Subaru Domingo tips/maintenance thread

[anthill]

Not many Domingo owners out there, but might as well start a thread for O&M tips specific to the FA8 / Domingo / Libero / E12 7-seater. Post your tips below!

The only parts reference I have found is on www.opposedforces.com (http://opposedforces.com/parts/e12/en_d11/type_18/) and while for a "Malaysian edition", it seems to be accurate.

Other Domingo discussion forums: gisu.de (German) (http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=de&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2F53525.forums.motigo.com), subaru-libero.cz (Czech) (http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=cs&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fsubaru-libero.cz%2Fforum)

Specs (1.2L, FA8 model (http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&langpair=ja%7Cen&rurl=translate.google.com&u=http://www.goo-net.com/catalog/SUBARU/DOMINGO/4501786/index.html&usg=ALkJrhiNDhLxqM8J4EPi26D1DyniLocYRg)):

Power(hp@rpm) : 54 @ 4600
Torque (Nm@rpm) : 97 @ 3000

Weight (equipped/full): 980/1600 kg
Size (L x W x H, mm): 3525 x 1415 x 1925
Rear Hatch (W x H, mm): Ranges from 1040(min) x 965(A/C) to 1180(max) x 1140(no A/C)
Cargo bed length, rear hatch to driver seat (mm): 1830
Cargo volume: ~ 2500L

[anthill]

Wheels

The car body is same as Subaru Sambar, so wheel fitment from other threads (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/showthread.php?t=1722)should hold.

Stock tires are 155/80/R13 on 13x5.5" rims with 4x100 bolt pattern, 45mm backspacing and 59.1mm centerbore.
Can be replaced with 165/65/R14s on 14x5.5s with +45mm backspacing, with only a little tire poke from the wells (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=240&pictureid=1266). Can also be replaced with 175/70/R13s, apparently (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/showthread.php?t=10256).

Recommended alloys are from 1980s to mid-90s Nissan sedans (http://subarujusty.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wheelsandtires&action=display&thread=2206). Sentra wheels work well.

http://www.minitrucktalk.com/picture.php?pictureid=1031&albumid=207&dl=1277416371&thumb=1 (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=207&pictureid=1031)

Jack

Is your jack (under the middle bench) missing its handle? Look under the passenger seat - fold it back and check next to the battery panel.

Alignment

I assume the Domingo has the same alignment specs as the Sambar (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/showthread.php?t=2625).

Camber 1° ±45'
Caster 3°50' ±1°

Toes:
Front IN: 1 ±3mm
Rear OUT: 2 ±3mm/m

Rear toe-out is unusual, but the specs are comparable to the Justy's. I had my van aligned to these specs, and it handles fine so far. Previously it tended to understeer on any slippery surfaces or during hard braking so these are probably correct. Someone please advise me if I'm wrong.

Shocks/Struts

Sources: this German tuning site (http://www.daparto.de/Stossdaempfer/Subaru-Libero-Bus-E10E12/2-1934-1312) and German Ebay (http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_nkw=libero+STOßDÄMPFER+subaru)
Front struts:

Subaru part # 20301TA530
NOT KYB 343294
NOT Sachs 155512

Rear shock absorbers:

KYB 442037
Sachs 312971
Boge 27J620


Brakes

I'm just learning about the brakes, but here's a diagram of the front pads:

11910

Seats

To rotate the front seats to face backwards:

slide the seat forward until the arrow marks on the door rim and seat rail line up
tilt the seat back forward
reach under the front of the seat and push the center locking tab down. Lift the front seat lip up
hold the locking tab down, and the seat should be free to spin
note that you have to spin the drivers' seat first! (no backwards-facing passengers on the road)

To fold middle and rear bench seats flat, pull the side locking lever up, tilt the seat forward, then push the side locking lever down and tilt the seat the rest of the way.

To slide middle bench seats forward, look on the left side near the floor for a button and lever. Push the button in, then pull the lever up. If you find the middle bench hits the drivers' seat when folded flat and won't lock in the forward position, try tugging at the backrest to shift the double hinge.

Sleeping arrangements are cozy, and probably require an air mattress to be comfortable (the seats don't fold perfectly flat). There are two widths and two lengths you will want to consider - the narrower width if you want to leave a small interior space for putting on shoes etc., and the shorter length if you don't want to rotate the passenger/driver seats. Mattress size references are here (http://www.tmasc.ca/mattresssizes.html).

Smallest mattress: 95cm x 190cm = Single/Twin, 39"x75"
Largest mattress: 122cm x 200cm = SuperSingle Xtra Long, 48"x80" (very odd size, sometimes found in waterbed replacement mattresses)

Anything larger like a Double mattress will be too wide in a Domingo and you'll never manage to shut the sliding doors.

[anthill]

Changing spark plugs

The engine mounting position on the Domingo is hard on spark plugs, and makes it a pain to change them. Despite a rubber boot (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1062) covering the plug area, road debris and water collect (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1079) around the plugs, making them rusty and dusty (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1078).

http://www.minitrucktalk.com/picture.php?pictureid=1078&albumid=210&dl=1279650844&thumb=1 (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1078)

Don't try to change your plugs unless you have a compressed air gun handy to blow dirt and grime away from the plugs before removing them (or a jerry-rigged vacuum setup (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1076)). Otherwise you'll end up with debris in the cylinders, guaranteed.

Spark plug numbers are NGK BPR6EY-11. Depending on your engine condition you can run a different thermal type plug (http://tech.mirage-performance.com/sparkplugs.html) - The stock plug is BPR5ES, but reading my plugs suggests a 5-thermal spec runs too hot.

Electrical problems:

No power to your rear defog and rear cabin heater? A tiny grey fan control unit is to blame, it's tucked way up (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1286) behind the glove compartment, and is notorious for having bad solder joints. (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&langpair=de|en&u=http://gisu.de/subaru-libero/noframes/reptipps.htm).

