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Post by sp0ngebob on Jun 11, 2014 16:31:56 GMT -5
something bugged me in your thread and i could never put my finger on it till just now.
the 2dr model DOES have a split folding rear seat. I have one. My car is an 89 GL 4wd 5spd. It may be a trim thing rather than a year - thing.
also your car doesnt have little things like a hatch release from the drivers side seat. i noticed in the trunk pic that the little lever that moves the lock lever is missing in your car. its what that black plate is blocking off.
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Post by Loki on Jun 12, 2014 11:40:49 GMT -5
Size Comparison Here is a photo of a Justy parked right next to a Austin Mini... this gives you an excellent perspective on size of the Justy compared to something really small. And now for your viewing pleasure, here is a Justy parked right next to a Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck. Wow! the Justy is smaller than the front cab of the truck! it almost looks like you could fit the Justy in the bed of the truck. It is really trippy to go from driving the little car to driving the big truck, the clutch throw is very very very different. I find that driving the Justy makes me a better stick driver in any vehicle.
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Post by Loki on Jun 12, 2014 12:02:51 GMT -5
something bugged me in your thread and i could never put my finger on it till just now. the 2dr model DOES have a split folding rear seat. I have one. My car is an 89 GL 4wd 5spd. It may be a trim thing rather than a year - thing. also your car doesnt have little things like a hatch release from the drivers side seat. i noticed in the trunk pic that the little lever that moves the lock lever is missing in your car. its what that black plate is blocking off. Yes, you are correct, I think it is a trim level thing as well. I have seen the trunk hatch release on another Justy as well, I just have to make due without it. Cheers: Thanks for your comments...
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Post by indkid87 on Jun 12, 2014 14:00:40 GMT -5
I removed my hatch lock release, it never worked right anyways. Along with my rear wiper and washer nozzle.
It seems a little odd that your car has a rear defroster, but no wiper or washer back there. I thought it would be all or nothing for that.
Also, you don't have a subaru badge back there. It's strange that they'd take that off on the lower trim levels. Why remove free advertising?
-Dave
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Post by Loki on Jun 13, 2014 12:21:15 GMT -5
seriously....you're doing EVERYTHING i did. can you post a picture of the passenger side rear speaker? i have mine in the trunk but wouldnt be opposed to moving it if there was a place it would fit. "Great minds think alike, and fools seldom differ." As requested here is a photo of the Right rear speaker: And here is a photo of the Left rear speaker: I think that with a bit of trimming of some steel tabs behind the vinyl trim panels you might be able to fit a 5.25in speaker. These Infinity speakers shown here are 4in, and they fit with no problems.
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Post by Loki on Jun 13, 2014 12:34:31 GMT -5
Rocker Cover Seals As you can see from the photo below, I was leaking oil around the Rocker Cover, and out of the bolts that secure it. I would go for a long drive and get the engine nice and hot, and it would smell like a refinery, and BBQ combined...Does this sound familiar to you? Removed the plastic resin rocker cover, and cleaned it up with solvent and elbow grease. I was kinda expecting it to be aluminum. Perhaps I should paint it as a big Canadian flag to copy some ideas from this board... New rocker cover bolt seals... previously someone has used silicone goop to stop the leaks, so the old ones look terrible. I used a torque wrench to ensure that I didn't over tighten these. Subaru specifications call for 6.8-7.2 Nm of torque. The new seal has a double lip design where it is pressed into the engine. I hope that this will all seal up nicely with no sealant... I will try it dry first and we'll see if it leaks again or not. All put back together and running great!
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Post by sp0ngebob on Jun 13, 2014 14:13:40 GMT -5
interesting, that dipstick is in a different position than mine. mine goes forward of the motor mount and doesnt stick up past it.
I wonder if you have the "newer" block with the previous designed head on it.
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Post by Loki on Jun 20, 2014 17:53:32 GMT -5
Interior UpholsteryI have taken the foam and the fabric from the split 50/50 seat-back that I found at the wreckers and I have handsewn the pieces together so that I can use them with my 2door stock one piece seat back. Here are some pics of the results... I think I'm going to replace the dash next.
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Post by Loki on Jun 26, 2014 13:45:14 GMT -5
Dear Terry,
Thanks for your post of the electrical wiring diagram for the speakers and radio... your timing was awesome, this was exactly what I needed when I needed it. I now have tunes in the car, so that I don't have to listen to every little noise the car makes.
Cheers, Loki.
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Post by lesa on Jul 11, 2014 18:59:12 GMT -5
Hi Sean! Hi Terri! Sean, I'd like my dog hair back, and $5 in change! Car looks great! I'm so pleased!
