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    Odd rattle

    in General Vehicle Discussion

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    Hopefully not your engine thrust bearing.Can you measure the movement at the crank pulley bolt with a dial gauge?Also could be your gearbox input shaft bearing if it’s noisey with the clutch pressed fully down (maybe).Worn clutch release bearing and weak clutch plate springs will rattle with the clutch fully released.

    My clutch release bearing or clutch plate springs rattled when it was really cold with the clutch released.As soon as car warmed up noise went away.Motivated me to replace my worn clutch.

     

    Axle shopping

    in Gearbox and Drivetrain

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    I use ADL in Penrose,Auckland or if I can,buy new Subaru original parts.Went through this with a 2002 Legacy Gtb auto.While idling in drive,car would vibrate/chatter on flat surface.ADL found me a set of low k’s inner cv’s (new Subaru part no longer available) rebuilt my axles with new outer cv’s,problem solved.Repco complete axles are rubbish as well as most aftermarket cv and boot kits.Most Subaru original part outer cv’s are now sold complete with axles as the outer cv’s are not rebuildable.Just replaced the complete front axles on my 2007 6 speed Legacy with new Subaru parts $800 each side.Price for the 2002 Legacy Gtb $1200 each side (no longer available).

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    Factory Sensors and OEM ECU tuning

    in Impreza, Crosstrek and XV

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    13 hours ago, Niran said:

    Hi guys. Wanting to find out a bit more about what sensors our factory STIs come with off the bat. In particular for the new 2011 GVB models.

     

    Do they come with:

    Oil temperature

    Oil pressure

    Fuel pressure 

     

    From the googling I've been doing, there appears to be an oil pressure sensor under the alternator? If so, surely its wired into the ECU right? Otherwise what is its purpose?

     

    The end goal here is to be able to tune fail safes into the factory ECU without messing around with aftermarket gauges and control units etc. 

     

    Even if I can just get a fail safe for oil pressure into the factory ECU I'll be a happy man. 

     

    Anyone got any ideas? @Pappu1 @gotasuby

    Check out ”Ecutek ecu connect” due this month.

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    What have you done to your car today?

    in General Vehicle Discussion

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    11 hours ago, Individualities said:

     

    Cheers. I'm trying to figure out a way to wire an Amp up in the original under the seat position, without the ugly cable from the battery.

    I've just got the wires joined under the seat at the moment, and using the stero amp. But will go all out soon(ish) on a new stereo system.

    The cable will disappear in a Subaru engine bay if it’s a dark colour or sleeved.If you run high current amp/amps you need high current (large gauge) cable.Also a fuse or circuit breaker no more than 300mm from the battery terminal.Easiest place to grab power from is the cigarette lighter,I will be using that for the head unit power.

    What have you done to your car today?

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Dre

    1 hour ago, Individualities said:

     

    How did you wire up the power for the Amp? cos from memory the Factory McIntosh one pulls from the headunit power.

    Running a 50 Amp fused cable from the battery to the amp under the passenger seat.My son’s Legacy bh gtb 2002 had a 5 channel McIntosh amp under the drivers seat with it’s own power supply.

    Occasional white smoke.

    in Engine Related

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    Monitor your fluids and get a leak down test.I’m currently chasing a strange vibration from my engine around 2800 rpm.Had a leak down test and oil pressure check.Results came back ok.Peace of mind that the engine at least is not ready to expire.

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    2.5 crank into V7 207 block

    in Engine Related

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    If I have to replace the pistons,there’s probably no point in breaking a fresh 207 short block.Brought this a few years ago to replace a dodgy rebuild in my BH which my son now drives.Piston slap and oil leaks doesn’t seem to p#ss him off.

    Brake master cyls, to 1-1/16”, or not to 1-1/16”

    in Brakes, Suspension and Steering

    Posted · Edited by Dre

    Go back to basics,check brake hoses,caliper piston seal leaks and sticking pistons.Bleed brakes with front of car elevated in correct sequence.Check wheel bearings,can cause brake pad knock off.I have done three Subaru 4 pot caliper conversions 94 Wrx,94 Legacy Rs and Legacy 2002 Gt and one Brembo conversion a 2007 Legacy Bl.None of these cars required a master cylinder upgrade.

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    Parts Hunting

    in Legacy & Outback

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    I’ve got some Sti quad tip mufflers for a bp Legacy.Was going to cut them up to go on my bl.If your interested let me know.If I can’t sell them i’ll put them on my 3.0r Outback.

    What have you done to your car today?

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Dre

    On 6/21/2018 at 10:34 AM, Andy_Mac said:

     

    Probably is then. As long as they are you’ll be sweet. Mine had a factory 240mm one in it before replacing it with an Exedy HD

    Only mention it as the few place’s I looked at getting one from we're extremely hesitant to order me one without first knowing whether it was 230 or 240, thinking it wouldn’t work unless the right size. Probably the difference between someone familiar with Subaru’s vs a company covering most brands erring on the side of caution

    Talked to mechanic today about difference between Wrx Sti and legacy 6 speed clutch,that is height of the clutch plate mounting.Wrx Sti,Legacy 6 speed flywheels and pressure plates are different.

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