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Old 03-25-2010, 04:22 PM
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Re: FWD fuse to disconnect driveshaft

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All fixed up.

BTW, I should clear the name of Doug's Legacy Automotive while I'm at it. They were sold the wrong part by a wrecker, and didn't charge me a thing for their attempt to fix it last week. Talking to the guy this morning, he had a lot of the typical misconceptions about SVX's but he loves working on Subarus and with me around he'll get a few more tries at the SVX. Nice guy, fair rate, and totally agrees with me that Subaru hasn't built anything worth owning in the past two years. If you're in LA and can't find a mechanic, give him a shout.
Hey K-Dub (Kit?). How is the driveshaft job holding up that these guys performed? Any problems? I have some brake work (and possibly driveshaft replacement work) to be done on my car. I was going to take it to Paul Dexler's mechanic - Chatsworth Auto - to have the work done. But, Doug's Legacy is a lot closer. Who is the lead mechanic at Doug's? Would you recommend them?
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Darryl
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Old 03-25-2010, 04:44 PM
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Re: FWD fuse to disconnect driveshaft

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Hey K-Dub (Kit?). How is the driveshaft job holding up that these guys performed? Any problems? I have some brake work (and possibly driveshaft replacement work) to be done on my car. I was going to take it to Paul Dexler's mechanic - Chatsworth Auto - to have the work done. But, Doug's Legacy is a lot closer. Who is the lead mechanic at Doug's? Would you recommend them?
Thanks.

Darryl
Darryl,

Driveshaft is working like a charm. Honestly there isn't much to the install (I watched them do it) so I probably could have done it myself. Sourcing the part was the real PITA. So far I've had them do a rear wheel bearing, rebuild a front axle with both joints, and the driveshaft and everything's going fine with all of their work. They have a 1 year warranty on their work, so they'll stand behind whatever they do. Labor is, I think, in the area of $75/hr but typical of shops in the city. It's a father and son team and they're really nice guys. Doug is the dad/shop owner, and he drives a 3.0H6 outback. They're Subaru nerds, without a doubt. They don't know everything when it comes to our cars, so I'd suggest doing a bit of research on your own before going in, but I'm not sure that's any different than any other shops when it comes to the SVX.

My buddy is also going to them with his '84 BRAT (frequently), and I'm now needing a front bearing on mine. They'll be seeing more of me in the future.

-Kit W.
(hence KW=KDoubleyou=K_Dub. No relation to large wheels or Jamaican dance music.)
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Old 03-25-2010, 07:00 PM
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Re: FWD fuse to disconnect driveshaft

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Darryl,

Driveshaft is working like a charm. Honestly there isn't much to the install (I watched them do it) so I probably could have done it myself. Sourcing the part was the real PITA. So far I've had them do a rear wheel bearing, rebuild a front axle with both joints, and the driveshaft and everything's going fine with all of their work. They have a 1 year warranty on their work, so they'll stand behind whatever they do. Labor is, I think, in the area of $75/hr but typical of shops in the city. It's a father and son team and they're really nice guys. Doug is the dad/shop owner, and he drives a 3.0H6 outback. They're Subaru nerds, without a doubt. They don't know everything when it comes to our cars, so I'd suggest doing a bit of research on your own before going in, but I'm not sure that's any different than any other shops when it comes to the SVX.

My buddy is also going to them with his '84 BRAT (frequently), and I'm now needing a front bearing on mine. They'll be seeing more of me in the future.
Thanks for the info and recommendation. I will give them a shout.

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-Kit W.
(hence KW=KDoubleyou=K_Dub. No relation to large wheels or Jamaican dance music.)
Got it. I grew up in New York knicknamed “D Dub” (for Darryl W) so I understand perfectly. I kinda figured there was no Jamaican relevance, though I've danced to dub/reggae and ska at a few parties in my time...

Thanks again.
Darryl
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