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by m44offroad
Wed May 05, 2010 2:20 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: rear diff options?
Replies: 1
Views: 533

rear diff options?

Right now I'm looking for options for replacing my rear diff, the previous owner messed up the rear diff (seized the drain and fill plugs and drilled a 1/4 inch hole in the cover with a siliconed bolt to plug the hole :x ) and it has been making noise for last 2 years. The diff noise became much mor...
by m44offroad
Wed May 05, 2010 2:04 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: loosing secont gear when hot
Replies: 7
Views: 961

Re: loosing secont gear when hot

well its a little late now, I did do my research before doing the cocktail and opted for a 50/50 mix of Motul 75w90 and redline lightweight shockproof that was recommended by BAC5.2 here http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f89/manual-transmission-faq-14804/ I'm on my 3rd day driving with the mix...
by m44offroad
Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:15 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: loosing secont gear when hot
Replies: 7
Views: 961

Re: loosing secont gear when hot

I think I will try running the motul/ smurfblood cocktail and see how it does before ordering a trans, i was reading some stuff of a forester forum that was recommending it, at this point it cant hurt especially with 170k and I have no idea when the fluid was changed last (and i have put 40k on in t...
by m44offroad
Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:43 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: loosing secont gear when hot
Replies: 7
Views: 961

Re: loosing secont gear when hot

thanks for the reply, that wasn't really what i wanted to hear right now but its not much of a surprise either, guess its time to start looking for a used trans so i can rebuild the current one.
by m44offroad
Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:26 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: loosing secont gear when hot
Replies: 7
Views: 961

loosing secont gear when hot

I have a 1990 5mt and only when the car has been sitting in a parking lot all day with temps around 80 and I start driving in town intermittently the trans wont shift into second, i had it happen a couple times over the last couple weeks and last Thursday it did it the entire 35 mile home. when it h...
by m44offroad
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:48 am
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: sport compact time
Replies: 19
Views: 1744

i know of 3 turbo sedans, 1 alpine sport wagon and 1 raised roof wagon in my area but they are all driven by elderly people
by m44offroad
Mon Mar 24, 2008 3:46 am
Forum: Stuff you need to know
Topic: Build Journal Break-in Period - Candidates Needed!
Replies: 32
Views: 37362

I would say I'm in except after taking 1 year to reassemble the engine I have my doubts there would be an update more than once a year :cry: umm quick question? how did it take a year to reassemble a engine? i work as a toyota tech and i pulled the motor and disassembled it last spring when we wher...
by m44offroad
Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:44 am
Forum: Stuff you need to know
Topic: Build Journal Break-in Period - Candidates Needed!
Replies: 32
Views: 37362

I would say I'm in except after taking 1 year to reassemble the engine I have my doubts there would be an update more than once a year :cry:
by m44offroad
Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:42 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Door Ajar Indicator Malfunctioning
Replies: 10
Views: 1126

I'll trade you, on my car when you try to turn on the dome light the door ajar light comes on
by m44offroad
Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: Misc
Topic: That was a bad idea!
Replies: 0
Views: 559

That was a bad idea!

Yesterday I had a day off work and decided to put my legacy through is paces so I decided to make a run up the Sandias just to see how the car handles, the big problem is now I have a long list of improvements to the car. After the drive I realize that the car needs tires, brakes, bigger sway bars, ...
by m44offroad
Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:40 am
Forum: Parts Shed
Topic: 91/94 turbo Legacy parts, almost anything you need
Replies: 249
Views: 32850

m44offroad, The only 4.11 rear I have is a JDM VLSD with axles. If oyur diff is broken I can send you parts to fix it, I have all the parts except the ring and pinion. You can have the internals with the spider gears for $10 if that will fix it. Legacy Rally Guy, No more of those elbows for now. ac...
by m44offroad
Tue Feb 26, 2008 3:41 am
Forum: Vendor Garage
Topic: Round Two: Standalone scan tools, for non-turbos too
Replies: 104
Views: 42469

