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by N1446
Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: WHIRRRLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Replies: 26
Views: 5265

must i use the exact model axle for the car ie ; 91 ss 5mt axle or is it possible to grab one from another vehicle for the time being , ie 98 wagon 2.5gt 4eat or 93 LS 2.2 4eat etc - either is availalbe to me
by N1446
Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: WHIRRRLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Replies: 26
Views: 5265

i m glad you re all so confident the thing is busted :)

it s the third or fourth time i ve straightened the boot out to normal shape to have it do this every time
by N1446
Wed Aug 19, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: WHIRRRLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Replies: 26
Views: 5265

WHIRRRLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Would a shrill-whirrllling sound be caused by a bad axel , and vibrate the shifter also ? - i ve reset the boot to its normal shape like an accordian and when i park and check the boot it looks like this > :? i know i pinched the boot causing the grease leak when removing the motor , the downpipe sn...
by N1446
Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:31 am
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: N1446's '91 Legacy SS/2.5GT
Replies: 37
Views: 16964

Now that the car is moving under its own power , i discovered this mess after the motor swap ; it now has a new axle and AWD again , http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/N1446-W0963/DSCN02722.jpg - since the car was stationary without a motor and the brakes seized from it not moving, i had to ha...
by N1446
Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: before i pull the motor , will i need a new TOB ?
Replies: 6
Views: 656

i made sure the bearing was "locked" in place with the clutch already , then i mated the trans-engine , as i brought the two together i made sure the fork was in the correct posistion though as i further mated the engine to trans its hard to say everything when together properly :? i didn ...
by N1446
Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: before i pull the motor , will i need a new TOB ?
Replies: 6
Views: 656

it is a turbo with a 2.5 DOHC swap using 22T clutch and flywheel i read this is the way the clutch is meant to be set before mating the engine to trans http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/N1446-W0963/clutch.jpg i did not do it this way , i installed the bearing loose on the spindle , though con...
by N1446
Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: What did you do to your Subie today?
Replies: 3257
Views: 344838

tested a paint color on the body and found the color is too white for the car - pearl white duplicolor is NOT the same as 91 SS pearl white :lol: - repaired a nasty fuel line , verified the radiator fans turn on properly - picked up a fog light switch from the boneyard and front sidemarker lights -
by N1446
Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: before i pull the motor , will i need a new TOB ?
Replies: 6
Views: 656

before i pull the motor , will i need a new TOB ?

Am i safe using the one i have once it is installed correctly ? >what are the chances the TOB is useless because it was not clicked* / seated properly - in other words it s been spinning freely on the drive line since it s been mated or somthing it did not CLICK* in place after a DIY attempt i know ...
by N1446
Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: N1446's '91 Legacy SS/2.5GT
Replies: 37
Views: 16964

yeah - not to mention its a weight reduction so it has to be faster now too
by N1446
Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:57 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: fuel pump & voltage troubleshooting
Replies: 20
Views: 2723

i found the picture where you moved the ground up high on the seat back - As it turns out the relay is not the issue , the R22 connection is the RFO i picked one from a RHD postal wagon :o and spliced it in place of the original - when the key turns to on it gurgles for two seconds when the key is i...
by N1446
Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: N1446's '91 Legacy SS/2.5GT
Replies: 37
Views: 16964

it s a nasty effort , i peeled the chrome strip and it left a thick white double-sided adhesive layer behind ; i used brake fluid and a flat head screwdriver to soften the adhesive and scrape\maul\chissel it away

took like an hr
by N1446
Thu Aug 06, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: N1446's '91 Legacy SS/2.5GT
Replies: 37
Views: 16964

yeah no kidding i aim to eventually be headding west myself ! i hear the weather is Much more reliable ! -- as for the latest updates , they re only cosmetic and it looks as if it may be ready for the fall -- The 2.5L install is covered in the Journal Post along with anything else releated to the EJ...
by N1446
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:43 pm
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: east coast subie
Replies: 0
Views: 533

east coast subie

the homestead squad since we're sharing n all :D thatz his & hers and young sis in the back 2000outback limited , 2005 2.5rs and 97 2.5gt http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/N1446-W0963/DSCN01744.jpg [/img] http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/N1446-W0963/DSCN01755.jpg http://i209.photo...
by N1446
Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: fuel pump & voltage troubleshooting
Replies: 20
Views: 2723