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Post by Armageddous on Jul 13, 2014 0:06:21 GMT -5
Hi Lisa! (Lesa?) Sean has put in much work to your car, quite the transformation. It found a very good home. I see you are driving a Tracker (or equivalent) now?
Terry
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Post by lesa on Jul 13, 2014 11:14:16 GMT -5
Heyya Terri! I'm so happy about its' new home! Sean is doing what he said he would, and I couldn't be more happy! yup, that's me in the Tracker. Love it but miss my Justy still... Lesa.
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Post by Loki on Jul 14, 2014 20:48:30 GMT -5
DASHBOARD REPLACEMENT So I wanted to replace the original dashboard in the car, because there were a few cracks, and the underlying foam was showing through on the corners. Here is a close-up of the worn dash corners And you can't see the cracks, but there are some on the main center part. SO, I ripped the entire dashboard out. This only requires a 10mm socket, and a philips screwdriver. I love the fact that you can see, and get to all of the fasteners to do this job. There are many many electrical connectors on both the driver's side and passenger's side that need to be disconnected, and there are two very important ground points, one behind the steering column and one behind the glove box area. Comparing the old dash (left) to the new dash (right), there is a distinct colour difference, but i like the darker colour better. I also had to remove the entire wiring harness, as the new dash (right) was from a EFI vehicle, and there are SIGNIFICANT differences in the wires and plugs. After completely installing the new dash, with no leftover parts (always a good sign) the CAR WOULDN'T START! I let it sit overnight, and thought about what to do. I came back the following evening, and re-did the ground connections, especially the one bolted to the steering column supports. This installed very tight from the factory, so I sanded all of the bits and torqued it ALOT. (that is a technical amount) YES! the car started and is now alive and well with a new dash. Finished photos coming soon.
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Post by Loki on Jul 14, 2014 21:09:32 GMT -5
WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT I had a definite "helicopter" noise coming from the car when driving at highway speeds (thup, thup, thup, thup, thup), and even my wife was able to tell what corner it was coming from. So, it was time to replace the front driver's side wheel bearings. The Subaru Manual offers this excellent diagram: In reality it is always a bit messier than the drawings... I have the brake calliper hanging from a piece of wire to minimize stress on the hose, and a managed to wrestle the main housing out of the car without removing the axle shaft. Make your life easier, but tapping out the split pin and remove the axle shaft and housing as a unit. Trust me it will be way easier. Here is a view of the main housing as seen from the bottom, after I had removed the old bearing using a brass drift and a BFH (big freaking hammer). What an amazing piece of engineering! There are braking stresses, steering stresses, and suspension stresses all on this cast piece of steel. I was able to source all my parts from the local LORDCO automotive supply store. Yes, I was surprised as well Bearings Part#: 051-3442 (quantity 2) Outer seal Part#: 17149 Inner seal Part#: 1974 I used a press and some massive sockets to put it all back together Took the car out for a high speed testing run, and now it's very very smooth. I think I should probably do the passenger side as well, as they are the same age.
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Post by southerner on Aug 5, 2014 15:46:18 GMT -5
Hi Loki ! amazing work you're doing to your little guy.. you seem to be heading the same way i do.. i've just got an almost-mint all-working '94 5dr and plan to restore it as much as i can..
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Post by Loki on Aug 12, 2014 13:38:29 GMT -5
Justy is looking good, just washed. Check out the Subaru emblems and markings that I put on the back hatch. Now people following me will know what it is.
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Post by Loki on Sept 24, 2014 18:14:52 GMT -5
I just replaced the wheel bearings on the right front. It was sooo much quieter after replacing the left front, that I could now hear the right front grinding away. Mental note to all you other Justy folks. If you do one, you might as well do both.
Cheers, Loki
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Post by Loki on Nov 2, 2014 23:39:33 GMT -5
Dear 4x4 freaks,
I'm sure you can all appreciate another species of Japanese 4WD goodness, my darling wife and I have just bought a 1979 Toyota Landcuiser BJ40! If you don't know what I'm talking about, look 'em up, they are cool! This means that we now have one too many vehicles, and I'm sad to say I have to let our little Subaru Justy go.
FOR SALE
(the car that I've been yacking about for the past few months in this thread is FOR SALE!)
Very clean, very stock, excellent condition, running strong 1992 FWD, Carburated, 1.2L, 3 cylinder Subaru Justy. Recently replaced the entire interior: Dash, front seats, rear seats. Comes with a set of 4 tires on rims for summer, and a set of 4 winter fires on rims for the colder months. New plugs, new fuel filter, new air filter, fresh oil change, new valve cover gasket seal, new front wheel bearings.
Send me a Private message (PM) if you are interested. The car is in Vancouver, BC and you can come and pick it up!
Cheers, Sean.
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