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http://www.danperkinssubaru.com/MiscPage_6 Got this as an email today. Certainly not for the shade tree mechanics that lurk here but for those who would normally do all service at shops and keep records, seems like a decent deal. This is the same dealer as subarupartsforyou.com where I get my parts for cheap here on the east coast.

++ on the cheap fix. SOA wants a pretty penny for their "stink-no-more" processes. I haven't yet reassembled the dash after installing the cabin air filter. I see where the blower motor is and assume that the evaporator is below that. Too cold to play with it today but if I can actually visualize and clean the evaporator I guess beyond that I would need an exorcist.

I bought a used 08 OB and there has always been an odd smell from the HVAC unit. Kinda like smoked meat:eek: mostly when I first turn it on. I changed the cabin air filter and sprayed Lysol down into the vents as well as directly in when the cabin filter was out. Water is draining out normally when running the AC and defroster. I guess the only thing left is cleaning the evaporator. Has anyone done the drill the hole/squirt in the cleaner treatment to clean the evaporator box? I'm not even sure how to access the area. Any pictures or diagrams/instructions/material-parts list appreciated. Hell, I'll drop the car off and pick it up in a few hours if that works for you.

Best part is if you do the reprogram, SOA extends the warranty on the cat to 100,000 miles:banana:

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=100679 Looks like the same notice I got about 6 months ago. Has the mailman been holding out on you or is this a different notification?

OK Michael, details? How many miles since the plugs were done? Hate to admit it but it is one of those things that I haven't done since... well... anyway, what is the recommended interval on the H3 for plugs and when did you do them last? You may well decide to await her return west OR drive out here and do them yourself... 120,000 miles seems like you are just breaking in a Subaru. Glad to hear the trip east went well. We are expecting an inch of snow here tonight With your daughter's SLC experience, I think she can handle our east coast conditions. Be forewarned, if she stays here too long, before you know it, she'll have a stubborn New England accent and that is harder to change than old spark plugs:lol:

External HG leak seaped out behind engine head on driver's side on my 2000. Tech said this was typical location. No other symptoms but HG repair was performed under 100k warranty.

Christmas came a day early!

Not a guru but I live about 10 minutes away. Not much of a wrencher but I know enough not to get hammered by a mechanic. It's very civilized here but the prices are going to be steeper than out west so get your daughter's wheels in order and point her east. She'll be an hour train ride from NYC. No need to drive in and deal with all that. 2.5 hours by car to Boston. Norwalk is by the shore and a great place in the summer. I know you said something about a job but there is life after work and Conn. is a great place to live. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention that when they have the Norwalk oyster festival, they serve real oysters and not the Rocky Mountain variety:eek: Send me a PM if you have any concerns.

Lots of variables here: When they replaced the CV joints ... were they replaced with genuine Subaru parts or one of the other "acceptable" makers? Does the thumping happen: when going over bumps? when turning and going over bumps? I had a similar problem that was related to steering rack in my 2000 Legacy where the PS fluid was causing a hydraulic knock. Eventually SOA designed a damper into the system. What year and model is your car? Sorry if I missed this info.

Hey Connie, Is this the same Lego that you me and Moosens were doing the Limbo under changing the exhaust up in Milford? A fine ride if it is and glad to see it still is on the road. You are a great car(e)taker. Nothing to fret about in selling your cars.

Nah the clicking related to shifting into gears (at stop)... went away when they changed the tranny. It was the second tranny they changed on my 2000. The first swap was for delayed engagement at 25,000 miles. I no longer have the car now as I customized it at at 89K by crash.

You guys are in over my head but in my 00 Legacy auto there was a progressively worsening whining noise diagnosed as "normal" pinion gear sound that started around 60,000 miles but SOA nonetheless replaced the trany under 100k warranty when it started making other unrelated clicking noises.

are the bf goodrich traction t/a rated for the ob?

fingers crossed. post back. hope it works.

Tough call... a lot of variables being thrown into the mix. Quite possible it is only the front O2 sensor but you'll never know if you replace the front and rear with after market and have the experience as the one poster which was solved only after changing the front sensor... you may end up later changing the cat to find out that you still have the problem... related to a faulty front O2 sensor...

I won't say nobody but if you do a search here, there are enough incident reports where codes are thrown and problems had and it leads back to aftermarket front O2 sensors. BTW, what are the symptoms you are having with your 2000 that you are trying to cure by throwing sensors at it??:-\

Rule of thumb is use only genuine Subaru for the front O2 sensor. Apparently not as critical for the rear. Check some of the online dealers like subarupartsforyou.com Anthony is very helpful.

Durania, I hope you had survival gear with you, venturing off road like that At least you could have foraged at the bird feeder in the tree in a pinch.

OK Here's another thought. Try and see if the Trans X people will be appearing at any of the European trade shows. You just might want to meet up with them to discuss opening a "small" franchise of say... 2 or 3 bottles to start

Ship tranny to Nipper to install Trans-x. Nipper drives tranny around US (trying not to trash another engine) ships tranny back to Europe... problem solved. Happy Thanksgiving from this side of the great waters.

That's only the half of it Mr. Sucks. You think we'd be able to pull out that little cubby hole insert where the owners manual sits and just slip in your new filter but NO. It doesn't line up. Off by about 5"! I don't know about the MY10 but in my 08 you have to remove the entire glove box (make sure you don't break at least one retaining clip on the side trim piece facing the door) and then an access panel. In the 05 as you point out, you have to remove half of the console trim and the glove box (don't forget the trim piece mentioned above) and the rear glove box trim panel. Dealer wants over $100 parts and labor for the job. Interval recommended 15K miles. Unfortunate design flaw passed down the line to the customer. I feel like taking a dremel to the rear trim panel an making my own mod. I'd still have to drop the glove box though. C'mon SOA. I know it's not the space shuttle (remember the o-rings) but I hate sloppy designs.

I think I got it. I went in through the trunk.

Finally getting around to trying to change the cabin air filter on my 05 outback wagon. I can't seem to drop the glove box to access the poorly designed/located cabin air filter. Anyone have a schematic with screws noted before I start removing the timing belt cover ;-)

Armored vehicle with gun ports?