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10-19-2007, 10:48 AM #1Member
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Rear Ballast Winterizing (06 Outback)
Anyone know how to winterize the ballast system in an 06 Outback, I'm paying $90.00 by my dealership to have that done and can't believe it's that difficult. It's a one bag rear ballast system. Would like to do it myself next year (but only if I can be sure to do it right!!!).
Chris
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10-19-2007, 02:57 PM #2Senior Member
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All I have ever done was remove the bags and hung them out for a while.
I did this with my 2001 Mobius LS
and that is what I do with my 2004 LSV
I have never had any problems with pumps. I am not sure what they would do to them. At most I would say take the hose off the pump and let it drain out completely (if you can get to).
Ask them what they do for $90.00 - I would like to know.Bruce Fuerstenberg
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...holy shit!...what a ride!
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10-19-2007, 03:08 PM #3Senior Member
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maybe an antifreeze in the lines and pumps? not sure
2006 Moomba Mobius LSV
Stereo: Kenwood KMR-D562BT
Ballast: 750 Surfside locker, 400 Surfside mid boat, 400 Gravity I, 400 Bow
Surfboards: Inland Surfer Red Woody, Triple X Composite X 58"[/SIZE]
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10-19-2007, 04:12 PM #4Member
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Don't forget to empty the strainer.
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10-19-2007, 04:20 PM #5Senior Member
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Good point, the 2001 didn't have the strainers. The 2004 does, I didn't think about it. I get it all when actually winterize. I am holding out, last year I made it into Nov and I want to do that again.
Bruce Fuerstenberg
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...holy shit!...what a ride!
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10-19-2007, 08:45 PM #6
Remove the bag and use a wet / dry vac to suck the water out of the lines, and empty the strainer is all I've ever done. Going on me 4th winterization w/ no issues or surprises waiting for me in the spring.
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Hope this helps
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10-22-2007, 01:56 PM #7Member
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how do you empty the strainer?
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10-22-2007, 02:39 PM #8Senior Member
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Im pretty sure the strainer just threads onto the top.
just a turn to the left?
Cheers
Jay
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10-23-2007, 01:52 PM #9
Yah, just unscrew it, be careful not to bend the screen when reassembling.
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10-25-2007, 03:19 PM #10Member
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Ballast winterizing
Thanks all, I'll give keep this info for next winter, sounds simple enough.
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