JMack

Well, I have been gone a while, but I bought a 2009 Legacy 2.5i sedan (not running) to part out and replace some bits for my 05 wagon. On a side note, if anyone is in or near Ohio and needs something specific (interior is trashed), let me know!

Thank you!

Color me jealous... I like those!

What wheels are those?!

it looks almost like an alignment pin for installing wheels that use bolts instead of studs with nuts (think VW and Audi), but those are normally threaded. It could be the shank of a bolt that someone cut to use as a punch. I make tools at work all the time out of old bolts or screws. GL, listening and paying attention for a bit wouldn't hurt, but I think that you are good!

That permatex valve grinding compound is good. We use it at work (but not for valves, lol). If you really need a new hose for your compressor, just go down to Walmart, they normally have a selection of hoses to pick from!

not today, but last night (super late). Replaced RH front LCA (B-Spec style aluminum with poly bushings), inner and outer tie rods, hub/bearing. Found out that my car (no real list of what has been done) has Epic Engineering Springs on all 4 corners (thanks everyone who has tried to help with that) with Koni Inserts, solid adjustable Front Sway bar with solid end links, bar stops, everything... Someone has put some money into it. Oh, it also had whiteline tie rod ends and LCA to knuckle ball joint (ALK, both of which were pretty well shot).

That is probably correct. Sorry...

Ouch... RIP... JB weld and hope it lasts for a bit? You might be able to find a stripped head for a reasonable price and have your valves and cams put in, but otherwise, it looks to be done.

I'm trying to decide if I want to powder coat the original factory (5 spoke) wheels or mount the gold ones. Both have some curb rash and need to be repaired, but I am already working on that. I have NO idea... Fun times getting a used car. I am looking at all of my options for suspension. I have 3 main ideas. 1 - New Koni inserts with H&R springs. 2 - Coilovers (almost the same cost as the Koni inserts and springs. 3 - go Bilstein. I am leaning toward the Coilovers (ISC's).

Funny thing is, R1234yf hoses will NOT fit onto R134a systems and vice versa. Humorously enough though, if you try hard enough, R134a can be safely put into R1234yf systems with no lasting effects (from what I have read).

NICE!!! Congrats!

I just assumed the R167/i102 was a firewall connector (I work on Jets for a living, not these cars). When I see disconnects, they are normally because of a replaceable unit or a physical obstruction (firewall or bulkhead). I would try the Cluster, or the BIU first. They both suck to get to, and may make it difficult. In the 90's on jets, there was a similar "phone jack" type of electrical connector used. They could be for something like an old Radar detector or something similar.

Can you unplug the Combination meter? The wiring goes from FB-17 F/B Fuse #7 through the fire wall and plugs into A1 and A2 on the Combination meter. If the current draw remains, you will have something on that side. After that, or possibly before, does the tach / trip stay on when the key is off and the door is closed and / or open? If I remember correctly, some cars had the trip / odometer turn on if you opened the door. I think this was so you could get mileage without the key? Fuse #7 goes straight from the FB in the engine bay to the fire wall disconnect R167/i102 and then to the Combination Meter. The logic / path in the book shows that it goes into the power circuit and then the micro computer. then out a couple of ways (or distributed). **Edit Upon looking again, the wiring from Fuse #7 also goes to the TPM control module (if you have that). The security / immobilizer light. The wiring is simple but they complicate it by adding in the Combination meter logic information in block diagram form.

Thanks, that was what I was looking for. I know the struts are Koni inserts. The springs didn't look like anything that I have seen for this gen LGT, and I just had no ideas where it started at.