Winter is leaving quickly in IA. Started checking out the Baja I purchased in Nov. a little more.
I found gorilla tape wrapped around the air intake and there's a hole its covering. What's missing?
Tape covering mystery hole...what's missing?
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Re: Tape covering mystery hole...what's missing?
I'm not entirely sure its function, but here's a picture:
You're missing the small, tube-like thing that hangs down from the main intake pipe. I'm guessing it's a resonator to change/tune the sound of the engine. They're pretty easy to break, so it's no surprise that yours is missing.- Guacamole
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Re: Tape covering mystery hole...what's missing?
I was told by a Subaru tech that the big reservoir along the air intake tube was for collecting dust, rocks, bugs, etc so it doesn't go straight into the air filter. I assumed the others served the same purpose?
Also, did you remove the air intake nozzle or is it missing (part outlined in red below)? I noticed your power steering fluid tank is not hiding under it in your picture.
Also, did you remove the air intake nozzle or is it missing (part outlined in red below)? I noticed your power steering fluid tank is not hiding under it in your picture.
Re: Tape covering mystery hole...what's missing?
Just chasing a mystery power steering belt squeal...checked the PCV valve to make sure its working, so I had pulled that piece off temporarily.
Re: Tape covering mystery hole...what's missing?
I also noticed that the metal brace holding down the air cleaner base is missing its bolt...any ideas on what I need? Just go to the hardware store?
Re: Tape covering mystery hole...what's missing?
it's where you plug the nitrous injector!
Re: Tape covering mystery hole...what's missing?
Ha! Right now, I just need to get the timing belt service done!Zombaja wrote:it's where you plug the nitrous injector!
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Re: Tape covering mystery hole...what's missing?
I would just get something from the hardware store... it's not under a lot of load, so you shouldn't need a specialty/hardened bolt. You'll likely want something that resists corrosion/rust, though.dorelse wrote:I also noticed that the metal brace holding down the air cleaner base is missing its bolt...any ideas on what I need? Just go to the hardware store?
Re: Tape covering mystery hole...what's missing?
It's not that bad to do it yourself if you've got the normal tools, a torque wrench, and the special subaru wrench for the crankshaft.dorelse wrote:
Ha! Right now, I just need to get the timing belt service done!
Re: Tape covering mystery hole...what's missing?
We've got a Subaru specialty shop in town that we used for my son's WRX. I'd honestly just rather pay them the $750 and have them do it. They have an excellent reputation and do the job right. Unfortunately, I have a bigger dilemma with my Baja so I have to make some decisions first.bajaguy wrote:It's not that bad to do it yourself if you've got the normal tools, a torque wrench, and the special subaru wrench for the crankshaft.dorelse wrote:
Ha! Right now, I just need to get the timing belt service done!