Distributor cap grounding/contamination problems are also common. The Domingo has a very strange distributor arrangement, with a top vent and bottom drain hose (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1061) running around the engine compartment. Why? Good question! Anyhow, your distributor cap and rotor might look as bad as mine (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1354), so change 'em! Unfortunately I doubt that Justy parts will (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1352) fit (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1350).

http://www.minitrucktalk.com/picture.php?pictureid=1354&albumid=210&dl=1290573369&thumb=1 (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1354)

Worn Battery:

My Domingo came with a stubby battery, with non-N/A-standard 1/2" clamp posts, with a mileage 50,000km ago scrawled on it. Time for a change. (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1358) Luckily, the (Honda civic?) GR 51R -43 size battery fits! It required chopping and re-terminating the ground lead, but fortunately the positive leads on the Domingo end in washer/hoop crimp connectors (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1357) which are easily transferred to the new post clamps. 430CCA is much better, the cabin lights barely dim on startup now.

http://www.minitrucktalk.com/picture.php?pictureid=1355&albumid=210&dl=1290574036&thumb=1

[anthill]

Oils

Similar to the Subaru Justy, but different oil quantities (due to different oil pan and gearbox I assume).

Engine oil: 3.6L of 10W-40.
Front differential: 0.8L of 75W-80 or 75W-90 GL-5.
Rear gearbox (http://www.awdwiki.com/article.html?inc=sub): 2.1L of 75W-85 GL-4 (or possibly GL-5 without limited-slip additives).

I tried changing my transmission oil to 75W90 GL-5 LSD Castrol Syntec (http://www.amsoil.com/lit/g2457.pdf) but the shifting turned pretty bad. From what I've read, limited slip differential additives in gear oils prevent synchros from spinning up properly. Since the Domingo has a sealed Viscous Coupling (http://syncro.org/VCTest.html), not a limited-slip diff, LSD gear oil additives are not needed. Attached is a spec sheet for an old Shell Gear oil supposedly intended for Libero transmissions. Most of its properties are met by 75W-80 Red Line MTL (http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=45&pcid=7) which is widely available and seems to work fine so far.

http://www.minitrucktalk.com/picture.php?pictureid=1058&albumid=210&dl=1279481223&thumb=1 (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1058)

Brakes

DOT3 fluid (which should be interchangeable with DOT4). Bleed order should be Right-Front, Left-Front, Left-Rear, Right-Rear (I think!!!). Refill the brake reservoir often while bleeding, it's pretty tiny and could run dry!

Coolant

For fuel injected Domingos, I think the thermostat should be an 82C/180F model. An 88C/190F model may get you slightly better fuel economy, but at a greater risk of overheating damage. Subaru Justys had a 170F thermostat, but they got 50% more horsepower from the same engine!

Filters

Oil filters for the Subaru Justy will fit (beware crap quality aftermarket brands though).
Fuel filters for the Justy will not bolt on, but should work fine if you replumb the fuel hoses.
Air filters for the Justy will not fit.

Belts

Accessory belt (for alternator and A/C) is a standard K4 profile, 380mm long. Easily found in auto parts stores. A 385mm won't work, after stretching it will use up all your adjustment.
Tension on the belt should be enough so 10kg force applied to the middle of the belt span deflects it 10mm. If the belt squeaks, and your alternator & AC pulleys spin freely, scrub the pulleys with a wire brush then tension the belt further. I applied about 100lb-ft to the alternator. Remember to retighten it after a few hours' driving as the belt stretches.

http://www.minitrucktalk.com/picture.php?pictureid=1063&albumid=210&dl=1279481594&thumb=1 (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1063)

[anthill]

Headlights can be serviced and aimed from inside the car. The aiming screws are covered by 1/2" rubber plugs, at knee height under the dash.

The only way to convert to proper LHD lighting is to retrofit Subaru Libero headlights which requires some hacking (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/showthread.php?p=66450) but is doable. The Libero's autoleveling headlight motors (Stellmotors) won't fit, so don't waste money on them. Easiest place to find Libero headlights is by watching ebay.de for libero scheinwerfer (http://shop.ebay.de/i.html?_nkw=libero+scheinwerfer).

Trim

My van was missing some headliner fastening plugs. The small 1/4" ones are perfectly matched at the Fastener Warehouse (http://www.thefastenerwarehouse.com/catalog/item/566976/6036893.htm). However I still haven't found replacements for some of the 1/2" and 3/4" ones.

The stock curtain rails can be replaced with RECMAR 32124 (http://www.curtain-tracks.com/recmar-32124-low-profile-ceiling-mount-curtain-track.html), but beware that making bends is impossible without special tools (nylon inserts). Curtain carriers can be replaced with RECMAR 7124 (http://www.curtain-tracks.com/recmar-7124-curtain-track-button-carrier.html), but unfortunately they stick out a lot further than stock :(.

Sticky outside sliding door handles? If you pull the outside handle back all the way, you'll expose a little metal tab. Give it a shot of silicone spray lube (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/showthread.php?t=10600) and it should free up.

Engine Control Unit

If you want to check out the ECU settings on your Domingo, you're in luck. Subaru tuners and Volkswagen (http://www.vwrx.com/index.php?pg=selectmonitor) Vanagon (http://www.4bc.org/vanagon/engine.html) enthusiasts have bankrolled a great piece of software, Evoscan (http://www.evoscan.com/evoscan-gps-obdii-cables/details/4/1/performance-vehicle-pc-diagnostic-interfaces/mitsubishi-evoscan-datalogger-software). You'll need a laptop to run the software, plus a Subaru Select Monitor (SSM) OBD1 cable (http://www.evoscan.com/evoscan-gps-obdii-cables/details/8/1/performance-vehicle-pc-diagnostic-interfaces/evoscan-subaru-select-monitor-i) to plug into the yellow 9-pin Scosche Su02B connector down by the steering column. Unfortunately the Domingo is pre-ODB2 standardization, so popular gadgets like the ScanGauge (http://www.scangauge.com/) won't work.

[anthill]

I'm getting about 7.5L/100km (http://www.fuelly.com/driver/anthill/) (30mpg) in summer, but winter conditions will be worse.

This Suzuki fan site (http://kick-fix.com/EFI-trouble.html) seems to be a good site to troubleshoot poor fuel economy.

If you found any of this handy, click the starburst of satisfaction at the bottom left!

