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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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2 things:

Vibration: So ever since I did my VF39/Sti tmic swap my hard ac line has been resting on the TMIC because sti and wrx have different lines/bolts. It was vibrating when i used the ac so I got a sti one today (thanks again Nick), and that fixed now. But theres still a vibrating noise coming from under the car... I've had my current exhaust for 2 years and this have hasnt been an issue until this year, so I dunno if it could be that. Anyway if anyone has access to a lift or hig enough jack stands (or preferably ramps) so I can go under the car while its running and see whats shaking...

Fuel Pump: I need one bad. Un even fuel during WOT in 4th gear either due to lack fuel or bad tune (and we all know my tunes are awesome , so it cant be that). Rob offered to help but since hes out of commission for a while anyone else have time/place we can work on my car? I can pay in food and beer. Plus once I get the fp i can run the guy with the limitted to see whos tune is better

Also which one do you think is better?
Walbro 255 FP/install kit/GMS bushings
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Walbro 255 FP/install kit/GMS theromstat

Both are about the same price from import image, which do you think I would benefit more from (both my thermostat and bushings are stock... I know its a pretty apples to oranges comparison, but either way still want opinions)

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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Sorry to hear about the vibration issues Brian. Seems like if you touch one bolt on a Subaru, you'll be chasing a Gremlin for the life of the car! I should be back on my feet by Aug 17, just in time for the next AWD event. If you haven't fixed it by then, we can check it out in my garage.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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If you have a set of basic tools you can do a fuel pump install anywhere. The car doesn't need to be in the air or anything. I did mine in the parking lot of an apartment...
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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not allowed to work on cars here... the home owners association people give me dirty looks when I wash/wax the car. So they would def not like working on it. Plus extra hands are usually helpful in any install.

So Rob give me a call/text when you are back on your feet, any weekend is good for me now until football season (I lost your number again... broken phone again... damn refurb phones)
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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I can help you with your fuel pump if you come by my house. Should be an hour tops.

I think I have a stock WRX one laying around you can have if you have a faulty unit, unless you NEED a Walbro.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Yes I need one... running a stock pump with vf39 is not a good idea. When's a good time? I am going to order the FP this weekend once I get paid. So as soon as I get it any weekend is good for me

**Added another question to first post**
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Any time is good. I have every weekend off so when the fuel pump comes in just PM me and you can come by.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bcs925
not allowed to work on cars here... the home owners association people give me dirty looks when I wash/wax the car. So they would def not like working on it. Plus extra hands are usually helpful in any install.

So Rob give me a call/text when you are back on your feet, any weekend is good for me now until football season (I lost your number again... broken phone again... damn refurb phones)

Well thats probably because its still illegal to wash your car at your house. Water restrictions are still applied even though we get 8ft of a water a day.
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if all else fails try S & R Performance. I did my walbro 255 FP install there and it takes bout 30-45min. install. talk to Bobby
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by schoellnasty
If you have a set of basic tools you can do a fuel pump install anywhere. The car doesn't need to be in the air or anything. I did mine in the parking lot of an apartment...
I did mine TWICE in a parking lot (damn gasket...)
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