While I wouldn't (and didn't) recommend permanently removing the knock sensor... I have in the past, for trouble-shooting purposes, disconnected the knock...
I agree! I hope he did not take your words as "remove permanently". Eventually, You MAY suffer engine damage, but even that depends upon the octane rating of...
I am looking at a 98 Legacy Sedan Limited edition ..I have read that there are problems with the heads in the 98 and 99's when they reach around 75000...
Hey guys. Turns out he did disconnect and test and it still did it. I thought that he hadn't done it yet. He suggested tommorow we disconnect the boost as it...
Bettrose, I don't know that there is any indication that 1998 is worse than any of the other years. My understanding is that the '96es were the worst year and...
You should definitely consider replacing your water pump. In the long run, you will save yourself the extra labor of removing the timing belt again when the...
Before you go through the time consuming process of swapping the engine it would probably be a good idea to check all the vacuum lines for leaks and make sure...
Have a '98 outback that is overheating. The temp would come up to almost the limit and then would drop back to normal in a few seconds, could seethe dial...
... wondering ... caliper ... Not an expert but as the 'anti-squeak stuff' is applied to the back of the brakes, not sure why the material choice would have...
I have only 50K on it (old lady's car, bought it 3 years ago when it had 13K) None of the belts were ever replaced and manual says 60K or 48 month Do you think...
If it were my car, I'd just pop off the side timing belt cover and inspect the belt.. if it doesn't seem dried or cracked or damaged in any other way, I...
I recently replaced my radiator in my Mazda pickup after 12 yrs. It would get real warm on hot days. The difference is unbelieveable. The peg hardly moves now...
I've seen original soobie belts on for longer and with more miles than that, but if you would like to change them all, I suppose that's not a bad idea. Some...
Yah, good thought. Someone had mentioned that a while ago and I didn't look into it. I'm going to see my mech this week. We disconnected the turbo and it did...
I've just spent all night looking where All Data said to looking for a "neutral" colored relay. Subaru are so small i might have to take wire cutters to clear...
I have the happy job of having to replace the rear Wheel bearings on my "L" series touring wagon. Obviously the best way to undo that anoying circular "nut" at...
I purchased that special socket a few years ago on the web. Think it's called a spindle nut socket. Found it by doing a "automotive speciality tool" search....
Last night, I was given a 1990 Legacy. Its in good shape and runs well. The only problem it has is it won't shift in to fourth gear (Drive.) It shifts though...
Hi, First make sure your coolant level is up to normal. Based on what you are saying there are two things to check. You can check the impeller on your water...
Can anyone out there guide me into the light? Details: Car; '94 Liberty Series II, 2.2l Auto Problem; Intermittent idle at +2000 rpm. Now, I'm thinking...
Thanks for the info. I assume that both nuts have right hand thread on them?? I'm not sure I can find a speciallty tool shop that will carry the tool in...
Maybe this: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3909 At 02:09 AM 8/5/2004 +0000, Nathan Taylor your nimble fingers typed... ... Regards, Peaty ...
A friend of mine has an LLBean Outback and he's due for his 60K checkup. He wants to have the plugs changed and since I've never done an H6 before I wanted to...
Hi Peaty, H6 should be only 50% more difficult than a 4 cylinder The Soob engines are pretty much the same The 6 is like a slightly longer 4 with 2 more...
Thankyou for your assistance, Much apreciated. The tool is actually alot cheaper than I thought it would be, at that price I may well buy one and then...