xAgyex Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Replaced the swaybar endlinks with Moogs, since the were clunking over bumps. Good upgrade from OEM...highly recommended. Front sway bar endlinks: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002M2MHHI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002M2MHHI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01[/ame] Rear sway bar endlinks: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ILOFUG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ILOFUG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01[/ame] Highly recommend these swaybar endlinks for anyone with any kind of clunking in suspension when riding over bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 After getting P0302 CEL for months now. I replaced the spark plugs, and still it continued, and finally replaced the injector. Here is to hoping that it is fixed. Used this like to help me with the DIY. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/injector-install-replacement-pics-189140.html Created this injector puller tool: http://i.imgur.com/qo9ScSt.jpg Make sure to remove the Fuel Pump fuse, start the car and after 2 seconds or so the car will shutoff. Even doing this there was still fuel which squirted out when I removed the injector. Also had some drip/pour into the whole(you could here and see the fuel that was left over pour down into the chamber...nothing to worry about. http://i.imgur.com/vzcdsJM.png http://i.imgur.com/qJhgP2F.png OLD vs NEW Injectors http://i.imgur.com/PFBBGbm.png Replaced at mile 152722: http://i.imgur.com/66r9ui5.jpg Also make sure to reset your ECU after you change the fuel filter. I actually got the CEL P0302 again right afterwards...I clear it and went for a ride, and it seemed to be good. Idle is much more steady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billabong672 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 How is the issue between 2,500 - 3,000 rpm since the new fuel injectors and fuel filter were installed? Even if this isn't a "build" thread, I have enjoyed reading it thus far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 How is the issue between 2,500 - 3,000 rpm since the new fuel injectors and fuel filter were installed? Even if this isn't a "build" thread, I have enjoyed reading it thus far. Billabong672, still have weird lag at 2500 rpm. Think i need a tune. Gona give it 1000 miles before i declare the p0302 CEL as resolved. The car drives and idles much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Mac Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Good to hear she's running better. A good tune completely removed the stumble in mine so hopefully it does the same for yours. 2000 Legacy B4 RSK - SOLD 2006 Legacy BP5 GT Spec B wagon - Garage Thread 2011 VW T5 van 2.0L of turbo diesel awesomeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Good to hear she's running better. A good tune completely removed the stumble in mine so hopefully it does the same for yours. Andy_Mac, thanks. Ya I need to get a tune before summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Good to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Update: 154,576 miles It has been over 2,000 miles since I replaced the fuel injector. I believe that indeed was the issue causing the P0302 CEL code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn06SpecB Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Update: 154,576 miles It has been over 2,000 miles since I replaced the fuel filter. I believe that indeed was the issue causing the P0302 CEL code. fuel filter or fuel injector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 fuel filter or fuel injector? Fuel injector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 So after noticing the new responsiveness and torque gained after the fuel injector fix. I desicded to add a hitch so I can borrow a buddies riding mower. I have to say this little LGT is pretty strong. Items: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Reese-44581-Custom-Fit-Receiver-opening/dp/B0016KFW06?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00]Tow Hitch[/ame] - $174.83 [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-21141-Adjustable-Mount/dp/B0008G5ENY]Reese Towpower Adjustable Hitch Bar 2inch[/ame] - $35.53 http://i.imgur.com/7vdCerd.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Qg4ho2i.jpg http://i.imgur.com/khBSXYT.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 I was able to modify the alarm system to unlock ALL doors on one click. I really hated having to click so many times to open the doors for my passengers. Well needed mod. 