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Saturday, January 4, 2025

Subaru Forester rear bearing assembly removal

 This would seem to be a favorite topic, being one of the most difficult task for the said vehicle.   You may need a hammer removal tool, and fabricate a pusher type of tool to remove the assembly from the hub.  More power

We happen to own a Subaru Forester, that is why this is an interesting repair topic





Converting electric fans from bushing (the old system) into bearings

 We usually use bushings for electric fan shafts.  However they are prone to early breakage and overheating when the sponge dries of oil.  The sealed bearing using 688zzz (metal seals)  last longer However they tend to be noisy.






Those remarkable Pakistani craftsmen capable of doing almost any repairs

 One cant help but admire the remarkable skills of Pakistani craftsmen in metal repairs:

1.  Broken trucks repair

2.  Upgrade of trucks from short body to long body;

3.  Repair of broken gears

4.  Die casting of parts, like alum wheels;

5.  Even making of lathe machine

6.  Mass production of nails, rebars, and other metal products from scrap metal.

Am sure from this repair will rise manufacturing and fabrication prowess

and they are so cheap.   One job would cost say $10.00.  How we wish we could access their cheap but quality repairs.  They weld well and make sure that the finishes are smooth and clean    They constantly use lathe machines to make their work appear A1.   Remarkable.  

In our town and next town, there were many such shops but they died down with next generation.  Yuson, Santos, etc.    All other manufacturing shops vanished and even factories.    Say the C5 is all but 100% residential.   





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Black smoke after replacing turbos and injector

 It could be due to the intercooler.   Signs of defective intercooler:   black soot and oil at the underside from the leak.