[tasos]

Hi I am new to the forum and also a new owner of a E12 libero 1997 Subaru. Thank's for all the information you posted.
Tasos

[mumibear]

Hi guys - had a Domingo for several years now but been off road for about a year due to a fault with auto gearbox. Keep getting clutch temp warning light coming on & then the engine cuts out. If you leave it for a couple of weeks it will start again. I am female with very limited mechanical knowledge. Can anyone help me get my baby back on the road?

[anthill]

Sorry but I don't we'll be of much help here, mumibear... there are only three Domingo owners on the forum (and I think all have the manual transmission).

Since the ECVT auto gearbox on the Domingo is the same as the Subaru Justy, I'd say your best bet is the Subaru Justy Forums (http://subarujusty.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ecvt).

Two threads look promising:

Clutch Temp Warning (http://subarujusty.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ecvt&action=display&thread=866)
ECVT Mystery Solved (http://subarujusty.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ecvt&action=display&thread=3095)

Also you could try reading through Dusty's Justys (http://www.dustysjustys.com/). Half way down this page (http://www.dustysjustys.com/performance.htm) they give advice on ECVT problems.

But - if changing the transmission fluid & filter doesn't work, you're unlikely to fix the ECVT transmission without lots of mechanical knowledge. Sad to say, better look for a good Subaru mechanic.

[franck2cv]

Just noticed this dedicated tread......NICE !! Thank you for sharing all this info Anthill! Much appreciated.
Now, 7litres/100kms is not bad at all? Does that inlcudes city journey as well?

[anthill]

City driving is a bit higher - 8L/100km. Highway I have gotten it as low as 6.6, although there is probably room for improvement there.

Finally found some headlights, but the guy wants 140 euros for them... $190 CAD seems a bit high to me. What do you think?

[franck2cv]

6.6!!! ;):cool:

Headlights.... Too expensive indeed. The demand is low for those item.

Franck

[KleinerMuck]

Changing spark plugs
The engine mounting position on the Domingo is hard on spark plugs, and makes it a pain to change them.
Don't try to change your plugs unless you have a compressed air gun handy to blow dirt and grime away from the plugs before removing them! Otherwise you'll end up with debris in the cylinders, guaranteed.

Hi.
I'm new here to that forum. I'm owning a Subaru Domingo/Libero/E12, too.
Thank you for your postings so far, anthill!
Instead of using compressed air, I'm using always our vacuum cleaner for such jobs - as long as my wife is not complaining. ;)
KleinerMuck

[franck2cv]

Hi there :)
Good to have yet another E12 owner to talk to.
Where are you located? Any picture of your van?
Cheers
Franck

[KleinerMuck]

Hi there :)
Good to have yet another E12 owner to talk to.
Where are you located? Any picture of your van?
Cheers
Franck

Hei Franck,
I'm German, but I'm living in Norway.
Where are you from? Wasn't it you who imported a Subaru Domingo from Germany to the States(?), I believe?
Greets
KleinerMuck

[franck2cv]

Whilst trying to figure out a way to scan my french owner's book rapidly (might actually be photographing), Here are two German brochures and a french press clip that I found recently. Enjoy!
Franck

[franck2cv]

Here is the french press clip (had to reduce its size!)

[WalkToFreedom]

Greetings Domingo Owners!

A few years back I bought a really nice Subaru Domingo GV 4WD 1991 E12. I really like this van, it always amazes me what I can fit in it, apart from 7 people! My wife and I even used it for camping etc.

Anyway recently we were thinking about selling it because I've discovered that fuel economy is actually not very good. For 30L we only seem to get around 260KM, driving around town. I've been told because it's a full time 4WD it will use more fuel but I was wondering if someone could give me some advice what I should expect for fuel economy for this van and what things I should check to improve it.

Thanks!

Matt

[anthill]

Hi Matt! :)

11.5 L/100km is unusually terrible in my (limited) experience. 4WD is not your problem, odds are your engine is out of tune. There's nothing special about the Libero engine when it comes to the usual suspects:


Is the engine starved for fuel or air? Replace the fuel filter and air filter.
Is the fuel/air mixture right? Check the carburetor (if your engine has one) or pour some fuel injector cleaner in the tank (if it's EFI).
Is there a vacuum hose leak? Any loose or cracked tubing in the engine compartment?
Does your engine get a good spark? Replace the spark plugs at least, but better yet wires too, and optimally distributor cap/rotor/coil if it's been without service awhile.

How many km on your E12?

[WalkToFreedom]

Hi. Anthill. Thanks for your quick reply!

I'll head off to the mechanic armed with your advice!

Firstly, I'd better make sure I have the E12. I checked on wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Domingo) and I'm pretty 99% sure the engine is 1189cc which would make it the E12 right?

The engine has done approx 140,000 km.

[anthill]

Matt - the 1189cc came in two versions - carbureted and fuel injected. Your mechanic will know the difference.

140,000km is getting up there - if you don't know your Domingo's service record, chances are it is overdue for some other non-fuel-economy related maintenance. When was the engine oil/filter changed? The coolant system might be worth flushing while you're at the lube shop too.

[WalkToFreedom]

140,000km is pretty low for a van of this age in New Zealand! She is still a spring chicken!!

I have had it regularly serviced. I.e Every six months I when I get the warrant done. I don't know the service history prior. The engine oil was changed on the last service about 6 months ago, no sure about the filter.

I should ask you about some strange behaviour that it's pretty much always had which may have something to do with it. The engine seems to stutter a lot, even when it's hot?

One thing I was thinking about the other day as well, is that I don't know whether the cam belt has been changed. When I bought it about 3-4 years ago, it had 104,000km. I guess there is no easy way to tell if it's been done?

Thanks!

[anthill]

The stuttering would suggest there's poor ignition on at least one cylinder which would account for the bad fuel economy.

If I was doing the work myself I would start by changing the plugs (cheap @ $10), and if that didn't work, move on to wires, cap, rotor, coil in that order (at increasing expense). However, if you're paying a mechanic to get it on the stand, might as well spend the extra on replacing the whole lot at once.

Regarding the cam belt, the good news is that if it snaps, you won't mangle your engine. It'll just mean a tow truck.

