1 Lucky Texan

Well, bubbles in the radiator to be more specific. A bad/old radiator cap 'could' create bubbling in the o'flow tank. But yeah, the track record here certainly points to HGs.

This story seems SO familiar - have you posted this before under a different user name or on another Forum? anyway, that oil leak is very strange.

you could put in the FWD fuse under the hood and I guess use any mix of tires you want.

I wonder if you could drill/tap and plug it with a small bolt? might not be worth the risk of introducing metal shavings or 'propagating' a crack. how about heli-arc or w'ever welding it over?

if you're lucky, your mechanic left an air bubble in the system and MAYBE not much damage was done by the event. Or headgaskets if you're unlucky.

depending on exactly what the issue is with your discomfort, you might check into some product to give your back more support. Orbus Forme' is often touted as having very nice stuff. http://www.obusforme.ca/obus_forme/?SID=ae7g17j6qvnc0n8f0tnu7sgc45

I like the seats in my wife's 03 OBW. I REALLY like the seats in my 06 WRX wgn. Some folks may not as getting in/out over the thigh bolsters is odd. Plus, non-removable headrest. But they are comfy and 'sporty'. (careful if you get some at the junkyard - there's an airbag built in the side I think.)

Is it tinted? Some people report poor reception after tinting in some cars. just an idea.

wife's 03 H6 OBW had a leaking rear strut. It also has had a split inner boot up front so, I decided to install all 4 sttruts and half-axle. It went OK though, I was quite slow - doing it over 4 days with 3-4 interruptions. Also, after doing the rear struts with handtools, I bought an electric impact before doing the front so, NEW TOOL! WOOT! used info from here (also, added some pics and comments); http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/81-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension/36263-2003-w-h6-baja-springs-kyb-struts-done.html

TWIN TURBO that baby! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wonder what's wrong with the present engine? Anyway - same generation so, maybe not too many differences. DO check/change the bearing on the tensioner and idler pulleys for the serpentine belt. If the engine that's out has ANY hint of needing plugs or valve cover gaskets - do that before installation. And don't cheap out - platinum or iridium plugs.

Look for a place inside the covers where rubbing/scuffing has been taking place. Might a be a sign that the tensioner is weak.

Sounds like everything is already settled but, I've read that holding a narrow strip of paper at the tailpipe while someone cranks the starter will show the paper suck IN if a belt is broken or significantly jumped in time due to open exhaust valve(s).

I recently installed Redline Lightweight Shockproof (synth.) in all the differentials and 5MT in my 03 Outback (4eat) and my 06 WRX wagon. The front diff in my wife's Outback seems noticeably quieter. It was always a little noisy - noticeable mostly at highway speeds. At first, I didn't notice any difference in my WRX manual, but now I think it is not working too well. probably TOO slippery for good synchro operation. I may try to find an additive or swap it out at my next service interval in April. I'd like to run a synthetic, but I don't want to sacrifice synchro operation!

Sometimes, a poor ground can cause alt./charging problems. Mkae certain there a good physical grounds from the alt, engine, frame/fender, etc. to the battery and everywhere really.

DOH! Hmmm....I'll work on it. a few pics located in this discussion; http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f94/09-forester-aero-wipers-35097/

Despite being different lengths, they fit and work without interference. They have a very nice 'aero' look to them. small thing I know - just FYI Carl

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___Subaru-Micro-Mini-Van-360_W0QQitemZ300273783333QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item300273783333&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A-1

I'm not sure you're missing anything - be interesting to see if one side has slipped valve timing. You could try holding a small stip of paper to the tail pipe. If it tries to 'suck in' that could mean a valve is open when it shouldn't be. I dunno if that trick works if timing is off by just 1 or 2 teeth though. Maybe there is a fuel pressure/delivery problem?

http://jalopnik.com/5058493/subaru-boxer-diesel-unveiled-for-forester-impreza-and-legacy-in-paris

check the tranny, maybe they over/underfilled it. check the front diff too, just in case someone messed with it.

I've seen an extensive thread on superton installataion for Impreza s. Here's one aimed at Legacy owners; http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22102 fyi Carl

six cyl diesel seems to be in the works! 4/24 Boxer Diesel review. 'Now that the air-cooled Volkswagen Beetle and its siblings rest in peace, only Porsche and Subaru stand by the boxer-engine principle. In a worldwide first, the Japanese have now taught the horizontally opposed piston engine to feed on diesel fuel. The layout? A 2.0-liter, aluminum-block, four-cam four-cylinder. We tried the promising fuel miser in the Legacy sedan and the Outback wagon, and we came away impressed. Like all horizontally opposed engines, Subaru's new diesel eliminates second-order shaking forces. The end result is a smoothness - and a lack of noise - not usually associated with an oil burner. The 148-hp four-cylinder revs to a 4400-rpm redline, and although it's not ridiculously quick (60 mph arrives in 8.5 seconds, according to Subaru), prompt accelerator-pedal response and a wide, middle-of-the-tach sweet spot go a long way. Fuel economy is expected to average about 40 mpg in Legacy-based applications, and top speed will likely approach 130 mph. Subarus' diesel hits Europe this month, but happily, its stateside arrival isn't far off - American Subaru dealers are due to see it in 2010. Subaru of America has not yet decided which vehicles it will offer with the diesel, but the Legacy, the Outback, and the Forester seem like obvious candidates. As one would expect, the usual modern diesel equipment will be present, including common-rail, high-pressure fuel injection; four valves per cylinder; a particulate filter; and a variable-vane turbocharger. If 148 hp doesn't seem like much, fear not: an output bump is reportedly in the works, along with a six-cylinder variant sporting up to 300 hp for certain markets. Incidentally, Subaru is also working on combustion tweaks and a more sophisticated catalyst that will allow its diesels to meet emissions regulations without using urea injection. The mood in-house is nothing if not ambitious. "We think we're on the right track," states a senior Subaru engineer. "In a few years, 30 percent of all Subarus will be diesel-powered." That's a hefty goal, especially since it remains to be seen if diesel cars will really catch on in America. For now, however, Subaru has made a commendable first step.' the article

oops! sry if WTLW. here's a pic to make up!

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/subaru/2008-subaru-tribeca-36-h6-ar56023.html