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Reason for the time stamp differences is the posted server work that was done yesterday (Saturday). Anyway, Tom has the right idea on most of those parts. Definitely get another axle; torn boot will not allow the axle to work much longer if school is 10 hours away (or round trip). From the picture, you look like you could use a front fender is you find a nice one (or not quite so nice if it's the same color). If you have a hitachi distributor (rather than nippon denso) in your car, get the ignitor off of it. I always kept a spare ignitor in all my EA81 cars over the years. Fusible links are always good along with a collection of fuses. Collect a bag of those for a $1, bring a ziplock bag. Ball joints should be new; you won't save enough at PnP to justify used. Search RockAuto for those. Car is old enough they should have some good deals to close out stock. Wow, my 12,000th post!!

Check my ad in the Parts FS forum. Posted this since they are specifically for rallycross use.

Those warning lights almost always indicate a bad alternator (not interested in what part is bad; I've just always replaced the alternator when those symptoms appeared; fixed it every time).

Really extensive damage to the driver's side front. Very nice restoration. Thanks for saving that one from the crusher.

Day 3 is in the books. Per David's blog, up and on the road at 6:30AM; finally roll into the finish in Whitehorse at 10PM! No new pics but that's understandable. I've driven a 700 mile day (in the summer with sunshine) and didn't have time for pics then either.

Very cool. Good for ziptie racing.

Paul was there in his gold Forester.

Some interesting pics and commentary on this blog: http://dolmageadventures.com/author/daviddolmage/ Car #21.

A 5000 mile tour of British Columbia, Yukon Territory and Alaska started 2/25 with 25 intrepid entries. Information can be found at http://www.alcan5000.com. Map of the route: http://www.alcan5000.com/2012Route.pdf

This is a link that should definitely go into the USRM.

Weber parts are easy to come by if you buy new. Used is a little more difficult but they show up all the time. No problem buying jets and parts from the two main distributors. Also, if smog becomes an issue my Brats have always passed emissions here in WA state with the weber and all emissions junk removed. Now it's not an issue since they are more than 25 years old and no longer required to pass smog test.

Two weeks ago I found a hairline crack in the top of the radiator in my '97 Impreza. Pressed for time and not being able to order a replacement, I used JBWeld for a temporary repair. It held up for just under two weeks and failed again in the exact same spot as before the fix. I installed a new radiator today for a permanent repair. See the crack here:

Cool, third one was an ORG rallycross. The April event was one that I missed. I wish I had been there.

Mickytrus is right on; short and sweet. Reality is a little harder, but it can be done. You also have state law that indicates exactly what you are entitled to on a totalled car. One more thing; if they do give you a low ball check, DO NOT CASH IT even if they tell you it's a partial payment and more can be negotiated. The only check you should cash will be the last one you get with a satisfactory (to you) settlement amount.

Welcome. Wow an Impreza with 58K! What a deal. Best of luck with it. If I can make a suggestion, change the transmission oil as soon as possible with inexpensive 75W-90 gear oil. Run for a day or two and then replace the gearoil with the Redline gearoil (75W-90NS); the NS version is specifically meant to reduce the wear on the synchros and you might be able to put off the transmission repair/rebuild for a few years. I'm currently at 226K miles on my '97 Impreza but since I rallycross extensively I've replaced the transmission twice (car was bought with 130K on it; replaced that transmission at 150K with a junkyard tranny with 120K on it; and again at 200K with a JDM transmission with 46K on it. That tranny is holding up just fine.

