What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?

[Noriyasu]

Originally Posted by Mike621

Looks great!

Thanks.

Today, I made camshaft gear wrench which SST number 499205900.

Actually, I previously damaged the EX camshaft, so I bought an additional cylinder head for a spare engine. The cylinder head had been roughly disassembled and the anti-backlash spring had been released.
I only used the EX camshaft, but I wanted to keep the IN camshaft in a usable condition as well.

Normally before removing the camshaft, we need to fix the two gears with M6 bolts to keep the spring under tension. This structure is the same as that of the SVX's EG33 engine, and the same SST will be used to assemble it. This SST may be useful in the future.

[Gamesy]

Got her ready for the dyno

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by Mike621

Last week, I assembled the rear interior and rear seats. Dash and console are still out. I also started affixing the wiring and modules to the dash beam.

I drove the SVX, but the toe is out of spec so did not go far.

Today, I replaced the AC o rings at the junction between the engine bay lines and the AC evaporator. I used generic AC O rings from a kit on these connections and lubricated with a dot of PAG oil before connecting. I had these junctions disconnected for the heater core project.

I intended to resolve my toe-out condition and continue with my dashboard project, today, but I ran out of time. Will get to it soon.

I addressed my toe out condition enough that I can take it to an alignment shop.

Yesterday, I installed my refinished wiper cowl panel.

Today, I have rebuilt the steering pump and am installing it this afternoon.

I have a few more odds and ends to tidy up in the dash wiring, and then will be ready for the dash to go back in.

[Noriyasu]

Originally Posted by Mike621

I addressed my toe out condition enough that I can take it to an alignment shop.

Yesterday, I installed my refinished wiper cowl panel.

Today, I have rebuilt the steering pump and am installing it this afternoon.

I have a few more odds and ends to tidy up in the dash wiring, and then will be ready for the dash to go back in.

The toe is easily measured using a tension wire from a carpenter's tool.

In Subaru AWD, the front and rear wheel sizes and track widths are the same, so if the front and rear wheels are in a straight line, the toe is 0. I adjust the toe-in by about 3-5mm from there.

This is enough if you are only adjusting the toe-in. If you removed the shock absorber, check the camber angle first. Camber affects the toe. Since the SVX does not allow adjustment of caster angle, adjust camber first, then toe.

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by Noriyasu

The toe is easily measured using a tension wire from a carpenter's tool.

In Subaru AWD, the front and rear wheel sizes and track widths are the same, so if the front and rear wheels are in a straight line, the toe is 0. I adjust the toe-in by about 3-5mm from there.

This is enough if you are only adjusting the toe-in. If you removed the shock absorber, check the camber angle first. Camber affects the toe. Since the SVX does not allow adjustment of caster angle, adjust camber first, then toe.

Thanks Noriyasu. I will check that and probably bring in the toe a bit more for test driving purposes.

Yesterday:
Rebuilt and reinstalled the power steering pump. I still don't like the noise from the pump area. I may rebuild a different core in the future.

Installed the wiper cowl and wiper arms

Lastly, I installed the instrument panel into the car. It is only sitting in place, but this represents a big step in the project.

[Noriyasu]

Originally Posted by Mike621

Thanks Noriyasu. I will check that and probably bring in the toe a bit more for test driving purposes.

Yesterday:
Rebuilt and reinstalled the power steering pump. I still don't like the noise from the pump area. I may rebuild a different core in the future.

Installed the wiper cowl and wiper arms

Lastly, I installed the instrument panel into the car. It is only sitting in place, but this represents a big step in the project.

My second PS pump is also not perfect and I may need another core at some point, just wondering if I can find one in good condition.

BTW, I made an engine stand by welding. It looks sturdy enough. I'd like to paint it before it rusts, but it seems to have caught a cold, so I'll do that another day.

[Noriyasu]

Today I am working on a non-supercharged R1 engine. I bought this car a couple of month before and am maintaining it for my brother. It passed inspection, but if the engine is not started for a few days, white smoke comes out of the muffler.

It was almost certainly a valve stem seal, and I was looking for a way to replace it without removing the cylinder head.

The valve springs for the 658cc 16-valve engine are very small, so I didn't have the right tools. In the end, I modified a cheap spring compressor made in china to make the tips thinner.

Once I gave air pressure is applied through the plug hole, the valve will not fall into the cylinder even if the spring is removed.

The engine hadn't even used 100,000km, but I needed to remove the timing belt to remove the camshaft, and I also replaced the water pump and tensioner pulley, and new belt.

The assembly is almost complete, and all that's left is to install the alternator and other accessories. I think I'll be able to start the engine this weekend.

[Mike621]

I bought my SVX a friend.

Purchased a 92 Claret and a new PWR radiator for it.

I test drove my 1991. Put the first 25 km on it since the heater core and gasket refresh. Still some interior details to button up, but all is well so far!

[LarryIII]

Mike,

Nice garage in the photo. Is that a black Porsche in the edge of the photo?

[Mike621]

Originally Posted by LarryIII

Mike,

Nice garage in the photo. Is that a black Porsche in the edge of the photo?

Thanks Larry! Yes, the garage renovation has been another fun, evolving project of its own.

The car in the side is a 1982 Porsche 911SC targa. I've been slowly working through a long list of mechanical restoration items (transmission, timing tensioners, wiring, fuel system) but hope to have it running again before end of year.

Hopefully!

[Stevebsy]

Finally fixed my speedo's capacitor, now it works all the time, nice!

Off to the Dragon after lunch on Wed, long trip but always worth it!

[Noriyasu]

Originally Posted by Stevebsy

Finally fixed my speedo's capacitor, now it works all the time, nice!

Off to the Dragon after lunch on Wed, long trip but always worth it!

Nice!! A car in good condition makes its owner smile.

[Noriyasu]

Originally Posted by Mike621

I bought my SVX a friend.

Purchased a 92 Claret and a new PWR radiator for it.

I test drove my 1991. Put the first 25 km on it since the heater core and gasket refresh. Still some interior details to button up, but all is well so far!

I know how you feel. You can't just leave your favorite type of car. My garage also is getting more and more crowded.

[Mike621]

Yesterday, I had a paintless dent repair technician come out and repair some door dings. I had been distraught with a ding I put in the side of my 91. I don't know why I waited so long to have it fixed! Feeling much better about it now.

[Noriyasu]

Originally Posted by Mike621

Yesterday, I had a paintless dent repair technician come out and repair some door dings. I had been distraught with a ding I put in the side of my 91. I don't know why I waited so long to have it fixed! Feeling much better about it now.

I have had order dent repair before, but in the end I wasn't happy with the results so I had the door replaced. When I remember that, I feel very sad.

Today, I cleaned inside of pan and changed the ATF and strainer because there was an ATF leak (seepage) coming from the oil pan that had been bothering me for a while.