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assuming you've disconnected it from the brake shoes under the rotor, its most likely rust keeping the o-ring on the cable in place. yank hard and repetitively.
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05-09 Transmission Coolant Hose
Keyan replied to MDSubie4's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
probably 3/8 inner diameter. it wouldnt hurt to get multiple sizes from the store, it'll only be a dollar or two each. -
Water pump replacement
Keyan replied to fehler1977's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
if your car is a manual you'll want to get the timing belt shimming tool to set the gap between the crank sprocket and the metal bracket. if your car is a manual it does not have the bracket and the shim tool not needed. -
BP5 cargo mat full size?
Keyan replied to Audioqueso's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
I have not seen one that -also- covers the rear seats when folded down. -
2012 Legacy Fuel Door removal?
Keyan replied to 2012 Legacy H6's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
the only way to remove a rivet is to drill out the rivet. -
Timing Chain Cover Oil Leak - $ 1,500.00
Keyan replied to JohnathanPrice's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
theres no way a timing cover leak could cause the engine to leak multiple quarts of oil. it would be everywhere, oil on the road in the driveway, you'd be drawing lines on the ground with an oil drip if it was that bad chances are theres something else going on and the mechanic is blaming the oil leak because "we have to fix this first because its obviously leaking" -
Water Pump? Metal flakes in coolant.
Keyan replied to gimpydingo's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
i wouldn't worry about it unless after cleaning it you see it a second and third time -
incorrect, coolant when boiled is a vapor and heat can not transfer as well when its in vapor form as compared to liquid. boiling coolant is never a normal part of the process. that is why the rad caps apply pressure to the coolant system. higher pressure means a higher boiling point and if you can keep it a liquid then it actually transfers the heat properly.
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Questioning dealer mechanic advice
Keyan replied to gsgleason's topic in Turbo Powertrains (2.0GT, 2.5GT, 2.5XT)
i dont see what the big deal is that the dealer said the car would need a turbo during a PRE-PURCHASE inspection. the mechanic is covering his ass by telling you its leaking. it may not be a crazy leak but you also didnt pay to have the mechanic take it apart and identify the exact failure component. plus, it is to your benefit to have a mechanic say the car needs a 3400 dollar repair. you get that to negotiate the price lower, where then as an educated car guy can fix it for much cheaper than the mechanic said. sounds win win to me. -
main fuse 26 keep blowing
Keyan replied to dougwhitt's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
id bet theres a mouse in your headliner that ate the power wires that go to the interior light -
Camshaft too close to valves
Keyan replied to MyMomsOutbackXT's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
id guess you either took your measurements wrong, or the valve seats in the head are pushed in causing the valve stems to sit closer to the cams. machine shops can grind the tips of the valves to get you in to spec but i recommend figuring out why the valves are sitting too close first. you don't want to put a band-aid on a broken arm, if you take my meaning. -
Problem with Dash Light
Keyan replied to CherieOlsen's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
before doing anything else you should pull codes, i recommend the white connector method which will display not only the engine codes but the abs codes in the combination meter. a simple search should bring up how to do it. the white connectors behind the fuse cover panel by your left knee. -
Excuse me while I cry
Keyan replied to 2005 GT Limited's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
seeing a little bit of feedback knock is fine, it could be something as simple as something rattling around in the engine bay. knock is only super dangerous during heavy throttle. if your ecu doesnt have any Fine Knock Learn and your DAM is still at 1.0 than I wouldn't worry about it. feedback knock is sudden, temporary timing retard due to a random knock event fine knock learn is when the computer sees feedback knock in the same load/rpm range over and over that it will throw in some fine knock learn to "permanently" pull the timing in that range DAM is a full timing pull that starts at 0.75 when you reset the ECU - goes to 1.0 when the ecu deems everything okay - and pulls it back down below 1.0 if it finds something really wrong. -
2010 Legacy no Smart Link
Keyan replied to Gpruitt54's topic in Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - 2014 )
built in garage door opener button -
...because they're either carbureted or use a first generation o2 sensor for air/fuel adjustment. what i said in my post is still factual.
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ethanol is bad in small engines that can't adjust AFR on the fly such as lawn mowers and weed wackers. if you inject 10ml of gasoline, and you have 10% eth, you're actually injecting 9ml of gas and 1ml of eth. this affects the air fuel mixture which makes small engines (that are usually carburated) not run at their full potential. cars that have AF sensors (all of them, basically) can adjust the fuel injection amount to compensate and keep the 14.7 for optimal performance.
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Service Prices Changing - 30K
Keyan replied to JaxAr's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
price varies from dealership to dealership because some go above and beyond the recommend servicing items and package in other things that aren't necessarily a bad idea. dealers are franchises and can price it however they want. there is nothing specific to be done at 30k other than oil, rotate, cabin filter and engine filter. brake fluid is also good idea; subaru recommends it replaced every 45k. -
Ethanol Content Sensor Read Out?
Keyan replied to samuel082799's topic in Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009)
That looks amazing. -
Transmission shudder
Keyan replied to Clucht's topic in Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)
sounds like a failing torque converter lock up clutch to me. happens to a bunch of toyotas.