rhino6303 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I've been meaning to ask this question forever: while turning on a bumpy dirt road, I keep hearing clunking which is also felt through the steering column. I can't figure out where it is coming from. Going straight on a bumpy road does not do that. Ball joints or Strut top bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm203 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Cleaned and lubed the Turbosmart recirc valve. Also threw the snow wheels on it and will be driving it temporarily. Steering rack on the Sequoia exploded fluid due to a combination of failed bushing, metal on metal rubbing and corrosion. I figure replacing that should be good practice for the eventual STI rack replacement on the GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Ball joints or Strut top bearing.  I never ever touched the ball joints   I have the Spec B top hats on both cars. Could be it I guess. I should place a GoPro there to check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I never ever touched the ball joints   I have the Spec B top hats on both cars. Could be it I guess. I should place a GoPro there to check.  I'd guess the ball joints. Pretty sure that's what mine is. Save yourself the headache and buy the Subaru ball joint puller, new bolts, longer bolts (m10 55 or 60mm flange head grade 10.9) and a self locking nut for when that pinch bolt breaks.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I have repaired MANY popped spot welds in Subie firewalls. But none were an LGT. Known issue in specific model years WRX/STi. Subie even covered a few of my repairs under warranty as dealerships do not weld. Stiff aftermarket clutch pedals do not help the situation.  As for the sound heard, check the front sway bar. I have had a few that bent slightly and came into contact on dirt roads. The clutch issue can be heard, "click or pop" and felt (assembly travels left) when depressed. The pivot tube of the assembly cracks sometimes too. Replaced a few of those as well. I have pix somewhere.  This is what I was thinking of. Thanks!  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaasaiWarrior Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Woking on the 05GT winter hooptie on sunday, I was replacing the rear sway bushings and links, this caught my eye... something tells me this isn't right... 08 Spec B, insta: @08_spec_b, 10 SH Forester insta: @shfozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) Finished up a nice little round of mods that cleaned up the engine bay a bit. Here's a before and after. More (way too many) details in my build thread. Edited December 22, 2020 by Underdog The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamedude Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Woking on the 05GT winter hooptie on sunday, I was replacing the rear sway bushings and links, this caught my eye... something tells me this isn't right...  Are you talking about how the bushing sits in the arm? Pretty sure my new aluminum ones were like that. That's why they are different part numbers, otherwise the arms are identical.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-BGTLimited Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) Took apart the AVCS pulley... Holy F... So much metal everywhere in this engine. Â Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk Edited February 3, 2021 by B-BGTLimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-BGTLimited Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) Woking on the 05GT winter hooptie on sunday, I was replacing the rear sway bushings and links, this caught my eye... something tells me this isn't right...Yeah that's normal... The condition of my inner bushing however, that is not normal... LOL    Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk Edited February 3, 2021 by B-BGTLimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Took apart the AVCS pulley... Holy F... So much metal everywhere in this engine. Â Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk Normal. Only 1 shop I know of that can rebuild them. Non serviceable part per Subaru. Many builders reuse them not realizing how much damage used avcs pulleys cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) Not today but rebuilt rear brakes on older son's 05 OB into LGT rear brakes. His rebuilt rear calipers started to seize second time around and I wasn't about getting another (3rd) rebuilt calipers set. So... Ordered vented rear OEM LGT rotors and OEM LGT rear pads. Pulled my original rear calipers from my LGT from storage since I replaced all calipers on LGT to new units a year or so ago. Had an OEM rebuild kit for them already so rebuilt the calipers with that. Put everything together and all looks fine. Already have about 400 miles on them. Took it to DMV today and the ride was nice and quiet all the way back and forth, ~40 miles...  Kind of like it again how Subarus are legos, if you know what you are doing. My LGT sits in the dry garage now, but I may ask Max for his shop contacts since I need the rust in rear wheel wells to be taken care of and before that I guess I need the gas smell to be addressed. My dealer ball parked something like 2-3K fr gas tank replacement and the closest body shop to me quoted like 4K for body work. Staying young looking costs one pretty penny... Edited December 24, 2020 by SubOperator 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I like the idea of gold plated and coated with Swarovski. I also clearly misremember. I thought people had issues with firewall flex popping tack welds. Idk wtf I'm thinking about.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk found a local artist who can do the crystals. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Added a lip and a hood protector from craigslist for $8, score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I see you have excellent choice in wheels sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Those OZ Leggeras? I just saw a pic of those on your car in another thread seanyb505. They look great - how much do they weigh? The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Took apart the AVCS pulley... Holy F... So much metal everywhere in this engine. I reused my sprockets after my first engine replacement and a speck of piston the size of a pin head jammed up the 0° lock button and caused the AVCS not to work on that bank. Not fun to troubleshoot. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Correct, I really like the style and surprised I don't see them more often. They're about 17-18 pounds depending on 17' or 18' diameter choices. There's lighter options out there for sure, but they have more bland and generic looking features imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdXammo Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I see you have excellent choice in wheels sir. Thank you kindly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) Added a lip and a hood protector from craigslist for $8, score.  I like those wheels alot too! What a score on the hood protector. Happy Holidays to all! What I did today was have my wagon towed home. After having the plugs and both valve cover gaskets changed I've driven her into and from work to burn of the excess oil 3x 175 miles total, on the way home last night I expereniced for the 1st time what you guys call misfire I think? 3k RPM and it was missing real bad with throttle (flashing CEL only with throttle), off the throttle and it was OK drove about 5 miles to get off the highway she was idling so rough I parked her and just got her into the garage. 139k original owner (72k on plugs) I've never had the car run this rough ( slight shaking), always perfect. Shop that did the work is closed til Mon, big bummer it was running great too! Merry Christmas to me LoL What do you all think, bad coil pack/s? Edited December 24, 2020 by JJr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Coil pack is definitely a strong possibility. Check the code and see if it points you to a specific cylinder and swap with its neighbor. That happened to me leaving Canada at Christmas a few years ago in my wagon. Fortunately I was able to get a new one the next day and get back on the road. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilredwagon Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 I'd also double check all the hose clamps to make sure there isn't a hose coming off, or a vac leak somewhere. Otherwise, yeah, check the ignition components on the right bank. That side sits right above and next to the uppipe, so sees more heat than the other side. Edit: Oh whoops, I came in here to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas if you celebrate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) Thanks guys, I had two breather hoses replaced too, can't rember what side it was but the long one with a sock on it was broken in half, crazy Just checked the coil connections and the back passenger connector was not seated, tab must be broken, pushed it tight and the wagon is back to normal. I assume I need to replace the coil or pull and ziptie the connector? Is the tab that holds the connector in place on the coil or connector? Thanks all!! Edited December 25, 2020 by JJr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 ziptie should be sufficient to keep it running, putting a new connector is much more work than that. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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