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Thanks for the replies, the '04 set up We are looking is $175 for everything.

Hey all, We have a 99 Forester with the manual 5sp that appears to be going out. Transmission code on the car is TY755VC1AA and it has the Engine Code of EJ253AWZVB (2.5SOHC right?) Question I have is will a 2004 Forester 2.5 xs Transmission (and rear end) swap into the car??? Very confusing here and need expert help ASAP. Thanks, Steve

It sounds like a clunk with a buck and jerk...Think I may be on the path to a solution for the "clunking"...backed the Subie up on the ramps to check the CV joints....all boots are intact (couple of them are showing their age but holding still) and the front axles seem quite solid...now the back...that's a different story...I snapped a couple of pic of the rear axles where they meet the rear diff (sorry cannot figure how to place the pics in the post) I am getting a ton of play in and out of the differential...looks like almost 1/4" of play in and out of the differential (guestimating as I had nothing to accurately measure with on me)...is this in anyways normal? What retains the axle into the differential? Thanks, Steve

I am in Reno, NV. Have 2 great pick n pull yards close by...they sell the builders in the CA yards also.

Hey all, Been a long time since I was on the USMB, I used to have an '88 DL that I basically drove the wheels off and loved it. My motto for it was that "it came from Pick n Pull and that's where she will end up"...eventually the motor went out and it did complete the circle of life lol. Recently my dad and I picked up a 1999 Subaru Forester with about 214k on it. Now, I know this might have been a dumb idea (seems we get lots of them lol) but we picked it up from Pick n Pull as a "rebuilder". Well, got it home and it does run and drive, however, there are a few things to work out on it. First and foremost, the clutch (5spd mt) feels off to me...haven't had a manual in a long time but I'm thinking that you should not have to go almost to the floor before you feel the clutch engage. I know the fluid is a tad low and will be filling that up first and will check again. Assuming the fluid does not fix it (not sure it's going to but it's a starting point) does this sound like a worn clutch?? Or is there some adjustment I haven't found yet? The 2nd major issue is there is a clunking noise when driving. Seems to be a CV joint or drive shaft type of sound...will get the car up on ramps/jackstands hopefully this weekend. I did find a receipt that the previous owner had a replacement rear diff installed about 2k ago...anything else major to look for? I am kinda excited to be playing with a Subie again...used to really drool over the old "Hatch Patrol" posts from back in the day...this will most likely remain stock commuter car for either dad or me...maybe one day I can lift if and make a monster Subie out of her