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Subiegal,, Any way I can get that picture from you? One of the best I've seen, and in the past 48 hrs I've been through them all. Please let me know paulrachner*at*hotmail.com

Greetings to all from Ed's son, Paul. I can't tell you how amazing it is to read so many wonderful comments you've all left about my dad. Thanks so much, and we hope to see you on the 12th. Just wanted to post that there are a couple pages you can check out for more details regarding what we have planned... http://rachner.us/ed His obituary is at www.legacy.com (can't figure out how to copy and paste the link, sorry). Again, thank you all so much. Take care

My '82 brat currently out of use. But hoping to get back to it when the weather gets warmer and still post the progress. Sorry for the long delay.

Whole bunch of reasons, but I haven't mounted them yet. Will post when they are.....hopefully before the new year.

Give Jason in Parts (Dealer in Auburn, WA) a call. He's quite familiar with the earlier models. Does online sales with a pretty good discount off list. I know he's not local to you but that shouldn't matter. The other rub is he would need to special order seal to get it to you. Toll free number: 8 six six 5 two eight five 2 eight two. Have your VIN # ready if you call.

Sometimes it's not a leaking gasket. When you remove a t-top it's just like a catch basin in the roof and the water needs to drain off. On the passenger side there's a drain hole which is there to drain off any extra water. Drain hole is just above the door pillar (right front) and that hole allows the water drain off in the front fender area. As old as some of our cars are, the drain is clogged. Run a coat hanger down the drain hole and and pour some water down it to be sure it drains properly. Repeat the process on the driver's side.

Found this on the car101.com website. I'll try it tomorrow and see if it works. CODE ALARM SYSTEM information is always subject to change and correction Used on: Impreza 1996-2001 Legacy 1995-1999 Forester 1998-2000 Battery GP-23A Lock: Left button will lock all doors. Double chirp indicates locked. Unlock: Right button will unlock driver's door only. Hold unlock button app 6 seconds, it will unlock all doors including rear gate. Single chirp indicated unlock. If the car chirps or lights flash 4x the alarm was triggered. Panic. Press both buttons to activate emergency honk and flashing lights. Valet mode: With optional alarm only Press the red alarm button on the left of the steering wheel. The light will quickly double flash. To re-set back to normal mode, press the red alarm light button again Battery failed and lights flashing? Parking lights will flash when the vehicle's battery is disconnected and reconnected. To stop lights from flashing, either: Press remote transmitter “UNLOCK” button once OR turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and press programming button for one second (see below). The vehicle interior (courtesy) light and door open warning light (DOOR AJAR indicator) will then illuminate for 60 seconds when the ignition is turned off, or until the doors are locked with the remote transmitter. Yes, the dashboard instrument panel lights will flash when the parking lights flash. Programming or Overriding the Alarm when you have lost the remote Open driver's door. Turn ignition key to 'On' Press and *hold programming button* in (see diagram, button under dashboard) After 15 seconds the the door locks will cycle 3 times. Do not release Programming button Press lock (left) button the remotes to be programmed. The door locks will cycle one time. Exit programming mode by releasing Programming button under dashboard and turning key to off. Code Alarm Programming Button is under dashboard on the kick panel by the driver's left knee, left of the steering column. If you can't find it, it might still be tucked up in the wiring harness higher up in that same general area. The botton is recessed in a plastic ring (see diagram). This button must be pressed while programming remotes or if the battery was disconnected and the lights are flashing.

Last week, we had the battery die (my fault, left the warning blinkers on overnight). Recharged the battery okay and thought everything was okay. But the car alarm keeps going off intermittantly and without reason. We don't have the original owner's manual so I'm without any information there. I had read somewhere that removing the battery power (like letting it run down) would require a reset of the alarm system. Anyone have any ideas on this or can send me a link as to where to look?

Yes, it is a rear disk install to replace the drum brakes in the rear. Only thing to remember is that the parts from the donor car must be 4x4 since the 2wd disk package has a different backing plate.

My youngest son is working on a project and is looking for pics of clean gen1 brats. If you have any, drop me an email (either by pm or at ed@rachner.us) and I'll forward it to him. Thanks.

My youngest son is working on a project and is looking for pics of clean gen1 brats. If you have a nice brat and want to show it off, drop me an email at ed@rachner.us and I'll forward your email to him. Thanks.

Tex, I should have mine ready to install shortly. You can check them for fit if you need to. I won't be able to mount on the Brat for a week or two for reasons unrelated to the adapters.

You must have newer hubs. But it wasn't a problem. I let them soak for 2 hours with some Yield and the press took them out much more easily now. Somehow I wasn't comfortable with the BFH.

Update: My craftsman 36mm socket fits fine through the center bore. Also pressing the studs out of the old wheel hubs is proving to be harder than I expected. Too much rust.

Hubs arrived today, thank you. I'll make sure I have my stuff together and have the studs pressed in this week. Hopefully the adapters will be mounted on the brat this weekend.

Great closeout. Help a computer challenged person find the closeout wipers. Each time I go into the catalog and drill down to wiper blades, I can't find any of the closeout prices for my cars (Forester, Impreza and Brat). Is it possible that none of the wipers are available for my models?

You might try to see if rockauto will ship to Canada. I checked Amazon (they probably ship to Canada) and the best price for the 610-320 I could find there was $2.29 (US) each plus shipping.Still not a bargain, but almost half price compared to what you were getting..

Sorry about posting an error. Interesting how I got there. I did a search on Amazon for Nissan Pathfinder studs and came up with the wrong number. Using that number I ordered a set of 10 from Rockauto. Fortunately, Matt caught the error and texted me the correct Dorman part number. Since it was Sunday, I called Rockauto (they are answering the phone today!!!) and cancelled my original order. Then went back and ordered the correct item. So finally the correct info is: Dorman p/n 610-320 from Rockauto: Bag of 10 for $15.32 shipped to my work address.

This post is an error. You want to order Dorman p/n 610-320! See my next post with an explanation and more information. I was planning to head out to the local pull a part yard and knock out 10 studs for my two adapters. Then I found this: http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-610-378-12Mm-12-5-42Mm-Wheel/dp/B000CISZLG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1381675239&sr=8-3&keywords=nissan+pathfinder+wheel+studs on amazon. For 10, my total cost was $22.69 after standard shipping was added. It pays to shop around. Entering the Dorman part #610378 into the Rockauto catalog, I came up with a package of 10 shipped for $14.92! Either option beats grovelling on the ground at pull a part after figuring in your time, gas, and access cost to the yard.

I ordered the GR-2/Excel-G version for my Impreza yesterday from Rockauto. Just under $425 for the set of 4 delivered.

Interesting, I have AGXs on my '97 Impreza L wagon and I'm on my 2nd set and may need to go to a third set. They work well but don't seem to last muuch more than 60K. I'll likely go with the GR2s but I'm considering the Gabriel Ultras which seem to be an adjustable shock also.

I do have the Impreza Outback. Thanks for the clear, concise reply.

I'm looking to replace the struts (front and rear) on my '02 OBW. I've found fronts easily enough, but not the rears. Only listing I've found for rear struts specify them for the TS model, but when I research makes and models, they specifically say that the TS rear struts will not fit my OBW. I have looked into KYB and Gabriel, but am not married to any manufacturer other than I want a top of the line strut/shock assembly. (no coilovers please, out of my price range). AGXs would be nice but I haven't even found them for the TS. Also not married to the adjustable struts, but would spend the extra $$ for them if I think it'll help for rallycross and street use. Anyone done this upgrade and how has it worked out for you?

Any updates on this. I'll be at the Pacific Forest Rally next weekend and could pick up my set.