bratman18

#1 replace driveshaft #2 fill tranny with atf #3 fix shifter cable #4 jump in start car and drive it! Like said previously, the car thinks it's in drive. When the shifter cable broke it wasn't in neutral or park so the car won't start. The drive shaft broke because of a bad u-joint and the fluid poored out because the slip yoke on the drive shaft slipped out enough for the fluid to poor out. These are all very easy things to change by yourself. Have the car taken to your place, get the parts needed and replace broken parts...don't let the garage wongleflute you around!

there probably is no seal that needs replacing, when the drive shaft pulls out of the tranny the fluid comes out, so I'm sure that it pulled out enough to let the fluid pour out. As far as fixing it goes, either buy one from someone on here or do as Monstaru says and go to a junk yard and get a good used one or you can try to just replace the u-joint.

So you should probably buy a driveshaft and refill the tranny and drive it. It should be just fine after that!

I can only register one....sorry, but I guess if it comes down to it then I can chip in a few extra bucks, but I will be pushing my budget just to show up. But I really want to come so I hope it all works out!

Yeah I don't think they are the same because not only are they different body styles I believe the rear suspension is different as well and I think because of that, It will be different. But I would do as wtdash said and check with the dealer

No as long as they are subaru 16" wheels they will fit fine. I have 205 55 16 on my Impreza 2.5RS so I'm sure you could use those or you could get some that are a little taller if you wanted, as my RS is a little lower than the OBS

oh yeah oops I didn't see the S then the stock size would be a 205 60 15 and any wheels from any 15 or 16" subaru should fit properly

I think that I remember the stock size was 205 75 15 for an OB

I have XT6 seats in my Brat. I used the seat rails that were on the seats, I just had to drill new holes and make one bracket for the new seats but it was very easy and yes well worth it!! And mine are also height adjustable!

ok why would they say that it was effecting the ability to align it? The sway bar shouldn't effect the alignment unless it was really messed up...in which I would suspect other things to be bent as well

just a 15 amp fuse...might use a spare from the fuse panel inside the car!

I have a GPS and it said that I would make it in under 8 hours. I was planning on 10...my daughter is only 8 months right now so she will be 1 year in May, so I'm guessing we will be stopping. My wife and daughter are going to ride down with our friends, and I will be leading in my Brat.......what's this redneck stuff? Yeah like Connie said..trash is trash:lol: Yeah I have made the trip to Virginia and N.C. a couple times so I do know about the traffic. We plan on leaving early Friday morning and getting there Friday night staying in a hotel somewhere and then coming to the show on Saturday...As far sending money I guess I just send what ever they want to enter a car and enter it under USMB. Then can my friends just pay admission at the gates? I look forward to meeting everybody and seeing some other cars!!

I think so. Maybe he is referring to the radius rod, maybe yours is bent a little. I dunno how bout some pics then we'll be able to tell you exactly what it is.

Do you have any wires attached to the coil?

Yeah if it doesn't have the same "curves" as your car then it won't fit. Yours is EA81 and it has to come from another EA81. Good luck!!! Think of all the good stuff you're learning!!

Congrats on making it back!! Yes post some pics when you can. Where is the rust? How solid is it? And the PO said it had some goodies on it, what are they? Anyway glad you made it back....the things we go through for subarus!

Awesome I'm jealous!!! I have a harbor freight 110 mig. It works but not nearly as smooth as all the Lincoln welders I've used!

well that goes from one side to another and really shouldn't effect the alignment

Good idea!! And let us know what you find out!!

First of all you have to put the fuse in the holder to get front wheel drive. This is only on the automatics. Second it really doesn't improve tire wear unless your AWD system is old and not running right(torque bind) And it also really does not effect gas mileage either. But you can do wicked burnouts with the fuse in!!!

Well I'll look for anything obvious. I mean it's not like I don't have lights but it would be cool if everything worked....Don't get me wrong I still love them! But if you think of anything else let me know. Thanks again!

I wish my ignition still worked good. I can put any subaru key in my Brat and start it right up! It's a little worn out. It does have almost 260,000 miles on it though!

I'm planning on going, do I need to sign up and register with anybody ahead of time? I'm planning on driving my Brat down...It's around an 8 hour drive. But yeah I just need to know how much money to send to who/where. I know that Connie said something about having a USMB tent there and I would love to have my Brat parked with all the other subys! I also like the idea of going to the reptile thing as well! I'll have my wife and daughter and a couple friends with me so it should be fun!!

right, yeah I have had a friend that has done that, no I'll spend the couple dollars on a test light. Thanks again!

maybe the tie rod?