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Limited Wagon ***No need to disconnect battery*** 1. Cut the Red with green strip wire. http://i.imgur.com/vNO0OFP.jpg 2. Connect Red with green strip wire from harness to wiretap on light green wire. http://i.imgur.com/SF1Ci6D.jpg 3. Secure wires and cover Red with green strip wire with shrink wrap. http://i.imgur.com/iT9EJN5.jpg 4. TIP: remove the OBD2 plug will let you have better access under the dash. http://i.imgur.com/8PWt9LG.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 So this week I finally clocked in at 10,000 miles since owning the car. Overall have started to really love and appreciate the LGT for its super versatility. The first 2,000+ -ish miles were rough...but after I was able to sort out the fuel injector issue it was smooth sailing from there. So my main take away so far from owning a LGT, is its a family car/wagon, beat it up until it goes. I was planning on tuning and all sort of things, but I dont think its worth it to through money into it...whats even more awesome is that I starting using it to help my friend start his lawn care business...it can tow the heck out of a 12 foot tailor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Recently my passenger axle broke and I was thinking if I can replace an axle on a civic, then the LGT should be just as easy. Well it sure was. I used the article below to help me (Thanks Inigo Montoya): http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/replace-rebuild-torn-cv-boot-and-axle-108975.html TIP: To separate the lower ball joint from the suspension arm, use some kind of socket (5/8) to wedge between it and the arm, then drop the arm really fast from the jack and it will slowly but surely separate it. http://i.imgur.com/w8WxgLR.jpg OLD vs [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Axle-Complete-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B01BPL94YU?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00]NEW axle[/ame] - $45.46 from amazon..what a great deal...drives like new http://i.imgur.com/Y3SwNrG.jpg The new axle looked different as it was missing the flat shields on both ends....still worked fine for me. I think it will leak a little bit of transmission fluid, but it is no biggie. I will periodically check and top off if needed. http://i.imgur.com/mTrgKDI.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hCHcnEs.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VrpDCNzZfIOS Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks for all the posts. Contains good information for maintaining my own 05 LGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks for all the posts. Contains good information for maintaining my own 05 LGT I am glad if it was useful. I like to keep a good running records of all my cars. If you are ever interested, I have a similar thread for S2000 and Rx8: S2000 Rx8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Need to get Dunlop DZ102 225/45R17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Just felt I had to share some good news related to Tire Rack and their road hazard plan. I purchased a 215/45ZR-17 Continental ExtremeContact DWS back in January. Well by May it had developed a bubble. http://i.imgur.com/W2XPgrA.jpg I submitted a claim with tire rack. They directed me to Sonsio (Tire Rack's insurance provided). After submitting a bunch of pictures (tire dismounted). They issued me a refund. Process: 1. I opted to order a replacement tire at my own cost 2. Called Tire Rack and opened a claimed. They provided me a claim number. 3. Removed bad tire 4. Had the shop circle the bubble 5. Then the shop installed the new tire and I held onto the old bad bubbled tire 6. Took pictures of: a. One clear picture of the damaged area b. One clear picture of the tread c. One clear picture of the DOT (it contains letters and numbers, but one side ends in 4 numbers that is the side of the tire we need) d. One clear picture of the brand/type/size of the tire 7. Emailed the pictures to tirerackphoto@sonsio.com, and noted my claim number. 8. Then after 2 weeks they sent me a check http://i.imgur.com/s1bRjrl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strikerusn Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Wrong post lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Wrong post lol strikerusn, why wrong post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 So after a really long time of no issues. I am sad to report that yesterday morning my wife was unable to start the car and after hittng the start with one good wack from my breaker bar, it start up but had some CELs Mileage: 160,963 CELs in the order they appears on my OBD2 reader: P0335 - Crank Position Sensor circuit malfunction http://i.imgur.com/QQSnTzf.jpg P0345 - Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 - Driver side) http://i.imgur.com/VE4iWom.jpg P0340 - Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 - Passenger side) http://i.imgur.com/mUJxPi2.jpg ---------------------------- So did some reading on LGT, poked my head around the engine bay to find the sensors. Realized the Camshaft sensors are positioned in the worst please(very hard to reach and tight space to work), the Crankshaft Senor is easy. Also since hitting my starter helped, I choose to replace it since it was old. I figured I get a remanufactured one and then rebuild my old one for later use. http://i.imgur.com/4VMIzOn.png I only purchased the Crankshaft sensor, because it was easy to replace. Crankshaft Sensor - $23.78 Camshaft Sensor - $28.95 Starter - $143.99 ---------------------------- DIY for Crankshaft sensor 1. locate it under the alternator 2. remove plug connector. i used a flat head screwdriver and slowly and carefully pressed with my finger and pushed off with the screwdriver. 