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Good to hear you changed it back to atf. You're not the first one to make that mistake so don't feel bad.

I can't imagine replacing that cable to be fun. Be glad, my 05 STi doesn't even get a remote trunk release.

100% agree. They are also especially obnoxious. You have bigger fish to worry about on that motor than making duck noises.

Remember the valve cover gaskets are cork and do not require a ton of torque. Just snug them up or you will be in a world of hurt. Fel-Pro is the best bet.

Just for curiosity, what's the called for torque on the lug nuts?

Correct. I had to retrofit the buckle from the Outback seat onto the wrx one. I expected it since I had the same seats in my old 2.5RS.

I lost interest in this car years ago. It has been a load of media wishy washy hype for the last 6 years. I too, have no need in a coupe, even less need in a RWD.

Jack up the side you want to check. Grab the tire at 12 and 6 o'clock. Check for in and out movement.

I have an 03 WRX seat in my 95 Outback. It does raise you up a good inch or two and have to raise the steering wheel. It was a great price to pay to get rid of that busted rump roast cloth seat that I did have.

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The recall was actually just for the 02-03 WRX, not sure if the OBS/RS got the recall or not. A lot of 04 STi owners complained of the problem but the recall did not apply to them. The recalls calls for the removal of the intake manifold and replace the fuel lines.

http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b11/type_24/manipulation/pedal_system_mt/

02 Outback should have alloy wheels.

Quoted for 100% truth. Those first gen Legacies are amazing. If it wasn't for a worn out 250k 4EAT, I would still have my 91.

Knock sensor would be a good place to start. Make sure when putting the new one on, don't overtorque the dickens out of it and clean the mating surface.

Didn't do it pulling out of the parking lot, let's hope it doesn't do it again. Thanks for the belt advice guys.

I wouldn't really call it a belt "squeal" but more along the lines of a chirp. I definitely did not hear it this morning when I started the car. Didn't feel any resistance either. True test will be this evening when I get off work where I park on a slight incline with the motor higher than the rest of the car.

Let's see some pictures of the brat.

I had my father in law turn the wheel before replacing the belt and I looked inside the reservoir for bubbles. All was well there. Replaced the belt this evening. I noticed that on the old belt, the tensioning bolt that runs through the one that allows the 12mm to bolt to the alternator was fully threaded. With the new one, it is now 1 1/4 inches lower from the top. I used a turkey baster to inspect the ATF fluid, besides being a tad dark, it was fine. I didn't hear the squeak from the power steering pump but I will double check in the morning when I warm it up for the drive in.

I have never heard of an engine referred to as "Free-wheeling" so I used the googler. http://www.google.com/search?q=free+wheeling+engine&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a First result.

Interference.

Previous owner told me he had the belts replaced a few months before I bought it last November. The belts look to be in good shape and free from cracking. They do say Made in Mexico on them so they may not be of the best quality. I do understand that my ps pump takes ATF, not conventional power steering fluid. I dipped my ratchet handle down in the reservoir yesterday and the fluid did look to be transparent like ps/brake fluid and not red. After it gets warmed up, it does just fine and not getting a whine like you normally hear when one is going out.

Ok man. Beats spending $130 on a new pump.

I did notice that I had a squeak and I narrowed it down to the ps pump itself. It too went away when the car was up to temperature.

I thunk the belt is like a year and a half old. Will check for play when I get out.