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Yes, you're F'ed. The way it's been explained to me, by the time you pay to rotate and balance every 5,000 miles or whatever your warranty required, you're better off getting brandy new tires. Try using TireRack.com. I've been satisfied with the F'ing I got from them as good as any other.

Pinion gear in transmission. SOA will tell you it's normal. Tell them not to your ear.

Skip, I believe this is part of the Code Alarm System: Battery failed and lights flashing? Parking lights will flash when the vehicle's battery is disconnected and reconnected. To stop lights from flashing, either: Press remote transmitter “UNLOCK” button once OR turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and press programming button for one second (see below). The vehicle interior (courtesy) light and door open warning light (DOOR AJAR indicator) will then illuminate for 60 seconds when the ignition is turned off, or until the doors are locked with the remote transmitter. Yes, the dashboard instrument panel lights will flash when the parking lights flash. The rest of the alarm info is at link: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#code%20alarm Good luck and welcome Pickles.

http://www.driveperformancesubaru.com/ As the title says, sign up for free subscription. Moderator please correct if not suitable for this site.

I will assume that you are using the same grade of gasoline as in the past since octane that is too low (see owner's manual) will cause "pre-ignition" or "pinging". Some of the more common causes and remedies I've come across in dealing with the condition: Old spark plugs - change plugs Carbon buildup on pistons/valves - do upper engine cleaning using products such as Seafoam sucked into the intake manifold and sprayed into the throttle body or a gas line engine cleaner added to the gas tank. Knock sensor - change sensor There are some other exotic possibilities that I am exploring as I have yet to solve my problem of "pinging". Hope the simple fixes work for you.

Only realized the other day that my 00 has a "dummy" cig lighter in the ash tray. I guess the "dummy" is appropriate for smokers who haven't realized that, once lit, the cigarette smokes all by itself and the human component is relegated to "sucker" (I am a former sucker).

Is there a repair for repairing the rubberized material that the new bumpers/grillwork is made from? I tried Bondo but it doesn't adhere. I have to repair a broken piece so it's not just a fill in.

Were any of these problems present before the new (reconditioned) engine?

ADMIRABLE. Though I probably will never pull a piston, the video was inforamtive and fun to watch. Looking forward to the next episode. Thanks for yor efforts.

You can get a small funnel with a long spout at WalMart for about $3. Beats growing another set of hands.

While I have already given my thumbs down on the new grill on the Tribecca, I saw the same at the JDM website on the Imprezza and it doesn't seem as ridiculous in that scale... I think it's a matter of contributing to the overall esthetic imbalance on the Tribecca. Now, some of the other Subaru models on the site, apparently not US available, such as the Sambar and Pleo leave me totally perplexed and unimpressed style wise.

Update: In spite of using 4 tanks of 93 octane Mobil (car should run on 87 as per SOA), the car still pings under light load just at about the 35mph mark. 73,000 miles. Had new air and gas filter and plugs, timing checked and adjusted (off on cam from factory), decarboned with SeaFoam three times and throttle body cleaned. knock sensor changed. Aside from posting your octane and pinging experiences with 99-03 vintages, if anyone has any suggestions, please unstump me.

As a brain surgeon once told me, confidence lacking competence is very dangerous. Knowing when to say when is an indicator of good judgement.

First thing is to dump all the gas from any yard power tools and then wrap your wrist in an ace bandage so as to eliminate need to use hand tools. Sheared off bolt... sorry, just bad luck.

Isn't there a Mercedes that has the mail truck look as well? PS The Tribecca is definitely NOT for me.

OK so what's with the gremlins in the 05 headlights? Two friends with 05 OBs have had the bulbs replaced. I'm now waiting for mine to go and will feel cheated if I don't have the same problem.

Commendable for helping a member with a nod to the board. Sorry to hear about the ear problem...

Had a 90 Loyale until last year. Had 160,000 miles when I sold it. Yup, leaky engine seals. Could have used it to generate income "sealing" asphalt driveways. Other than that, I abused it to no end and it kept on ticking. Rusted here in the NE. 27,000 miles??? seems like a find. How much? How is the exhaust etc. any rust?

Start with the heat shields. Get down and dirty and start banging on the exhaust at various points. You may be "lucky" and are the victim of heat shield vibration.

Seems a common problem. Apparently the solder joint on a resistor fails. There is actually someone on the site who will fix it for free. Use the search function. His member ID is NorthWet.

"For those who say 'this isn't aimed at the typical Subaru customer', I have to agree, but I would remind Fuji Heavy Industries that people who are blind and/or insane are probably not a good market upon which to base an all-new vehicle." Blind and insane drivers? How many of them are out there... and don't forget to include L.A. drivers. If they could just capture that market share alone... it would be a boost to their bottom line. Martin, your comments are far too sensible and should be kept tucked away safely in CO. far from our seat of government.

You make it look easy. Thanks and Happy Father's Day.

Is it by chance leaking at the drain plug? The plug requires a new(?) crush washer which is the same type crush washer as on the oil drain plug.

That's a noteworthy observation. I wonder if one of the tech gearheads can explain the whys and hows. I assume we are talking about regular operating temperatures and all other things being equal?

There is a TSB on delayed engagement at the NHTSA site. When you shift from reverse to drive, there is a noticeable delay in engagement, with a clunk. There may also be something about hard shifts on that site. Is the car still covered under the 5 year 60K warranty or did you get some sort of warranty from the seller? I had the transmiision on my 2000 Legacy GT AT replaced under warranty... twice! Good luck.