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fs - location: NC: 2008 Outback 2.5i 4EAT, many new parts
ece_tim replied to ece_tim's topic in Cars For Sale
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fs - location: NC: 2008 Outback 2.5i 4EAT, many new parts
ece_tim replied to ece_tim's topic in Cars For Sale
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fs - location: NC: 2008 Outback 2.5i 4EAT, many new parts
ece_tim replied to ece_tim's topic in Cars For Sale
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2008 Subaru Outback 2.5i Professionally rebuilt engine, many new parts Recent inspection Automatic transmission AWD Power locks & windows Good tires Cold AC Check engine light re: transmission - TurboTime recommended new torque converter Runs and drives great Chassis & transmission mileage: 223,725 Engine mileage: Approx. 5K miles Approximate miles on all other new parts: <10K miles Engine professionally rebuilt by Subaru specialists TurboTime All new OEM parts New timing belt & timing parts New catalytic converter New ball joints New wheel bearings New oil pump New plugs & wires Differentials serviced Driveshaft replaced Steering rack replaced with low mile used part Front & rear brakes serviced AC recharge All of the work on this car was done at TurboTime, which is very well known on the southeast as a top notch Subie shop. You are also welcome to call them and verify any details on the work. Please PM me with any questions A lot of money was spent on this car over the last year, so my loss is your gain. PRICE DROP - Asking price: $4,000 OBO Car located near Raleigh, NC Whenever I try to upload a photo, it says "Upload of the file failed." Maybe an admin can help me? In the meantime, find all the photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/NC7ius4aQyk6DTQE7
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Mine are still going strong. The calipers themselves make a fair bit of noise when actuating, I probably need to rebuild them - but no functional issues. Even have kept the same rotors and pads for 20K miles, which was a challenge before. Still running the stock 17's - so if anyone else has experience with aftermarket 17's and clearance - LMK!
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Hey folks - I've got the Wilwood calipers and am looking at getting aftermarket wheels. Specifically looking at the TSW Nurburgring wheels: http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php I figure it's unlikely anyone with the Wilwoods has these wheels, but wanted to get general thoughts on fitment over these calipers. Obviously the 18" wheels would fit no problem, but frankly I'd rather not go to 18" if I don't have to. The wheel shape appears generous in the caliper area and the spokes aren't nearly as thick as on the stock 17" wheels. It shouldn't be any question on fitment, right? Welcome any thoughts yall have!
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Just wanted to pop by and say this process worked great for me. At 108K miles, my power steering started getting noisy and started screeching if I would turn the wheel without some momentum in the car to reduce the load on the power steering. The power steering assist was weaker at low speeds too, it was obviously having some kind of problem. Hoping it wasn't the pump itself, I followed the directions here and changed out the fluid. Problem is 100% gone! I made sure to flush a lot of clean fluid through it, probably more than necessary; but fluid is cheap and I didn't want to do it again! Regarding making a video for this, I hear you but it really is a straight forward process. Your power steering reservoir has two connections on it: one pointing towards the driver's side with a hose that goes to the power steering pump. One pointing towards the rear of the car with a hose that follows the top of the strut tower (per the pic on page 2) and then goes down behind the engine to the power steering rack. If you can locate these hoses, remove the inlet/return hose (the one pointing towards the rear), and remove the power steering belt, that's all there is to it. Also, I don't think you really need a second person to tackle this at all. Just make sure you fill the power steering reservoir all the way up, then turn the wheel from one end to the other and back. That amount of movement will take the reservoir below the minimum mark, but not empty it. Then fill it back up again. A second person REALLY isn't necessary.