[WalkToFreedom]

OK! That's great info. I'm going to print it off and go see my mechanic for a quote. I'll get back to you on what he says. Thanks a lot, really appreciate it!

[KleinerMuck]

@WalkToFreedom:
I guess it's best when you do so as Anthill says, and have your car checked by a (Subaru experienced) mechanic.
My car takes 7.5 liters/100km which I find reasonable. My engine has already seen 230.000 km.
When yours is stuttering there is definitely something wrong!

[anthill]

Hmm, microvan section... :D

Plus side: keeps all the weenies in one place, easy to talk about curtains and folding camper seats.

Minus side: for engine, transmission, and most every technical question, we'd end up asking in different truck forums anyhow.

The Domingo is a special case, since its engine/transmission is different from the Sambar.

[anthill]

OK, well, we're on our own now...

PM kmoneil with threads that should be moved here so it's not so lonely. I recall one quebecois Sambar camper van setup, for example...

[WalkToFreedom]

@KleinerMuck. Thanks for the advice. It's tricky to describe the stuttering. It can just start stuttering out of the blue, especially when driving up hill. I don't think I can afford to take it to a specialised Subaru mechanic...they are so expensive here, but I do have a very good mechanic so armed with the knowledge from this forum, I'll see what he can do. Thanks!

[WalkToFreedom]

For the record I like Mircovan. My sister calls my van Vanbina. HA!

[anthill]

If the van stutters more when hill-climbing, it's probably a fuel system problem (filter!). If it stutters more when it's humid, more likely to be electrical.

As far as names go, I like Franck's "Subinette"

[joe4560]

Hi guys i hv major starter issues i bought off the domingo frm a friend,i hv looked in many shops without success is there any other model of subaru that uses a similar starter motor

[anthill]

Welcome to the board! The only cars that share the EF12 engine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_EF_engine) are a Libero (look on German ebay), or a Justy (which has the cylinder head on the opposite way).

There's a good chance the Justy starter will fit, but I don't know for sure.

[olddatsunfan]

What I do is take the starter down to my local rebuilder and get it done there. Warrantee and local, gotta love that!

[Bonsaivan]

Hi,
I search for a VW Body Kit for my 97´ Subaru Libero. Does it works on a LHD Libero and where can I buy the parts? About an answer I would be very happy!

Regards
Reinald

[anthill]

This (http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=de&u=http://www.calstage.jp/wagen_bus/eary/scrum/dl_51.html&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhj_-LZm45dgC1QWSYQ2XySJwX_J-w) is the only Domingo body kit I know of. No-one on the forum has reported installing one. Maybe ask some of the Japan-based site sponsors (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/sponsors/)?


[EDIT] Don't believe me, observe this commercial! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sRyZIyTSYg)

[olddatsunfan]

Here a outfit out of Japan that seems to have them ...

http://www.vintagevan.com/

[MichaelPublic]

Hi all,
It's just started snowing here so I thought I'd double check the antifreeze/coolant reservoir and I can't see through it.
I've put a fairly bright flashlight up against it and jiggled the tank (actually the whole Domingo, that's one thing that's easier) but can't see fluid moving in there.
I don't think there's any other way to check the antifreeze.
Anyone manage to with another method?

I can try trailing a 500 watt halogen out there to look at the tank I guess.

[KleinerMuck]

Hi,
I do have the same problem, and I guess like everyone with an old Domingo:D
I think the best is to use f. eks. a peace of a steel wire, and check it by sticking the wire into the reservoir through the top lock opening. If you stick the wire down to the bottom of the reservoir, and take it out again, you can read the height of the coolant -like you do it when checking the oil, I mean.
A Domingo-colleague told me that it doesn't help to clean the reservoir...
KleinerMuck

[franck2cv]

Do you guies read French? I could scan the relevant pages of my E12 owners book if you wish.
(eventually I'll scan the whole thing to post on this forum...)

Franck

[anthill]

You talking about this expansion tank, or is there another reservoir?

Mine was filled so full of antifreeze when I bought it that it was drooling coolant from the expansion tank overflow for the first week! A hint of green is still visible in the tank, even with the flash - unfortunately there's no way to back-light it for better visibility!

I'd say the dipstick method is worth a try.

[MichaelPublic]

Yes indeed that's the expansion tank I was referring to, I guess I'll fill until I hear a bit of sloshing. Good picture by the way.
If I come up with a better way I'll post, thanks everyone.

Oh yes, I read a little French, pictures help. If you feel like posting a page or 2 of the manual that would be great.

[anthill]

There was an awesome post from a Domingo owner in Inuvik, NWT (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/member.php?u=10392) here, but it got deleted !?!

AH well, I'll link to his blog. Sick! (http://echovictor.wordpress.com/2010/11/12/arctic-domingo-proofing-road-trip/)

[EchoVictor]

I'm guessing that maybe my post dealt too much with the trip I took, and not enough about the mechanical issues, in a thread that really is supposed to be about maintenance, so I'll try again.

I took a drive down the highway and got awful gas mileage, 12.4L/100km. I'm sure I burned a little extra fuel idling to warm up and a little more to push through 2cm/1" of light dry snow, but not THAT much.

I'm fairly new to the Domingo so I can't say for sure, but the RPMs seemed really high. I was cranking 4,000 RPM at 90 km/h, and around 2,800 at 75 km/h. My Domingo has the ECVT transmission. I did check that the transmission was in "D" and not "Ds". Speed limit in town here is 35 km/h, at that speed the engine does around 1,500 RPM in "D" and jumps to 3,000 RPM in "Ds" so I know I'm not permanently stuck in low range or anything.

I was hoping that somebody else with an ECVT-equipped Domingo could tell me if their engine spins that fast on the highway.

I was running both front and rear heaters the whole time, but they're just running off waste heat from the coolant system same as in any other car, aren't they?

[anthill]

I was cranking 4,000 RPM at 90 km/h, and around 2,800 at 75 km/h

Hey EV, thanks for posting, what an unusual place to drive a Domingo! First off: You have a tachometer?

Unfortunately there's not many Domingo owners on this forum, and what few there are have the 5-manual transmission. So I can't give you a firm answer.

