New member, please answer my Q's...

[oab_au]

Originally Posted by liamrh

Hmm, what I was wondering is whether or not the MAF would freak out if the characteristics of it's take path were changed. That was my plan, just run a pipe out with a filter on it.


So, 5-w30 10-w30.....really cold in mt.

Subaru atf, royal purple gear oil.

What about the external trans filter? Seems like a good idea to replace it also.

Timing belt and water pump? Should I get them done? Seems like a yes to me, albeit an expensive yes?

Your model won't have an external filter on it, unless it has been added. The transmission should be fine. Just don't make a habit of spinning the wheels, the front diff won't like it. If you feel it start to flair on the 2nd to 3rd change, get the brake band adjusted.

At 120K the timing belt is over due, if it has not been done. Do the water pump and the front end oil seals at the same time.

It is a good idea to put your car info in your profile, then when you ask a Question we can find the details that help with the diagnoses. Model, FWD, 120k, etc.

Harvey.

[liamrh]

A dealer had the car before the current guy, used it as his daily driver so I am under the assumption that he had it taken care of between 80-100K.

I don't like assuming so I was going to get it changed also along with the water pump and the front oil seals?

What is the work involved for the front oil seals?



Also, are you sure there isn't an external under the battery in my 1994? From what I read, I thought it was? I'm under the impression that they retrofitted or recalled the cars so that they had the filter under the battery.

[redlightningsvx]

There isn't so you can get a permacool spin on remote oil filter from www.summitracing.com which is what I have. Same thing as subarus but much bigger.

[liamrh]

Common problems

Transmission failure in the early models, brake rotor warping and wheel bearing failures were all common problems with the SVX. At first glance, it is tempting to blame these failures on the weight of the car, but in actuality, these failures are mostly due to Subaru engineering errors (that in many cases Subaru fixed).

* Automatic transmission failures in the early models (1992-1993) were caused by a fine screen filter installed in the transmission cooler, which was located inside the radiator. Debris from normal wear would build up and clog the screen, reducing or stopping automatic transmission fluid flow, thus killing the transmission through overheating. Subaru later corrected this by removing the screen entirely and installing a proper external filter in the automatic transmission fluid circuit to catch any debris from the transmission, before it entered the cooler. In 1994 the transmission received several internal upgrades, taking care of its earlier reliability issues. With proper fluid maintenance and the addition of a larger aftermarket transmission cooler, this problem is preventable.

From Wiki. What years received the external filter?


EDIT: And where is a good spot to put it in terms of the transmission fluid flow?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

[redlightningsvx]

I put mine right where the stock one would be. Here's a pic of mine http://www.svxworldforums.com/forum13/282-4.html But you could ,mount it on either side, Just your gonna need a little more hose.

[liamrh]

Hmm, I was thinking about that big open spot on the right, but I am not that familiar with the layout of the engine.

Did you plumb that right out of the cooler-->filter-->trans?

Is it to much of a restriction in the fluid flow?

[redlightningsvx]

The one opening is routed right off the trans lines and the other is off the stock cooler in the radiator. Their isn't enough restrictions to make a diffenance so you'll be fine. Search the threads, there is a picture diagram of how it's routed.

[liamrh]

Do post it if you can find it please. I am searching also but would appreciate the help. Thanks!!

[liamrh]

Does anyone have a preference on the producer of 80w90?

EDIT: I did search, and I want to make sure everyone knows that I do employ it after having harassed noobs on other forums.

Alternatively, all I really found was contentious threads. Durablend?

[ensteele]

The other good place to look for info is the How-To Documents. This will give you pictures as well. Good luck.

[liamrh]

Guys, if you know where something is....please just post it up.

Having looked in the "How to" this is all I see? Somewhere else I should look?


How-To: Turbocharge an SVX with pictures (long)
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[longassname]

Originally Posted by liamrh

EDIT: And where is a good spot to put it in terms of the transmission fluid flow?

The main idea behind the external transmission filter is to prevent the mesh in the transmission cooler in the radiator from being clogged; therefore, it goes in the outlet line from the transmission to the cooler. The outlet line is the one coming from the front of the transmission case. The return line is the one going to the back of the transmission case.

Make sure the flush the cooler in the radiator like someone posted earlier. It is a bit restrictive for my taste even when perfectly clean. The Subaru dealer sells cans of cooler flush too. Since it sounds like you are looking to do upgrades I might recomend that you put a nice plate and fin cooler in the drivers fender instead with an inline thermostat in the line before it controling a relay controling a fan mounted on the cooler, with a hole cut in bottom of the fender liner to let air in and a hole cut in the top of the fender liner to let air out. That set up is a lot less restrictive, warms up quickly, cools better, and doesn't heat soak the radiator with the transmission heat.

[RSVX]

Originally Posted by liamrh

Guys, if you know where something is....please just post it up.

Having looked in the "How to" this is all I see? Somewhere else I should look?


How-To: Turbocharge an SVX with pictures (long)
Phast SVX

03-27-2006 09:08 PM
by Green1995SVX Go to last post
6 2,935

Winter mod: Front & Rear Prothane Bushings
Chiketkd

02-01-2005 07:22 AM
by Chiketkd Go to last post
0 1,480

Clean your Headlights
Seraph

01-10-2005 11:57 PM
by Seraph Go to last post
0 1,056

5-Speed Swap Write-up
huck369

That area is still in work.

The majority of How-Tos can be found in the links in the upper right hand corner of this page...

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?How-To

[longassname]

hey, i just clicked and looked that the transmisison cooler install doc in the how to. The diagram for the hookup of the lines is backwards for an svx. the outlet on a 4eat is the front line.

If I might also suggest...
1)I think it's worth recognizing that if a fan, relay, and thermostat are used the oe cooler in the radiator can be bypassed entirely.
2)a much smaller hole in the bottom of the fender liner with a matching exit hole above the cooler works better(at least with a fan it does).

[liamrh]

See that is part of it, where I live it is cold as **** most of the time(9 months)

However, where would I get a decent thermostat that opens at 140F?

I'm assuming that would be about the temp to open it up or 150? Thought it would lock at 140?



Once again, gear oil for the diff guys?