Durania

The recall was actually just for the 02-03 WRX, not sure if the OBS/RS got the recall or not. A lot of 04 STi owners complained of the problem but the recall did not apply to them. The recalls calls for the removal of the intake manifold and replace the fuel lines.

http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b11/type_24/manipulation/pedal_system_mt/

02 Outback should have alloy wheels.

Quoted for 100% truth. Those first gen Legacies are amazing. If it wasn't for a worn out 250k 4EAT, I would still have my 91.

Knock sensor would be a good place to start. Make sure when putting the new one on, don't overtorque the dickens out of it and clean the mating surface.

Didn't do it pulling out of the parking lot, let's hope it doesn't do it again. Thanks for the belt advice guys.

I wouldn't really call it a belt "squeal" but more along the lines of a chirp. I definitely did not hear it this morning when I started the car. Didn't feel any resistance either. True test will be this evening when I get off work where I park on a slight incline with the motor higher than the rest of the car.

Let's see some pictures of the brat.

I had my father in law turn the wheel before replacing the belt and I looked inside the reservoir for bubbles. All was well there. Replaced the belt this evening. I noticed that on the old belt, the tensioning bolt that runs through the one that allows the 12mm to bolt to the alternator was fully threaded. With the new one, it is now 1 1/4 inches lower from the top. I used a turkey baster to inspect the ATF fluid, besides being a tad dark, it was fine. I didn't hear the squeak from the power steering pump but I will double check in the morning when I warm it up for the drive in.

I have never heard of an engine referred to as "Free-wheeling" so I used the googler. http://www.google.com/search?q=free+wheeling+engine&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a First result.

Interference.

Previous owner told me he had the belts replaced a few months before I bought it last November. The belts look to be in good shape and free from cracking. They do say Made in Mexico on them so they may not be of the best quality. I do understand that my ps pump takes ATF, not conventional power steering fluid. I dipped my ratchet handle down in the reservoir yesterday and the fluid did look to be transparent like ps/brake fluid and not red. After it gets warmed up, it does just fine and not getting a whine like you normally hear when one is going out.

Ok man. Beats spending $130 on a new pump.

I did notice that I had a squeak and I narrowed it down to the ps pump itself. It too went away when the car was up to temperature.

I thunk the belt is like a year and a half old. Will check for play when I get out.

I really think the bearing has went bad in it. I stop getting the resistance once up to operating temp.

Junkyards around here are kind of lacking on the newer stuff. May throw a WTB ad up on Nasioc.

May just have to pick one up from Advance. Will a reman unit come with the pulley on it?

I have a strong resistance when turning out and into parking spots. I had my wife turn the wheel while I watched the pump. The pulley would intermittently stop for a split second. Figured that a bearing was failing in it. I have no loss of fluid from what I can tell and smell since it uses ATF.

I believe yours is a group size 35. You can get some great deals at Advance Auto by using in store pickup after buying online and using coupon codes. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subcategory_Batteries_13556_13559_10151_10051_-1___ http://www.retailmenot.com/view/advanceautoparts.com

The pump is going out on my STi and friend has a wrecked 05 LGT that has a working ps pump. Will it work?

Antennae should be on the back of the roof.

I thought some auto parts stores could check them in house.

I agree 100%. Bugeye wrx's are dirt cheap. You will also never get a good return on your swap when it comes time to sell it.

You will have to change to a turbo crossmember. I can tell you that much. Tons of info available here: http://www.rs25.com/forums/