This page (http://www.dustysjustys.com/ecvt.htm) from the Subaru Justy forum suggests that the ECVT provides drive ratios from 2.503 to 0.497. This page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Justy) at Wikipedia :rolleyes: says the Justy's ECVT final drive / diff ratios are 4.666 and 3.900 respectively. And, if you have 155/80R13 tires, that should give you a tire circumference of 1.815 meter/rev.

That info should let you calculate your gear ratios or speed - I've attached a little spreadsheet I cooked up out of curiosity. I'm skeptical of the final drive/diff ratios given for the Justy, and changed the diff to 1.75:1 to make the numbers add up.

The only thing I can say for sure is that 4000rpm at 90, and 2800 at 75km/h takes different gear ratios - therefore your ECVT was not set in top gear at 90km/h.

How cold is it out there? Do you have your owners' manual? I'm pretty sure that you're going to need lighter weight fluids for the tranny and engine soon, if not already.

[KleinerMuck]

Hi EchoVictor,
I agree with anthill, that it looks like the gear wasn't set in it's top gear. So I would guess to have the motor oil and gear oil checked and/or changed.

How cold was it on your trip?
The gas mileage, of course, depends also on the outside temperature. I live in Norway, 60°, but we - for sure - don't have that low temperatures like you out there. This winter we had it down to minus 13, and when additionally using the 4WD (my Domingos doesn't have permanent one) the gas mileage of my Domingo went up to about 8,5 liters/100 km (otherwise it's about 7,5 l/100 km). But right away after having bought the car I did shift spark plugs, air filter, motor oil and filter, etc. - things I usually do when not knowing what and when the former owner has done so far.
But, bear in mind that my Domingo has manual 5-gear.
Regards
KleinerMuck

[EchoVictor]

Hey EV, thanks for posting, what an unusual place to drive a Domingo! First off: You have a tachometer?

Not just any tachometer, my friend, but an entire cheap plastic aftermarket cluster on the center dash that rattles when the engine idles! It's got tachometer, voltmeter, and an outside air thermometer. Photo attached.

I played with the spreadsheet you made (thanks!), and even if I move my own observed numbers around (maybe "4000" was as low as 3800, and "2700" as high as 3000; it's a tiny dial and I was paying attention to driving, how accurate could I really be?), it still looks like there were different ratios, so the variable transmission MUST have been, um, varying. That's a good sign...


How cold is it out there? Do you have your owners' manual? I'm pretty sure that you're going to need lighter weight fluids for the tranny and engine soon, if not already.

The temperature was -11C the day of that test drive in November.

Engine oil: Fresh 10W30 & filter in September, with less than 500 km since. The German Libero manual I found online indicate 10W30 & 10W40 are good down to -10C, and I should be using 5W30 for 0C and below.
Transmission oil: Dusty's Justys says "Dexron/Mercon III" for the ECVT, no other alternates for cold weather. I *think* the importer changed this in September too. Will check records.
Coolant: Fresh in September, and for what it's worth the James Danko Subaru Sambar manual says 50/50 mix is good to -35C.



But right away after having bought the car I did shift spark plugs, air filter, motor oil and filter, etc. - things I usually do when not knowing what and when the former owner has done so far.

Good policy. But these were all changed by the importer in September, and I've put less than 500 km on the vehicle since then.

The temperature today is -29C with a 6 km/h breeze. I just stepped outside to snap the dashboard photo, didn't want to get fully suited up so I only wore a light 3-season polyester jacket, it started to get firm and crinkly in about 90 seconds.

[anthill]

Dang, that's cold! There are a few non-maintenance reasons (http://www.metrompg.com/posts/winter-mpg.htm) why your fuel economy could suck so badly.

I wonder if there's a way to tell if your engine was too cold and the ECU was riching-up the mixture?

[EchoVictor]

If you lock your keys in your Domingo, the vehicle does not appear in the local locksmith's directory of car unlocking instructions. The locksmith first tried to hook the interior door handle after wedging the top of the passenger (left) side door open at the top, but the angles didn't work right. It took a few tries, but the solution was to grab the lock knob with a tool that pulled a lasso-like loop tight around the knob from inside a long plastic shaft.

Don't lock your keys in your Domingo.

OTOH, my Domingo did finally come up to operating temperature after about a half hour idling to de-ice, half hour driving, and another half hour idling waiting for the locksmith...

[olddatsunfan]

Well, picked up the Domingo on Friday last week. As soon as it stops raining I'll take some pictures and start a new thread.

[franck2cv]

Can't wait Jason. :-)
One more E12, yepeeeee :D

[Badr Fawzy]

Hi everyone, my name is Badr from malaysia. I just got to know about this thread and joint yesterday. I've a Subaru Domingo E 12, abaout 3 yrs already, and never gave any problem, until recently about 4 mnths ago, I'm experiencing jerk (cut off) for about half a second for a few times, then back to normal. And when idle the timing varies (high to low then normal).

Not sure whether it's electrical or fuel, most mechanics I when to given up. Pls advice....

Thank you

[KleinerMuck]

Hi everyone, my name is Badr from malaysia. I just got to know about this thread and joint yesterday. I've a Subaru Domingo E 12, abaout 3 yrs already, and never gave any problem, until recently about 4 mnths ago, I'm experiencing jerk (cut off) for about half a second for a few times, then back to normal. And when idle the timing varies (high to low then normal).

Not sure whether it's electrical or fuel, most mechanics I when to given up. Pls advice....

Thank you

Hello, and welcome!
What kind of engine do you have?
I do have the 1.2 liter engine for the european market.
But maybe, it's the same at your engine: Check the white plug where 2 cables coming out of the distributor are connected to the main cable harness. Open the plug, and use a spray which cleans from oxides. Additionally, I would recommend to clean the distributor cap and distributor rotor arm.
Greets
KleinerMuck

[Siegfried]

Hello .....

I am a happy owner of a libero in Greece..Thank you sll for the helpfull tips that i have read here..

Now I am looking for a new pcv or iac valve dont know how it is called (the cold start valve and my little van will run smoothly again..:D

Does any one have any service manual even in different language?

If any of you need the english owners maual i can scan and upload it on the forun in pdf format!!

[anthill]

Hey Sigfried, thanks for posting! No-one has the service manual that I know of. :( Owners manuals and electrical diagrams are all I've managed to find.

