JF1GG29 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) Did passenger side valve cover gasket/halfmoons and an oil change with the Mazda/Tokyo Roki filters. Fingers crossed for no more leaking oil... Edited July 15, 2022 by JF1GG29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 New look...gonna have to get used to this. Thanks for keeping this going! I had to hunt down my build thread since it is no longer linked in my signature. Also bummer none of my past post's attached pictures ported over to the new server In other news, I have a gas leak. I am going to start with the replacement of the gasket for the fuel pump assembly because it appears to be seeping out from there just after filling up the tank. Not super concerning but when I saw fluid on the plastic tray under the tank (also under the brake hard line union) I thought it might have been brake fluid, but nope just fuel. Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 16 hours ago, SubOperator said: Now if we can have a dark theme with this new forum engine... My tired eyes of software engineer would be really happy. @Tide Dark theme, please? The system works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 You. An go Dark Theme in the acct settings menu 1 "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseenlo Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 9:38 PM, SubOperator said: Been there, done that 6MT rebuilt at RalliSpec. @SubOperatorHow was your experience with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZJonny Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1 hour ago, jaylew said: New look...gonna have to get used to this. Thanks for keeping this going! I had to hunt down my build thread since it is no longer linked in my signature. Also bummer none of my past post's attached pictures ported over to the new server In other news, I have a gas leak. I am going to start with the replacement of the gasket for the fuel pump assembly because it appears to be seeping out from there just after filling up the tank. Not super concerning but when I saw fluid on the plastic tray under the tank (also under the brake hard line union) I thought it might have been brake fluid, but nope just fuel. Please take the time to find those photos if they don't repopulate on their own over time! Your rebuild/repair thread was so useful. For myself to be sure, and probably other. I need to swap out my steering rack, and will be rebuilding my original one, and had planned to use your walk-through for that as well as a guide. Hopefully many of the older threads aren't lost for good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 16 minutes ago, KZJonny said: Your rebuild/repair thread was so useful. For myself to be sure, and probably other. I need to swap out my steering rack, and will be rebuilding my original one, and had planned to use your walk-through for that as well as a guide. Thanks! That means a lot to hear. It was partly for my own documenting but knowing at least someone got use out of my rambling makes me happy! As for the rack rebuild, I have some updates on that post (not the process) so make sure to read that. Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 3 hours ago, jaylew said: New look...gonna have to get used to this. Thanks for keeping this going! I had to hunt down my build thread since it is no longer linked in my signature. Also bummer none of my past post's attached pictures ported over to the new server In other news, I have a gas leak. I am going to start with the replacement of the gasket for the fuel pump assembly because it appears to be seeping out from there just after filling up the tank. Not super concerning but when I saw fluid on the plastic tray under the tank (also under the brake hard line union) I thought it might have been brake fluid, but nope just fuel. That's where my tank leaked. It was the seam that gave me issues. Obviously got a new tank. Not cheap, but was a necessity. Good luck! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Scottydunno said: That's where my tank leaked. It was the seam that gave me issues. Obviously got a new tank. Not cheap, but was a necessity. Good luck! Oh I hope not a new take for just that. The old gasket on the OD of the metal clamp is so dry it was just breaking away. The metal looks shiny and new where some of the old gasket has already broken away. I have removed the tank before so not end of the world (I'd be able to replace all the vacuum lines that I should have replaced last time I pulled the tank) Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 5 hours ago, cheeseenlo said: @SubOperatorHow was your experience with them? Front end desk is different from car guys in the back. Make sure you specify all options exactly as you want as front desk will not know any better, and when the shop gets to do the actual work things are already in motion. I think they did a good job mechanically. One thing I wish I did was to replace the STI gears to LGT gears. I declined based on the cost during quoting and ended up having to pay for 2 new STI gears. Got used to different gearing but still. I would use them again no problem. 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...
