jes. Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 This happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Worked on my 300 parked next to my 2nd gen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Ninjabot Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 I chased down a problem with my tail lights that has been driving me nuts trying to trace. Turned out to be a combo of a bad ground within the bulb housing and a bad bulb. Thankfully it was a cheap and easy fix after the diagnosis. Glad to be able to drive it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 Removed one end link from my front swaybar to prove that is where the "control arm breaking off" sound is coming from. It is. These are nearly new OE parts, so anyone have advice on how to assemble or lube this stuff so it is as silent as it used to be? I don't really want to replace it with all Whiteline since I drive on what many people consider to be "not a road" and appreciate the extra articulation of not having an extra stiff road setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton96 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Do you assemble it with the weight of the vehicle on it? Most suspension bits should be torqued to spec once under weight. Plus polyurethane needs to be liberally greased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Yeah, I squeeze under there that way. These are OE rubber end links, no urethane to grease there. Plenty of grease on all the bits that are. I'll probably go out and put it back together tonight since today is also not 115F out. That way I can take out the exhaust pressure setup and put the wideband back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Took all the measurements to make some shifter linkage bushings from polypropylene. It was nice for a while after I did my trans swap years ago, but that was just picking the best of my OE sets. They are completely shot now. Wiggling in first looks like wiggling in neutral should look. The new set should make it really crisp and notchy. I'll try to remember to take before and ater video once I get them turned and ready to install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 I've turned all the bits, but I haven't had time to install them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) Before video: After video: The bushings: http://mynet.whitehat-inc.com/subaru/bushings.jpg Got everything in tonight and only super smashed my thumb once. To undo the shifter linkage with the trans in the car you pretty much have to be in 5th to get the two roll pins oriented where the trans mount is not in the way. The trans mount doubles as a great anvil if you want to smash your thumb. Once the pins are out remove the linkage from inside, swap the bushings, feed it back down through the hole in the tunnel, go underneath and get the linkage on the shaft and get those pins back in. EDIT: figured out that the videos were in private mode. Edited May 13, 2022 by doublechaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Today I removed the rear diff and cradle to do the bushings. Seems like the pinion bearings are done. That would account for the sometimes bearing sounds coming from the rear. I'll figure out which of my diffs are in the best shape and see if I can find a shop to rebuild one or sell me the bearings and seals so I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jes. Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Changed the oil… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Forgot to mention that the dial indicator and the gear pattern show that there is absolutely nothing wrong with my rear diff at 310k. So all that movement at the pinion must have been in the ujoint (it was dark and extremely crowded under there for my failed eyes). Still, while I have it out I'll clean and re-seal everything. Now on to drive shaft and carrier bearing work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) Found out that the differential axle seals from RockAuto are both wrong. Too small to go in the holes. Theirs are 1.976" diameter. What they should be is 2.05". Great thing to find out over the weekend with everything torn apart. Should have taken time off work so I could visit the local Subaru dealer during their very short hours. That pretty much pushes my whole project back a week. Edited August 17, 2022 by doublechaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 The seals showed up ahead of schedule so I got the diff buttoned up. I made it part way through getting it back in the car. The main hangup was getting the two bushings into the cross member to support the rear of the diff. They just wanted to kick sideways. Took a few tries using my seal and bearing press dies and threaded rod to get them to go in. It took me two jacks, two cement blocks and a ratchet strap to lift, tilt and support the diff and outriger and then pull it back into the rear mounting holes while lying in the dirt under the car on ramps. All that is left is pulling the parking brake cables to get them routed correctly again as the outrigger wouldn't behave, and then put the shields and exhaust back. All this would have been a lot less unpleasant if I had a lift or a pit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) Wow, that is embarassing. It got stupid hot for a few weeks after my last post, and then it started raining at 3 inches per hour every day, so I just now got those parking brake cables put back how they belong since it isn't currently pouring for once. Put all the interrior trim back that had to come out to do the cables. Only lost a few trim screws during that long wait. Had to get the rest from my stash. I'm about to go out and cruise around for a while since I miss her so much. Actually had a dream about driving her a few nights ago. Edit: Did about 100 miles of mountain switchbacks. I feel much better now. Edited August 17, 2022 by doublechaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 My inside rear view mirror got droopy. I was afraid it was the little plastic cup around the ball like it was way back when I first got the car. But lucky, it turned out that it was just the screw that holds the socket around the ball. So I used some vibra-tite on it and the other screws that hold my accessory mount and accessories. Now the mirror is nice and tight again, and same with the radar detector and dash cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN24250 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Got her back from paint on friday and started reassembly today! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I started getting some noise from my door hinge so today I cleaned with brake clean and lubed with spray white lithium all the hinges. Much nicer. Did the 300 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schaff70 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) Spent the last 2 weekends tackling some body work on my daughter's 98 GT. Previous owner in Colorado didn't keep the car very clean, so anyplace dirt could gather, there was rust. Ordered 2 cans of ready to spray color matched paint from automotivetouchups.com and 2 cans of 2k clear. While I was at it I decided to move the antenna hole from lower on the fender to the top. The power antenna broke several months ago and I felt a more modern stubby antenna would look better. I welded the antenna hole, but ran into problems blowing out the surrounding metal because I couldn't get the voltage low enough on my Mig welder and didn't have any thick copper to put behind to diffuse the excess heat. Rust hole was cut out and a fiberglass and metal mesh combination was put on the inside and fiberglass body filler was used on top. Primer was starting to show through on the center portion of the hood so I sanded that down and painted it at the same time. The plan was to also paint the roof as it's down to primer also, but I ran out of supplies. I'll have to order some later this spring and finish it then. Edited January 16, 2023 by schaff70 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Only thing I've done to mine lately is fluid checks and tire pressure top off. Other than drive, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 i put covers over 3 of mine, and washed the other so the city doesnt bug me for abandoned vehicles in my driveway... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 Thank goodness I live in the county so they don't complain about my fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 I've been having some trouble with my door locks multi-firing, so today I started digging a hole in my glove box and just after half way to China I was able to get the door lock timer out. Inspection didn't look that bad, but I had all the correct electrolytic capacitors on hand so I did them anyway. 1x 1uf 50v and 1x 22uf 25v. It didn't fix the problem. Seems like the switch in the driver's door or maybe a wire fault in the driver's door. Probably the switch. At least I know what module to unplug if it starts auto-unlocking the car at random. I picked this as a light job to test out the function of my right hand. Perhaps, weather allowing, I can get to work on the real items. U-joints, possibly carrier bearing, one rear wheel bearing, and the steering rack mount bushings from Whiteline. If I get those done then I can allow myself to buy some more parts for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN24250 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Finally decided on a summer wheel setup myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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