Liberos don't have PCV valves as far as I know. There are a few doo-dads (http://www.minitrucktalk.com/album.php?albumid=210&pictureid=1073) running from the air intake around the throttle body to the intake manifold, is one of them the valve you suspect?

[Siegfried]

I am sure that is one of these valves...the check engine light shows the 54 error so i disassembled it and it runs perfect until 4500 rpm ..

i managed to find the german service manual so if anyone wants it send me a pm and i will send it to you...(its about 400 pages!!!:frustration: )

I asked subaru original parts store here in greece and the told me that the price for the doo-das :D is about 500 and 120 euros !!!!!

[olddatsunfan]

I found a set of aftermarket VW aluminium rims in 13"x5.5" with an offset of 45mm and a 70mm centrebore for the Domingo. These came off of a 80's VW Cabriolet Convertible. I think I'm going to try a set of 185/70/13 all season tires on them, should fit with just a tad of pop.

[Kei King]

Oil Filter is Fram PH6607.

[MichaelPublic]

I was getting some extra vibration from the motor and squeaking so I checked the accessories belt, or air con/alternator belt. Sure enough it was at the end of its adjustment stretch.
Found a 378mm belt at Lordco that fits and leaves a good deal of room for stretch adjustment. See attached image for sku/model $30
Canadian Tire couldn't search or wouldn't search by belt length.

I used a pry bar to set the 10mm deflection with 10 kg of pressure belt tension, there's not a lot of room to set the tension with a screw driver.
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Canadian Tire conversion of spark plug information yields the NGK PVBPR5EY as a current replacement for the NGK BPR5ES-11 that was in my Domingo as delivered.
I replaced the old spark plugs with the new V Gap NGK's and they seem to start a little better.

[Siegfried]

Hello to my fellow e12 owners here...As i have posted before i have the german service manual in my hand in pdf format but it is too big to fit in any email attachment....
For those who asked for it via pm sorry guys but the things here in greece have been crazy and i didnt manage to split it in half but i will do it in the next few days...
Does anyone knows how to post a file this big in this topic???:confused:
If i dont get any lucky with this maybe a rapidshare account will do the job!!

Thank you guys..

[anthill]

Siegfried is the man. Thanks for the repair manual!

[fupabox]

wasn't sure where to post but here is as good as any....Domingo for sale..seems to be a good price..and no ecvt..5 speed:)
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-Subaru-Domingo-GV-4WD-Seven-Seater-Minivan-W0QQAdIdZ299453174

[sigkrist]

HI I se nobody have been here for over a year but may be someone still reads it.

I need some help with my E12 its 1991 model and i am putting in a motor from 1997 model. I need the repair manual for 1997 to get the electrical schematics for engine,Power supply and Engine room fan system, chapter 1-8 and 9 out of Wiring diagram. I got the 1997 supplement to service manual but it got only some supplements and i need more. The are few wires from the computer i don´t now were to connect, so if any one can help that would be great.
Oh and i scanned in the supplement 1997 manual to PDF and the 1988 Specification and service data booklet i have to PDF also so if any one need it il be glad to help out.

Siggi

[anthill]

my E12 its 1991 model and i am putting in a motor from 1997 model

Ambitious! I sent you what I have. Post some pictures and let us know how it goes!

[sigkrist]

Great. Just checking now, seems like this is the manual my supplement is for, so i am a wery wery happy dude right now, Many many thanks for a quick reply.
maybe now i can find a place for rest of the wires..
thanks again. Here are pic of what i am loking at right now and a pic of my Subaru, and my enginer checking if all bolts are ok. my kids call it the Smurf Bus so i skechet some ideas on the roof. think I paint it on,
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[sigkrist]

HI
Got used fuel pump one that came with engine pissed fuel all over my engine. and put it in, started up fine, got a bit of fuel flow problem so i had to make some changes in fuel lines, now it´s running fine
checked the codes in engine comp and got few ;(
wonder if i have the right reasons for it.
Code: 33-Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) or circuit. (it´s normal not the right dashboard, meters) so nothing to connect to.
Code: 35-Canister purge solenoid or circuit
Code: 43-Throttle switch (lost there)
Code: 62-Electric load signal (whata hel.. is that)
Code: 63-Blower fan switch (think i got a idea but working on it)
I wonder if this is the right translation for code number in E12 1997..
Do any one have the codes,, cant find them in the manual

[davejohnsonnola]

Would kill for an english manual! (or even spanish), but if the german manual has diagrams or fotos, bring it on!
I have a 1988 E12 in Costa Rica

davejohnsonnola@hotmail.com

muchas gracias!
DJ

[anthill]

I have a 1988 E12

Sorry, I only have 1992+ manual for FA8 chassis code...

[sigkrist]

HI all
My subiei s running fine now, only error code 33 now. other was kapút purge solenoid just used one solenoid from my 1991 engine and that problem is gone now, throttle error was bad connection and other error cleared to.
now working on some dents and a paint djob..

I have the specification booklet for 1988 and manual in German for 84-93 in .djvu format,could send it if you need.

Some pics from the project

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[davejohnsonnola]

HI all
My subiei s running fine now, only error code 33 now. other was kapút purge solenoid just used one solenoid from my 1991 engine and that problem is gone now, throttle error was bad connection and other error cleared to.
now working on some dents and a paint djob..

I have the specification booklet for 1988 and manual in German for 84-93 in .djvu format,could send it if you need.

Some pics from the project

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Just starting out on this quest, I'll accept any help. Not sure what .djvu format is, but looks like I'll be learning more about computers at the same time?

thanks for any and all info.
DJ

[slacKs]

Hello, I am the owner of a 93 domingo. It needs a throw out bearing and clutch. Is there any chance the justy is at all the same? I've also experienced intermittent spark loss during rain. Any help on these two issues would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Cory

[Krieger-san]

Check the distributor cap about that spark problem. They have this little rubber hose on them. I think it's a great gateway for water/moisture/gunk. I really don't know what were they thinking when they decided to put that there.
I have like a gazillion used spare distributor caps from the last owner. Obviously, he changed them like socks.
As for the clutch, I got nothing. I have the same curiosity. Very likely that I'll need a new clutch as well on my '92. Hope I don't, but if someone knows, please tell us.

