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I probably suggest this too often: CTS - coolant temp sensor. Remember - on yours there is the single wire for the gauge and next to it is the actual sensor to the ECU....you want the latter.

ok, Never thought of that, I just always break them loose with an ice scraper. all 2-7 days per year we get that kind of weather.

For fun and to ensure folks had a solid Subaru I use to do many 2.5 DOHC to 2.2 swaps. Do all the maintenance needed to ensure it was a good solid Subaru ready for the new owner. Back in the 99-2004 range I'd go up to $1000 for a solid Outback that needed an engine swap. Used 2.2 $400, T-Belt and Gaskets $200, misc $400 and then all my labor. I could sell them for $2200 to $2500 and keep the beer frig full. Flash forward to 2016, I would not pay over $400 for a Subaru in need of engine or trans. The parts were a little harder to find in the yards and folks did not want to pay over $1500 for a 98-99 Outback that would last them another 10 years. I still love working on Subaru's but have stopped the Subaru Hobby for the most part. It's to hard to recycle good Subaru parts so my garage is still too full. Watch your local Craigslist, call a couple of owners and ask them to let you know when they sell their Subaru. Local demand is what will drive price.