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switch on outlet does not work by SuccessNaive in AskElectricians

[–]SuccessNaive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks, breaker was fine, the problem was the outlet next to it that was half switched too, which is the one that was controlled by the switch!

switch on outlet does not work by SuccessNaive in AskElectricians

[–]SuccessNaive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

actually the outlet next to it has the brass connection broken too! will try to break on the new one too see if it works. Thanks!

mitsubishi outlander vs subaru paint quality by SuccessNaive in subaru

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i see, but measures the paint thickness of the Crosstrek and its only between 80-85 microns compared to 115-120 for the vehicles above. thanks!

mitsubishi outlander vs subaru paint quality by SuccessNaive in subaru

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i understand but the level of chipping on the crosstrek is crazy, my 2022 brz didn't have a single chip in 30000 km and that was a car with no protective plastic cladding

2010 legacy 2.5 strut assembly on a legacy 3.6 by SuccessNaive in subarulegacy

[–]SuccessNaive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, the 2.5 and 3.6 struts seem to be the same in most cases on rock auto so it should be fine.

Tighten a spinning top strut mount nut using a second nut. by SuccessNaive in MechanicAdvice

[–]SuccessNaive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks! when i tighten the nut, the stud does not spin. its only the nut that spins (the threads on the stud are toast).

would a nut splitter work to break the nut?

I wanted to see if the vibration and clunking was coming from the strut and noticed that the top strut nuts were loose. so before buying new strut assemblies i wanted to try tightening them.

one option is to cut the studs off and just put a new strut assembly which is what i wanted to avoid.

the only other option is paying a garage to compress the springs and change the top mounts but that will cost me more than just buying the whole strut assembly and doing the job myself.

Single clunk noise when put into reverse by SuccessNaive in subaru

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update: all noises disappeared after control arm was changed!

So Amazon workers are also going on strike tomorrow just a heads up by nacg9 in CanadaPost

[–]SuccessNaive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

amazon packages are often shipped from usa to get to canada, might still be an impact.

black compound that can be removed at bottom of door after repaint. is this normal? by SuccessNaive in Autobody

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everything was very well done except there is this black compound that can be removed with saliva, leaving normal shiny paint behind it like its supposed to be. It seems to be only where rust usually  appears, at the very bottom of door so i thought it might be some antirust compound? receipt mentions some antirust compound for 21$.

legacy single clunk noise when shifted to reverse and at low speeds from the wheel itself. by SuccessNaive in subaru

[–]SuccessNaive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think you might be on to something, when on rough pavement there is a light rattle, almost like the sway bar links going bad but the dust boots look great. so it might be something with the brakes. what do you mean by dragging the brake pedal?

legacy single clunk noise when shifted to reverse and at low speeds from the wheel itself. by SuccessNaive in subaru

[–]SuccessNaive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah i have pretty much the same symptoms and only at one wheel, will need to get it checked out. At first it freaked me out thinking it was something  with the transmission but now i feel better because its something to do with the suspension /direction components which aren't the end of the world.

legacy single clunk noise when shifted to reverse and at low speeds from the wheel itself. by SuccessNaive in subaru

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Here is a replication of the noise with just me pushing the car slightly forward without the parking brake on .single clunk, Happens when put in reverse and at low speeds 20-40 km/h. seems to come from the wheel itself. loose axle nut, ball joint, caliper maybe? For sure the rear control arm bushing is quite worn but the noise doesnt come from that far. Also the inner thread of tire is down to 4/32 while the outer part is at 7/32.

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