ThosL

The guys who came down from Derby, CT on the weekend said that transmissions on these are profitable for the junkyards, but how do they ascertain whether they are good or not? The 2.5 engine had good head gaskets but it was leaking badly. I stepped it up to 20w50 oil with Lucas stop leak and still it leaked a lot. Cat converter was shot, I had used some do it yourself pipe wrap products that were holding the pipes together. Tires were recent, Cooper, so maybe they can get something out of them. There was this outfit that advertised illegally in front of the local church with this sign: Reported to the police, town zoning department, the Catholic church pastor where it is in front of, many months ago. It is still there. Earlier today I called KSQ, emailed the vin number on the car, no offer sent.

I went to Uhaul and they confirmed the old 97 Outback tow hitch was not compatible; #12270 for 97 and 36311 for the 02 Forester. So junkyards would be a good supply option for a tow hitch? I do not relish the idea of squirreling under the car and getting everything squared away.

I went into inspection after resetting the computer, it was not ready so failed. Later drove around and CEL came up. I got an evaporative emissions canister vent valve code at Auto Zone, said it is a $90 or so part, probably available a lot cheaper.

Thanks for the info; I was able to get it to unlock by pulling off the cover and putting a chain saw round file into the hole. It got picked up and they paid me $315, which I'm not sure how they calculate, but considering its condition I know see how they make much on this. Car brain is the broker. My guess is they handle a lot of charitable donations of vehicles too.

Not sure it was throwing the P0420 evaporative system issue, was a little loose. I'll try to run it through emissions later, I know a shop that passed my Outback which was a challenge with the cat converter issue. My brother said the guy belongs in an institution to have passed it....

How about a minimal type hitch, class one or bumper hitch as I don't expect to do heavy towing?

I'm getting a couple codes on the 2002 Forester; evaporative system leak and gas cap. I'm going to try to pass emissions in CT. Any recommendations?

Thanks, then no reason to save the one from the Outback. Are these hard to install without power tools? How about a minimal type hitch, class one or bumper hitch as I don't expect to do heavy towing?

Spoob lock? Link? It's auto, how do you manually release it?

I have a 2002 Forester, also a hitch from Uhaul from 1997 Outack. Is this going to be compatible? I tried to do an online search.

The transmission will not shift, there was nothing wrong with it, is there some way to get it unlocked?

I bought a 2002 Forester last week so am just looking to get rid of this one for hopefully a few hundred. But will not shift now, not sure why. It was running fine, except for the strut issue, but when I came of of TJ's it would start but not shift, no reverse, stuck in park!!! I called Triple A but they said they could not pull it up onto the flatbed then unload it as is. Any way to get the transmission to work? Is this a default for safety mode?

I had to drive a few miles with it but the transmission would not work when I started it up! Is there any way to get the tranny to work even in the case of a tow?

A guy came down from Derby earlier, said he needed it for "his daughter". Apparently does the F and S thing, buys for resale. Since the strut tower is gone, clean broken through into the rear compartment, it should not be driven though I have driven it 50 or so miles like that.

I've run Subarus with head gasket issues for a while after the problem gets noticed. Is it overheating? The Subaru approved treatment may help a little. Other fixes in a bottle usually do little. You could pull out the thermostat or run with less pressure. The experts can of course correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks for the feedback on this; I listed it yesterday on CL; someone was looking for a 2.5 engine and I had to be honest, though it doesn't have a head gasket issue, and runs strong, it does leak/burn oil. A friend had these recommendations: Can u jam a block of wood in the strut tower? Jack car, reset strut? Metal strap? Angle iron, hacksaw, drill, bolts, back in business. The damage was probably related to the blowout the day before, same side of car, hit the curb at a high rate of speed, around 25 mph, I hadn't slept well previous night.

So I have to find a shop that does welding and is not that expensive as I am looking to sell the Subaru with 293K miles or so. This is not terribly dangerous to drive? Or should I keep it parked until I can have it towed?

This was a shocking thing to happen. As I was finalizing a deal with a 2002 Forester, the problem was how to bring up the owner's car and drop him back off in New Rochelle, NY. On the way my 1997 Subaru Outback's rear driver's side strut broke through the wheel well and is a foot or two into the rear compartment. The car will still drive at lower speeds. I tried to just take a couple pictures but am having trouble with my digital camera. Is there a remedy for fixing the suspension when the rear strut breaks free?

How was the 2002 Forester when it gets over 220K miles? Did those have HG issues?

I knew a guy who would, on major purchases recommend the trick with the check written out and cut in half, good for a half hour. So let say someone wants $3000, write the check for $2000 and tell him he has a half hour to make up his mind. Old lady creampuffs are hard to find. An old Hippie lady might be driving one in northern New England, but we don't have many Hippies around here, mainly corporate fascists, or as my brother says, smiling assassins...

I'd avoid dealer sales, high retail usually.

I always had Uhaul do my hitches.

My 1997 Subaru Outback limited is getting a little tired, burning some oil at 292,000. I started using 20W50 oil and Lucas stop leak. I've done body work, changed out parts; had an exhaust leak in the last few days I was able to address with parts store high heat epoxy and wraps. I have been using it as a work vehicle. Here are three I checked out on CL: https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/putnam-valley-2002-subaru-outback-h6-30/7372165334.html https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/garnerville-1990-subaru-loyale-wagon/7371349596.html https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/d/new-rochelle-2002-subaru-forester/7368939567.html The challenge with used Subarus that pop up for sale on CL is to find one that is a good deal. Any recommendations on searching? How do dealers do it? Johnny on the spot with cash?

Ok, thanks. You are so helpful here!

Is there something good to cover the car seat with when the leather seat for a Legacy limited from 1997? Thanks.