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by danceswithdingoes
Fri Dec 05, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: HAIL protection - any suggestions??
Replies: 11
Views: 4293

most of the locals here use thin foam mattresses with a blue tarp over them and bungee straps to the hubcaps.
by danceswithdingoes
Sat Nov 29, 2014 4:33 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: issue with an L series, any advice welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

I think I fixed it by severing the wire going to the fuel bowl vent solenoid and the fuse popping has stopped, fingers crossed ;) thank you to all for your help, its been many years since I've had my hands dirty :)
by danceswithdingoes
Sat Nov 29, 2014 11:30 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: issue with an L series, any advice welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

I took the air cleaner off and had a better look. I disconnected a plug at the back of the carby that runs to several places on the carby, it worked and I reconnected the connection whilst it ran and no blow, took it for a drive all sweet, went downtown for a celebratory coffee, when I restarted 'po...
by danceswithdingoes
Sat Nov 29, 2014 8:11 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: issue with an L series, any advice welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

thanks guys :)
by danceswithdingoes
Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: issue with an L series, any advice welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

thanks will give it a crack tomorrow, was a little inhibited by all the pollution gear hooked up to that airbox :)
by danceswithdingoes
Fri Nov 28, 2014 5:51 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: issue with an L series, any advice welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

went through another pack of fuses, got a puff of smoke from under the carby, runs fine for a minute then 'click' and runs rough :( looks like a job for the professionals, btw what electricals are under the air filter?
by danceswithdingoes
Mon Nov 24, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: issue with an L series, any advice welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

thanks ran out of fuses so couldnt look for the smoke again, looks like the fan fuse has gone as well, all the lights blinkers work, just the dash lights fan and the rough idle :(
by danceswithdingoes
Mon Nov 24, 2014 5:28 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: issue with an L series, any advice welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

I had another go at it today, changed the fuse, turned on the ignition, all is well, started fine, ran for about three seconds then click, engine stalls, daughter spotted a puff of smoke from the engine bay (wasnt specific though) I've checked for wear on the loom. Could the voltage regulator be at ...
by danceswithdingoes
Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: issue with an L series, any advice welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

Thanks Julian and Cliff, no blown head gasket fortunately, car never overheated, Cliff I think you are right as all the issues occurred simultaneously so Im assuming all are related. No aftermarket electrics so something has 'gone', thought it may have been the voltage regulator as it popped the spa...
by danceswithdingoes
Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:08 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: issue with an L series, any advice welcome
Replies: 19
Views: 4953

issue with an L series, any advice welcome

We were driving our 92 L series to town today and during the 45km journey the AC suddenly stopped, the temp gauge dropped to cold and the engine ran rough at lower rpm's. When I stopped the dash lights werent working and I immediately checked the fuse and it was blown, I replaced it and when I resta...
by danceswithdingoes
Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: hyundai excel mags?
Replies: 4
Views: 2655

hyundai excel mags?

A local has a well priced set of 14" Hyundai mags for sale, would they fit an L Series please? Any advice appreciated.
by danceswithdingoes
Mon Nov 10, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: need advice on 14inch pug wheels.
Replies: 18
Views: 3996

are the forester wheels four stud or five please?
by danceswithdingoes
Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Wrecking 'MY' Brisbane
Replies: 7
Views: 2754

Hi are the wheels still available please?

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