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Should fit without problems; just make sure offset is around 50 to 55mm; aftermarket offsets of +38mm are not recommended by Subaru.

You're right about that; it did seem like a long wait.

Thanks very much to Pacific Import Auto for the use of their facilities, Dyno runs all day long, and a great BBQ. Drop me a PM and I'll identify the USMB folk shown. More pics in my Photo Album. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=1080

Alternator belt tight?

Unless the label is still there, no way to tell without opening it up and counting teeth on the ring gear and pinion and then dividing to get the ratio.

Only problem here is whether this diff is a 3.900 or 4.11. If it's 4.11, this is a great price on a used diff.

If the rear axles on the car are the original and the left one is the culprit; I'd think that replacing both would be smart (200K! the axle doesn't owe you much). Do a search of MWE axles on this site; they share space with CCRinc (engine rebuilder in Denver). I've bought two front axles from MWE 5 months ago and used both (one each on my Legacy and Impreza) and both work just fine and workmanship and quality of the boots are excellent. Certainly worth a call from you. I don't know how close to Denver you are but I'm in the Seattle area and the $25 shipping per axle was a small price to pay in addition. My guess is the axle seized, but I think you need to investigate this further since there needs to be a pretty significant reason for an axle to pop out of the diff. Good luck with the repair. http://www.ccrengines.com/mwe/ Rear axles: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/458817396.html This might be worth exploring. Even with shipping you should be able to save some money if that's an issue. And 98K means there's 102K left!

Well, I'm glad we have the ratio nailed down! Anyway, my suspicion is the diff is okay. Check the axle on the side that pulled out. Outer joint doesn't move in and out more than an 1/8"---that's normal. Inner joint should move in and out about 1-1/2" total. I think if the inner joint seized in the shortest position, the axle would pull out given enough shaking like you experience on a rough stretch. If it's not a bad axle, I'm mystified. Let us know what you find. Lastly, I think you'll find the diff is okay. Do you have it out of the car? If so, there are a few obvious checks you could make.

The list is in the USRM. Here's the link: http://www.northursalia.com/techdocs/trannychart/trannychart.pdf

Check the vin# first; they will tell you which ratio is right. If I remember correctly, the 97 OBS uses a 3.900.

Check the number on your transmission; it'll be on the bell housing near the starter; something like TY-752VXCA. You can also find the number on the VIN# plate on the driver's side fender inside the engine compartment. Then check the transmission chart found in the USRM and it'll tell you whether you have a 4.11 or 3.90 if you have a manual transmission. You do have a manual and not an automatic??? http://www.northursalia.com/techdocs/trannychart/trannychart.pdf

Check the northursalia transmission post in the USRM as noted in the previous post to make sure you get a rear diff with the right ratio. My first choice would be a junkyard diff. My second choice (only for the money difference) would be to call CCRinc. I don't think they would steer you wrong. Good luck; I hope to make it to the third 100K service.

Finally got a chance to look at mine and here's what I found. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=81097

I've long suspected there was a leak somewhere, but haven't located it with our dry summer. But now that the rainly season is here, I've found where it's leaking in. But short of taking apart (looks like I have to remove the blower and whatever plastic is around it) I haven't a clue. I suspect a leak around the window seal but I want to be sure before I go through that expense. Is it more possible for access by removing the plastic piece that runs along the top of the firewall? Here's a picture of the leak (and it's not even raining right now).

Good input. I have the same problem with our Impreza now that the rainy season has started again. Luckily passenger side only.

A speedboat with an EJ18 outboard!?

Event has been cancelled for 10/20; hopefully to be re-scheduled on another date to be announced. Field is reportedly under 6 inches of water.

Because I was too focussed to read past the October date on the schedule. Sorry, my bad!

Not as far as I know.

Great pics, porcupine. You should post them up on the USRM to supplement the info on axle replacement there. My pics aren't nearly as good or as clear as yours.

Check the USRM, the EJ write-up applies to your OBW. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75785

That being said, I'm willing to bet you a case of beer that the course will be muddy.

I only do it to generate interest. However, as we found out, the forecasts may not be accurate for the specific site. A rain gauge within 8 miles of the ORG rallycross site recorded two inches of rain in the 10 days prior to the event. In the same time period, the gauge at the airport across from the field registered .01 inches!

Looks like mud tires again! http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=McCleary%2C+WA

Pics from the event. http://www.specialstage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29079