Rhody

There is a WRX Forums Clutch Delay Valve Removal thread which covers the 5mt, I believe. Haven't gotten around to it so we can be in it together.

Spotted 05 or 06 silver GT sedan leaving from Newport and going over the Newport bridge yesterday at 12:20pm. Seemed stock but riding fairly low. I followed you from Farewell St. in Newport in my Camry but had to exit into Jamestown. Also there is a stock Gen 5 Azurite Blue Pearl GT parked on Bliss Rd. in Newport. I should follow SubOperator's example and put a note under the wiper.

The 2.5 engines that we have in the US do not have that part. I think it only pertains to 2.0 liter engines as I was confused as well.

It appears you should check your fuses. Specifically #8, 20 amp in the engine compartment.

 

Below is a link to what I believe you may have or at least it is worth checking out.

 

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/66-problems-maintenance/15509-acc-flashing-information-display.html

Definitely have seen the Blue LGT around Newport. That color has to be custom. Have seen it in Middletown and Narragansett as well. Spotted Black LGT Wagon in Narragansett on their way to URI I believe.

Congrats on finding your electrical gremlin. I hope you have had a chance to take your baby for a spin. I will be sending my list over shortly. It is amusing that the list keeps getting longer and longer:spin:. Just added the water bypass pipe to the list.

Not an expert, but it looks like you could use this technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfEFA_sVIt8. It involves bypassing the fuel pump relay with a wire and your car doesn't have to start.

I have been watching this thread for awhile and felt I needed to finally become part of the community. It seems like you have a good plan(s) in place. I had a misfire in cylinder 2 on my 05 LGT sedan but after cleaning the MAF, switching around ignition coils, and switching around injectors the misfire has cleared up and my idle is much better. Man those injectors can be a pain to get back in. Also did a compression check and got 145-140 on all cylinders - so worn but equal.

 

I am fairly certain I have a spun bearing as my car knocks above 2700 rpm so will most likely be doing an engine rebuild in the near future. Don't think it is the TB tensioner or valves but I hope so.

 

If you haven't checked out Jafromobile, Ratchets and Wrenches, and CareyHolzman on Youtube, they seem like excellent engine rebuild resources. I say seem because I have never rebuilt an engine before. Jafro is DSM vehicles but goes through engine measuring/rebuilding better than anyone else I have come across. CH and R&W are good for breaking down the engine and putting it back together.

 

I would like to compare engine rebuild lists when you get a chance. Good luck!