brus brother

Thanks. I guess I'll crawl out there and give it a shot when it warms up to the point that my head doesn't crack going outside. Brrrrr.

So is there a fix for tired dust seals? My 2000 Legacy with similar 95K+/- mileage has developed the squeaking the rear going over bumps. Is it possible to lube and replace dust seals?

You betcha, I'd have drugged that Subie by the nostrils right in for the new HGs... come to think of it... I already did that with my 2000 and feel more secure in regards the future:banana:.

OK Billyboy, it seems that if the recall campaign was performed for your vehicle, just drive right to Subaru and have them replace the HGs. The car is warranteed not the owner. The warrantee is transferrable. It's not necessary to indicate all of the other "information" about things that were done since then. Tell all that sort of "information" stuff to your spiritual counselor. Do you really think SOA is telling you ALL of their "information"?

The dreaded head gasket leak on that year model leaks from the rear cylinder on the driver's side. Make sure you had the coolant additive done under the extended warranty which is good for 8 years and/or 100,000 miles. If you didn't have the stop-leak additive, then go get it FREE. After a few weeks, if it still leaking, go back in and report the leak and let SOA replace your headgaskets FREE. If it is leaking, it is also doubtful that the stop-leak stuff will work in the long run.

Meesa think you got that right boss:eek:

WO, Thanks for the offer. I will PM you.

Anyone know where I can pick up a 360 roof panel that hasn't been in a rollover. A buddy has one with a few cracks and is getting lazy about repairing it. Tan would be lovely and could you deliver it please? BTW nice to see ya around Moosens and Nipper, what are you doing over here?

Nippy, you show your age, young fellow. Age does have its benefits in experience as possibly in this case. Hopefully the driver is OK?

If the tranny is the same as my 2000 Legacy AT, there is a known delayed engagement issue?? When mine went, SOA replaced the tranny under warranty but I think that's because they didn't want techs futzing around with tranny innards. The fix might not be so daunting for a tranny shop. Not sure.

How were you able to break in? I am studying Car Theft 101 and would like to add to my skills.

Ditto.

Warm it up and pour it over the castle walls when the infidels approach .

heresy!

Hey Nip, I've always wondered if you ever completely change the fluid with the sequential drain and fill method or you just dilute the contaminants that remain in the 2/3 total volume that remained from the first drain and at each subsequent drain and fill. Riddle me that Batman;)

Is there a sunroof and did you notice this after a rain or has it been dry where you are? There are drain lines from up yonder that can clog or separate and the sunroof gasket can leak as well. There is a TSB about water coming in around the map light area if you go to NHTSA website. I guess you coul drain the washer tank and run the lines dry and see if the car dries up in a few days to eliminate (or convict) the washer line as a culprit. There are drain holes in front of the windshield under the hood at the corners that can become clogged by leaves etc. and allow water to enter through the fresh air vent.

I'm getting a feeling... a dark feeling... looking at the pictures that that blue car is about... it's about... to throw a rod...

This is great info if it can be put in the Repair Manual section for safekeeping. A picture says it all when you forgot to drop breadcrumbs along the trail to guide you back.

You may have spoken too soon. The following link speaks to Subaru's search for that Italian, French, Grecian influence. If my memory serves me correctly, the 80-90s style shift was ushered in by an Italian designer. http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=3553&vf=1

The side view in the original post does hint at the snout but the overhead shot on that same page shows that it is not the B9 nose (hate it). Don't worry Nipper... some day SOA will make another blue car....

If you go to her web site, Subiegal is certainly "fast";).

Very informative. What camera and setting were you using?

Yikes!

Hella va story Nipster.