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Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-24-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 226
Posted By thehandierman
The key-less entry is a success. I installed a...

The key-less entry is a success. I installed a key-less entry system from ebay to fix the drives door lock that wouldn't unlock from the outside. You can see what I did on my BLOG....
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-19-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 425
Posted By thehandierman
I will follow this thread and learn what to do...

I will follow this thread and learn what to do too.
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-18-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By thehandierman
I only pulled the one TB cover and I don't have...

I only pulled the one TB cover and I don't have any leaks, cooling problems or noises. Just wondered how it was looking since I don't know when it was last changed. I bought the car for $300 to try...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-17-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By thehandierman
How does this timing belt look?

I think others who bought a used car have this question too.
I bought a fixer '93 wagon over a year ago and finally decided to look at the belt. How many miles do you think are on it?
The car...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-14-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 226
Posted By thehandierman
Keyless entry for my '93?

I guess even the door locks wear out after 20 years or so. Seems like a common problem. So should I install an aftermarket system to fix my drivers door that I can't get the key to unlock from the...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 03-24-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
The steering wheel was shaking quite a bit when...

The steering wheel was shaking quite a bit when using the brakes between 30 - 40MPH. Felt like it was the rotors warped, but after reading several posts on this I wasn't really sure what it was.
...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 03-08-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
I towed the Wagon today. This was one of the...

I towed the Wagon today. This was one of the things I wanted to do with it when I bought this car, well getting the thing running was first on the list.

You can read about my building the...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 02-13-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
Just an update. I have been driving this wagon...

Just an update. I have been driving this wagon now for 3 months (1000 miles) after buying it and having it delivered (towed). My crankshaft repair is working, I replaced the rear brake rotors and...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-29-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
I live in Keizer. Who would have known how...

I live in Keizer. Who would have known how popular Subaru's were in the Northwest before I bought one. Now I see them everywhere.
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-27-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
The Wagon will be towed (toad) not doing the...

The Wagon will be towed (toad) not doing the towing.
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-27-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
Oh I have been thinking of the matching paint job...

Oh I have been thinking of the matching paint job since I got the Wagon. The Winnebago has a W and so will the Wagon.:)
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-24-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
The Tow Bar for the Wagon...

The Tow Bar for the Wagon (http://the-handier-man.blogspot.com/2012/01/tow-bar-for-wagon.html)



Today I bought a tow bar that I plan to use on the Wagon. It is a Roadmaster Stowmaster, now...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-20-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
The new bellows are on and turned out good. ...

The new bellows are on and turned out good. There are some pictures on my BLOG (http://the-handier-man.blogspot.com/) along with some more info. I did not use the metal straps that came with the...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-18-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
Yes I did get the HH working good now. The...

Yes I did get the HH working good now.

The way it should work is if you stop while going up a hill, you push the clutch peddle in, stepping on the brake, take foot off the brake to step on the...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-17-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
The rear brakes turned out great. I did a write...

The rear brakes turned out great. I did a write up on my BLOG (http://the-handier-man.blogspot.com/) with pictures, but one thing that was also needing adjusting was the Hill Holder. My brakes would...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-13-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
Thanks for the info but I am having trouble...

Thanks for the info but I am having trouble finding the 3' zip ties, lol.:confused:
My boots came with metal cable ties so I am good there.
I did decide to work on the rear brakes today. Bought...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-11-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
Looks like steering bellows (boots) replacement...

Looks like steering bellows (boots) replacement are next on my list of things to do. The old ones are torn up but the rack seals seem to be OK and the inner tie rods feel good, so it's new covers for...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-09-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
I think the Bago is to heavy to tow with the...

I think the Bago is to heavy to tow with the wagon, so how about pushing. I never read anything in the owners manual about pushing limits, lol. :rolleyes:
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-08-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
Thanks for the metric conversion info. Working...

Thanks for the metric conversion info. Working from memory I think of 1 meter as 39" not 39.3700787 inches . Did I mention I suffer from CRS.:lol:
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-05-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
Why would I want to tow my wagon? ...

Why would I want to tow my wagon?



There are some smaller, lighter cars out there to tow, but as I get older the idea of more protection from the other cars or trucks sounds good. I did...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-05-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
Most people using a motor home are lazy, me...

Most people using a motor home are lazy, me included. Even though the idea of getting a tow dolly, driving up on it, strapping the car down, getting under and disconnecting the drive shaft sounds...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-04-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
Here is some of the info I have collected about...

Here is some of the info I have collected about towing my car.
My '93 Legacy has the 5MT. I also put info on my Blog...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 01-01-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
I stopped by the local wrecking yard and found a...

I stopped by the local wrecking yard and found a purge solenoid that was not bolted down, and it had the newer part number on it, checked the resistance and it was around 40 Ohms. This should work...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 12-27-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By thehandierman
I wish that I could tell you what is wrong with...

I wish that I could tell you what is wrong with your car, because I have the same car I bought cheap. This is my first Subaru. I do have the Haynes book and I might be able to learn something from...
Forum: First Generation Legacy (1989 - 1993) 12-24-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,727
Posted By thehandierman
Oh this Purge solenoid.................. Yes I...

Oh this Purge solenoid.................. Yes I have been trying resistors. Some small ones, 35 Ohms, some large ones up to 200 Ohms and the CEL comes on every time I start the engine.
I have read...
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