What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today? - Page 209

Noriyasu · #**3121** 04-16-2024, 11:19 AM

Today I replaced the oil seal on the crankshaft bearing cap to repair an oil leak in my SUBARU (not SVX) I bought two weeks ago. It's not a rear oil seal, it's a stick shape seal. Oil often leaks from here on EN07 engines.

Noriyasu · #**3122** 04-21-2024, 09:54 AM

Today I replaced steering rack (gearbox) and P/S pump of my brother's SUBARU vivio.

The gearbox had severe oil leaks and had to be refilled frequently. The used gearbox, which had the boots replaced and cleaned beforehand, is working very well.

The operating noise of the pump was also getting louder, so I replaced it with a used, overhauled pump that I had in stock.

The genuine repair kit has already been discontinued , but I decided to disassemble it to consider repair. It seems possible to obtain a general oil seal of the same size as the damaged oil seal.

Mike621 · #**3123** Yesterday, 03:27 AM

This weekend, I made some significant progress on the SVX.

1. picked up the new custom heater core. To be installed soon
2. Completed the timing belt replacement
3. Replaced the steering rack with a used JDM unit. New hoses, clamps, and hardware for exhaust
4. Replaced Thermostat and housing

I have to finish a few things in the engine bay (hoses and new pulleys) but my SVX feels like its coming together nicely.

LarryIII · #**3124** Yesterday, 09:15 AM

Mike,

Please, for your own safety don't work under the SVX with only that pneumatic jack holding it up. Put something solid under the car.

Mike621 · #**3125** Yesterday, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryIII

Mike,

Please, for your own safety don't work under the SVX with only that pneumatic jack holding it up. Put something solid under the car.

Hi Larry, Thanks for the concern! The quickjacks are locked into position in that photo. I generally 'shake test' prior to getting underneath any of my cars.

When I am not using the QuickJack (have the 7000lb cap version), I use a Sunex Low Profile Long Reach jack, and set the car on Esco 3 Ton Jack stands. Chocks are in play if the car is on two stands only.

Mike621 · #**3126** Yesterday, 06:03 PM

Today, I attempted to order a new center timing cover, which is sadly NLA and not at any dealer in the US. I will attempt to shave my slightly swollen cover so it does not contact my new OEM crank pulley.

I also ordered new OE rollers for both the ac and ps accessory belt tension.