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wannabie
Going to look at a 92, read almost all the probs, but need more specific answers. Did Subaru have a recall to put on the aux. trans cooler? And being somewhat of an engineer, it shouldn't be hard to verify whether or not it has one... what i mean is, can i see the hose routings under the vehicle if it's not in the radiatior area? Also, i've never experienced a bad rear wheel bearing, is it generally the same as a bad front bearing, or does it always "moan". Are there any specific tell-tale signs if the trans is going other then the obvious? What's the stall speed on these? Other then the "3 major problems", what else would you consider looking for. Thanks for anyone who can help.
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Subaru retrofitted an external ATF filter, not cooler. It's inside the frame directly beneath the battery; the canister looks just like a fuel filter. Can't miss it.
You'll know if the rear wheel bearings are going. Mine sounded like a 55-gallon drum half-filled with marbles rolling down the road. Good luck. dcb |
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I'd just check for leaks anywhere....many such as my self had the leaky valve covers resealed. Check your power steering lines and pump. Check for coolant leaks as well and worn and cracked hoses.....probably a standard maintanance check we all perform anyways. Also if you notice a check engine light, you may want to have the O2 sensors replaced...I believe there are 3 of them.
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2 - O2 sensors on 92-95 models
3 - O2 sensors on 96-97 models The SVXipedia on http://svx-iw.com/ has an article on what to look for on a used SVX. It's also in the howto's on this site.
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The Subaru Service Bulletin (#16-56-93) that shows the installation of the added filter is available
in my locker here .
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Check out the How-To Documents on What to look for on a used SVX. It will give you some answers to some questions that you have not asked yet.
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