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by pcv86
Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:15 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Help me solve this riddle, 02 sensor from hell.
Replies: 9
Views: 1605

Thank you threshld1.. i tighten up the bolts and the problem went away.. wow weird how subaru's work. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!! i want to send u a thank you card.
by pcv86
Mon Oct 09, 2006 9:49 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Help me solve this riddle, 02 sensor from hell.
Replies: 9
Views: 1605

I should add i replaced my valve cover seals and bled my HLA's at the same time i did the uppipe to turbo and turbo to downpipe gaskets. I would get a second opinion on it but im quite sure an exhaust leak pre-o2 will cause false readings. Do you notice the problem coming back occasionally even wit...
by pcv86
Mon Oct 09, 2006 6:37 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Help me solve this riddle, 02 sensor from hell.
Replies: 9
Views: 1605

I had this same problem where no matter what i did it would still run better (though a bit rich) with the o2 unplugged. Even after i bought a 4 wire and hooked it up. I was getting good readings on the scan tool but still hessitated like crazy. After some seafoam i found some pre-turbo exhaust leak...
by pcv86
Mon Oct 09, 2006 2:45 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Help me solve this riddle, 02 sensor from hell.
Replies: 9
Views: 1605

Help me solve this riddle, 02 sensor from hell.

Ok, i love my legacy and all but im about to drive it over a cliff and watch it burn. Heres the problem. The car has been running without an o2 sensor for a long time. I say a year. The previous owner (Project_legacy) bought a o2 sensor from the junk yard, installed it in his car and it has a huge h...
by pcv86
Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:19 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Car Starts up, Then dies! WTF MATE!
Replies: 10
Views: 1380

What do u mean by the manifold side? Looking at the turbo theres no leaks exteriorly. The downpipe side or so call manfiold side is dry. I pull the charge pipe, and intake to inspect for oil. Dry also :\ There is a valve that releases oil into the intake manifold.. whats that called again? Oh yeah t...
by pcv86
Mon Oct 02, 2006 12:28 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Car Starts up, Then dies! WTF MATE!
Replies: 10
Views: 1380

LOL, funny funny funny. Your right it was the MAF sensor. I never knew subarus had so many sensors that were important to the engine's functions. On honda theres not that many sensors that prove valuable for a car to run right. I did drop a smart-ass comment, my bad on my behalf. I feel like a hypoc...
by pcv86
Sun Oct 01, 2006 11:02 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Car Starts up, Then dies! WTF MATE!
Replies: 10
Views: 1380

I figured it all out :) thanks everyone that never replyed to my post.
by pcv86
Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:46 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Car Starts up, Then dies! WTF MATE!
Replies: 10
Views: 1380

Oh yeah can someone explain to me the effects of a failed coolant temp sensor?
by pcv86
Sun Oct 01, 2006 2:25 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Car Starts up, Then dies! WTF MATE!
Replies: 10
Views: 1380

Car Starts up, Then dies! WTF MATE!

Ok im new here and this is my first post. I am also not a newb on forums, for all you smartass there that are gonna say you should have clicked on search, or googled it. Done it. Heres my problem, i just bought a legacy off of one of your follow members. Project_legacy. I brought it home and planned...