Durania

The other day when driving back from work I noticed the heat hand in my Brat was sitting at the bottom for a very long period of time. Right when I pulled into the apartment I looked down and seen the heat hand just a little bit below red and had zero heat coming out of vents. I drove it up the road today and it took longer to get warmer but I had intermittent heat. My radiator is constantly dripping out coolant and am sick and tired of smelling it and seeing it on the ground. Coolant is topped off, am I filling my radiator the wrong way? I just simply pour coolant in till it can't hold anymore. Overflow bottle is about to go on just to catch all the stupid coolant I am loosing. I am leaning towards a heater core issue because I felt the two pipes today and one was hot while the other was warm. Next good day I get, I am flushing the SOB. Anybody else experienced this?

I am going to test drive it tomorrow and wonder if I need to worry about torque bind on the 5MT? I am taking pics of it when I go down there tomorrow and will post when I get back.

Maybe have someone wiggle the crank sensor wire while turning motor over.

I am gonna call tomorrow and set up a time to go and test drive the car while he is working on Thursday. How hard is it to set up an OEM key less entry? Cars101 said that it was offered.

I understand Gary. If I can sell my truck and give my Granny back the Legacy I will have a pretty good trade off. AWD 5MT w/drum > 2WD 4EAT w/ disc

You guys hit on all the things that I have been thinking about pertaining to the car. The interference engine thing popped into my head first thing when he said what year it was. I remembered Connie owning one and loving the thing. My research on car101 last night noted that it will come with rear drum brakes; when my buddy upgrades his on his 02 WRX, those should bolt right on, correct? I am hoping the RS came in white so I can put an RS hood on it. My 02 WRX wheels would go as with my STi exhaust. Thanks for the input guys, I am really hoping to get this thing. Anyone want to buy a Lowered 97 Tacoma? Kyle

A guy that works as a tech at the Subaru dealer has a '99 2 door, white 5MT Impreza for sale. Timing belt already been done and has 112K. He is asking $4200 and figured I could work him down to just about 4K. Figured I would start here by asking for any tips to look for that is exclusively for this year of Impreza as it does have the EJ22 in it.

I have only seen rally Sweden so far. Since speed quit showing WRC a few years back, I have been forced to download the shows through torrent files.

I got to thinking about this post today when I drove the fiance's 04 Accord to put gas in it. Her's is backwards, no indiactors on console but on dash.

Those covers go great with the tan interior. It is about time for me to invest in some new covers for my BRAT seats as well.

That was the cheapest Christmas present ever.

I for one like it. I think it is their stepping stone up for people that don't want the Tribeca.

Look on the bright side for your later model. If you ever do a 5-speed swap, you don't have to worry about swapping clusters.

I recently started driving my Legacy again and noticed all the nasty stuff between the seats that accumulated from my grandmother and me over the years. There is a million little french fries and quarters that is coated with the hot tea she drinks. I still can't get it out.

I don't think there will be an issue with mistaken identity on this. It looks nothing like the 08 Impreza.

Here is my BRAT's list of stuff that I HAVE done already: Purchased BRAT GL October 27, 2006 $900 -New 185/70R13 Tires -New wheel clips for center caps -Replaced Starter -New Alternator -New upper and lower radiator hoses -New OEM Subaru thermostat and gasket -Replaced windshield wiper motor -Replaced both t-top wind deflectors -New windshield wipers -Fixed major electrical issues under dash from ignorant previous owner -Replaced gauge cluster with one from 83 Brat with 65k -All new bulbs in gauge cluster and climate control -Replaced shifter knob with an original -New OEM Subaru clutch cable -New OEM Subaru oil drain plug and crush ring -New clutch pedal return spring -Installed original “fun roof” sticker -New heavy duty floor mats -Replaced window crank mechanisms and handles -Replaced door panels -Camper top to preserve bed -Weber carburetor -New alternator/water pump belt -New driver side CV axle -New passenger side wheel bearings. -New passenger side rear wheel bearings -New brakes front and rear -New passenger side ball joint -Re-wired front speakers from previous ignorant owner cutting them. -New rear u-joint -New heater core hoses -New throttle return spring -Original Subaru factory tool kit -Replaced rear view mirror -Replaced drivers side mirror -Replaced glove box mirror -Replaced fuel door with rust free one -Replaced fuel cap with OEM -New spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotary button. -Replaced T-Tops -Replaced Fuel Pedal -Replaced Both Seats -Replaced Entire Center Console -New “Dual Range” Emblem for console -New Subaru OEM Intake Manifold Gaskets -Replaced driver’s side body molding -Replaced dome light assembly -Replaced two jump seat handles -Replaced EGR -Replaced steering wheel pad -Replaced windshield washer fluid tank -Replaced grill with “Honey-comb” style off 84 GL-10 coupe Needs: Electric fan modified to auto instead of running all the time. Getting rid of the autozone axle I bought that knocks under acceleration. Installing my original radio and putting a cd player in it.

I'd be smiling too. That is one crazy sedan.

I got to thinking earlier about the situation that he will be missing this board now especially with all the old stuff he has. I also remembered the whole "Guru VS The Bush" fiasco of 2007.

Yes that does suck, I was about to take them pictures of a step and fake step for a brat and sell it to him. Wonder what happened.

I like it. You don't see too many brown ones.

I am on the Cumberland Plateau. If we wasn't so spread apart, we could get a pretty good group of people together.

I stopped at the Subaru place in Knoxville today when I was coming back through and would see if they had the new STi. The one I go to religiously is smaller and hasn't received it yet. I have never been a fan of Grayson simply because I can't get the guys to talk to me even by going inside. There was a ton of WRX's here and had business cards shoved into the door cracks. Was a nice yellow bug eye on the lot as well. It was raining and figured I would snag a couple of pics while I was there. Connie, there was an Impreza there with a monster roof rack and dwarfed yours.It looked like a shopping cart attached to the roof of this thing.

I never said anything about the engine being harmed in my above post. I stated that the oil the non-disposable filters are coated with end up collecting on the MAF wire and causing it to throw a check engine light. I see them as a bandwagon accessory, yeah its great to have the K & N sticker on your back glass, but at the cost of vital electrical components.

Connie, Have you entertained the idea of doing some of your own body work? How does it feel structural wise? I don't think it would be too hard of a fix. Maybe just jacking it up and giving it some work can put off the inevitable for the XT6.

Happened to me 4 times now.