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BINGO !! You got it! Tight and quiet now. Also, Tie Rods will be replaced a little later. Thanks again !

She is a loose one, and she is loud... I'm thinking you may have identified the culprit. Thanks !

Update: Well, I got a mechanic to put the 01 Forester on a lift. He showed me two Klunky things: 1) Control arm bushings are worn pretty bad. 2) ...and Tie rods need replacing. Torn boot, wiggly wheels. Honolulu prices: $550 for bushings. And then $450 for tie rods and alignment.

Thanks Guys !!

Thanks ! I really appreciate yer asking. No advance yet...too darn busy. Been driving the Impreza. Never heard of pitch stopper. Searched it and it seems all search results (on first page) are Subaru, as if only Subaru has pitch stopper. Saw some threads about it too. Anyway I will for sure check pitch stopper, and the other good suggestions from kind members on this forum. Possibilities from members so far include: Pitch stopper, ball joint, rear bushing on lower control arm, bearing at the top of the strut.. Side Note: Someone gave me a 95 Legacy 2.2 (120K miles) which I had looked at in August. He was selling it for his ex-girlfriend. She left town. Two months later he calls me. New girlfriend. Needs parking space. How could I say no? Now I must sell a Subie or two. Fleet reduction program.

Thanks CNY Dave ! Yes, ...high-up and just in front of the windshield....that's where I thought it sounded so close to firewall Appreciated !

Thank You ! Mucho !

Hello and Thanks ! My 01 Forester has a fairly loud klunk in suspension. It happens when stepping on brake pedal, and when going over bumps in road (not braking). I heard what I thought sounded like something slamming, it sounded (I think) close to firewall, as if (oh no) a rear engine mount was bad, but I'm not even sure it has a rear mount, However cannot be sure where that slam really is coming from. The slam is simultaneous with the klunk, maybe even is the same thing, not a separate sound * Even with light pedal pressure. * It also klunks when brake pedal is released, but not quite as loud and forceful. * Steering wheel does not pull or jolt when it happens. * Has new struts. * If stomp hard on brake pedal, klunk becomes louder, like slam. Also when (not braking) tires hit the road at bottom of a driveway ramp where road surface angle changes abruptly, or when tires hit the start of the same driveway ramp (going up). Any & all help is appreciated !

Some (not all) helpful Engine swap threads combined here. Hopefully useful to the next persons with similar issue. Mainly about EJ18 and EJ22 for replacing unwanted EJ25s. Some are from USMB and Legacy forums. These threads helped me plenty. Wherever you see good info" it was meant for my situation. ALL of these threads have good info. Thanks a million for the advice ! (you guys know who you are) ! ! ! ! . EJ22 or EJ18 swap into EJ25D DOHC vehicle (good concise compatibility info here) www.subaruoutback.org/forums/111-gen-1-1995-1999/248329-ej22-ej18-swap-into-ej25d-dohc-vehicle.html Wikipedia Subaru EJ engines descriptions; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_EJ_engine 1996 outback ej22 question (has expanded info for identifying models/years compatibility) (answers Impreza question) www.subaruoutback.org/forums/111-gen-1-1995-1999/50483-1996-outback-ej22-question.html Using a NON-EGR engine in Subaru with EGR (MacGyver style EGR solution) (and compatibility info) Using a NON-EGR engine in Subaru with EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve) - Engine - Ultimate Subaru Message Board Swapping a phase 2 ej25 in an older legacy or impreza Swapping a phase 2 ej25 in an older legacy or impreza - Engine - Ultimate Subaru Message Board Compatible engines? www.subaruoutback.org/forums/66-problems-maintenance/144017-compatible-engines.html Anyone want to install a 22 in a '98, or know a shop who will? (has some useful details) Anyone want to install a 22 in a '98, or know a shop who will? - 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX - Ultimate Subaru Message Board Subaru Legacy Forums > Model Specific Forums > Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) Dual port head EJ22 legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/dual-port-head-ej22-184854.html Subaru Legacy Forums > Model Specific Forums > Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) How do i tell if my ej22's are sohc or dohc ? legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/do-tell-if-my-ej22s-sohc-dohc-164588.html Bought an overheated 2001 OBW...gonna fix it! ( Not swap, but epic for pulling out the EJ25. 35 pages. Awesome pics) www.subaruoutback.org/forums/110-gen-2-2000-2004/31644-bought-overheated-2001-obw-gonna-fix.html Just a EJ22 thought and request. (has performance tips) www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/117468-just-a-ej22-thought-and-request/ 2002 Subaru Outback: Needs Engine (good info) www.subaruoutback.org/forums/110-gen-2-2000-2004/348834-2002-subaru-outback-needs-engine.html JDM Engine Swap www.subaruoutback.org/forums/110-gen-2-2000-2004/165417-jdm-engine-swap.html Transplanting an H6. . . (good info & good stories) www.subaruoutback.org/forums/110-gen-2-2000-2004/47861-transplanting-h6.html School me on swaps (good info) www.subaruoutback.org/forums/66-problems-maintenance/109938-school-me-swaps.html 05 2.5 engine seized (good on choosing engines) www.subaruoutback.org/forums/66-problems-maintenance/80545-05-2-5-engine-seized.html Help...Motor swap.. (2003 OB Legacy needs engine. ) www.subaruoutback.org/forums/61-general-discussions/52285-help-motor-swap.html Any more to recommend? .

Hello, Thanks for help when I visited here from subaruoutback forum. I signed in to post a some engine swap threads I collected while studying for my latest Subaru College quarterly final exam. Thanks!!