Subaru Sambar Won't Start, Off The Boat From Japan! Easy Or Hard? What's The Issue With This One?!

[@sproutpits]

I'm not normally one to complain about Subaru spark plugs, but this one has got to be the easiest plug change I've ever seen on one lol

[@michaelmartin2276]

Great video showing the cracks on the spark plug. Thank you for the great job and information.

[@ws_m]

Thanks for showing how some of these Sambars can be worn out before going to auction. Getting a good one must be a challenge.

[@SpecialKeiz]

25+YO ex farm tools bought at wholesale auctions? The struggle is real..lol

[@johnnylogan5927]

I just had to put plugs in my wifes 98 outback after 8 years. It had 4 engine codes flashing over Monarch Pass and was losing power. Since replacing the check engine light is off and its running good. Love these videos man. The Danso plugs were 45 bucks!

[@dWsjapan]

はじめまして。もしも貴方のアウトバックがSOHCヘッドならば、プラグホールのオイルシール劣化もみておいた方が良いです。斜め上からプラグが入る格好なので、シールから滲んだオイルがプラグを漏電させるからです。プラグ交換した時にコードにオイル付着は有りませんでしたか？もしも有ったならば、ロッカーカバーを外して丸いプラグホールオイルシールも交換が必要かと思います。日本から！

[@Romulan112]

I put in 4 Champion copper plugs in my 2006 Subaru Outback. 99 cents each. Runs great. Called for iridium I think but I went cheapo. I have run with them for 5 years with no issues. I am desiring, when it gets warmer to pull a plug and take a look.

[@evanray8413]

Bravo Google translate. That was perfect English.

[@richroj]

good job Mr. Subaru, I love that little Subaru truck 👍

[@MrSubaru1387]

Thanks 👍

[@MattaKY5064]

Thanks for sharing this video! I hope you can give the customer some better news soon.

[@MrSubaru1387]

I hope so too!

[@Funica11]

5:53, written "timing belt 36,667km", they usually change the timing belt at over 100,000km, I wonder why it had been changed so early. It could be a tip why this one doesn't start.

[@andreasbrodie4901]

That poor little truck! Easy check to see if the rod bearings are going is get a set of oil filter cutters. Cut open the filter and check the filter element. Full of babbit and you know its over lol.

[@christophermisiano5769]

Nice!!!! I’m in progress of going over an 02 Bugeye WRX. Love the music in the background

[@infinitebeast5517]

Interesting. I'm seeing more and more of these cars in the US

[@petergarofolo9385]

Keep us posted.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Will do!

[@judih.8754]

I find it interesting that a JDM vehicle has English script on the oil cap and cam cover.

[@frankblack1481]

Looking at it beside the outback really emphasizes its compactness.

[@bierbrauer11]

“I’m showing you a tach that doesn’t exist”. LOL😂😂😂

[@mundanestuff]

I really want to buy one of these but the fact they can't go highway speeds has stopped me from just going for jt.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Mine have all driven comfortably at 58MPH

[@SpecialKeiz]

Not cheap because of air freight.. But Yokohama Motors has remanufactured long blocks..about $2800.00 sitting on the porch.

[@willconklin7739]

Or could just replace the bearings...

[@SpecialKeiz]

@@willconklin7739 Facts

[@dWsjapan]

こんにちは。キャブレター洗浄の動画を作りましたので、緑サンバーの動画にコメントを送信しているのですが、何故か反映されません😢😢　　この銀色もお困りの様ですね。見たところでは、点火系の故障のようですが、キャブレターやガソリンを含めた燃料系の故障も似た症状になりますしね。 エンジンブロックから異音が出ていますか？

[@manhoot]

These little trucks really punch way above their weight

[@jamesbruno5896]

Nice diag!

[@MrSubaru1387]

Thanks!

[@jangonzalez5627]

I clean spark plugs with gumout gas treatment from walmart

[@larryborkstrom3580]

He should do plug I be weary of the rod knock hope it don't cost him too much

[@MrSubaru1387]

Plugs and new parts otw. Going to drop the oil pan and inspect the bottom end.

[@hnd2893]

Does that thing have the same water pump setup as the Justy?

[@jayl6427]

Are those engines known for piston slap? I know my EJ253 has it when cold.

[@j_zales1390]

What would you say is a fair price for a subaru sambar and what year

[@DDB168]

Hope they got it cheaply 🤞

[@jju22]

With shipping and marine insurance, about $3500. ISF Filing and other paperwork plus customs fees was 1000

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

At what point is cleaning a sparkplug cost wise costing more than to replace them? 🤔

[@EyeMWing]

These aren’t a common plug in the US, so the option here is to either just order plugs and hope, or clean the plugs and see if that exposes any other problems in the ignition system you can order and wait for at the same time. Spending a bit more on diag time to cut a week out of the wait time. Plus, this exposed the knock, and lets the customer make decisions before parts are already ordered

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@EyeMWing thank you for the good answers! Much appreciated!

[@TheCyberMantis]

Keitora's are so hot, everyone wants them! If that engine is toast..... BUSA swap it! 😆

[@ramrozzi5280]

Hello Mr. Subaru from the philippines newly subs to ur channel. Just asking if my subie forestr 2014 could use a fluid type shock absorber, hoping to ur reply. God bless..

[@MrCar-Worker]

Gsxr swap

[@Mike_44]

Gotta love these great little trucks/minivans! 🛻 For a farm and general work/delivery around the city, they’re extremely practical and economical.

[@n8tr0nweb3]

Classic!

[@robertmedina6875]

Sounds like a good customer they have money! Lol it's nice to do services for someone who can afford to pay you! I ran into it all the time where people want to make payments or make deals! This whole United States has been screwed up for about 2 years I think 😅

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

When a Subaru doesn't have a boxer engine!

[@interceptor7905]

No need to take the engine out to change the spark plugs on it lol

[@bmwloco]

Saw a lot of them in NZ. They haul more than US trucks every day. America is lost.

[@newbeginnings8566]

Japan has had many long term recessions over the years and if you scratch the surface all is far from lovely.. Child suicide rates are the world's highest. Most people live in tiny appartements and have a simple life with it mostly taken up with working and few monents to relax. Subaru Sambar load capacity 1200 lb, average Ford F150 3325 lb. America has its issues of course but with the Democrats destroying the country what do you expect... NZ has a sad bunch of problems which came to light with that insane woman who tried to destoy the country and suck up to China and the WEF...

[@newbeginnings8566]

Who would want to spend money (import taxes, shipping etc) on this ancient piece of crap? Get a decent US built truck and at least spares will be easier. That Subaru truck might work well on the small crowded streets of Japan transporting light loads but this thing can have no practical use in the US.

[@evanray8413]

Fun.

[@horacerumpole6912]

How very little you know-

[@OspreyJPNC]

No full sized truck would be able to navigate the narrow and steep terraces of my mountain orchard. I got mine in Japan and imported it back to the US all in for less than $4000. With that small amount of cash, I can afford to spend on repairs or preemptive maintenance and still come out a long way better than buying someone's high mileage gas hog truck.

[@jimatkins2980]

Mr Subaru. Can you answer a question for me please. 2005 outback slow taking gas, and cruise control light blinking. I can remove battery cables and it resets, but still takes gas slowly. Would my charcoal filter cause all my problems?

[@lonwillis783]