rayclark

Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=220035224324&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT Thanks RC

Not sure if you're interested, but I'm sell a set of Factory Service manuals Vol# 1-6. Covers 95 - 97. They are in excellent condition. It's up on e-bay right now. I can post the link if you want. RC

Sent you an e-mail with report attached. RC

Does the H6 3.0R engine have to use premium fuel otr can regular be used without issues? Thanks RC

Richard: Sent you a PM. RC

In my search for a 05 / 06 Outback, I have seen many listings for cars that have (Natl) after it. What are these and should they be avoided? Thanks RC

So no real problem areas to be concerned about? I know what you mean about seat discomfort....we had a 99 forester and I couldn't sit in it for more than 50 miles before my legs would start to ache. The problem was two things...the placement of the pedal as you mention and the seat was just to short in the front. Didn't provide any support. My wife now has an 05 Forester and it is much more tolerable for me. I can go longer distances (51 miles haha ) now before I need to stretch my legs. I've driven the 05 Outbacks and haven't felt any discomfort. Haven't tried an 06 yet. RC

So a turbo 4cyl would be able to tow alright? I don't have a camper yet so I don't know the exact weight but I'm guessing it would be 2000 - 2200lbs. Any trouble areas with 2005 or 06? Thanks RC

Looking at buying a new Outback. Either a 2005 or 2006. Any known problem areas with either year I should be concerned about? Tranny,motor,electrical....? Anybody tow anything with them? How do they do for towing? I have a boat ~1800lb and we plan on getting a small camper next summer. Just wondering if they would be able to tow them without problems. Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks RC

I have a mechanics stool but that looks like it would work in it's place and my kid can use it after I'm done. SevenSisters...thanks for the clarification and info. Appreciate it. RC

Thanks for the info..what is a PT Balaster Ray

I need to replace all 4 on my 97 OB and I was wondering the same thing. Are they hard to install? Any info on tips or tricks to doing the job myself? Thanks RC

I didn't see any mention of "hesitation of the AWD" ...I was replying to the hesistation B4 going into gear. I'll be trying a new filter and see how that does...my wife said that it does seem a little better since getting the tranny flush....so maybe a filter will take care of the rest

Well my wifes Forester just started doing this exact same thing a few weeks ago. Just got it back from the shop. They did a tranny flush but they did not change the filter. It did not help...it still does the same thing. They told me that it was due to the clutch packs being bad. They quoted me $4200 for a refurbished trans and the labor to install. That price seems a little excessive. It sounds like a few people have had this problem. I can't believe that a transmission would need to be replaced at 70,000 miles. Of course it is now out of warranty. I may try and talk to Subaru and see if they will do anything...but I doubt it. I am very interested in knowing if changing the filter corrects the problem for you. If it does then I may try that also. I just don't want to spend another $30 some dollars on this if I'm going to have to get another tranny anyways. The dealer already charged me over $100 for the tranny flush and fluid change. Please keep us posted with what you find out. Thanks RC

I had an error code p0420. I thought maybe one of the O2 sensors may be going bad. With that code which relates to to Cat. I would think maybe it would be the rear sensor. Would you agree with that? It does seem to be flucuating bwt 0 and .750v. Maybe it was just a random thing. Ray

I have a 97 Outback 2.5. Can any one tell me what the values should read for the front and rear O2 sensors. I have a OBD scan tool that tells me the voltage of the sensors but I do not know what they should read. Any info woud be appreciated. Thanks Ray Clark