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Received in email - hope this link works... mainly of interest is the short blurb on the turbo diesel. http://p.p0.com/YesConnect/HtmlMessagePreview?a=Ah6kDet39UunYnAZ8fX&msgVersion=web

Try replacing the O2 sensor first - cheaper than replacing the whole CAT which comes with a new O2 anyway. The CATs should last much longer than 105K. Symptom description would help with diagnostic opinions here though...

Appears to be part of the car alarm system - google "M87LTC7R" and see if you don't get some hits on posts (some in Russian - you'll need to hit the "translate this page" link).

An RV'ers trick is to place small pieces of Irish Spring bar soap in stategic locations - mice don't like the scent. The problem with poisons is the mice may die inside your vehicle, in a location not easily reached - then you have a real smell to contend with..

There were a couple of threads in the last few months regarding running various electronics off the 12v cigarette lighter. For those who might be interested and have similar needs, I recently purchased off of ebay a *high-power universal* 120w DC to DC adaptor (hard to find locally, most are only 70w or 90w capable), to handle my laptop which requires 19vdc @ 6 amps, or, ~ 120watts. This is a voltage selectable adaptor. So far it is working as advertised, and much more power efficient than running a DC to AC power converter and using the laptop's AC power brick. The price is very decent and comes with the most common power jack connectors. The only downside is that it is made in China (like everything else) so long term reliability is an unknown, but it seems to be pretty solid. I'm sure the seller has more in stock as he runs a brick and mortar camera/video store in Florida, and if you search eBay you'll find several other items that are 120w capable. Just an FYI http://cgi.ebay.com/Auto-Car-DC-Adapter-for-IBM-Laptop-15-24v-120w_W0QQitemZ300161524692QQihZ020QQcategoryZ60252QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Another similar item with even better pricing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290127205717&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX_Stores&refitem=300161524692&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget

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ditto on Jason.

Doh!! You beat me to it already - I had quickly scanned the forum titles this morning but missed your post on it... Still pretty cool, looks kinda like a SMR (Subaru Moon Rover):-p

Found this link in a thread on one of the Yahoo Subaru forums. Ya just have to smile at ingenuity.. Maybe Subaru will offer a similar option in future models...:-p http://www.local6.com/news/14318122/detail.html http://www.local6.com/slideshow/news/14318651/detail.html

For good or bad, maybe the future currency change may level the playing field.... Article Caption: "Ex-Mexican prez: Yes, there will be an amero Vicente Fox confirms long-term plan worked out with President Bush" http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58052

Yep, when you walk to the parts counter at a dealership, just assume the position... $17!!, I think that's cheaper than what the Toyota Dealership wanted for contacts on the Camry. Depending on what your time is worth, check online directories or the hard copy yellow pages for your area. I was lucky to find a business locally that specialized in rebuilt starters, alternators, a one or two other components - just a walk in warehouse basically. Got contacts for the Camry for less than $3, that was a few years ago, so I'd expect to pay more today. If your interested I'll try to get their info to you, I don't know if they would mail/ship an item that small though, even if they had the ones you need. And if they did they probably send it UPS/FedEx for $6/7.

As Nipper and OB99W have already commented, do check the condition of the battery and cables. I had a battery with hairline crack at the base of one of the terminals that leaked very slowly with evaporation that was not noticable, unless you had been really looking for it. Over time, even with proper level of water replacement to the cells, the battery just became weak with the loss of the electrolytic. The starter contacts are the more common problem to "clicking". A couple of copper tabs worth $2 to $3 can be had at a good parts shop, and your time to pull the starter, open it up, replace contacts, and reinstall. Did my Mom's 91 Camry awhile back - very easy job. I did have to call around to find a shop that carried the contacts I needed ( the dealer wanted some ridiculous price).

Bingo...!

Nearest the front of the car, driver's side headlight, according to nipper's link...

