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I added a heat shield - mounted to the cat a few years ago and haven't had a problem with the rubber boot.

Ok folks. We already have an awesome picture thread for the "Older Generation", but now it's time to pull out and share those pictures you've been stashing of *NEWER* generations. The "rules" are the same as before. If you think it's "awesome", post it up. If you have any info about the cars (who owns it, links to build threads, etc, post that too! On to the pictures! MConte05's rally Legacy. Build thread: http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=47869 Subafreak's "Monster Wagon" Build thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=81629 A Toyota V12 swap in a '99 Legacy jzk25's Build thread (work in progress): http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2275426 MikeyMeyagi's Legacy Build thread: http://www.sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=17226&sid=2ba003aa040989fed1b0f03e5e762255 A few misc:

If you have the 2 part rear drive shaft, yes you could remove the rear half and drive in FWD. The drive shaft FWD yoke into the trans keeps the fluid in, so it has to stay. If you can get a lift for the repair it's much easier. The most time is spent cleaning the gasket surfaces. The wire is very short so when you pull the tail shaft back, take it easy. I'd leave a bolt or two in with a 1/2" of space to keep it close when you break it free. Watch the Thrust Washer Take note of how the spring is located on the parking lock link. Larry

Gotta remove the panel under the steering wheel. Its on the left side behind it

I inspected the neutral safety/inhibitor switch and the two holes lined up pretty good but I loosened up all three screws and turned it counterclockwise as far as it goes. It was almost there anyway. Holes are perhaps even better aligned now. My daughter is working on getting her drivers license so we took the car out for a 2 hour drive and had no issues with the shifter getting stuck in park or the starter motor not working. So hopefully this solved the problem.

I had a similar issue I had my clutch replaced a year ago. Then I had the fluid replaced with Mobil 1 synthetic, and while it ran well in the winter with the 75-90 weight, as soon as it started getting warmer here in Texas it was having all kinds of shifting problems. I went back to regular 80-90 weight, even the Walmart brand not the valvoline I used to use, and boom it runs fine. But the clutch and clutch cable that’s an ongoing thing. Also one thing I neglected when I got the clutch changed was to get new bushings for the shifter though I did change fork etc. the grease they recommend for the fork seems rather particular also it seems they recommend two different ones? I doubt my economy mechanic knew much about that. ’97

Yeah could be a fluid issue too. Or the hydraulics pumping up after a period of use and warm up. I've definitely seen both. Best to use the Subaru HPGO or Motul Gear 300. Both shift well at low temps. GD

It's a good guess. It does happen. It could be the case. But in this case, since he says it's better if not gone after warming up, I think it may be a fluid issue. Cracked fork wouldn't work better warm. Air bubbles in Clutch slave wouldn't go away after driving. Unless their failure was so slight, that normal drag from cold gear oil would be too much and push it over the edge of not shifting (input shaft still spinning too fast, even with clutch in) definately should inspect the clutch fork, and slave, just to rule things out.

sounds like the clutch doesn't fully disengage when cold. with the engine off, is it easier to shift into gear? if so, likely nothing wrong with the transmission. bleed the lines and check the pedal adjustment. if it's a push clutch, sometimes the fork cracks and bends causing these issues.

Oil thickness was my thought too. Especially if colder weather is happening. I’ve personally not had an issue with mineral oil in my gearbox. Cheers Bennie

My Gen1 RS liberty: Cheers Bennie

258,455 miles and counting. 4eat AWD, could use a little more clearance but suits my needs perfectly fine.

Here's a couple more from this morning. Woke up to 3 more inches. AWESOME.

My '05... I've now moved on to older, slower, less comfy Subies.

Found more. Not my Outback though. Next 2 I use as Wallpapers

I really like everything about this car, nice wheel combo and color. I want!

http://autospeed.com/cms/title_RS-Kicking-Wagon/A_2656/article.html

I figured that someone had to start it eventually! We were outgrowing the 'Old Gen' thread for sure. If you have more, keep 'em coming! Here's a nice clean white Legacy wagon, belongs to bmxkelowna's brother: http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=47339 ... and another clean white/gold Legacy from the same thread: