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Introduction and question
Hello, new member here.
I'm currently leasing an '04 WRX wagon, but the lease ends in April. I've decided to go (mostly) car-less this summer, and maybe try to get my Subaru EJ25 powered '70 Beetle up and running so I can use that. But then I talked to a friend of mine who just bought an SVX cheap..... From what I could see it's in great condition. I don't have the spec yet, but will have details soon. The only (known) problem right now is that the oil dipstick keeps on popping out. He thinks it's because the PCV valve is stuck. So...I'm seriously considering this car (assuming the dipstick thing is not because of excessive blow-by). I've done some research and found that the transmission and wheelbearings are the main failure points on the SVX's... is this true ? Are there any other obvious problems I should look for ? I understand there are FWD and AWD versions available, does anybody have a link to the complete (North American) model line up ? Thanks ! Rob. |
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the dip stick is extremely common, the wheel bearings, brakes, and a few other things tend to need care, but over all they are a plesant car to drive and a wonderful machine to own. you would be pleased with the purchase, i went the opposite way as you and went from SVX to Impreza wagon but the SVX is a FAR more refined car.
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Thanks man, so what is the cause for the dipstick issue ?
Is it the PCV valve sticking ? Rob. |
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PCV valve replacement cured dipstick pop-up in my teal (the silver is due for same). Neither car consumes a measurable amount of oil between changes. Prevailing wisdom is that replacing the dipstick O-ring is also a good idea.
Here's a pretty comprehensive specs page: http://www.cars101.com/subaru_svx.html Good luck. dcb |
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Changing the PCV Valve
Here's the link to the how-to for the PCV Valve. This should help.
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?How-To|14272 |
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A new dipstick O-ring fixed my pop-up problem. It's been said by others here that Subaru PCV valves rarely go bad.
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The part number for the PCV valve is #11810AA000 Good luck with the project.
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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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If the car you're looking at is a Canadian car it is AWD with all the options except security. Subaru Canada only brought in the top of the line model.
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Unless the Canadian car came from the US.
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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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I bought my svx with 126k miles, and it runs absolutely perfect. It has the origional trans, though i'm going to be putting in a trans cooler as preventative maintenance. The reason the trans goes is due to overheating. Other than a dent on the sun roof and a couple scratches, the car is in generally perfect condition. Very nice to cruise in, i'm taking it from PA to TX this summer, 1600 mile drive, and i really look forward to it. Car is super-comfortable, very smooth riding at high speeds. Good luck with your purchase if you decide to go for it, i'm looking for another for my girl, as she rode in mine and loves it.
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