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    Any input on the FB25?

    What FB25 Turbo??? This is definitely because of the water-oil 0w20, the CVT in a lot of these does not help with ring breakin. And the 0w20...
    Post by: jp233, Jul 21, 2014 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Battery issue

    how did you get excessive oil pressure??? it's a crank driven oil pump so that must mean there's a clog somewhere, which created a high pressure...
    Post by: jp233, Jul 21, 2014 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Compressor?

    oh yeah, the very first thing you can do is clean up the clutch. I normally take the AC belt off first so the crud doesn't get on them. I use...
    Post by: jp233, Jul 21, 2014 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Compressor?

    could be the clutch yes. You can replace those separately from the whole compressor, although I've never done it on a Subaru. Which is something...
    Post by: jp233, Jul 21, 2014 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    SOA not covering 2013 sti rod bearing

    Don't be afraid of the lemon law thing. Talk to a lawyer who knows about it, as well as doing your own research. I know others who have done it,...
    Post by: jp233, May 15, 2014 in forum: General Community
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    "mid-life crisis" car?

    I could almost care less about stereos - just want USB/aux inputs. I did price out a CLA also and the packages are the suck. Any 2.5L Subaru...
    Post by: jp233, May 15, 2014 in forum: General Community
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    "mid-life crisis" car?

    Yeah, I forgot a bunch of coupes on the list. BRZ would be a great commuter car, as well as to wick it up in. My commute would be much more fun...
    Post by: jp233, May 14, 2014 in forum: General Community
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    SOA not covering 2013 sti rod bearing

    You do have a rock solid case. Do not back down. You have the law on your side. Talk to SOA nationally, not just the local dealership. If they...
    Post by: jp233, May 14, 2014 in forum: General Community
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    "mid-life crisis" car?

    Ladies and Gentlemen, What would, at this moment in time, be on your list for getting a mid-life crisis car? Here's me, and my...
    Thread by: jp233, May 13, 2014, 22 replies, in forum: General Community
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    Jdiwatts' 06 WRX Wagon

    Yeah I was only considering the 2.0 because the car might be cheap and I know it's been taken care of, albeit it's in the 100K+ range now but I...
    Post by: jp233, May 6, 2014 in forum: Member Journals & Project Build Stories
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    Jdiwatts' 06 WRX Wagon

    Pretty sweet. An in-law is trying to see if I want his 05 WRX wagon, it's a Kali car but has spent a few years in the rust-belt. I can't stand...
    Post by: jp233, May 5, 2014 in forum: Member Journals & Project Build Stories
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    Jake's New 04 Pontiac GTO

    I really liked the GTO when they came out. Looks aren't so flashy that it made for a good sleeper. I was really happy they put the LS2 in there in...
    Post by: jp233, May 4, 2014 in forum: Member Journals & Project Build Stories
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    Replacing hard brakelines

    you can bend them using the parts-store stuff -- a place like NAPA probably has better stuff there. I had to do it years ago on fuel line for a...
    Post by: jp233, May 4, 2014 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to
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    Engine Question (Ej20 vs Ej22)

    Yes the EJ22T (turbo) was the one that was closed deck - on the Gen1 Legacy 90-94. The EJ22E is the n/a motor used on the Gen1 Legacy 90-94 (and...
    Post by: jp233, May 4, 2014 in forum: Modifications & DIY how-to