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Oh man, I feel for you PeterD. Looks like it was a very pretty car. What year is it? Just be thankful you're okay (I assume you are) and move on. There's another Subaru out there looking for a good home. Good luck!

I think that's it in a nutshell!

Hmmm, interesting johnc. I use a standard Actron CP9135 "OBD II Autoscanner" to read codes and erase them--it functions perfectly on my '95 Legacy L and on our '97 Maxima. Some on here claim there are non-OBD II '95s out there, but I've never seen one so I don't really know.

That's ridiculous. Can they read OBD-2 codes from other cars? The '95 Subaru plug-in should be in the dash underskirt near your left knee, just above the hood release. It's a little door that looks kinda' like an ashtray pull.

Take your starter out and check the contacts as mentioned by Suzam in post #12. It's a heckuva lot cheaper than replacing the entire starter.

If you can, Brandyb, get an opinion from an independent shop too. You are not far from Tacoma--give Dan Maurin at Roopair Specialties a call. I think he'd give you the straight skinny and probably a better price than a dealership. Good luck.

+1 to what Suzam said.

One suggestion I seem to remember is to wrench it loose while it's still hot. Worked for me!

How's your fuel filter? I only mention it because I changed mine last weekend and noticed an immediate difference in performance. And it's so easy on a Subaru (unlike my wife's Maxima, which I'm doing today!)

For the unwashed and uninitiated among us . . . what the heck is a JEBA?

Way to go, Mark. Congratulations! Please do keep us updated down the road.

Oh . . . and welcome to the Board. You found a good place here!

No one really knows. It's just a WAG. If anyone really knew it would be SOA/FHI, and they're not talking! Other than that it's a great car. Here's to many happy miles of motoring on yours.

Uh, just to put my mind at ease . . . when you say "tranny fluid" you do mean gear oil, right?!! Haynes states 3.7 qts of API GL-5 SAE 80W-90 (although I used Red Line 75W-90ns and love the results.) Just put three-and-a-half quarts in, let it settle, then keep checking level with the dipstick as you top it up.

Not to be niggling here but they are actually 4' 8-1/2" apart. Has something to do with two northbound horses!

Coffee?

Thanks, rverdoold, that would be great.

Doesn't affect me, but I've often wondered: Why would a manufacturer add a "spin-on external filter" unless it was meant to be changed periodically?

Wow! Can't wait to see--and hear--these . . . and get some real-life reviews and feedback here in North America.

Well . . . ya just gotta' try harder!

The opposed piston Deltic was based on work done in Germany in the early 1930s--the Junkers Jumo, a diesel intended for aircraft! Now here's the latest iteration, the OPOC engine. http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/05/fev_developing_.html Looks interesting. Hey, it may be the future.

+1 for Roopair Specialties. Dan was a real straight shooter with me too.

Maybe this is too obvious but . . . while you have the front end opened up do a thorough inspection of idlers (especially the cogged one), tensioner, water pump and oil pump. Timing belt too. It's a good feeling isn't it?

If you really want to see a difference put the samples in small/narrow glass jars, like an olive jar or babyfood jar. Makes you feel good when you hold them up to natural light and see how dramatic the difference is. I had a couple of jars in our dining room hutch for over a year ('til my wife caught me.)

Yes it does sound like your bushings are shot. Parts needed depend on the year/model of your car--Subaru made several changes over the years. I'd suggest you get a Haynes manual and look under "Shift lever--removal and installation," there's an excellent blow-up drawing there. Then slide under your car and study the linkage, especially the "boss joint" that connects the rod from your shift lever to the rod stub on your transmission--that's where the worn bushings usually are. Search here on USMB for shifter bushing threads, there's pretty good information and links. You can start with the "Similar Threads" listed at the bottom of this page. Finally, if you want to talk to someone about the parts you need, I highly recommend calling Jason at Mike Scarff Subaru in Auburn, Washington (866-528-5282)--very knowledgable and great prices. Good luck, and when you have specific questions come back here and ask.