I finally made some headway in what the insurer is required to do under Ohio law. http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/3901-1-54 . Here's the important stuff: (6) In settlement of claimants’ automobile total losses on the basis of actual cash value or replacement of the automobile with another vehicle of like kind and quality, an insurer which elects to offer a replacement automobile shall: (a) Provide an automobile by the same manufacturer, of the same or newer year, of similar body style, with similar options and mileage as the claimant’s vehicle and in as good or better overall condition than the first party automobile prior to loss; ( Ensure that the automobile is available for inspection within a reasonable distance of the claimant’s residence; © Pay all applicable taxes, license fees, and other fees incident to transfer of evidence of ownership of the automobile at no cost to claimant other than any deductible provided in the policy; and (d) Document the offer of the replacement automobile and any rejection of the offer in the claim file. (7) In settlement of claimants’ automobile total losses on the basis of actual cash value or replacement of the automobile with another of like kind and quality, an insurer which elects to offer a cash settlement to claimant, shall base the offer upon the actual cost to purchase a comparable automobile less any applicable deductible amount contained in the policy, and/or deduction for betterment as contained in paragraph (H)(2) of this rule. The settlement value may be derived from: (a) The average cost of two or more comparable automobiles in the local market area if comparable automobiles are or were available to consumers within the last ninety days; or ( The average cost of two or more comparable automobiles in areas proximate to the local market area, including the closest in-state or out-of-state major metropolitan areas. If comparable automobiles are or were available to consumers within the last ninety days when comparable automobiles are not available pursuant to paragraph (H)(7)(a) of this rule; or © The average of two or more quotations obtained by the insurer from two or more licensed dealers located within the local market area if comparable automobiles are not available pursuant to paragraphs (H)(7)(a) and (H)(7)( ofthis rule; or (d) The cost as determined from a generally recognized used motor vehicle industry source such as: (i) An electronic database if the pertinent portions of the valuation documents generated by the database are provided by the insurer to the claimant upon request; or; (ii) A guidebook that is generally available to the general public if the insurer identifies the guidebook used as the basis for the cost to the claimant upon request; and (iii) to which appropriate adjustments for condition, mileage and major options are made and documented in the claim file. (e) Any method or source chosen as specified in paragraph (H)(7)(d) of this rule shall be used consistently over a period of time by the insurer. (f) If within thirty days of receipt by the claimant of a cash settlement for the total loss of an automobile, the claimant purchases a replacement automobile, the insurer shall reimburse the claimant for the applicable sales taxes incurred on account of the claimant’s purchase of the automobile, but not to exceed the amount that would have been payable by the claimant for sales taxes on the purchase of an automobile with a market value equal to the amount of the cash settlement. If the claimant purchase an automobile with a market value less than the amount of the cash settlement, the insurer shall reimburse only the actual amount of the applicable sales taxes on the purchased automobile. If the claimant cannot substantiate such purchase and the payment of such sales taxes by submission to the insurer of appropriate documentation within thirty-three days after receipt of the cash settlement, the insurer shall not be required to reimburse the claimant for such sales taxes. In lieu of reimbursement, the insurer may pay directly the applicable sales taxes to the claimant at the time of the cash settlement. An insurer that settles a total loss on a cash settlement basis must maintain in the claim file the documentation used to determine the loss. Such information shall be provided to the first party claimant upon request. An insurer shall notify the first party claimant of any rights to renegotiate the settlement if a comparable vehicle is not available for purchase within thirty-five days of receipt of the settlement. When an insurer elects to offer a replacement vehicle available to the claimant, the insurer shall provide all the details where such vehicle is available including the vehicle identification number. (g) An insurer that settles a total loss claim shall provide written notice to the claimant of the right to reimbursement of applicable sales tax as specified in paragraph (H)(7)(f) of this rule. The notice shall be issued to the claimant simultaneously with the conveyance of the settlement check to the claimant. If an insurer elects to pay the applicable sales taxes directly to the claimant at the time of the cash settlement in lieu of reimbursement as provided in paragraph (H)(7)(f) of this rule, the insurer is not required to provide written notice of the claimant’s right to sales tax reimbursement. (8) An insurer shall not require a claimant to travel an unreasonable distance to inspect a replacement automobile, to obtain a repair estimate, nor to have the automobile repaired at a specific repair shop. (9) An insurer shall provide notice to a claimant prior to termination of payment for automobile storage charges. The insurer shall document all actions taken pursuant to this paragraph in accordance with paragraph (D) of this rule. (10) An insurer shall include the first party claimant’s deductible, if any, in subrogation demands. The insurer shall share any subrogations recovery received on a proportionate basis with the first party claimant, unless the first party claimant’s deductible has been paid in advance or recovered. The insurer shall not deduct expenses from this amount except that an outside attorney or collection agency retained to collect such recovery may be paid a pro rata share of his expenses for collecting this amount. If you've already found this, sorry. But it's useful since it gives you an option of insisting that the insurance company finding you a replacement vehicle. Also, it gives you the right to insist on a settlement based on NADA, KBB or Edmonds. Lots to read, but important stuff for any of us filing a claim for our unusual, rare and hard to find Subarus.

Yes, it could cause problems; the same as uneven tire wear. Same pressure on same axle; as per the plate on the driver's door jamb, front and rear tires pressures are different because of the weight loading front versus rear.

I spent some time looking at the rules/laws regarding insurance claims in Ohio. http://www.dmv.org/insurance/how-to-handle-a-disputed-car-insurance-claim.php is the best I found (I'm sure you have also). Ohio's regulations suck compared to Washington state; they seem to have been written by the insurance companies. I haven't found the actual code for what is covered yet, just a guideline of how to go about it. Very frustrating. Bottom line in any insurance claim is to be restored to where you were before the accident and the monetary settlement offered isn't anywhere close to getting you there. Maybe another approach is to have them find you a suitable replacement hatch (in comparable and running condition) and let you keep your old hatch for parts if needed.

Wow. That's a link that should certainly be in the USMB Repair Manual. A fine write-up.

Rebuilding the original Hitachi is not worth your while. Best fix is to replace the Hitachi with a weber 32/36 model.

Wow, not driven for 11 years! Looks like lots of clean-up work. Best of luck with it. If you're looking for a good engine for it, drop me a PM. I'm planning on up grading the engine in our current DL Brat.

At that price, I'm not surprised; guy never even replied to my email. Must have had lots.

Might be a fine source for my '97 with 230K on the body. A motor upgrade to a 2.5 would be just the ticket. Anybody local that could look at it for me? I dropped him an email, but a closer set of eyes would be useful.

15.1 with a calibrated DVM at the battery terminals.

Me too.