[KiwiPal]

Hello everyone, I'm a newbie to the forum, so apologies if I've multi-posted or ask these questions in the wrong section. Having just bought a 1997 Subaru Domingo CV Japanese import to the UK (model E-FA7, engine EF12), I'm having overheating problems. It mostly manifests itself when stopping as a bubbling of coolant out of the radiator pressure cap and a hot rubber smell to the rear right-hand side of the vehicle. The temperature gauge seems to sit mid-range whilst driving (the weather's been cold since purchasing it and no long, hard trips have been attempted so far).
I asked one of my Japanese friends to translate the warning sign near the radiator pressure cap and he provided the attached. My question is this: where exactly is the 'drain hose plug which is in front of spare tyre' as it does not seem obvious to me! Any help of advice gratefully received. Thanks, Ade - macuserade@aol.com
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[sigkrist]

Check the cooling fan and cooling fluid pump/drive. sounds like a problem relaited to that.. it´s just a idea, but cooling pump could be not working right.

[Sambarmon92]

My question is this: where exactly is the 'drain hose plug which is in front of spare tyre' as it does not seem obvious to me! Any help of advice gratefully received.


If the setup is anything like the Sambar van, your drain hose will be be under the spare tire. Remove the spare, look a up, your drain hose should be next to the electrical wires. It might be visible, or tucked in between the wire tubing.

[nusret]

http://www.facebook.com/groups/119651261289/ we are waiting for libero fans

[franck2cv]

http://www.facebook.com/groups/119651261289/ we are waiting for libero fans

Why wait for them there?? we're already here!!

[nusret]

Why wait for them there?? we're already here!!

i just offered to get much more libero fan together.it's not a race.i just said cause of facebook is easy to reach and easier than a forum.

[KiwiPal]

... Remove the spare, look a up, your drain hose should be next to the electrical wires. It might be visible, or tucked in between the wire tubing.
Coolant changed - thanks for your help, much appreciated! Ade

[Sambarmon92]

You're welcome ;).

[DomingoInJapan]

Hello,

I stumbled onto this forum when I was recently looking for some information (in English) about my Domingo. I live in Japan and speak/read Japanese but I was looking for some additional insight and was/am excited to find this forum. I have a 96 Domingo (ECVT - 1200ccc - AWD) and love it. Recently I had an issue with the plug wires arching which resulting in rough engine performance and eventually got so bad that there was so much fuel making it to the catalytic converter that it got extremely hot and was glowing!

The end of that story is that I got: new plugs (iridium - I know that was probably overkill), new silicone plug wires (also overkill) and a new factory coil as my coil was arching as well. I managed to get everything installed and it runs like a dream again but I think I've probably almost killed my catalytic converter as it is still getting a little red after driving. I'm not noticing any performance issues but I think it's probably partially clogged and/or melted inside and is thus not passing exhaust the way it is designed to and thus overheating. I don't think I have any fuel mixed exhaust now that I've fixed the ignition issues so my guess is a damaged converter.

Anyway, I'm excited to be a member here and looking forward to interacting with other Domingo owners. I have the official Subaru manual (2 book set) in Japanese and can help with any documentation people might need. :-)

Regards

Jason

P.S. Also installed a new powder clutch several years back! Complete engine removal for that one. The manuals and a very friendly mechanic here in Japan who helped with some advice were enough for me to get that one done but I'm getting a bit older and probably wouldn't want to do it again. :-)

[franck2cv]

Welcome Jason!
How nice it is to have someone from Japan! Thank you for your offer to share your documentation. I would be interested in receiving the manual hoping the illustration will suffice!
Oh and good luck with your Cat-converter. Your diagnostic makes sens.
Franck

[Sambarmon92]

Welcome to the forum. :D. You'd probably get more hits if you posted in a separate thread, or in the intro section. ;)

[piglet]

Hi...... I am new to the forum.... I just recently bought a 1994 Subaru Domingo and am trying desperately to find any manuals to get more familiar with how to fix the simple things... not successful as of yet : \
I was wondering if anyone would know about the headlights? My left side low beam is out and I'm not sure if it is a bulb I need to change or do I have to replace the whole headlight? And if it is just a bulb, how do I get access to it in order to change it?
If anyone can help, I would sincerely appreciate it ... :1

[Sambarmon92]

Hello and welcome. :cool:

As far as headlights are concerned, all you need to do is replace the bulb. Look under the dash, find the headlight and remove the protective rubber to get access to the bulb.

As far as manuals go, Domingo manuals are in Japanese only. Some members managed to get a manual for the Libero, but only in German. There are slight differences between the Libero and Domingo (LHD being the most obvious) but for most part it's the same vehicle. :)

[piglet]

Thank you Sambarmon92 :)

[Sambarmon92]

You're welcome Piglet. ;) Post some pics of your Domingo, when you get a chance. :pop:

[ironstalin]

How about the wipers? Do you use 15", two in the front and one in the back. Just regular J-hook type. Air filter: FRAM CA6625 works well, not a perfect fit but close. It's 1/8" too narrow on the width side, but fits fine in the compartment.

[ironstalin]

Does anyone one know what are the differences between Justy and Domingo engines or similarities? I am just curious how much of Justy parts I might be able to use on my Domingo 1995 I just brought from Japan :)

[franck2cv]

Does anyone one know what are the differences between Justy and Domingo engines or similarities? I am just curious how much of Justy parts I might be able to use on my Domingo 1995 I just brought from Japan :)

Same core, different output power...... but all the bits and pieces around the engine are different to accommodate both positionings11696 (upright for the Justy and horizontal for the E12).

[ironstalin]

I have couple questions regarding your write up:

1. Did you have hard time removing distributor cap screws? I am trying to back out the screws but it feels like they are going to break, it looks like they have never been removed.
2.Is your new battery longer than the original battery? I put a new 350A battery and it is exactly the same size as the original, but there was an option of 500A battery but it seemed little too long for the battery compartment. Now, looking at your picture it looks like your new battery is larger than the original or is just a perception? my 350A battery is 7 1/2" long, 500A battery was 9" long. Just wondering if 9" long battery would have fit.