Western Union or nothing. Vicash is above reproach. I paypal this person in trust for the scan tool last week. I hope to receive it within 2 weeks using FedEx. Could anyone on this BBS provide feedback on this seller include details on Order Processing speed Shipping Speed (trucking company) Item A...
by m44offroad
Mon Feb 25, 2008 12:12 am
Forum: Parts Shed
Topic: 91/94 turbo Legacy parts, almost anything you need
Replies: 249
Views: 32850

i should add the diff i need is for a 1990, n/a, 5mt and open diff is fine as long as it works
by m44offroad
Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:47 am
Forum: Parts Shed
Topic: 91/94 turbo Legacy parts, almost anything you need
Replies: 249
Views: 32850

can you get me a price and shipping on a useable 4.11 rear diff, preferably one that the drain and fill plugs can be removed on.
by m44offroad
Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:26 am
Forum: Vendor Garage
Topic: Round Two: Standalone scan tools, for non-turbos too
Replies: 104
Views: 42469

This thing is freaking bad ass, after fighting my car yesterday trying to pull and clear codes for my check engine light this thing is a life saver, no more trying to count the number of blinks :smt023 now i just need to replace my #1 injector and the car should be good to go
by m44offroad
Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:44 am
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: one step closer :update with pics!
Replies: 1
Views: 633

well the engines in and i finely got to test drive the car, although it seems the #1 injector took a crap so its only running on 3 cylinders, but with the exception of some lifter noise it and a missing cylinder it runs pretty good. http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c385/m44offroad/P1130279.jpg http...
by m44offroad
Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:22 am
Forum: Vendor Garage
Topic: Round Two: Standalone scan tools, for non-turbos too
Replies: 104
Views: 42469

paypal sent.
by m44offroad
Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:06 am
Forum: Vendor Garage
Topic: Round Two: Standalone scan tools, for non-turbos too
Replies: 104
Views: 42469

do you still have any available? i work as a technician and given my knowlege on how vehicles opperate i like the idea of being able to watch certain parameters (mainly fuel trim) while driving to see how the vehicle is opperating.
by m44offroad
Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:57 am
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: safety first
Replies: 10
Views: 1198

SUPRA TURB0! That sucks, getting a car on the lifts can become such a routine you get used to it and fail to notice stuff. I didn't notice those safety bolts until I tried to extend an arm extra far because I didn't have the car centered in the bay and got a loud CLANG. well, actually the tech was ...
by m44offroad
Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:01 am
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: safety first
Replies: 10
Views: 1198

actually the arm that failed, failed because the safety bolt that is suppose to stop the arm from over extending and falling out was missing.
by m44offroad
Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: safety first
Replies: 10
Views: 1198

the front arm on the drivers side came apart
by m44offroad
Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: safety first
Replies: 10
Views: 1198

safety first

Yesterday at work we got this reminder of how important safety is when working on cars. Thankfully the tech that was under the truck got out before it fell.
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by m44offroad
Fri Feb 01, 2008 1:56 am
Forum: Wheels, Tires and Brakes
Topic: Help!
Replies: 0
Views: 466

Help!

I need to get new tires on my legacy within a couple days of getting it back on the road and since it currently has 14inch rims and i plan on upgrading the brakes this summer, I dont want to waste the money on putting tires on the stock rims just to change evarything in a couple months. I have been ...
by m44offroad
Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:54 am
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: one step closer :update with pics!
Replies: 1
Views: 633

one step closer :update with pics!

Well its been slow at work the last couple days (only worked on 2 cars in 2 days :roll: ) so after the last 10 months of looking the ej22 sitting in peices on my bench and the drawer in my tool box filled with gaskets, pulleys, belts and hoses I finely got my engine put back together. :D the down si...
by m44offroad
Tue Jan 29, 2008 1:26 am
Forum: Parts Shed
Topic: FS: Manual Seat Belts
Replies: 11
Views: 1292

any interest in selling the center console?