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The price quoted a few posts earler for a Prius was base MSRP, meaning "Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price". I can't recall ever seeing a new Prius offered without significant dealer markup, most in the $2000-$7000 range. Lots-o-moolah to make a politcal or environmental statement. BTW, they're terrible in the snow.

My Subaru is much older than yours, but this is a generic problem..happened on my Acura. On my car, the reason for a weaker spray turned out to be a pinhole in the hose that led to that side..was driving me crazy doing all the stuff you guys are all talking about here, and it turned out to be a simple fix. 3 feet of new hose, voila:banana: . Just my 2 bucks

You bringin' that Mercury again? :lol:

Ah, that's it..thanks . None of the models shown are "all that bad", as I drive many, many different rental cars in my business including all shown here. They all have their purpose, and I could list at least one good and one bad trait about every different model (including the Subarus)..some improve with each successive model year, and some...uh..go backwards:rolleyes: .

Every car pictured is in existence today, none are Subarus. From the top: Nissan Murano Toyota Camry Mazda 3 Suzuki (can't remember the model name)

Why do you need to test again in November?

Let out the clutch in neutral ,then push it back in...

Sort of like that big motorhome that served coffee and muffins and stuff at Shelton (#7), right?

Will there be food available at the show?

Try and avoid drilling. Think about it: when the drill penetrates through, the dirty, nasty oil will get all over your drill, you, and your driveway. The Vise Grips should work. Get them on there good and tight, and use some sort of cheater (as long as you can) over the handle of the vise grips to get the plug off. Before starting, you may want to drive the drivers side side of your car onto a ramp or something higher than the other side, to get a little more ground clearance. Be sure to set your parking brake and block your wheels. You'll need to find a good replacement plug, too. Avalable nearby (Brian's old wagon for example, or maybe JB might have something laying around). I'm hitting PNP Wednesday, if you haven't found anything by that time, I can snag one and mail it to ya..should have it by Friday or Saturday. If anyone out there has a blown EA81, or an extra oil drain plug, please contact this guy and maybe he'll have the plug in his hands before I can get one to him:) . Patience, D.

Only in the two counties where there are lots of people (Clark and Washoe (Vegas and Reno)), and only the "metro" areas of those. Otherwise no test whatsoever. I've heard that in the two smog areas that the numbers are different from California's, one lower and one higher. Strictly sniffers, no dyno. Been so long since I've had to test a car I can't recall exactly. I can probably find the numbers upon request. My 2 bucks

(my Italics) Uhhh...isn't that kind of a long time?

Wal Mart and Costco are not the only stores in existence. There are a couple of grocery stores (Without the long checkout lines and half-mile away parking) in the nearest town of McCleary. IIRC it's only about 10 minutes away from the show. Gas, carwash, ATMs, parts store, motel all there.

Americans: That's possible that the smaller, older-tech engines like the EA81/71 were still built and installed into the "EA82 era" cars. Someone in Israel (IIRC) wrote of a his Loyale-bodied wagon having a EA71 (1600) engine, and now we have another example, this time in the Central/South America market. I'm thinking that the EA82 was introduced to the US market (in the beginning anyway) because of stricter emissions standards and America's general need for more power. Example: look how long the Volkswagen flat 4 was manufactured for new cars outside the US until being completely discontinued. ( I know I had more I wanted to add, but I've lost my train of thought:banghead: ) My 2 bucks

Right..But I doubt there many EA81 wagon wheels just laying around in remote Southern Arizona these days:lol: .

Can't go wrong with Wagon Wheels...

Yeah, the Vise Grips on good and tight ought to work. You may try using the box end of a big wrench on one of the handles of the Vise Grips to get loose (you'll figure it out), then the rest is easy. Ya might want to have your replacement plug and washer in your posession before starting the job.

Is the head stripped, or the threads? Try tapping the bolt with a hammer (just tapping, not pounding) before trying to loosen the plug..that may help break the torque. Either way, you have plenty of EA81 inventory nearby to just "borrow" a new plug from one of the non-running ones. Brian's old wagon comes to mind. Be sure to replace the washer on the drain plug, o/w it'll most likely drip. Try and avoid Fram oil filters, but I'm sure you've heard it enough around the Board already:rolleyes: .

I didn't see those Unimogs gettin' stuck...

Gotcha. Thanks, Tex. See ya there:) .

Just to be clear, I also ordered a glass... By "custom" you mean "personalized", and generic "WCSS 9" glasses are what we're getting?

Lots-o-tools, tools, tools.

Try asking the guys at "Independent Auto" over in Sparks..always got good cooperation and info from them, and great honest repairs. Heck, they may even do the whole swap job for ya at a reasonable price. Doesn't hurt to drop by and ask:) . Or, there's Norm's in South Tahoe, they're very good with our old stuff...:-\ My 2 bucks

It may be a little premature to rule out the head gasket, or even a cracked head. I had a Celica (20R) many years ago with similar symptoms, turned out to be the head gasket. Never overheated, but took months of going crazy in the Arizona summer heat to finally figure it out. Easy but messy fix, once properly diagnosed:cool: . My 2 bucks

Nope. It's usually (I'm trying to remember what they look like in Subarus) just a steel loop about 1 1/2 inches bolted to the floor, painted gloss black..nothing attached to it. IIRC on Subarus, there's a plastic cover about 2 inches square, same color as the upholstery, that covers the hole that the anchor resides in. Embossed on that cover is a pic of a boat anchor on a chain. Easily flipped up or removed, revealing the LATCH anchor.