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What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
The catch can is a pretty diverse topic. I would get one with the "heating system" that drains back into the pan. But, I would absolutely hate to have manually empty it. The getadomtune cooling mode seems pretty cool. I hadn't heard about it before. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
@XT2005 - I bought this one in December Rear 02 Sensor 22690AA69A And I bought this as my front 02 (bought in October) 22641AA42A I don't remember why I settled on those part numbers, but they seem to be working. Edit: it was because they are what's listed on parts.subaru.com as the number for the GT / XTs. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
Dress is business professional. I need stretchier pants. Realistically I probably could ride it to the station. Biking in Utah is commitment. I got a scooter in downtown SLC in the dead of winter and felt like I couldn't feel my fingers for like 20 mins. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
I hope. Also not sure how I missed it was that hose. It was super obvious. Really glad it wasn't an oil leak. Now just need to let all the. Residual coolant burn off so I can make sure that's all it was. I also got a new job and now I have to drive 3 mins to a train station every morning. So you know perfect conditions for a turbo subie to run in.... -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
Yep, it was that hose. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
I guess I'll just order a couple of those clamps and give it a go. The nice thing is it's obviously coolant (from the smell). Probably just worn out rubber / original clamps. Thanks! -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
Coolant is leaking somewhere around the turbo. Anyone have any "it's usually this hose" insight? I dug around a little and tried cleaning it off when I had the downpipe off - but it was such a mess that I couldn't track it down to one source. -
LGT Suspension vs. stock wheels
Rhitter replied to Rittmeister's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
I rubbed my front driver side wheel on hard compressions at speed. And I hit the bump stops frequently when the back was loaded with people + camping equipment. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
Fixed 4 wires in my hatch. Backup lights work again and the hatch locks / unlocks. Not sure what the other 2 wires did. But they are reconnected. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
My gasket around my reverse lights are failing (fills with water). I wonder if it was a short from that. I have a gasket, just need to replace it. For some reason I waited until it has started raining to do it.... I have seen the warnings for the break in the hatch wiring. More stuff I don't want to investigate. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
I used a really long breaker bar and hammered in the Torx+. I also stopped when it was starting to strip and tried the long breaker bar so it wasn't completely gone. also my backup lights are out so: ordered an OEM air fuel sensor for the downpipe and rear backup leds from Diode dynamics. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
Just replaced my front 02 sensor and now my rear 02 is throwing a code. Blah. -
fs - location: (Seattle) Boxkita's Epic Partout thread
Rhitter replied to boxkita's topic in Member Classifieds (2005 - 2009)
It looks like the OEM one. But it's thicker and blue! Also it cost $60. Probably worth it if you have replaced your steering rack bushings (which are worth it and you should totally do that too) -
Traction control
Rhitter replied to Del Vooch's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
Try turning of traction control. Button down low near the steering column by your left knee. See if it still happens. -
CovertRussian's 05 LGT Build Thread
Rhitter replied to covertrussian's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Same way - haven't move that quantity yet (hopefully never). But sometimes it's just nice to to do stuff by hand. There is that OT thread home improvement projects that's been dead for awhile. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
That was basically the symptoms I had when mine went. i.e. nothing. Just a check engine light on super cold mornings. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
I seem to have lost my tactrix, however, this worked out for the better because with the help of Th3franz (i.e. he did it all), got a stage 1 tune done. It's amazing how much more efficient it is to have a tuner sit in the car with you.... OEM rack sure is vague feeling compared to the STI rack. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
My feelings on the OEM rack remain unchanged. It's very meh. Does the job. No STI rack that's for sure. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
The only way I have seen to actually fix it is to plug in a controller that upscales a signal. I found one example of this controller from the UK, but never got a response when I asked if I could purchase it. I am not electrical engineering enough to want to mess with that . Really I just didn't want to spend the time learning how to do that. The one negative is that I think the STI rack is slightly* dartier at like 80mph. Although that could be the Perrin lockdown bushings etc that help remove slop. I'll know once I drive around some with the OEM rack. Almost universally I think there are bad experiences with aftermarket CVs. I think only shops are okay with them because they can switch them out so quickly when they run into a bad one. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
I have a tune that's without ELH but with a downpipe. I'll run that in i mode until I get retuned. -
What did you do to your Outback today? V3
Rhitter replied to SBT's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
Today: removed STI steering rack, GS intercooler, GS downpipe, Tomei ELH. To do: Install OEM header, OEM steering rack, OEM downpipe, OEM intercooler Basically, don't need / use the extra power that the GS stuff gave me. And got tired of the VDC kicking in at random moments. Plus - I can probably sell everything for a little under $2k. Stop and go traffic doesn't need power and my weekend drives are typically just somewhere on the freeway where steering feel and a quick(er) rack makes pretty much 0 difference. -
Is slime / goo all over the turbo oil drain tube (to engine) typically just a problem with the actual tube or can it be something else I should look around for. Pulling up-pipe / down-pipe anyway so I'll be in the area. Edit: looks like it might be coming from the crush washers above the drain hose.