gear_monkey Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hi all, Could someone plz show me where the dang passenger side banjo bolt is?? The picture in the walk through thread is not helping me. When I'm looking for it I'm standing by the right front tire looking down at the turbo. Next thing..how the heck do you get to the tops of the rear struts?? I think I have some loose bolts but don't know how to access them. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomberlegacy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The top of the rear struts are in the trunk behind the side carpet molding. '08 Legacy 2.5i - hybrid intake - delta 1000 - E85 - magnaflow exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haight 05LGT Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Banjo bolt is in the Oil feed line below the heatsheild bracket. Rear struts are in the trunk under the carpeting I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gear_monkey Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks guys. Unless I'm blind the top of struts aren't behind carpet. I pulled it back and looked. It almost seams that the rear top shelf felt piece and back seats need to be removed. If that is the case, I am beyond my skilz.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haight 05LGT Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Wagon or sedan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost_Doc Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I removed my back seat to access the tops. Seemed a lot easier that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Which banjo bolt are you looking for the one on the turbo or on the back of the head ? I guess the 07-09's have one on top of the engine instead of the back of the head. That is the one with the filter in it. 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...
dingbang Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 You have to yank the carpet out from where it tucks in on the backside of the rear seat...pull it back and you'll see the strut tops. In a sedan at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 If you have a sedan... http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3096572&postcount=4 Number 32 in the above post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Hi all, Could someone plz show me where the dang passenger side banjo bolt is?? The picture in the walk through thread is not helping me. Check this out: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3710914&postcount=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted September 26, 2012 Moderators Share Posted September 26, 2012 Check this out: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3710914&postcount=1 This is the best image I've seen yet to show where the banjo bolt is located--I may actually try to check it now... "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gear_monkey Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 If you have a sedan... http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3096572&postcount=4 Number 32 in the above post. Perfect! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gear_monkey Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Check this out: http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3710914&postcount=1 Very nice! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenzoGT Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Below the heat shield... Tough to get to without removing the shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gear_monkey Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Ok..after just about killing myself getting into a position inside the trunk to get to the strut mount tops (I'm 6'4"), I removed the rubber plug and attempted to tighten the center bolt that sits below the trunk sheet metal. To my disappointment it felt like I was just rotating the bolts instead of tightening them. I turned the socket about 3 full swings without feeling any torque increase. This was the same for both sides. Am I missing something obvious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Ok..after just about killing myself getting into a position inside the trunk to get to the strut mount tops (I'm 6'4"), I removed the rubber plug and attempted to tighten the center bolt that sits below the trunk sheet metal. To my disappointment it felt like I was just rotating the bolts instead of tightening them. I turned the socket about 3 full swings without feeling any torque increase. This was the same for both sides. Am I missing something obvious? This is because you need to prevent the rod from spinning using an allen key, while you tighten the bolt (see illustration below). http://www.crodog.org/electriccar/strutnut.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbang Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Either that or if the strut is under load (wheel on the ground), the center rod shouldn't spin when trying to verify/get final torque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipapotimus Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 was reading through Max Capacity's build thread and I came across a good picture of the passengers side banjo bolt location and I thought I would share. http://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo86/Fliperflop/DSCN4770.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 ^ That's a nice shot of it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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