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Just get in writing that they will REPAIR any problem with head gasket failure, not just put some sealant in if there is a problem.

Smoking can be a manifestation of several things: peer pressure, poor parenting, low self-esteem, addictive personality... or any combination of things. But seriously, knowing the color of the smoke will help diagnose the problem. Gray, white, black... different problems produce different colors of smoke.

And remember: It's better to have a cracked head than to be a crackhead."

This sounds like a line from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" - right before they charge the entire Bolivian Army. Hope the results aren't the same. Keep in mind the old song "I fought the law and the law won...."

John, Do you have any overrun, or shirts that went unclaimed that you are willing to offer up to the general public? I was sotaken by the ones I bought that I'd like more. Just wondering the possibilities. Matt

Do a recon run on e-bay and get some data there. Both of those parts float in and out of there from time to time.

Kudoes, guy. BTW, how do you know that's not Subaru related?

83 Brat - Old Black, named after Neil Young's favorite guitar

Do a few searches for clutch repair, visit the repair manual section of the board, take a weekend and go to CT and visit Moosens - learn from the master - and then you'll be ready to tackle about anything the Brat has to throw at you. Just beware that if the body is in good shape, there will be those of the dark side that will attempt to disuade you from repairing it. The give away will be "...but of course, you could sell it to me. It's not worth much, though...." If it's not all rusty, hang onto it. A Brat that is clean with 90K on the clock is almost unheard of on the East coast. - and, you don't need an engine hoist to pull the motor in a subaru. I can pick one up myself, and I'm no brute of a guy. Feel free to ask questions here, the members are very helpful. But you may save yourself some time and do some searches first, as a lot of things have been archived that have been brilliantly covered.

The tool actually made to remove glass set in urethane is a Fein tool. It ascillates at about 14,000 rpm and is adjustable to around 65,ooo rpm. It's slick for cutting out glass. No contact of hot metal on the edge of the glass, a common cause for explosion of tempered glass.

When you get done with it, your rig is going to look too good to go wheelin' in. Excellent job with it.

What is the year and make of the vehicle? Thepiano wire method's biggest drawback is the potentialfor the wire to heat up and thus break the glass whena hot wire contacts the glass. The best method I've found (not including the proper tools = in excess of $450) is a chrome release tool (about $12) a utility knife around the edge of the glass (outside, all of the way to the pinchweld) and a cheap fillet knife ( flat tothe glass inside). Take your time and remain in control.

Amanda, I wouldn't settle for a bandaid approach to repair. If the dealer won't do anything beyond putting oatmeal in the cooling system, take it up with the Better Business Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce. Bring documentation from the board as assistance to your perspective. There's enough cases of this problem to start a recall. Good luck with it.

Isn't there a Neil Young song like this: "Why do I keep fu**ing up?" ? At least you made it back to home turf this time.

So Paul - don't want to hi-jack your post, but - when are you coming to Alaska?

Even sweeter than before.

83 mph down hill, accelerator buried - 83 Brat. But then again, the speedo only goes to 85.

MT Smiths is in Whitefish. I'm not familiar enough with Montanna to know if that could be a possibility.

Looks like the legendary "Pushme Pullyou" from the original Dr. Dolittle.

"The best laid plans of mice and men...". It could be a lot worse - you could be driving a Honda!

If you're only averaging 5,000 miles per year, hang onto what you've got. It'll be 9 more years before you ever have to worry about major preventive maintainance. I put 15, 000 miles on in a year and drive a 21 year old Brat. What do you have to worry about.

Why stop there when in about 40 more hours you could make the ultimate road trip -Anchorage. Now that would be a test of your car's road readiness.

Darn, I was hoping they'd get lost and end up in Alaska just in time to help me install the lift on my brat.

By window winder, you must mean manual window cranks. If so, there is a clip that holds the crank on and it can be pushed off with a skinny straight bladed screwdriver, unless you happen to hold the retaining clip puller.

One screw behind the plug in the door handle cup; one screw on the front edge about 2/3rds of the way up; one screw behind the large plug under the door pull. The rest are pine cones (plastic plugs) that pull out with pressure from under neath the panel. Pull the door handle out and then pull the panel out until it clears the handle. Then lift the entire panel up out of the top rail and be careful notto rip out any electrical connections (power windows or door locks.