[BP5 getting warm]

So did some more checking today... put the car up on ramps and my plastic cover is missing. Was never put back on from the workshop who pulled the to hard card. They also forgot to push the fan relays back in and 2x fan fuses 🙃

Will give them a call tomorrow morning. 
 

about to try hunt out a manual to see where the fan temperature switch is.

Temp ran above 1/2 way on temp gauge, no fans and bottom radiator hose was cold. Will replace the thermostat and radiator caps and see if this helps out at all. 

Car needs a gearbox service so I may just get Bayswater our local Subaru dealer to look at it as well if the above doesn’t work out

[BP5 getting warm]

2 hours ago, ajayel said:

Any oil or coolant clinging to the engine or radiator ? Might need to remove a plastic cover underneath the engine to look, tho I guess the workshop would/should have reported leaks.  Do you know if the radiator & radiator cap are original or replaced ?  Does the temp gauge climb or rad fans eventually activate if you watch the car whilst parked for a 1/2 hour with the engine running ? Sorry so many q's

 

 

Hey,

Appreciate all the questions

Car looks clean, no visible leaks. but ill re check this,

The workshop was hopeless. i don't believe they checked anything, only went to them as it was recommended by the company holding the mechanical warranty. 

unsure on the cap or radiator, both look in good condition. if this was an issue i thought it would be more consistent with overheating? 

Radiator fans don't come on at all, when i was testing it in the driveway it would creep and i would have to put AC on the help drop the temp again.

i drove from Napier to Auckland - fine no increases both ways on open road, 

open driving on expressway or in town again fine

Sitting in a drive through it will move to the same "one mm" above the 1/2 way mark on temp gauge. then ac and its back down again.

im a little cautious and always stop it before it gets the chance to get higher

 

over the weekend ill try get some time to get a video of it

[BP5 getting warm]

Hey Chaps,

 

I thought i would give another Legacy a go and it fits all my needs and they are bloody cool IMO,

Picked one up with moderate Kms, super tidy and a warranty which was a bonus!

 

I have come across a wee problem and i cant find a solid answer anywhere, probably searching in the wrong area so please feel free to roast me for this.

 

i took the car on its first big trip up north and in Heavy traffic it started to creep up in temperature, nothing serious, like a "click" above 1/2 way on the temp gauge. Fans wouldn't kick in unless AC was on.

Cambelt, waterpump etc have all been replaced within the last 10,000 kms with genuine parts.

got home and took the car to a mechanic to have it checked.... waste of time. They came back with "an overheating Subaru is to hard to diagnose, could be millions of things. we cant find it" charged me to much and off i went in the same position.

 

Because both fans work when the AC is on am i correct in assuming the wiring is OK?

Also when should i expect the cooling fan to come on? am i being a little to cautious? 

 

Anyone able to help a novice Subaru fan out? Ej's are a little different to the Honda's i use to play with.

 

Cheers

Ash

 

[Power steering issue]

@SpeedySub what did it end up being? Have you sorted the issue? I’m having the same problem and can’t put my finger on it. 

Was thinking the power steering pump was about to give out?

[Parts Hunting]

2 hours ago, Firenza said:

 

Here you go, they're based out of Auckland

 

http://www.airplex.co.nz/subaru/legacy-liberty-outback/2004-06-bp.html

thank you, i can stop ringing wreckers now ha!

1 hour ago, Dre said:

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.

any chance you have a picture of them Dre?

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SpeedySub:

Thanks for those, i stumbled across subaru speed about a month ago and was very impressed, same platform as the honda one.

Ideally looking to retain the factory bumper as i like the lines, i just think a lower lip would compliment it nicely! 

1 minute ago, Individualities said:

 

That's the spirit! Mighty Car Mods always seem to be putting Honda lips on their stuff lol

 

Honestly they are the best lips! very versatile and cheap and easy to come across,  

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Cheers for all the replies guys! 

Much appreciated.

 

Andy_Mac:

I gathered that the buy/sell/swap section would be something along those lines, thanks for the heads up. Thought i was going to have to go back to oldschool or NZH!

 

JGM:

The protector is illusive, subaru dont do them anymore, i have heard whispers of someone in the states doing them but am yet to find anything aftermarket.

Your tips do look nice, but ive seen what people want for them so i think i may keep hunting ha!

Re the lip, im sure i have an old type R integra one laying around i might try fit up, ill try everything under the sun before i cave in and buy an ezelip 

 

[Parts Hunting]

Hey Everyone,

 

Im currently on the slow hunt for some parts for my BP Outback and was hoping you all could point me in the direction on were to look?

I see there is a for sale section on the forum but it doesn't have any posts? or i need to change what kind of member i am?

 

Failing that if anyone has any of the following i would be interested to talk

 

PFL BP bonnet stone chip protector and clips

Replacement rear mufflers to suit a 30R Outback,

PFL Outback front lip (or anything that will suit)

OEM floor mats

Wheels! ideally want something OEM in 17 with a lower offset (38ish) so i can run some A/T 225/65/17s 

 

If this has been covered off already and i newb missed it please feel free to give me S*** and send me on my way,

 

Thanks!

Ash