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bluesuby

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  1. I think I should be doing something before the bedding procedure. Can I attempt a "cleaning" with spray brake cleaner on the rotor or a light sanding followed by a spray cleaning? I'm thinking there must be some crud on the rotor (although not so visible) as suggested by what I have read.
  2. I have been experiencing brake shudder when braking hard, especially at speeds over 60 mph. The rotors were replaced with OEM parts a couple years ago, but I have heard some brake pads will leave a residue on rotors causing this problem. Should I try brake cleaner? A light sanding followed by the cleaner? What has worked for you? I really doubt the rotors are warped since the brakes were never overheated and in Jersey there really aren's many steep hills which require repeated use of the brakes.
  3. Check the relays. Swap the a/c relay with the cooling fans relay. If that does it replace both. Don't risk overheating because the fans quit.
  4. 2005 LGT Wagon with 185,000 miles. Rear alignment could not be done with the eccentric adjustment bolts frozen by rust.Substantial repair cost includes replacement of the rear arms and related parts at a price of just under $2000. Question: With this many miles and alignment records showing less than one degree out of spec during past alignments, I was told just watch tire wear and any squirrelly behavior before doing anything. Tires look good and I'll be swapping for winter tires (in the Fall) I have had for several years. Annual mileage about 6000 in the future. Any words of wisdom or projections of how long I can do without adjustments or scrapping the car? Engine, clutch and brakes solid. No body damage or accident history. Thanks all.
  5. I also had leakage from the rear brake lines.Subaru denied any help. This really pissed me off since the independent shop said there was no evidence of rustproofing goo was applied at a factory recall. The independent shop replaced the lines with new brake lines fabricated to avoid putting them in harms way with another exposure to road salt etc. The fabricated lines also allowed replacement without dropping the fuel tank. Saved a lot of labor expense.
  6. My Konis have more than 110,000 miles and are still great. Big improvement in my LGT wagon's rear end.
  7. How old are the plugs? And if you bought it at a dealer, they should find and fix the problem. I don't know what rules protect consumers in Belgium, but I think it would be fair to have them resolve the issue.
  8. I remember one day at lunch having tuna from Easter Island. Incredible. I asked if the tuna was exported to the United States. My host thought for a moment then said "Sorry, we only have enough for Chile."
  9. Thanks but they would be useless to me. A friend is big into off road vehicles and used military trucks. I am going to gift the two I have because one or more of his vehicles probably has a 24v system. What pissed me off is RockAuto listed these under manufacturer close-outs in the Subaru Legacy section. They were only a couple bucks each but the return postage exceeds their cost. Advice for Rock Auto buyers....read the description very carefully. And of corse there's no way to communicate with Rock. No Phone. No email. Just a template on their problem web page which doesn't encourage conversation.
  10. Rock Auto sent me an email advertising manufacturers closeouts. One item was replacement H3 bulbs specifically (among other cars) for my 2005 LGT Wagon. Since the bulbs were only a couple bucks each I ordered a pair. They arrived today and the packaging states they are 24 volt. No mention of wattage. I don't understand electricity very well, so I'm trying to figure out what will happen if I install them? Will the bulbs actually be dim compared to 12 volt oem bulbs because they are intended for a 24 volt system (truck or off road application) ? Or will they run hot and fry the fog light assemblies? As stated, no mention of wattage output. The part number is Wagner BP2470/H3 and the package does mention "auxiliary off road". Thank you all.
  11. I had this problem with my 2005 LGT. Of course my car has a 4 cylinder engine and there are a lot of differences. There was a manufacturers recall which involved replacing the Electronic Control Module and the relays which control he fans. You might do well to contact the Subaru distributor in Chile and see if they did a recall to solve the problem. I do have some bad news. The ECM is usually not on the dealer's shelf. Its value is probably close to $1000 USD and dealers won't invest in an expensive part which might sit around forever. If the dealer will replace the ECM make sure you bring ALL the keys for the car so the dealer will "reflash" all of them so they work with the new "brain" in your car. Good luck. Where are you from? I visited Santiago, Valparaiso, Irica and Iquique. You have some great wine and seafood in Chile. Since my next stops were Paraguay and Uruguay I was told to enjoy the fish in Chile. Nobody eats anything that swims in those countries!
  12. I believe the automatic and manual applications are different. Make sure of the fit.
  13. Very correct on all comments on Candlepower. Kenny is very helpful and knows his stuff....he's been there a long time.
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