3. Removed 10mm bolt. I used a mini ratchet and socket. 4. Remove and replace http://i.imgur.com/g40swbI.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YcwlNxr.jpg http://i.imgur.com/u47ziiu.jpg ---------------------------- DIY for starter 1. Remove negative terminal of battery. 2. locate the starter under the intercooler 3. Removed intercooler (2x 12mm bolts on turbo side, 3x 12mm bolts holding the intercooler in on driver side, 2x 10mm bolts holding the blowoff valves, 1 clam holding the intercooler to the intake manifold) 4. Remove 12mm bolt holding power line to the back of the starter 5. Pull out the small plug holding another line to the back of the starter 6. Loosen upper starter bolt 14mm (use big breaker bar) 7. Jack up driver side of LGT 8. From underneath removed lower starter bolt 14mm 9. Go back top side and remove the upper starter bolt 10. Removed the starter slowly http://i.imgur.com/HZeLvgj.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strikerusn Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 strikerusn, why wrong post? I had accidentally posted something and I took it off right away lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 So my wife started complaining how much the handbrake was feeling out of wack. I checked and yap it had to travel all the way up to maybe stop the car. So I fixed it. SUPER EASY FIX. Remove Handbrake boot, adjust, and done. I looked all over and never found any DIYs for this on a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Handbrake Adjustment, so I wrote one. 1. Place car on safe level ground 2. Place car into first gear (car is off of course) 3. Remove handbrake boot, paying attention to the clips highlighted below. I just pulled straight up slowly, and used a plastic guitar pick to pry ever so slightly. http://i.imgur.com/8ZZP8Ts.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pFzI8Gx.jpg 4. Using a 10 mm ratcheting wrench tighten the bolt http://i.imgur.com/eRiTkjh.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 So finally replaced my rear struts at 162,974 miles on OEM struts. WOW those things were shot when I got them off to check...They had no rebound. They got stuck in the down position and never came up. Why: On highway the care felt like it was blowing around in the wind and I had no control over it. I believe they call it wandering rear end. Also my wife mentioned that she was getting car sick a lot when we go on long road trips because it felt like it the rear was bouncing a lot, even over flat roads. What: Did balancing and 4 wheel alignment at the Subaru dealership. At that time I had them replace the rear upper control arms (Because those bolts are very hard to do on your own on jacks). I later swapped my stock 05 LGT Wagon rear struts for the 08 Legacy 3.0R Bilstein struts. BIG TIP from Duffman: http://i.imgur.com/2QEnG06.jpg BIG TIP 2: I used a vice grip to hold a 17mm socket so I can still use the alan key to get the bolts loosen at the top hats. Don't forget to take the slack off the springs first. http://i.imgur.com/CK7LHca.jpg LEFT:05 LGT Wagon rear struts vs RIGHT:08 Legacy 3.0R sedan Bilstein struts. http://i.imgur.com/9dSlgO1.jpg http://i.imgur.com/3cNERGl.jpg I swapped the stock springs because I wanted to keep the wagon springs/spring rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xAgyex Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 So I was looking for a DIY on how to replace the fog light bulb and couldn't find it so i put together one. Have fun. Purchased replacement fog light bulb (H3s) from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006PIKZAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - $12.95 1. Jack car up safely 2. Remove two clips on each side (Driver and Passenger) http://i.imgur.com/N2KD56j.jpg 3. Remove fog light housing clip http://i.imgur.com/bTitgXa.jpg 4. Remove cover by twisting counter-clockwise, then remove retaining clip on the bulb http://i.imgur.com/4p9GtMS.jpg 5. Remove the bulb then the bulb clip from the cover http://i.imgur.com/CFkYcVH.jpg 6. Install in reverse and you are good to go http://i.imgur.com/5y3YbaN.jpg http://i.imgur.com/PSLM3hD.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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