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by dobo
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: What my L Series needs, what I've added
Replies: 129
Views: 23769

There are l series with tacho dashs. The car diagram is alot smaller. As for other gauges there are a couple of guys on here that have put them off the dash unit. And also bennie has them down under the ashtray are.
Have a search through other build threads to have a look.
by dobo
Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: Dobo's awesome $390 L series
Replies: 54
Views: 13591

Cheers for the offer bennie, ill let you know.
And the first mod on the lib might be a de-mod :p
The exhaust is alittle too loud for my liking! Bet a P plater has never said that before!!!
by dobo
Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My first suby!! 94 L series wagon
Replies: 19
Views: 5462

Hey Matt, did you get the Pug wheels from a wreckers? I've been looking for a set, don't suppose you need yours anymore? ;)
by dobo
Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: My Subi
Topic: Dobo's awesome $390 L series
Replies: 54
Views: 13591

Well Elly's having a rest and is now patiently waiting a heart transplant. http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t126/dobbo_89/IMG_0871.jpg I figured with the low compression and low performance i might as well do it properly. Theres an ea82 on fleabay I've got my eye on atm. And I've got the time to s...
by dobo
Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:07 am
Forum: Victoria
Topic: Trips for second half of 2011?
Replies: 12
Views: 3688

Im looking forward to another trip after my cobaw disaster :P
Things are moving ahead with my elly. New engine should be procured this weekend.
I dont work weekends so im pretty flexable. And seeing as ill be the newbie ill leave it up to others for destination :)
by dobo
Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: Open Slather
Topic: how do you earn a crust?
Replies: 38
Views: 8606

Seems theres quite a variety of workers fueling their subys! Except for venom! :twisted:

I have just started a network design traineeship with the evil telstra :p so if yu want fiber optics in your area ill post up a pay pal account for small bribes to be placed in :mrgreen:

Cheers
by dobo
Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Brumby Project
Replies: 121
Views: 31628

that looks awesome!, all it needs is some matching 14" sunnys :p
by dobo
Wed Jul 06, 2011 5:39 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Do any of these Subarus sound like a good buy?
Replies: 51
Views: 7995

Yeah i completed agree as well. I weighed up getting a Lib or Foz, and i probably will end up with one when off my P's, I got my L series dirt cheap and i also get parts really cheap, so i thought i might as well have some fun. I know any money i put into the L i will not get back, thats why i don't...
by dobo
Mon Jul 04, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: Dobo's awesome $390 L series
Replies: 54
Views: 13591

Na i was going to get her on te road then do it when i had a moment. This time iv got the heat gun ad taken the starter motor off. Hopefully i can jam something in there to stop it Moving.
by dobo
Sun Jul 03, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: My Subi
Topic: Dobo's awesome $390 L series
Replies: 54
Views: 13591

Gary had it spot on the head, so I'm thankful that it was that. I'm now back to trying to get the crank nut off again. Nearly there!
by dobo
Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: My Subi
Topic: Dobo's awesome $390 L series
Replies: 54
Views: 13591

I got home today with a bit of light left so i decided to take the rocket cover off and check it out. It's not coming from there so ill check the cam gear tomorrow hopefully.

thanks for the advice Bennie :D
by dobo
Wed Jun 29, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: My Subi
Topic: Dobo's awesome $390 L series
Replies: 54
Views: 13591

Yeah i did do the screwdriver trick, its coming from the cam box area. Looks like ill be taking the head off then on the weekend, is engine out the easiest way?

and no i haven't been thrashing it, i usually take it pretty easy :P

Cheers
by dobo
Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: Western Australia
Topic: Spotted
Replies: 755
Views: 178671

I've been seeing a silver MY coupe in amazing condition go past as i walk to oakleigh station from tafe at approx 4:15 some days. The times iv had camera in hand it hasnt gone past :(

And you guessed it, driven By a little old lady. :D
by dobo
Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:33 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: Dobo's awesome $390 L series
Replies: 54
Views: 13591

Yeah thanks bennie. Im kicking myslef that i didnt get there. I did go for a bash around the hills in bacchus marsh later on though :)
With this engine noise im thinking of just taking it to a mechnic. I really have no idea and just want her ready!
by dobo
Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: Victoria
Topic: cobaw trip
Replies: 21
Views: 7473

Looks like an awesome trip,bummed i missed it.
Some of those tracks look pretty hairy! don't think a stock L could have done much :p
by dobo
Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: My Subi
Topic: Dobo's awesome $390 L series
Replies: 54
Views: 13591

Well I got her all back together for the trip 2 weekends ago, but had to turn back. The brakes and engine weren't right. So I've now fixed the brakes and part of the engine problems(inlet manifold wasn't sealed right),yet the engine is making a huge ticking noise, more so clunking. I've sourced the ...
by dobo
Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:20 pm
Forum: My Subi
Topic: Rupert, the 89 l wagon
Replies: 76
Views: 16649

Lol!
I'm really digging the gold on grey. Looks awesome!!
by dobo
Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My '87 Brumby
Replies: 36
Views: 10426

Its gonna go so much faster now that its red! :p
by dobo
Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My '87 Brumby
Replies: 36
Views: 10426

looking very good, can't wait to see the final outcome!
is it staying white?
by dobo
Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: Victoria
Topic: Next trip - Queens Birthday weekend?
Replies: 43
Views: 8686

Well that was an eventful trip. i left keen for a great day, but my L must know something i dont, she was running really underpowered and idling rough, to add to that the brakes feel a bit iffy, they must not be bled properly So im going to have to sit this one out :mad: Sorry guys it'll have to be ...

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