Ok Great :!: - today i picked up another relay from the 93 LS i sent to the boneyard a while back - I also found your post Josh on switching the fuel sender for one thats larger - i take it the location for the pump ground you chose works fine - the pics are right on , i m getting after it later tod...
by N1446
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:41 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: fuel pump & voltage troubleshooting
Replies: 20
Views: 2723

Sick
Thankyou asc_up
it will be nice to find the gremlin
:evil:
by N1446
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: fuel pump & voltage troubleshooting
Replies: 20
Views: 2723

is it up under the steering column area ? the Haynes FSM i have has next to nothing in it for Fuel system troubleshooting :? Pic ?
by N1446
Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: fuel pump & voltage troubleshooting
Replies: 20
Views: 2723

ok the pump runs off direct 12v when everything is connected in the car it will not turn on in the ON position even though there is voltage present - approximately 10v the car is meant to presurize the line when its in "ON" correct ? - is there a relay or fuse that is connected to the igni...
by N1446
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: fuel pump & voltage troubleshooting
Replies: 20
Views: 2723

i m convinced it doesn t get charge at all i sit in the car with all windows and doors shut and i fold the rear seat down and remove the pump cover then switch the key to "ON" .. but silence .. , the car will crank forever when i turn past "ON" w\c no fuel no click or humm or any...
by N1446
Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:16 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: fuel pump & voltage troubleshooting
Replies: 20
Views: 2723

seriously though is the pump toast or is it salvage-able ?
with power to the pump no noise - no click - not anything- no start :?
by N1446
Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: fuel pump & voltage troubleshooting
Replies: 20
Views: 2723

:-D here s an idea
u stand on the front bumper and dump fuel in the motor while i play with the gas
:lol:
by N1446
Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: fuel pump & voltage troubleshooting
Replies: 20
Views: 2723

fuel pump & voltage troubleshooting

i got everything together after the car is sitting for a while , I ve read the legacy fuel pumps "give-up" after sitting for extending periods for what ever reason , i pulled the rear seat and tested the voltage on the conector from the loom under the seat and on the pump and there are lik...
by N1446
Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:20 pm
Forum: Ashtray
Topic: What was your first car/favorite car?
Replies: 46
Views: 5707

1987 GPZ305 - very clean & belt driven - sold age 16 1988 ZX600R favorite light-weight bike sold 17 1992 ZXR750 favorite superbike - traded 23 1990 audi 90 Quattro 20v - Wrecked 21 - favorite SS - subject to change* 1990 Toyota celica gt 5mt to work and back' 24 1983 pontiac firebird se 5.0 T-ro...
by N1446
Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: wire mating 22T harness & 25D equipment
Replies: 1
Views: 399

wire mating 22T harness & 25D equipment

ok here i have a 22t harness & ecu with a 25d engine together - i ve kept the sst engine harness near OEM as possible , concidering a few clip alterations and wire extentions 1st up ? are the crank angle and cam angle sensors between the years concidered the same-as in signal to the ECU- or diff...
by N1446
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: Build Journals
Topic: N1446's '91 Legacy SS/2.5GT
Replies: 37
Views: 16964

it s not in the forcast to sell the block , the 2.57 crank idea is attractive , though originally the idea is to put the 25D crank and rods in there until i work out a reasonable set up for turbo , ecu etc .. i m collecting parts for the spring again and more likely i ll have the block checked over ...
by N1446
Thu Jun 25, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: N1446' s Build Journal Post
Replies: 11
Views: 5598

EJ25D installed in a MY'91 turbo Chassi + ECU I almost forgot ,, Installation is the reverse of removal - SSeriously though it not so bad http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/N1446-W0963/DSCN01044.jpg 22T5mt items swapped onto phase 1 EJ25D engine - pwer steering pump alternator MAF flywheel co...