1968 pressed into service!

[mbsf1970]

Doug's winter hibernation has been interrupted by a bout of
"New Car Brokenitis"
Took the Subaru to the Mountains on Friday and returned to the town we were staying overnight at by taking a 40 mile "shortcut" to save time.....some savings. The road could best be described as a goat trail. Well, despite careful and SLOW driving, the car emerged with a rattle on right front end and now shimmies tremendously once I clear 50 mph. Had it towed on flatbed 60 miles back to garage in city........awaiting news!

Doug is fine and roads are clear although 2 questions do come to mind:
1)after a cold start and 5 minutes of driving, I turned on heat at a stop sign and Doug stalled. happened 2 more times on way home......weak battery??
2) since it was dark out when I fired Doug up, I noticed that the dome light was burned out---- bulb #? also, any tips on removing cover without breakage? is it a twist or a pressure fit?

Stephen

 

[franklinair]

If your car is non A/C there is no vacuum control that can affect the engine's vacuum system.
I can't think of anything that would cause the engine to stall just by turning on the heater.
The dome light cover is held in place by 2 screws. Remove them and the lens/cover will 'fall' off.

Neil

 

[mbsf1970]

If your car is non A/C there is no vacuum control that can affect the engine's vacuum system.
I can't think of anything that would cause the engine to stall just by turning on the heater.
The dome light cover is held in place by 2 screws. Remove them and the lens/cover will 'fall' off.

Neil

My car IS an A/C equipped car.....

 

[stangfan]

If you had your headlights on and then turned on the heater, the extra draw MAY have contributed to the stalling issue, especially if you have not driven the car for a while and the battery was down a bit.

JMHO...

 

[franklinair]

OK. If it is an A/C car, check the vacuum line going to the reservoir @ the inner right fender.

Neil