legacy360 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Bump. Glad to hear that I'm not going crazy smelling gas in the mornings now. Been in the 20's and 30's for the last week. I'll try and take a good look at the area's Max discussed above this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnmid Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I just started to smell gas 2 days ago. I'll check out that hose. Thanks legacygt.com!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnmid Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Today I found the leak: the clamp on the rubber hose from the fuel line to the fuel rail on the driver's side front injector. http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee91/pnmid/121811leakyhoseclamp.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Here's a picture of my lock wire fix. Sorry I didn't post it sooner, Been in VT skiing all weekend. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN4579.jpg http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN4581.jpg 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 So who was the idiot at the factory the figured out to pre-assemble the hose on tube on the bench with the clamp upside down when installed on the engine ? Stupid Subaru...! 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 The same one that thought it was a good idea to install banjo filter bolt with on service intervals. Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylime Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 my wrx had the fuel smell problem but it was fixed due to a recall..I hope my lgt doesnt have this I will be very unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emosound Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I just finished fixing this leak. What a PITA, took me all afternoon. I decided to change the hose and clamps. The hose is 5/16" ID. To gain access to the hose, I unbolted (but did not disconnect) the alternator, and the AC compressor bracket (four 14mm bolts) and moved them aside, which helped immensely. I disconnected the battery first, of course. However ,those 4 bolts had loctite on them, and they did not want to thread back in nicely, so I had to use them tap and die set to clean up the bolts and holes. With everything back together, it doesn't leak, so that's good. BUT, the check engine light is on, and "Cruise" is blinking. (I assume the cruise is just because there's a code). I did have the battery disconnected for a couple of hours. Is this the reason, or did I break something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Pull the battery cable again, for about 15 minutes. That should clear the code. Start the car and see if its still there. if it is, go to the auto parts store and have them read the code. But make sure you check to be sure you didn't leave somethng off. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emosound Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks, Max, I'll try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emosound Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Nope, CEL is still there. The car took a few seconds of cranking to start, too, but runs OK. I'll get it read, or buy a code reader myself. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxracern11 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I'm not sure how to post a new thread but on a cold start up I get the whinning sound that sounds like the crank shaft pulley witch I have previously replaced and now I'm getting the raw fuel smell in my car any ideas? Power steering gets choppy with the winning and it's doing it more frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 raw fuel is a leak. Choppy power steering is a failing o-ring and/or very low fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm25rs Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 raw fuel is a leak. Choppy power steering is a failing o-ring and/or very low fluid. For power steering see: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/no-power-steering-219035.html http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/power-steering-o-ring-fix-197481.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emosound Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I'm not sure how to post a new thread but on a cold start up I get the whinning sound that sounds like the crank shaft pulley witch I have previously replaced and now I'm getting the raw fuel smell in my car any ideas? Power steering gets choppy with the winning and it's doing it more frequently. The whining and the power steering loss could just be the cold, making the belt slip. Check the belt, tighten it or spray some belt grip stuff on there. Prestone or somebody makes a can to spray on that quiets squeaking belts. To (finally) follow up from my leak posts, the gas leak under the manifold is gone, but apparently I touched the Throttle Position Sensor on the Tumble Generator Valve on the driver's side, that was what the code was for. It must have shorted, or something, there was barely a scratch on it, but replacing it cured the code. So, less than $5 for some hose and clamps to fix the leak, $70 for a new sensor. booo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 i had the "pulley whine" today. it took 1/2 hr before it went away. but I was already headed towards my mechanic to get it checked out. 2 blocks from his shop it went away. they checked it anyways. it was fine. did have a small leak in the power steering pump. really small though. no need to do anything about it right now. also had the raw gas smell in the compartment. it too went away as I drove the car. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 i had the "pulley whine" today. it took 1/2 hr before it went away. but I was already headed towards my mechanic to get it checked out. 2 blocks from his shop it went away. they checked it anyways. it was fine. did have a small leak in the power steering pump. really small though. no need to do anything about it right now. also had the raw gas smell in the compartment. it too went away as I drove the car. Lines and seep fuel under extreme cold. There was a recall for select states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Lines and seep fuel under extreme cold. There was a recall for select states. hmmmmm I don't remember seeing one for Md. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 I'm not sure how to post a new thread but on a cold start up I get the whinning sound that sounds like the crank shaft pulley witch I have previously replaced and now I'm getting the raw fuel smell in my car any ideas? Power steering gets choppy with the winning and it's doing it more frequently. You should read the thread you posted in, it has the answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dga Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 If I have to deal with that ****ed up crossed up through the manifold fuel system again, I'm going to get some aftermarket fuel rails and reroute everything around the manifold and add a fuel filter as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxracern11 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Looked for a fuel leak can't seem to find it? It seems my gas millegde is decreasing too. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineENGR Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 its was -30f to -40f for 5 nights so far this winter, i have 01 and 05 OBWs on the road and they both do it. Tightened the clamps and it made a huge difference. Another cold weather tip, amsoil atf works wonders... noticeable difference in your power steering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Man I just discovered this issue with my car b/c of the recent polar vortex. Now I know what to look for ! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealitall Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 The I squeal is from the Air conditioner pump. I had my girl turn it over one day while hood was up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDTurbo Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Here's a link to the cold temp fuel issue with pix of the variety of clamps you might want to check, though it's an older car: http://www.bazoomer.com/fuelline/fuelline.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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