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I'm still around, let me know if you have any questions. I work for a personal injury firm now, which is weird seeing how the sausage is made on this side of the fence. Total losses are usually based on comps and NADA value. Most companies including USAA use CCC to do their total loss evaluations which just take an average of comps and average it in with book value. It's usually pretty fair. Aftermarket stuff isn't really counted differently than a factory part as an aftermarket part usually has similar cash value to a replacement part from the factory. Sometimes you can add endorsements to your policy to help with that, YMMV. Total loss valuations are usually significantly better than what you'd get trading the vehicle into a dealer. Cars like ours with cult status though don't really fare well though.
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Pulled the motor today. 130,000 mile clutch with mostly highway miles is still in half decent shape. Still gonna replace it. Gonna start breaking down the short block shortly so the heads can get machined. Definitely bent the studs that go into the transmission while pulling it. Oops. First engine pull so feeling good otherwise. VF40 has no shaft play either.
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Alternator whine over BT transmitter
Dishwasher replied to Bariki's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Those ground straps to the heads always wear out. Replaced them with 10 awg copper and problem solved when I had this issue. Worth doing whether or not you have the audio whine. Some folks speculate that the grease on the throw out bearing deteriorates due to bad grounding causing arcing. -
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Dishwasher replied to Dishwasher's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Ordered the aluminum tools from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FCK28T8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Also ordered new turbo inlet from Subaru, this will be my third. Heard from the shop that the timing chains for my 2017 F150 which have been on back order since the beginning of May might be coming in today. That vehicle is still under Carmax warranty which in my 1 year of ownership has spent a measly $14,000 keeping that 50k mile truck running. (New Flex Plate, New 10r80 transmission, new Seat cooler, new cam phasers, new timing chains, new water pump, new transmission cooler). Ecoboosts are fun. -
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Dishwasher replied to Dishwasher's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Oh that’s clever as shit. Thank you -
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Dishwasher replied to Dishwasher's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
What's the best way to drain a fuel tank? I'm guessing this one is full of water at this point. -
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Dishwasher replied to Dishwasher's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Aisin kit ordered. Crank pulley is on its last leg. Ordered a Dorman OEM replacement from Rock Auto, also picked up a Koyorad Radiator from Rock Auto, new radiator hoses. Also ordered a Grimmspeed TMIC, they're on back order right now, but I'm in no hurry. Picked up a shop crane at Harbor Freight for $200. It was an open box that the prior owner had assembled improperly by putting the wheels in the wrong location. Got it sorted and it's good as new. Pulled alternator, ac compressor, radiator, intercooler. Still need to pull fuel lines, turbo, power steering pump and transmission, and then should be good to go to get the engine out. This is my first time pulling an engine so kinda excited/nervous. Just bagging everything in ziplocs and labeling, and taking photos diligently. The number of vacuum lines on this vehicle never ceases to amaze me. -
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Dishwasher replied to Dishwasher's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Yeah I had 50k miles on my Aisin kit before my engine popped, which was not due to a timing belt issue. I'll stick with the Aisin. -
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Dishwasher replied to Dishwasher's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
It was years ago when Gates went through their little ordeal, I imagine it's fine now. I think the issue was with their water pumps. Here's the thread I was thinking of: -
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Dishwasher replied to Dishwasher's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Aisin Timing Kit was what I got last time, seemed to work well. Has Gates recovered from their episode of manufacturing defects or stick with the Aisin? I have ARP head bolts in the current block now from a prior head gasket issue. I figure I'll reuse those as my understanding is that ARP head studs are reusable where OEM are not. If there's any damage to them then I'll replace. What's the go to radiator for stockish levels these days? That's a good call. I'll snag an oil pump shortly as mine is the original. -
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Dishwasher replied to Dishwasher's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Ordered a new short block today, along with a new Exedy Stage 1 clutch and SMFW, and engine gasket kit. Found a local shop to redo my heads. Gotta go pick up an engine hoist next. Things are moving along. -
Killer B Pick Up Quality
Dishwasher replied to Febreze Mee's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
I had one for about 80k miles. Burnt a valve but fully intend to reuse the pick up in my rebuild. -
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Dishwasher replied to Dishwasher's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Any site vendors interested selling me a bunch of stuff? -
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Dishwasher replied to Dishwasher's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
Is JMP still at it?? I gotta give him a holler then. -
3 years ago my 06 5mt took a dump. Specifically the car was diagnosed with burnt valves. Vehicle has about 125k miles on it. At that time I parked it and haven't driven it since. At the time I had a 2 year old, was working a bunch, and opted to buy a truck en lieu of trying to work on this damn thing. Well work has slowed down, disposable income has increased, and it's time to put this grumpy car back together again. Some issues to consider: -The car hasn't been driven in 3+ years so the gas in it is useless and will need to be drained from the system. -Does this mean fuel system is also shot? I currently have a lph300 in there I think? -Burnt valves means heads need to be refinished. -I might as well do a new short block since it was on borrowed time with 125k miles anyway. Is the type RA block the go to OEM replacement? Or is the regular EJ257 the way to go? -The stock VF40 is probably also due for a replacement as well. VF52 still a reliable alternative? -125k mile clutch will be replaced, along with a single mass flywheel. -Probably need a new inlet. -OEM intercooler is separating, and I'm thinking a Grimmspeed replacement would be a better fit Goal will be to make this 300ish HP. Good canyon car, nothing crazy. If injectors with old fuel need to replaced I'll probably go with some ID1000s, but otherwise I have no intention of messing with the injectors. I'll have the car tuned locally at Ecotech. Currently it's got an up pipe, downpipe, ebcs, 2nd gen accessport. Am I missing anything else? It's been awhile since I've looked around at the current meta on these cars.
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This is what the guy who attacked Dave Chappelle had on him. I can’t imagine why this exists. If you wanna sneak a knife in somewhere, disguising it as a gun seems like a bad way to do it.
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Are you an insurance adjuster? You sound like one.
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Also this is just insane.
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