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Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-21-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 231
Posted By drewbabich
Lesson learned. I got the rear brakes all...

Lesson learned.

I got the rear brakes all together. My one slide pin that has the rubber gasket on it was seized. It would spin, but not move in and out. That is the main cause of the lack of...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-20-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 231
Posted By drewbabich
Yea I was thinking about taking my grinder to...

Yea I was thinking about taking my grinder to just barely remove some of the material from the ears on the pads.

I wonder if my bracket rusted or something and thats why it got tight on that...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-20-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 231
Posted By drewbabich
Rear new brake pad does not slide freely in the bracket. That ok?

So I'm doing my rear disc brakes and one of the new pads does not slide freely in the caliper mounting bracket that holds the pads. The other pad slides fine in the caliper bracket. The one that...
Forum: Warranty Issues & Problems 03-04-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 196
Posted By drewbabich
p0420 Lacquer thinner cleaning of cats? Anyone ever tried this? About to test it.

p0420 Lacquer thinner cleaning of cats? Anyone ever tried this?

This is a popular discusion on the internet after scotty kilmer's youtube advice to clean cats by running 10% lacquer thinner to...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 12-20-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 119
Posted By drewbabich
Advice on how to test front o2 sensor for p0420 diagnostic purposes

I'm sorry I'm sure this information is on here already but I can't find anything by searching 'o2 sensor test'

I'm looking for Legacy specific instructions on how to test the 02 sensor the front...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 12-20-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 246
Posted By drewbabich
lube

yea i've had the same problem. Spraying the latch with wd 40 even in the dark when you can't see what you're doing fixes the problem everytime.
Forum: Third Generation Legacy (1999 - 2004) 12-20-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By drewbabich
Great post on the p0420 diagnostic test

So is there any post on the steps the home mechanic should test the a/f sensor and the o2 sensors?

That official subarau tech manual on testing the p0420 is really informative and great but we...
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Powertrains (2.5i, 3.0R) 12-13-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 6,117
Posted By drewbabich
05 2.5i wagon mt. Got it at 120,000 and now I'm...

05 2.5i wagon mt. Got it at 120,000 and now I'm up to 162,000. Haven't had to do a SINGLE thing to it yet which is insane for a used high milege car. I did do spark plugs, tires and k & n on it. ...
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Powertrains (2.5i, 3.0R) 12-13-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 975
Posted By drewbabich
Southern Maine to Fayetteville North Carolina. ...

Southern Maine to Fayetteville North Carolina. Probably got about 29 mpg. Drafting behind semi trucks at 55 to 60 mph I 've got 40 though. But that’s a pretty uncool move.

Wagons rule
Forum: Suspension/Brakes 12-13-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 125
Posted By drewbabich
OEM brake pads for 2.5i DD not a GT. What are they? Recommendations

I want to replace my front pads on my daily driver 2005 2.5i legacy wagon. All the info on here pertains to GT and performance driving which isn't my priority.

I just want to replace with...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 08-02-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By drewbabich
Yea i figure it should have relearned by now. I...

Yea i figure it should have relearned by now. I bet I restarted it after stalling now 30 to forty times.

In the last 6000 miles I've put in a new air filter and plugs. I would like to check...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 08-02-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 441
Posted By drewbabich
Reset battery, now car stalls at idle. 2005 NA 2.5 5mt

Reset battery, now car stalls at idle when ever I put the clutch in and start coasting to a stop.

Its a 2005 Naturally Aspirated 2.5 5mt. No check engine light is on.

This is the second...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-31-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 123
Posted By drewbabich
Oil all over the spark plug boots? Should I care

Oil all over the spark plug boots? Should I care

I'm guessing a leaking valve cover gasket, but I have no idea. I never see oil under the car.

My car goes through about a quart of synthetic...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-31-2011, 05:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 256
Posted By drewbabich
p0420 ineff catalyst code. Comes and goes on its own???

p0420 ineff catalyst code.

Last year my check engine light would come on, then go off on its own and go for this code

All winter it was off for like 13,000 miles. Now its back again. I wonder...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 01-25-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By drewbabich
Install difficulty remote starter?

Install difficulty remote starter? I have 2.5i 2005 legacy manual.

I know you have to do it yourself for a manual, I've always done car and boat stereos and they've been a cake walk, and once...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-16-2010, 05:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By drewbabich
Universal o2 sensors, 1 vs 2 wire, do they work well for our cars etc

Universal o2 sensors, 1 vs 2 wire, do they work well for our cars. I want to replace the one in front of the cat.

Will I need the two wire sensor? Anyone have any experience with these. They...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 06-01-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 243
Posted By drewbabich
p0420 CEL! yeaayh! How do you check o2 sensor voltage? Who's fixed theirs? Whadya do?

p0420. Who's fixed theirs? Whadya do?

2005 legacy mt na

125,000 miles car CEL throws this famous little p0420 happy surprise. 'catalyst efficiency below threshold'

I've done plenty of...
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Powertrains (2.5i, 3.0R) 04-16-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 563
Posted By drewbabich
Did you get the ebay brakes? Did they fix the...

Did you get the ebay brakes? Did they fix the problem. I did ebay brakes on my last car (zx2) and got fluttering, but I think that was from drum problems. I always try to go cheaper and it...
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Powertrains (2.5i, 3.0R) 04-16-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,062
Posted By drewbabich
2.5 NA. Do underdrive pulleys work on these cars?

2.5 NA. Do underdrive pulleys work on these cars?

I've read ya and nay.

Will it hurt my alternator life?

Any simple mods recommended to squeeze even a little more hp out. Not looking...
Forum: Naturally Aspirated Powertrains (2.5i, 3.0R) 04-16-2010, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 258
Posted By drewbabich
Hello. My car was throwing a "catalyst below...

Hello. My car was throwing a "catalyst below efficiency level" or something. I reset the engine light, then the car stalled out at idle for a day, and now its been fine for 500 miles or so. My...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-19-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 142
Posted By drewbabich
2007 cd mp3 player with clarion box on bottom?

2007 cd mp3 player with clarion box on bottom? What is this little clarion box. Is it to control the mp3? Is it an amp? I have no idea what it is, but it sure made instalation a huge PITA.
...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-19-2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 152
Posted By drewbabich
Electrical buzz on a 2007 factory stereo in a 2005 legacy

I just installed a un-204 2007 mp3/ wma factory cd player in my 2005 legacy wagon.

It works great except for electrical buzz whenever its powered on coming from the unit itself. Its pretty...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-16-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 304
Posted By drewbabich
2.5i wagon not a gt. Am i still allowed to post here?

2005 2.5i wagon not a gt. Am i still allowed to post here?

Is there another forum for non turbo legacies?
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