brus brother

That's because you are from Hawaii. The original poster is from New Joisey... bahdahbing!

Other than the check engine light, were there any other sympotms with the TPS?

Ole Nippy boy just reached his 5000th post:clap:. I am trying like hell to catch him by posting such as this and so as to not be banned to the Off Topic page, let me just say... torque bind, head gasket, KN filter and to be politically correct, I am Brus Brother and I approve this message.

Maybe Nipster is just miffed because nobody noticed this was his 5000th post:clap:... no ataboys, no cards, fanfare, squat... after all I've done for you... so... ATABOY, GOOD JOB, BEEN SWELL, COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU, HERE'S TO 5000 MORE! Now, back to work! PS when I first read TB expert, I thought you were talking about tuberculosis. Thank God torque bind isn't contagious.

Fortunately I've never had the torque bind problem but from following posts, it would seem to make sense to try drain and refill with regular ATF a few times before you bring in the big guns.

Yikes... the grill on that Ford is about as innovative as the robot from The Day The Earth Stood Still released in 1951 (See 1 Lucky Texan's avatar - Post #26 this thread)

AND they both appear to have 4 wheels!

Er... yes she did (same color) and it is in my driveway. I love the styling and balance of the 05+ Outback design. Not much of a racer boy anymore so I didn't go for the hood scooped turbo (premium gas too:-\ with the turbo). It reminds me of the Lexus SUV but pleasantly toned (and priced) down.

I guess it's best to lather up your best Texan drawl for this, then hurry home and brush your teeth after having talked such sh*#.

What else to tell them?? Oh, yes, I forgot, you should tell them to... FIX THE EFIN CAR! Seriously, you have been told to piss off and you think you need to be nice? It is now as it was while still under warranty their responsibility to diagnose and fix the car. Bring any service records or documentation with you when you meet the rep. If you haven't already done so, create a phone log (to the best of your memory) to go along with your service visits to show that you are serious about getting satisfaction.

Do I have to SHOUT. Said it before, I'll say it again... if you had the same issue documented numerous times while under warranty, a good dealership should put their tail between their legs, admit incompetence to the regional rep and get this buggy fixed. Don't email SOA, call them and don't let go. You've called them before while under warranty so they should have a case number. Get them to set up a meeting at a dealership with the regional rep... not a phone call. BTW, what is the particular electrical problem you are having? There are some pretty good diagnosticians on board here that might just come up with a solution in the meanwhile.

Ask to meet with regional rep. Bad dealerships happen.I see you are in CT. I use Dan Perkins Subaru in Milford and they have been reasonable.

2 connecting rods and a hole in the block... these are the risks one takes and perils one must endure when driving without those good luck air fresheners or other religious symbols affixed to the dashboard. I am glad you decided that ole blue was not all dead but only mostly dead, as discussed in the movie Princess Bride. Miracle Max: Whoo-hoo-hoo, look who knows so much. It just so happens that your friend here is only MOSTLY dead. There's a big difference between mostly dead and all dead. Mostly dead is slightly alive. With all dead, well, with all dead there's usually only one thing you can do. Inigo Montoya: What's that? Miracle Max: Go through his clothes and look for loose change. PS Your driveway will never be the same now that your perpetual asphalt sealer has been overhauled. Get home safe.

You did say you were going out for a beer. You just didn't say how far!

Did this just start? Could be cheap plug wires. Radio Shack sells a small in line suppressor for the antenna line or there is a suppresor for on the back of the altrernator. Then again... Rush???... better off with no radio.

Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. Actually, I think the faulty pump/seal resulted in delayed engagement especially going from R to D.

Check to see if there is a flash for the TCU. There was one for my 2000 Legacy GT auto.

http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/ If you click on Service Bulletins, it will allow you to search by make model and year. BTW, in NYC, can you really hear anything above the din anyway? (just kidding, I work in NYC)

I use SubaruPartsForYou.com They are an arm of Dan Perkins Subaru in Milford CT. Very helpful and an easy reach for the east coasters and great for walk-ins for us locals.

At 170,000 miles, there was probably more stopping power in Fred Flinstone's foot.

You are so correct. That 'twas where the rust ate me 90 Loyale. Arrgh.

I had the dreaded shimmy at braking. I used a discounted online Subie site to order genuine Subaru parts and replaced front rotors and pads on all 4 using the provided shims and grease. Shimmy gone, happy chappy.

Wait for me Nipper, looks like you'll be needing a designated driver.

Alaska... so easy to keep a beer cold . Nippy... off to the great north.

Refreshments?