Official lazy person's stupid question thread

[84WestyHobbes]

I’ve been trying to figure out what this is and if the disconnected terminal should be back on there, or if it was done deliberately by one of the PO’s.

84 Westy with 1.9 and gowesty aux battery

Any ideas? Thank you as always.

[Paulbeard]

At the risk of boring y'all, I am going to repeat and refine an earlier question (this is just for the non-WBX crowd which may account for the lack of uptake):

Has anyone ever removed a dipstick tube (the part that goes into the block/case, that receives the dipstick) and how did you work it? Is it just a steady pull? Obvs i don't need to lube the O-ring, as it's weeping oil which is why I am in this situation. But are there any surprises? Just a straight lift? I could just leave it there, degrease and the surrounding area, and silicone/RTV it. But I'd rather not tempt fate.

I wonder how long this has been leaking and how much oil I have lost over time. When I replace the O-ring, I may take a belt and braces approach and RTV it as well: recommendations welcome. I might also look at a different tube entirely, maybe one that allows me to check the oil from the license plate hatch.
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[Team WorldTour]

As one who has swapped out his engine, I think I can help. I have an AAZ, and if this is the style of engine you have, then this will work.
Yes, just steady pulling while rotating back and forth. The tube is press fit with an o ring.
As a tip, check your oil cooler as well. At the moment, this is where my weeping is coming from.
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[Odd_Dutch]

[84WestyHobbes]

[Paulbeard]

[VicVan]

I have a (real) stupid question:
would it be possible to buy body panels, doors, etc, weld them together and basically build a van from scratch?
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'90 Little Blue Truck, 2WD auto, FAS GenV 2.0 NA (AVH)

[djkeev]

[VicVan]

So... it's not impossible. The most difficult part might actually be getting license plates for the van.
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[Abscate]

[Team WorldTour]

Ok, real question here for an AAZ motor:
What is this, and where should it be?

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1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
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"Where am I going? And what am I doing in this handbasket?" -Nicodemus Jordan
When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat!

[jimf909]

[Paulbeard]

[Team WorldTour]

Nobody? Anybody?

Link

Here it is again:

We've made it back from Italy, but just barely. Max speed was 105kph, and if I gave it any more gas, it would just spew black smoke out of the tailpipe. I REALLY need some help with this. I'll do a full write up tomorrow about what I've done, what I've tried, and how it worked out (SPOILER: it didn't!).
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1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
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"Where am I going? And what am I doing in this handbasket?" -Nicodemus Jordan
When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat!

[kamzcab86]

[84WestyHobbes]

I randomly found this in my garage under the van. Does it ring any bells? 84 Westy with a 1.9 wbx. I took a long look around underneath and couldn’t see a possible spot.

Thanks in advance.
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84 Westy with 1.9 wbx

[michaelbteam]

Looks like a luggage rack screw?

[Team WorldTour]

Seat bolt. Check your seat rails in the middle (or where they should be).
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1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
WV2ZZZ25ZFH094138(x)/ WV2YB0257LH057308(x)/ WV2ZZZ25ZLG113270/
"Where am I going? And what am I doing in this handbasket?" -Nicodemus Jordan
When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat!

[84WestyHobbes]

For the bench or for the front ones? I can’t seem to find it. Will look again. Thank you!
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84 Westy with 1.9 wbx

[Paulbeard]