Subie Boys Next Wagon Resto

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Post by last celtic warrior » Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:00 pm

Yeah Stuart, I don't think he's even SEEN a comb before, but he does know how to use a spanner pretty good. And he's got a heart of gold (although it IS hairy and scruffy).

And Rick, don't take offence at my sarcastic use of the words "screwing with" in my last post. I think it's pretty obvious to anyone that sees and reads everything in this thread that you kinda know what you're doing with Subies...
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Post by rtcb65 » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:48 pm

Doing the once and twice overs of the car. Had to redo a couple of things , Eg : tail light connection, front indicator , trailer plug . Steve wired the alarm cut out into part of the ignition circuit . Still a couple of things to do. First engine fire up ( waiting for parts). Have to bleed brakes for the 4th time. ( finding small leaks . Changing parts out to fix that ). We will keep going over the car till happy with everything.
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Post by Matt » Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:55 pm

The door trims are awesome. I love them...
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Post by rtcb65 » Wed Jul 30, 2008 5:40 pm

A successful first engine start today after replacing the coil , battery and finding out the timing was 180 out . Also gave it its first cut and polish . Now the paint feels like it should. Still having some trouble with the brakes. Over night the pedal goes soft. Tomorrow we are going to change out the master cylinder and see what happens . Everything else has been changed. All we can think of is air is some how getting in. Been over all the joins a number of times. If anyone has any ideas, Please let me know.
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Post by stamp_licker » Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:13 pm

Here's a cheats way of bleeding the air out overnight or a day.Jam the pedal down as hard as you can with the cap off the master cylinder and leave it there overnight/day.
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Post by Matatak » Wed Jul 30, 2008 6:45 pm

Brake Fluid Absorbs moisture.

leaving the cap off for extended periods is not a good idea.

altho not as important in a road car compared to a track car it can cause problems when there gets to much (3 to 4%) water


Good to hear its now running. cant wait to see some finished pics as it leaves
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Post by AlpineRaven » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:12 pm

man.. i am speechless about this process... keep updated...
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Post by rtcb65 » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:00 pm

Thanks to the couple who post about the brakes. Found the problem, Master cylinder was some how sucking air , so changed that out and gave it a tune. Then put the bottom plates on ( sump bash plate and the 2 side plates).
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Post by AndrewT » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:02 pm

Man that's unlucky, maybe you can claim warranty on the master cylinder is it a new one? Or did you hone the bore and install a seal kit in an existing one?

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Post by rtcb65 » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:43 pm

AndrewT wrote:Man that's unlucky, maybe you can claim warranty on the master cylinder is it a new one? Or did you hone the bore and install a seal kit in an existing one?
I put a kit in it. . i may have put a boot in backwards or something alike.
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Post by tex » Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:59 am

"[quote="Matatak"]Brake Fluid Absorbs moisture.

leaving the cap off for extended periods is not a good idea.

altho not as important in a road car compared to a track car it can cause problems when there gets to much (3 to 4%) water"





In victoria they actually test this on your roadworthy inspection!!!
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Post by Matatak » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:59 pm

tex wrote:"
Matatak wrote:Brake Fluid Absorbs moisture.

leaving the cap off for extended periods is not a good idea.

altho not as important in a road car compared to a track car it can cause problems when there gets to much (3 to 4%) water"




In victoria they actually test this on your roadworthy inspection!!!

i test it to on cars i work on..you can buy testers for them :)
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Post by rtcb65 » Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:42 pm

All fingers and toes are crossed for tomorrow as it is roadworthy day.
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Post by jackugly » Sun Aug 03, 2008 6:59 pm

can I ask why you opted for a rebuild on the motor instead of a ej upgrade which seems to be the normal/recommended on this site??
what was the cost and who did you get to do the work?
any special requirements on the rebuild?

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Post by rtcb65 » Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:38 pm

jackugly wrote:can I ask why you opted for a rebuild on the motor instead of a ej upgrade which seems to be the normal/recommended on this site??
what was the cost and who did you get to do the work?
any special requirements on the rebuild?
We can only build what we are asked to build. The motor rebuild was $1,400 and done by EJH,
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Post by AlpineRaven » Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:14 pm

rtcb65 wrote:All fingers and toes are crossed for tomorrow as it is roadworthy day.

Good Luck for RWC. Can you show us some pics of the final project?
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
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Post by rtcb65 » Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:21 pm

AlpineRaven wrote:Good Luck for RWC. Can you show us some pics of the final project?
Cheers
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AP, you got it . I was going to take a couple of pics if/ when the car has its plates.
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Post by ror » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:00 pm

Really looking forward to seeing it all together and completed. Thanks again for sharing.

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Post by rtcb65 » Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:12 pm

Roadworthy was today. It passed. Now to wait for the paperwork to come from bris so we can get it regoed.
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Post by bluesteel » Mon Aug 04, 2008 5:46 pm

YAY... well done guys!!!!!!!

not that there was any doubt of it passing
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