of miles on it and a list of the major repairs required (and when) I’ll attempt to summarize the data and post the results. Anyone interested?

Budfreak · #2 08-17-2005, 12:22 PM

1992 ls-l
133k miles
front struts replaced
power antenna
door lock motors
lock cylinder on pass door
timing belt covers

all done in oct 04 at about 119k miles

no major work like tranny or engine done that i know about. runs great and 95% of the time shifts great too

things that are broke and not fixed yet

trunk lock cylinder
alarm
front struts shot again

intellibomb · #3 08-17-2005, 01:09 PM

92 liquid silver.

105,000 miles

body is scratchified and door dinged
regular oil changes with pure synthetic
replaced air and oil filters regularly ( K&N both)
timing belt changed at intervals
ORIGINAL tranny,
with aftermarket cooler and external filter

STILL GETS ALL FOUR LOOSE ON HAIRPINS!
yup,
with a lotta bit of TLC and a pocketbook to match, an SVX can live FOREVER!
mine will!

94svxred · #4 08-18-2005, 05:25 AM

My worst fear is mine sits to long

and that will cause me problems , but other then brakes and trans gasket replaced runs like new! So far

Oh yeah I did the bearings ,It wasn't needed yet, but it was in for some other minor work and I'm glad I did it

. Car drives like new again ( the other work was the leaking tranny gasket and I had new drilled and slotted rotors put on so I told them to do the bearings ! It was not because I was having a problem , Better safe then sorry)

YES I did the pads too

thundering02 · #5 08-18-2005, 07:52 AM

92 with approx 170k miles and the original tranny as far as I'm aware still going strong. with New rotors all around.

dcarrb · #6 08-18-2005, 08:24 AM

I think the biggest factor affecting the lifespan of the SVX is the contents of the owner's wallet.

My car came with the warranty service booklet showing dated and stamped entries by the dealership at recommended intervals up through 90,000+ miles. I don't think the work I've done (from 104,000) is unreasonable given the mileage and vintage, and fully expect it should soldier-on to 200,000 miles and beyond.

dcb

SubaSteevo · #7 08-18-2005, 08:42 AM

92 LS-L w/~103k
Head gasket at 60k (previous owner)
Wheel bearings at 75k (previous owner)
Front CVs at 78k (left one exploded)
Radiator fan at 80k (nut fell off, wore a hole through the fan)
Tranny rebuilt at 82k (lost 1st + 2nd gear)
Radiator at 85k (I think it was due to an accident with a deer)
Brake calipers/rotors at 90k (piston seals developed holes)
Water pump at 90k (started making a strange squeaking sound)
All 4 struts at 95k (only the right rear *needed* replacement)
Repainted at 102k (clear coat was starting to peel on the pass door, hood and front bumper covered in rock chips)

That's the stuff that "broke" but there's the normal maintenance like timing belt, brake pads, etc.

My AC compressor is starting to squeak a little, so that will probably need to be changed soon too.

n00b on demand · #8 08-18-2005, 09:17 AM

93 anniversary edition

111,000 miles
Original transmission
Original wheel bearings
New axles all around
Transmission cooler added at 98k
Brake pads changed
And rotors need to be changed

Hasnt been anymore maintancence on my car than any other car we have.

immortal_suby · #9 08-18-2005, 04:51 PM

92 ls-l
tranny: around 150k
head gaskets: 215k
wheel bearings: original

dannmarr · #10 08-18-2005, 10:01 PM

1992 Subaru Svx Ls-l With 122k

Engine Rebuilt
Transmission Rebuilt
Timing Belt
Radiator With Hoses
Water Pump
Oil Pump
Alternator
Rear Wheel Bearings
Brembo Drilled/slotted Brake Rotors
High Performance Brake Pads
New Cv Axles
New Stabilizer Bar With Levers
Valve Cover Gaskets
Cam Seals
Crank Seal
Throttle Cable

Over 10k In Upgrades

Earthworm · #11 08-19-2005, 06:29 PM

I've upgraded the tranny and suspension (as you are well aware of) so I think I have all the major issues taken care of. All I need to do is find the "stealth mode" switch so people will stop running into it.

TomsSVX · #12 08-22-2005, 12:08 PM

94 FWD All before 160k
diff rebuild
trans replacement
rear wheel bearings
new 02 sensors
new kncok sensors
new seals all around
new timing belt
new tires

94 LSI 5mt AWD 111k
3 engine replacements
1 transmission replacement
3 radiators
wheels and tires
Im tend to mod much more with the 5mt as I am not spending as much on maint....

Tom

PaulSVX · #13 08-22-2005, 03:28 PM

92 SVX 200K miles

Tranny
Front Berings
New paint

Engine seemes to be OK

#14 08-22-2005, 06:00 PM

'91 JDM
I picked it up at 110000kms (68000 miles), has now done 120000kms (75000 miles).
Work done so far:

power steering high pressure hose burst
both front struts replaced
rear bearings replaced
radiator top tank cracked and replaced

and the seals on the power steering rack are being replaced next week.

All done over the last 8 months, but it had been sitting in an import warehouse for the previous 2 years and was in fairly poor condition when I bought it.

Aredubjay · #15 08-22-2005, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcpianoman

I’m curious as to what I might expect for longevity for my SVX (a ‘92 with 140,000 miles - replaced rear wheel bearings @ 118K, rebuilt transmission @ about 100K). If enough people post the year of their SVX, the number of miles on it and a list of the major repairs required (and when) I’ll attempt to summarize the data and post the results. Anyone interested?

I have 225K (and climbing) on my daily driver. My tranny stories are well chronicled on this and the yahoo forums (which I frequented prior to this site opening). Long story, but, it wasn't the trans' fault in my case. I've had one wheel bearing replaced (R/R) and I think my L/R is beginning to whine a little. [Whispering while knocking wood] No other major repairs.