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Outback - here you go. Good ones go Fast. https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/colorado-springs-1999-subaru-outback/7333368477.html

I’d do a compression check first up. You could have an issue with a cracked piston or something random like that. Do you know the history of this engine? I’m wondering if it was overheated previously and has caused some issue with the piston or cylinder liner. Rare if it is either of those. If one cylinder is clearly down on compression compared to the rest of them, get a bore scope down the spark plug hole and see if you can see any ring landing damage/chipped piston. Cheers Bennie

A lot of life got in the way but it's finally done. Both highbeam ground wires have had an extra ground wire soldered to them, then both of those are grounded back to the new SEALED battery. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Makes sense - thanks for the explanation. Nice to know it's now better than new! Or at least when it was new to you.

I had a little hub puller but no slide hammer, so I bought a stout threaded rod with washers and nuts and bought 4 5lb barbell weights to go on the threaded rod. I literally had to be careful I didn't yank the car off the jackstands.

or insurance purposes?? Just ran into Moosens and noticed that he had 2 driveshafts in the rear of his pickup. I asked if they were for 2001 but no, I don't think they were even 90s vintage. who here (besides Moosens) drives around with not one but two Subie driveshafts "just in case?"

And we have LIFT OFF!!! it was indeed because the shift linkage was not engaging the inhibitor switch.. poor tranny didnt know what was up, so.. got the lever straightened out a bit more and engaging the switch correctly... readjusted the cable, and everything seems to be a go.. we have park, reverse, neutral and drive! yay!