That's what I thought, but I found this Endwrench .pdf, which if you refer to page 14, the description on installation of the camshaft sprockets and cam belt idler pulleys, working from the front, agrees with Nipper's original designation... http://68.178.49.203/jon/EJ22-Overhaul.pdf :confused: :confused: :confused:

It would certainly help me, I can give you a email in a PM to send them to me if you're willing to do it. In preparing to replace the axle(s) on my 96 OBW, a question I have is how likely is the possiblity the splines in the hub will be shot, and that I'll have to replace the hub or bearing itself? What other parts should I be prepared to replace when doing this job? The car has 225K

Follow-up article, supports what Commuter posted: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070927/wl_canada_nm/canada_usa_retail_col_2

If you were to see a conservative improvement of 5% to 10% on a ~$1.20 per oz on a 16gallon tank (that's on the 1quart purchase), you'd basically see a $3.5 to $7 savings per tankfull at current gas prices. But then there's the added hassle of measuring the additive each time your at the pump. CMH should put a pre-measure 1/2 to 1oz reservior on the top of the bottle (and a long dispensing funnel extension) similar to what other products like Stabil and 2cycle engine oils have. Being the smallest purchase is 1qt, I've emailed a friend to review the product to see if he would be interested in splitting the quart for trail purposes (He has a Tahoe and probably has a better chance of benefitting, if at all). Would lessen the $ bite a bit, although the company claims a refund if you're not happy with the product. We'll see, I have to do some more research on this...but if I do it, I definitely report back.

I may play the ginnie pig and try this on my 96 OBW. Minnesota product and easily available in the Twin Cities. At $30/qt and an ounce per tankful - we'll see...

Anyone with experience/comments on this product?: http://www.ca40g.com/home.php?xid=c0df4262bd5dfd6e8291d4bc0af12544 http://www.ca40g.com/pages.php?pageid=11 http://www.ca40direct.com/buy.html Of particular interest to me is the Q&A: http://www.ca40g.com/pages.php?pageid=15

I am asking the question here because it comes up on oil consumption issues for the 2.5, but does the 2.2 have a oil separator plate like the early 2.5s have? Just wondering.

Well, maybe it will work the the other way where here in the US, we will soon be paying $40,000 for that once priced $28,000 GT Limited or maybe just split the difference at $34,000.

Well, I've learned over the years the dealerships too often take unfair advantage of their customers in service repair and over the counter parts. When I did my front brake job I needed a reseal kit for the calipers. Morries of Mtka wanted $39 for it, ended up ordering it from Jason in Auburn for $19 plus $6.95 shipping. Not a big price difference to me really, and I had to wait a couple of day for shipping, but it pissed me off enough that the local dealer would charge twice as much for the same part that I just wanted to take my business elsewhere. A couple of years ago, I was at Morries again, then talking to the service manager about a warranty issue on my 05'. I overheard one of the service reps talking to a lady about her early 2000 Outback, telling her from the code(s) that were pulled they would need to replace the catalytics, at the bargain basement price of $1,500!! I followed her out to the parking lot to stopped her and explained that often it's just the O2 sensor(s) that throw those codes, and she should have the service department try changing just the forward O2 first to see if that took care of the matter, they could always put the cats on later if needed, but new O2s come with them anyway, so she would have nothing to lose except a big service bill. She thanked me and went back in to talk to service guy again. I don't know what the outcome was but am betting (hoping) she save over $1000 for new cats she never needed. I'll never know. My point though is these shops only want to do whats easiest for them and will pull in the most profit. The same senario happened with my sister with her 96 Legacy but at an Independent in Jersey. Saved her $1,200 and solved the problem, all due to what I learned on this forum about catalytics, O2s, and the codes. And of course I have replaced the O2 sensor on my 96 OBW, 12 years and 225K on her with the same Cats. So I guess I should take this opportunity to thank all you others here for sharing your expertise. This forum has been a goldmine of information, and savings to me.

Should make all you Canadians happy. Hopefully you'll see some better purchasing power on new Subies and repairs...:-p http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=070921195942.8xfvhudz&show_article=1

Good Points. The thing that's really distressing is that apparently **alot** of HG are being done - Maybe I should look at getting Subaru training and certification in auto repair - pretty much assured continuous work while making good money....