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JudoJeff
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Location: Near Springfield, MA
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 Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:04 am Post subject: Subaru 2.5 boxer taken apart by a master mechanic |
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https://youtu.be/bJSYDBjkJNQ
Very interesting video of a Subaru 2.5 being dismantled, showing how it works, and common failure points.
No bashing allowed! Boxer engines are one of the most common ones used in light aircraft.
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wcdennis
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Joined: July 20, 2004
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Location: Winston-Salem NC
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:21 am Post subject: Re: Subaru 2.5 boxer taken apart by a master mechanic |
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| Why does he have that dirty toothbrush in his hand the whole time? |
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Sodo
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Location: Western WA
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Subaru 2.5 boxer taken apart by a master mechanic |
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| wcdennis wrote: |
| Why does he have that dirty toothbrush in his hand the whole time? |
Street cred. He's livin' the dream.
...on my list to watch! 👍🏽
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JudoJeff
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Location: Near Springfield, MA
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:18 am Post subject: Re: Subaru 2.5 boxer taken apart by a master mechanic |
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He points with the toothbrush and touches what he’s describing. Also scrubs away at crap!
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1989 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Burned up on 7/31/16.
1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig & Rebuilt, sold
1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig Sold May 10, 2021
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Jake de Villiers
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Joined: October 24, 2007
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Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:34 am Post subject: Re: Subaru 2.5 boxer taken apart by a master mechanic |
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| wcdennis wrote: |
| Why does he have that dirty toothbrush in his hand the whole time? |
Its sponsored by Colgate!! 
The guy really knows his stuff; its a very educational little video. I saw it a few years ago and just watched it again. 
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4Gears4Tires
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Joined: October 08, 2018
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Location: MD
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru 2.5 boxer taken apart by a master mechanic |
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| wcdennis wrote: |
| Why does he have that dirty toothbrush in his hand the whole time? |
That's just his shtick. Funny and useful! He does it in all of his videos.
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DanHoug
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Joined: December 05, 2016
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Location: Bemidji, MN
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru 2.5 boxer taken apart by a master mechanic |
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i've got a good friend that has "the Knack" and carries a hand sewn leather belt case for his LED Maglite, a Gerber, and a toothbrush!
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Zeitgeist 13
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Joined: March 05, 2009
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Location: Port Manteau
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 5:30 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru 2.5 boxer taken apart by a master mechanic |
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| That's sure a lot of work on a boat anchor. |
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davideric9
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| Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:59 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru 2.5 boxer taken apart by a master mechanic |
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| wcdennis wrote: |
| Why does he have that dirty toothbrush in his hand the whole time? |
That's his brother's toothbrush.
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