Well, in my years of experience, I have found that usually when somebody asks "What is the best engine modification that can be made to anything for the ...
Hi, I have a 1990 Subaru Loyale Wagon. I have taken the engine out to replace the clutch, the cv joints and the seals. I am in the rocess of re-assembling it...
The other end of the negative cable is attached to the (long) bolt that goes through the bracket you are talking about, then though the starter, transmission...
Hi, Thanks for the description. I may have gotten the bolts mixed up since when I tried to do that (intuitively, since it was close and the ground close to the...
Hey Jacques, The hold down mid-way on the cable bundle attaches to the cross-member that holds the spare tire. I'll send you some pics to your email...
Ah, so THAT's where it goes! It mustr have been one of the first things I took off and didn't remember the loom support having come with it. You have been...
Hey JB, Glad to hear your soobie project is going good. Sounds like a pretty extensive undertaking, yanking the engine and all that... I've done it a few ...
I have an appointment for our 97 Outback on Saturday at the dealers to do a 30k tuneup on the rebuilt engine. The car itself has 182,000 miles on it, the...
--Is it a manuel transmission? I have a 2001 Outback Wagon 5 speed and i was told i have a gear lube leak that is dripping on something hot. It smells reallt...
Its right but really not safe. The HVAC system can suck thgose fumes into the car, and thats not healthy. nipper ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
Whoever did the tranny flush ought to be responsible for fixing the tranny gasket leak, as they would have installed a new gasket following the flush... it...
... Not me, I'd raise a LOTTA HELL!!!!! I would get a statement from the Svc Mgr to the effect that post- service leak and transmission underfill with dates, ...
Oddly i never worried about it , I just tighten them. For my 1997 it 72ft/lbs. Its most likely the same. Dont forget to put a little oil on the threads. You...
thanx nipper, yea i know that trick, i personally use a dab of antisieze, works great too, Joey ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
from here: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2786 Anti-seize or oil on a lug nut is a very bad idea !!! Here's why: Bolts or studs provide...
Yea ive heard that before and agree with it but when i got new tires, altho they said they would torque them to spec, they were really close to 90 lbs, so im...
Here's some info for you... do a little web searching, and there's tons of info out there... Wheel and tire removal and installation See Figure 7 1.. Park the...
There are lots of things that should be done when taking wheels on and off... seems most of them are ignored or get done by sheer luck... as I started looking...
While that is all true, the torque spec should be done as described (head bolts for instance call for them to be dipped in engine oil). I usually use a dab of...
i always use some oil from the dipstick. I never use a torque wrtench on lug nuts. Thats been going on for over the 30 years ive been driving. When i pulled a...
I've got a 4-way lug wrench that I use most of the time to change tires... and have never used a torque wrench on a lug nut... altho, I must admit, I've used...
The risk, other than the obvious of them loosening up, is that if you over torque them badly, or unevenly, you can get aluminum wheel or rotor warpage as a...
Hmmm... that's interesting... I had never thought of that... but I still do have to wonder what % of vehicles out there have had the lugs tightened by a ...
The two independent tire dealers in my little town use essentially the same technique on alloy wheels: An air gun is used to remove the lugs and to put them...
... Thank you all for your help. You are right, it is their responsibility. After talking this over with my husband I understand that because we have had all...
They should have removed and cleaned the pan when they did they tranny flush. Check your bill... I'm guessing they prolly charged you for a new filter also......
I always torque my Forester to 75 ft/lbs. with no oil on the lugs. If you put any kind of oil on them, you must reduce the torque settings, but I don't want...
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