What have you done to your car today?

aware said:
I ordered an MY10 XT on Thursday in Newport Blue. Delivery this week :monkeydance:
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Congratulations!!! Now you just need to source out a mini sump guard, mini A/T tires, mini lift kit, and mini snorkel, then you'll be good to go.:ebiggrin:

Rally said:
changed fuel filter.
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Haven't done it yet, but it's on my list for today. Fuel filter on the YotaRu is a bit more of a PITA than the Subie, but now that I've posted here, I have to do it.:iconwink:

mr turbo said:
Got towed home by the N.R.M.A after almost putting my foot through the firewall when my clutch pedal went bang, gave way & went straight to the floor. :furious:
So it's off to my mechanic tomorrow on the back of a tilt tray to be assessed & fixed. :sadbanana:
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:sadbanana:Hope it's alright. Like Rally said, sounds like a hydraulics issue, blown seal perhaps???
 
aware said:
I ordered an MY10 XT on Thursday in Newport Blue. Delivery this week :monkeydance:
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Congrats mate :discomonkey: Looking forward to seeing the pics of your new toy.......Enjoy :ebiggrin:

carljwnc said:
:sadbanana:Hope it's alright. Like Rally said, sounds like a hydraulics issue, blown seal perhaps???
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Thanks carljwnc. I'm hopeful is something like that & nothing major :cool:

dirtyRU said:
bummer mr.T! hopefully this next week will be better for you. chin-up, mate!
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Thanks dirtyRU. Me too, as long as nothing bad happens this Thursday (it's my b'day) I'll be happy. :)

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
mr turbo said:
Got towed home by the N.R.M.A after almost putting my foot through the firewall when my clutch pedal went bang, gave way & went straight to the floor. :furious:
So it's off to my mechanic tomorrow on the back of a tilt tray to be assessed & fixed. :sadbanana:
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Rally said:
Hopefully hydraulic issue.
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carljwnc said:
:sadbanana:Hope it's alright. Like Rally said, sounds like a hydraulics issue, blown seal perhaps???
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Well it's not good news I'm afraid :yell: :cry:
They called me today & said that they have to pull the entire gear box out to see whats broken & damaged inside. :censored:
I should have a better idea tomorrow (Tues) but at the moment it's looking like it's going to need a full re-build. :sadbanana: :furious: :sadbanana:

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
carljwnc said:
Last oil change before...
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321872.0187km:cool:
 
Got a SportsRack roof basket just put on! This thing is freakin beefy! Much bigger bars than what i thought it would have from the pictures. It makes no noise ontop at 70mph speeds. Will get pics up in just a bit!
 
Here are the pics of the new basket. I wasn't planning on getting one anytime soon (as in no rush to spend $300), but i came across www.rackoutfitters.com. Turns out they are located in south Austin & this one was a display they were selling, so practically brand new, never used. I stole this thing at $100 cash, already put together! The guys even had me pull in their shop & they put it on for me. Beats the heck out of the $225 you find on the cheaper ones else where.
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Ok then, here's the damage that I did & what needs fixing. :cool:

A new thrust bearing & sprigget bearing. The clutch & pressure plate need to be replaced & the flywheel needs machining. :mad:

The small shaft on the front of the gearbox casing (which the thrust bearing fits on/over) is totally stuffed. :( So I have to replace the entire gear box casing as it's all in one piece (casing & shaft) :yell: :sadbanana:
The good news though is that all the gearing itself, inside the gearbox is ok. :)

The slave cylinder is sticky & needs work too. :bcool:
While everything is out, I'll replace the rear main seal aswell just to be on the safe side. :iconwink:

The best option I have (I think) is to get & put a new (wreckers or reconditioned) gearbox in. :cool:

Any thoughts &/or advise is & would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
Well, here it is - in all it's 1/18th glory :monkeydance:. The quality is excellent, and the whole car is very realistic (even the struts on the bonnet work when opening it). Got here quicker than I expected, and it's worth every cent I paid for it - I wish it was the real thing, but I've got a few more years to save up for that one!! Will get some better pics tomorrow in the daytime, but for now, here it is with the MY09!


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carljwnc said:
Congratulations!!! Now you just need to source out a mini sump guard, mini A/T tires, mini lift kit, and mini snorkel, then you'll be good to go.:ebiggrin:
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Thanks Carl. Haha - I'd love to see it with those add-ons!
mr turbo said:
Congrats mate :discomonkey: Looking forward to seeing the pics of your new toy.......Enjoy :ebiggrin:
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Thanks Mr. Turbo - awoke to the doorbell at 6:30am - There was a package!
mr turbo said:
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Sorry to hear that - at least it's fixable. I don't know much about gearboxes, but your idea of a new or reconditioned one sounds like a good idea mate!
 
It was more yesterday, but anyway, I got a new mid section muffler for my car, after i split the seam of it at Lidsdale last year. And two days before that I managed to buckle the front left guard, after hitting a rock and pushing the bullbar up to cause the guard to buckle...At Lidsdale! Not Happy Jan!

Regards,

Joel
 
joel_57 said:
And two days before that I managed to buckle the front left guard, after hitting a rock and pushing the bullbar up to cause the guard to buckle...At Lidsdale!
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I wonder if it was the same hill & same rock that I did the same thing to the white Forester at Lisdale?

Now that is a long story!

Was it left or right side ?
 
Hi Damo. A mate in the WRX club has a gearbox for sale (as do I but the ratios would probably be wrong). Can you find out what diff ratios you have- maybe his box might fit.
 
foresterman said:
I wonder if it was the same hill & same rock that I did the same thing to the white Forester at Lisdale?

Now that is a long story!

Was it left or right side ?
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I'm not sure if it is, but the only car last year to make it up was Alex's locked and lifted Patrol. I damaged the left hand guard luckily. I don't want to have to fix the snorkel after all our work.

Regards,

Joel
 
Ordered my new gearbox today & it should arrive tomorrow morning (Thurs) :ebiggrin:

My mechanic will then fit it & do some other repairs while he's at it. :)
IE Clutch kit, rear main seal & slave cylinder.
It should be finished & ready for me by Friday afternoon. :ebiggrin:

This particular gearbox is slightly different, as the gearing has been specially treated & strengthened :raz: Aswell as that, it's sliding hubs have been modified for easier gear changing at lower speeds (great for 4wding) & better 5th gear selection & improved 5th gear synchro. :discomonkey: :ebiggrin:

Can't wait for Friday & to have my Forry back :woohoo:

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
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