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by chaz66
Wed May 07, 2003 9:56 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: weird electrical problem
Replies: 16
Views: 3629

battery disconnect

There is a gizmo sold by harborfrieghttools that would work for you..

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/D ... mber=33783

not bad for 20$ .... :roll: [/url]
by chaz66
Tue Apr 29, 2003 4:19 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Crankshaft Pulley bolt torque
Replies: 16
Views: 5770

Pulley torque

I agree with Josh...you don't want to break it....however...I used a cheater bar and REALLY cranked it down (say around 140ftlbs...guessing)
Better tight and secure than loose. I have no idea why the factory torque from my Chilton manual is so low..... :?
by chaz66
Tue Apr 15, 2003 7:20 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: crank pully wobbly :(
Replies: 13
Views: 5047

crank pulley "factory torque"

i have one thing to say about the factory torque setting....ITS BS !! I followed the factory torque specs to only have the pulley on my 1990 legacy come off later the same day and cost me a new pulley! I cranked that nut down with around 150-180 ft lbs with cahin vise grips and a cheater bar and had...
by chaz66
Tue Apr 15, 2003 7:03 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: EFI Novice in trouble...
Replies: 1
Views: 855

EFI Novice in trouble...

:? I have 1990 Legacy 2WD sedan (210K miles) with serious misfire problems. The car runs ok at an idle, however, when completley warmed up, the #4 cylinder is "firing twice" (according to an electrical specialist) and #1 misses occcasionally. This action completly fouls the spark plugs.I h...