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Front Wheel Bearing -- DIY Walkthrough
ece_tim replied to derffred's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
Lots and lots of PB Blaster (or your penetrating oil of choice). Let it SOAAAAK. Then get a sledgehammer (around 5 lbs or so). Crowbar/prybar. Go. To. Town. If that doesn't work, go to Lowes/Home Depot and grab a MAP gas torch. Should be around $30-40 IIRC. Heat that bitch up. It won't be easy. But it will come off. While you're at Lowes, get a couple metal brush attachments for your drill and go to town cleaning it up (after you get the bearing out of course). Then slather liberally with anti-sieze. -
Front Wheel Bearing -- DIY Walkthrough
ece_tim replied to derffred's topic in Walkthroughs :: Basic Operation & Maintenance
I just wanted to post this for people looking to replace their hubs in the future: don't go with the parts store hubs, get OEM. I had a RF hub going bad and the LF studs were messed up, so I went ahead and replaced both at about $109 out the door each. They worked great, car drives nicely, but my cruise doesn't work as a result. Now I have to order the OEM hubs, change them again, and return the Moog brand hubs to Advance Auto. See this thread for more details: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/no-cruise-control-after-wheel-bearing-hub-change-181231.html -
Hey guys - great thread here, lots of good info. I just want to double check before I place all my orders. Where I am: stock brakes Where I want to be: Wilwood 4-pots Parts list: 2 x Wilwood 120-11135 calipers (larger piston, reported to work the same by SCASEYS) 2 x DBA 4000 T3 slotted rotors (DBA42650S) 1 x Wilwood 150-9416K BP-20 pads 1 x BrakeSwap.com mounting kit Do I need anything else to complete the swap?
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I would expect it to take at least a couple hours for a shop as well.
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my Subaru will beat with a Buick heart!
ece_tim replied to frank_ster's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
The driver's side does need to be raised up a bit more, but it's looking good! Also, love your profile pic -
Don't pretty much all relays switch with a relatively low voltage? Then the relay just sends whatever power source you've hooked it to straight to your source. So use the DRL wire to trigger the relay and run a fused line from the battery to the LEDs? That said, McMaster Carr probably has a huge selection of relays.
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my Subaru will beat with a Buick heart!
ece_tim replied to frank_ster's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
My bad - I assumed the info wasn't there due to the huge number of posts. I've been reading since you started the thread, so I haven't gone to post #1 in a while -
my Subaru will beat with a Buick heart!
ece_tim replied to frank_ster's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Frankster - great progress man! Just thought I'd suggest putting the relevant details (what you're doing, why, tranny, etc) to reduce the "Hai guyz, what tr@nzmission R U usingk?" questions Keep it going! -
my Subaru will beat with a Buick heart!
ece_tim replied to frank_ster's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Move along people, nothing to see here. Just remember that when you feed a troll, it grows. -
my Subaru will beat with a Buick heart!
ece_tim replied to frank_ster's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Yeah, because pushrods are SOOOO antique and worthless. I mean damn, it's not like OHV engines can be made to be reliable, compact, light, fuel efficient and with high power output. Whereas the "capable, smooth, powerfull[sic], and light H4" does not flow well, has a limited range of torque output (sorry, 3500-4500 RPM is NOT a good power band), gets poor fuel economy relative to other motors in the same class, is far from smooth, is not especially light and has more reliability issues than competitor I4's and OHV 6 & 8 cylinder motors. Sorry kid, you need to expand your horizons. Subaru's H4 is far from a perfect engine and Subaru's engineering needs to cross some T's and dot some I's as a whole. P.S. OHV vs OHC. Compact packaging FTW http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=88241&stc=1&d=1280721738 -
my Subaru will beat with a Buick heart!
ece_tim replied to frank_ster's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Actually, it's huge. DOHC V-engines take up a LOT of space. Cam-in-block OHV motors like the GM LS series are actually very compact, and it's why you find them swapped into all manner of rides. The turbo V6 OP is using is rather compact also, as I do believe its OHV as well. I have a pic somewhere of a 5.0L OHV and 4.6L DOHC Mustang motors side by side - the difference is shocking. -
It is front heavy, but if you drain the fluid first it is quite easy to work with. A floor jack towards the front should work fine. I imagine that's how I got it started, but my memory is fuzzy.