[Mago]

Does the justy distributor cap work on a Domingo? What # is it?
I think that a Ford festiva air filter works...

[anthill]

1. Did you have hard time removing distributor cap screws? I am trying to back out the screws but it feels like they are going to break, it looks like they have never been removed.

Nope, my distributor screws came out easily. Use some Liquid Wrench / PB Blaster spray or some other penetrating oil. You're right to be careful not to round those off.


2.Is your new battery longer than the original battery? I put a new 350A battery and it is exactly the same size as the original, but there was an option of 500A battery but it seemed little too long for the battery compartment. Now, looking at your picture it looks like your new battery is larger than the original or is just a perception? my 350A battery is 7 1/2" long, 500A battery was 9" long. Just wondering if 9" long battery would have fit.

The battery that came with mine was smaller than the battery box, and had to be shimmed in place! It looked like a lawnmower battery. So when I replaced it with a Honda Civic battery (430A) the difference was so huge I didn't bother comparing.

If 350 and 500A are your two options, sounds like neither will be a perfect fit. Whatever!

[ironstalin]

can someone help me some information please? I am trying to figure out the issue of Exhaust Heat Temperature warning light in the dashboard ("chevy" logo with vertical wavy bars). the sensor for this is on the passenger side in the engine compartment (02 sensor is on the driver side, me thinks). this warning light comes on even when the engine is cold, just started. it used to disappear and flicker as I was driving but now it stays solidly ON which makes me think it's the sensor itself and not the cat converter. could someone measure Exhaust Heat Temperature sensor resistance on their Domingo for me please? i would like to know the sensor resistance when the engine is cold and when it's hot. Once i know these two I can size up a proper replacement. Also when the sensor is disconnected from the wire from CPU what does the voltage measure on the wire that comes from the CPU. in my Domingo i measure 9.66V from the CPU when the engine is ON, Sensor resistance is very hight when the engine has been just turned on (about 20Mom or almost no path to ground). Once the engine warms up the sensor resistance drops slowly to about 200 kOm. Another question is: to by pass the sensor do I just take the wire from the CPU and connected to ground? Is this going to short anything else in the system. I guess the CPU needs low resistance when the engine is just ON and high resistance when the engine is high. Thanks for your help.

[Mago]

can someone help me some information please? I am trying to figure out the issue of Exhaust Heat Temperature warning light in the dashboard ("chevy" logo with vertical wavy bars). the sensor for this is on the passenger side in the engine compartment (02 sensor is on the driver side, me thinks). this warning light comes on even when the engine is cold, just started. it used to disappear and flicker as I was driving but now it stays solidly ON which makes me think it's the sensor itself and not the cat converter. could someone measure Exhaust Heat Temperature sensor resistance on their Domingo for me please? i would like to know the sensor resistance when the engine is cold and when it's hot. Once i know these two I can size up a proper replacement. Also when the sensor is disconnected from the wire from CPU what does the voltage measure on the wire that comes from the CPU. in my Domingo i measure 9.66V from the CPU when the engine is ON, Sensor resistance is very hight when the engine has been just turned on (about 20Mom or almost no path to ground). Once the engine warms up the sensor resistance drops slowly to about 200 kOm. Another question is: to by pass the sensor do I just take the wire from the CPU and connected to ground? Is this going to short anything else in the system. I guess the CPU needs low resistance when the engine is just ON and high resistance when the engine is high. Thanks for your help.
I have the same light on in my car and also looked for all kinds of info like you. Guessing it is the temp sensor. When I tried the subaru engine code
thing I came up with 54 Whatever that means. So I went to the local dealer and they said it was the o2 sensor--They had imported a few Domingos,
but never actually looked at mine. So I got one off ebay for an 88 justy I think. and now I have a code 50-which might be good; but I don t know. The light is still on though .maybe I have to clear it somehow.
Re the distributor cap screws--The upper one broke off on my car and I had to remove the distributor to get it out I used penetrating oil, heat, a drill press; it was not fun but finally got it out.

[ironstalin]

Mago. I was in the same situation with the distributor cap screws, but the bottom one broke off. i removed the distributor body and drilled the broken bolt out, had about 3 threads left in the body for a new screw and put a nut on the back of it.

Back to our problem with the temp sensor. You might be correct regarding the clearing the control unit. I bought a software and cable yesterday and it should be here in 10 working days. It looks like you live in Vancouver so if you are interested you can come over or we can meet somewhere to read the code and clear it, if it help.

Did you also try to short the wire that connects to temp sensor to ground? This should eliminate the warning light according to other responses on this board.

The sensor you bought on eBay, is it the original sensor? Do you have any info on it?

If you are interested contact me directly andreym at live.ca

[ironstalin]

anthill, i got the EvoScan and SSM OBD1 cable and trying to play with it but I don't think it works yet. do you have this software/cable for your domingo? if so, were there any configurations you had to do to the software to communicate to ECU?

[anthill]

Dang, that's exciting! I didn't end up buying the software/cable (I figured out that spewing rich/gassy exhaust on cold startup is normal). Maybe I should have changed the wording to "this might work". Have you got any response posting on the evoscan forums? I know that finding the memory map for each particular vehicle's ECU can take a bit of trial and error.

[ironstalin]

I was going to tonight, but it looks like the EvoScan Forum page is down, it says: Forbidden.You don't have permission to access /forums on this server. I submitted a ticket to Help and Support last night, will see what they reply.

[piglet]

I was wondering if anyone has information on where to get parts for 94 subaru domingo? My two front wheel bearings are shot :(

[anthill]

I was wondering if anyone has information on where to get parts for 94 subaru domingo? My two front wheel bearings are shot :(

I've bought parts from RockAuto, you just have to enable their european parts option. Not sure if they stock wheel bearings. Bearings tend to be fairly standard, so you could always pull them and take them around an industrial bearing distributor to find a match.

[piglet]

I went on the RockAuto website, couldn't find any bearings though.......... am I looking in the wrong place?

[piglet]

I found bearings for a Sambar.......... does anyone know if the bearings are all pretty generic? Would Sambar bearings work on the Domingo?
:(