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by Smokey
Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:13 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Help with brake pad change
Replies: 7
Views: 2044

I've used the round noses of a pair of multigrips adjusted to the required width. Worked fine. Though I've had the rubber want to not turn with the piston, twisting it and threatening to rip. Quarter turn then a small one eighth in the wrong/back direction each turn seemed to keep it straight. Sent ...
by Smokey
Thu Apr 17, 2014 6:52 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: tired old timing belts EA82
Replies: 2
Views: 1099

The belts are pretty easy to adjust with only the fans removed too. Least on an EA82. Before my last trip (2500k) I tightened up my belts which have about 50'000k on them. Made the lifters that little bit quieter and ran considerably smoother at idle. Oil was not due so was not done. Well worth the ...
by Smokey
Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:20 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 3.9 ratio diff for brumby
Replies: 2
Views: 1090

Sure I've got one in Penrith.

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by Smokey
Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:08 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Water Leaks
Replies: 17
Views: 7022

I replaced my carb hoses with new genuine.
Click here for the pics, part numbers and cost.
by Smokey
Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WTB Lift Kit for L Series Wagon
Replies: 1
Views: 1301

Not sure about new. But re used what size kit are you looking for. Assume 2 or 3 inch. There is also solid aluminum or crush resistant steel options.
by Smokey
Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: New Members & Introductions
Topic: New Vortex owner in Sydney
Replies: 18
Views: 6397

Hey champ sounds like a great surprise. I'm in Penrith too. Would be great to catch up. Look up DaveSubaru or something like that. He's also out our way and did up that great looking 555 blue sprayed Vortex u may have seen around the traps.
by Smokey
Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Emergency Toowoomba QLD area L drive shaft
Replies: 4
Views: 1413

I would rock up at driveline services at archerfield first thing tomorrow. They will have a shaft in stock. not too far out of your way either. Barge at 8am Monday. Will leave a message for them. Try and contact Trevor (subybrumby) he's up that way and sure to have some spare bits, or know where a ...
by Smokey
Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:06 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Emergency Toowoomba QLD area L drive shaft
Replies: 4
Views: 1413

Edit:

Its the Propeller Shaft Centre Bearing that I need.
L series 4wd Manual.
by Smokey
Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Emergency Toowoomba QLD area L drive shaft
Replies: 4
Views: 1413

Emergency Toowoomba QLD area L drive shaft

Hi Guys I urgently need an L series 4WD front drive/universal shaft. Today only. Tomorrow I'm headed to Moreton Island and my front drive shaft boot where it bolts to the body is shagged. Under high load its flogging all over the place. I have a spare at home but that's 1000K away. Happy to drive 10...
by Smokey
Fri Oct 04, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: transducer, resistor question
Replies: 9
Views: 2040

Whats a transducer...

I was expecting Urban to describe a gender confused person making fresh lemonade.

In all seriousness Jono, I'd like to help as what you talking about sounds interesting but you have lost me.

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by Smokey
Fri Sep 27, 2013 12:02 pm
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: Anderson in rear cabin of L
Replies: 3
Views: 2034

Anderson in rear cabin of L

Need some advice from a sparky re how I should wire an anderson socket in the rear of the cabin in the L series. Uses: 1)Power a removable sub. 2)Charge Battery box on odd occasions 3)Power Fridge (via anderson jumper to hella/cig/engel socket). 4)Power the kids DVD screens and electrical devices wh...
by Smokey
Fri Sep 06, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Steering wheel L fit an MY/Brumby
Replies: 4
Views: 1518

Thx for the replies folks. Had a buyer asking if L would fit brumby. Not having ever gone down the MY path, me no idea.
by Smokey
Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:43 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Steering wheel L fit an MY/Brumby
Replies: 4
Views: 1518

Steering wheel L fit an MY/Brumby

Per topic. Will a steering wheel off an LSeries fit an MY or Brumby?
by Smokey
Fri Aug 30, 2013 11:34 pm
Forum: Tech Manual
Topic: turbo L series wagon?
Replies: 17
Views: 5670

pzs wrote:Cargo seal up both at sca?
Cargo Seal, not the same but looked like this one.

Chemiweld

Both available at SCA. Think Jonno means not a bad idea to pop in the rad before the trip, seal up any nasties as they occur. Dump and flush when you get home.
by Smokey
Fri Aug 30, 2013 8:47 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: 2006 Subaru Impreza Clutch
Replies: 5
Views: 1602

I like to gear down a lot when slowing for lights and more aggressively when cornering on tight windy roads. I bought a mint 5yro liberty MY96 back in 2001, had 70k on it. At 280k the clutch was squeely (throw out bearing?) And the flywheel was very badly warped. Would shudder excessively when u fir...
by Smokey
Thu Aug 22, 2013 5:30 pm
Forum: Suspension - shocks, springs and upgrades
Topic: L series sway bar
Replies: 20
Views: 5875

Nice update there mate. Good comp on the two surfaces. Gives others an idea to what they might gain and expect should they do the same. I have a Q though. How would Jr effect sand driving (non LSD). I'm not sure why but u cant visualize it being beneficial having the bar off in heavy sand. Anyone tr...
by Smokey
Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:42 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: steering wheel removal 92 Brumby
Replies: 3
Views: 1589

Hey Peter, Assuming the Brumby is same as L Series: Gently pry the horn cover off the wheel. Its not bolted/screwed in. The will be a single small wire connecting to the back of it. Unplug that and set aside. The wheel itself is held on by the large 14mm? Nut on splined steering column. Undo the nut...
by Smokey
Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:30 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Spring Lift
Replies: 18
Views: 4604

chinski wrote:springs fitted up front that have nuts that are adjustable to wind the baseplate under the spring upwards
Series 1 L's (85/86) had them too. Assume it was standard but I don't know for sure.
by Smokey
Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:47 pm
Forum: Suspension - shocks, springs and upgrades
Topic: please help, removing 2 inch lift, '86 Brumby
Replies: 21
Views: 7107

Nice outcome mate. Thx for updating. Lol re spider. I have hurt myself a few times issuing "manly sounds" (lol) getting away from harmless insects.
Looking forward to the pics
by Smokey
Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: replacing battery wires on my brumby .
Replies: 3
Views: 1837

For the battery 50mm2 is a little on the large size. Pretty sure my stock L is about the 21-25mm2 mark. Though they are OK they are not excessive either. If your lengthing the cable length by a foot or two/half m the bigger might be in order. I'd say anything over 30mm2 or equivelant is overkill. No...

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