Subarus are a joke
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Subarus are a joke
Well I am not laughing after buying a car that can only have a simple job like changing a plug done by a contortionist.
Job forced on me as 97 Legacy 2.5 started running on 3 cylinders. Back plug on drivers side need doing-total farce, gave up after skinned knuckles and plug spanner stuck on plug.
Had enough, goodbye Subaru, hello scrapyard!
Job forced on me as 97 Legacy 2.5 started running on 3 cylinders. Back plug on drivers side need doing-total farce, gave up after skinned knuckles and plug spanner stuck on plug.
Had enough, goodbye Subaru, hello scrapyard!
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Yes filter removed but the truth is you only have about 3 inches to work in and in many years of motoring with most car makes this is the worst access I have experienced.
The thought of doing all four is unthinkable.
I can't face that so as the plug won't budge even when I got a grip on it willing to try the local garage. Mechanic there said might be seized- terminal economically to pay to have head removed.
Mechanic said previous owners probably ignored the job due to inaccessibility.
Very disappointed.
The thought of doing all four is unthinkable.
I can't face that so as the plug won't budge even when I got a grip on it willing to try the local garage. Mechanic there said might be seized- terminal economically to pay to have head removed.
Mechanic said previous owners probably ignored the job due to inaccessibility.
Very disappointed.
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Problem is that I have been spoiled by buying old cars for years and always done well. Last one was a Honda Shuttle which covered 31000 miles in my ownership with no mechanical woes and was easy to work on. It died at 210000 miles.
This Legacy only lasted 3 weeks before trouble and I am not one to keep something giving bad signs out.
Am taking it to my village garage on Monday for them to have a go at it. If result is negative, forced to weigh it in and buy something else as need reliability even at budget price.
This Legacy only lasted 3 weeks before trouble and I am not one to keep something giving bad signs out.
Am taking it to my village garage on Monday for them to have a go at it. If result is negative, forced to weigh it in and buy something else as need reliability even at budget price.
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Thanks for the positives............the car itself is an excellent drive. I was expecting too much perhaps but can only do simple service tasks in reality-plug changing being one I usually do.
I didn't realise the level of skill you guys obviously have but for me I just need a reliable automatic car with good carrying capability preferably 4 wheel drive and good in snow as its moorland where I live.
As such I found the working space too tight for me as I have arthritis in my fingers and just couldn't perform as well as others.You blokes deserve praise if you can work on these cars
I didn't realise the level of skill you guys obviously have but for me I just need a reliable automatic car with good carrying capability preferably 4 wheel drive and good in snow as its moorland where I live.
As such I found the working space too tight for me as I have arthritis in my fingers and just couldn't perform as well as others.You blokes deserve praise if you can work on these cars
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It's all about having the right, good quality tools. The garage will have it out no problem, then you can resume the enjoyment of driving it again ( unless this is not actually the cause of the problem )
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Mate, once you have done them a few times there actually very easy, the correct tools is the key to doing them, short extensions and flexy drive help, first time i done a set i lost my rag with it, can do them in no time now, make sure you move washer bottle and battery and any other things in the road, its much easier than you think just seems a pain due to the lack of room lol
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Yes guys you are right really. I am not keen to scrap it as it really is a solid, sure-footed and comfortable car. I hope the garage can sort it and then I can keep on driving as it has an MOT until next June.
Just that I lost the will to live struggling with it. To all those who have struggled at first, thanks for your advice.
I should have got something with a better service history, assuming that dealers do the work properly. Subarus are possibly not the best buy at the banger end of the market. My mistake.
Just that I lost the will to live struggling with it. To all those who have struggled at first, thanks for your advice.
I should have got something with a better service history, assuming that dealers do the work properly. Subarus are possibly not the best buy at the banger end of the market. My mistake.
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I found changing the plugs on a v6 mondeo more of a work up than the scoob but with 2ft of garden hose to extract the plugs it was like the scoob, a 30 min job.
It's all about being methodical and being prepared to remove things rather than try and work around them. The correct tools is another must for this job.
It's all about being methodical and being prepared to remove things rather than try and work around them. The correct tools is another must for this job.
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Never had an issue myself, just need the right length extension and good plug socket, I bought a magnetic plug socket and find it a lot better than the ones with rubber in them, as plug sizes do vary and rubber not always good fit, with magnetic one have never dropped a plug
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Never had an issue myself, just need the right length extension and good plug socket, I bought a magnetic plug socket and find it a lot better than the ones with rubber in them, as plug sizes do vary and rubber not always good fit, with magnetic one have never dropped a plug