Scottydunno Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 6 hours ago, jaylew said: Oh I hope not a new take for just that. The old gasket on the OD of the metal clamp is so dry it was just breaking away. The metal looks shiny and new where some of the old gasket has already broken away. I have removed the tank before so not end of the world (I'd be able to replace all the vacuum lines that I should have replaced last time I pulled the tank) Welp, then I hope it's as simple as that! Let us know what's up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseenlo Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 3:15 PM, SubOperator said: Front end desk is different from car guys in the back. Make sure you specify all options exactly as you want as front desk will not know any better, and when the shop gets to do the actual work things are already in motion. I think they did a good job mechanically. One thing I wish I did was to replace the STI gears to LGT gears. I declined based on the cost during quoting and ended up having to pay for 2 new STI gears. Got used to different gearing but still. I would use them again no problem. Thanks for the feedback. I agree on the disconnect. We had to clarify on a few things at drop off. Hopefully they don’t miss anything. I’m doing a decent amount of work there. 6MT swap, SpecB aluminum suspension arms and Brembo conversion. The open diff is getting replaced with a helical unit. Rear diff is getting taken apart for REM treatment to the ring and pinion. Previous owner already had the transmission gears REM treated. If anyone is interested in a full 5MT drivetrain, please let me know. Low mileage at 44k with lots of upgraded parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyb505 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Perfect 91° weather 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Pulled my Curt hitch (was scraping on driveways). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enlight Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 8:42 AM, jaylew said: In other news, I have a gas leak. I am going to start with the replacement of the gasket for the fuel pump assembly because it appears to be seeping out from there just after filling up the tank. Not super concerning but when I saw fluid on the plastic tray under the tank (also under the brake hard line union) I thought it might have been brake fluid, but nope just fuel. When you take the cover off take a look at the fuel pump housing as well. I had a crack in the flange and protruding hose connect and that was where my leak was coming from. I also used Permatex's fuel resistant sealant on the gasket. muFreight.co A JDM Container Sharing Service from Japan to NYC Website | Instagram | Email Bessie II's Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksystems Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Bonded threaded aluminum plugs into my TGV deletes with JBWeld. Picked up an oil cooler for the 5eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 5:41 PM, JF1GG29 said: Pulled my Curt hitch (was scraping on driveways). Same with OEM hitch on my wagon. 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...
whitexc Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 12:11 AM, pksystems said: Bonded threaded aluminum plugs into my TGV deletes with JBWeld. Picked up an oil cooler for the 5eat. More on this 5EAT cooler.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Woohoo, new site! Good to be back.. My wagon has been sitting for about a week, but I'll be taking it out later. My most imminent repair will be replacing the rear upper control arms. They sound terrible, and my mechanic said the rubber bushings are disintegrated and it's basically metal on metal. Have new arms and hardware going on hopefully this week. 3 EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottydunno Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Not today, but on Saturday I finally replaced my plugs and coil boots. Approximately 1 year and 30k overdue, I'm still trying to find the best and fastest method of replacing them. At this point I use a ⅝ plug socket with an 1½" ⅜ drive extension with a slim ⅜ ratchet with another 1½" extension. Believe it or not, the 2 - 1½" extensions are shorter than a single 3" one! Car runs even better now. And now onto my P0457 issues... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZJonny Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Started pulling my rack to throw in a second hand one that doesn’t leak. Of course, it’s probably original, so every fastener is fighting to stay put. Got out the chinese-made bolt buster and convinced them otherways. I really wish I’d bought one of these sooner. I can’t imagine how much money I could’ve saved on thread inserts and broken fasteners. Discovered a front inner axle seal is leaking now, and *maybe* the diff plug? This is now a multi day project. Old cars. It never ends… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pksystems Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) Finished up one of my TGV deletes. I might smooth out the bottom a bit more if I pick up some smaller flap discs. These TGV's are off a WRX, so they are top feed. I'm going to pickup top feed injectors and fuel rail out of a newer STi, so I can install everything quicker. I think the Legacy intake manifold will bolt up to these? If not, I'll be doing another set of deletes. I am toying with the idea of flaring the OEM fuel rail, so I can use braided lines and get rid of that mess of rubber hose and clamps. Ordered an STi brake master cylinder. Edited July 20, 2022 by pksystems 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylew Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Is there a top feed injector that doesn't require tuning right off the hop when going away from the side feed? I plan to do something similar in upgrading the LGT fuel rail and system to newer WRX top feed Wagon is LIFE! - 265,000 miles and climbing Unofficial Build (Restoration) Thread Steering Rack Rebuild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 52 minutes ago, jaylew said: Is there a top feed injector that doesn't require tuning right off the hop when going away from the side feed? I plan to do something similar in upgrading the LGT fuel rail and system to newer WRX top feed No. The scalar, latency and pulelsewidth is different for them. You'd be able to start and such but the car would run very poor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobyDoobyDoo Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) Tried to install my Torque Solutions battery hold down. Wouldn’t you know it, the stock hold down bolts sit flush with the hold down opening. Sigh. Always something. Gonna look in the scrap bins at work to get some scrap round stock and make some that work…. Edited July 21, 2022 by SoobyDoobyDoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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