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I have the same car, and every couple of weeks I will get a squeling sound coming from a wheel. Dont know which one and it will go away if I hit the brakes quickly. So I am out to the driveway to relube all those suckers.

Thanks for the info. Legroom is no problem cause were both under 5'9". I have a 96 and love it. The 05 idea is out the window unless we can find another w/ a sticker of $15k Prolly shoot for a '03 so she doesn't have to worry about the goop thing.

Hatchback thing didn't work, even on a '04. Legacy is gone. Trying for a splurge on a outback sedan.

holy crap....just found a 05 Legacy Sedan 2.5i for 15k....so not exactly in the 12k range - but its a 05 Anyone know how the 05 legacy 2.5s hold up....is the auto trans any good/the same as all subie autos??

Ok heres the thing, my g/f is looking for a new car. -can't be a wagon -has to be automatic -has to be awd She knows nothing about cars. Wants a newer very reliable car, since she has been plagued with chepo crapos. So all this being said, it has to be a legacy or Impreza sedan. I guess my main question should be when did the headgasket problem get resolved? When did the goop coolant thing start-stop? I am preety sure the phase I was until 2001, so when did the goop stop. I wish she would get a 97ish obs.

Hijacking.......It was my stupid firewall.

OS is XP pro Internet browser - xp (dunno what #) Its just a blank space. Sorry for the hijack.

Make sure you let the rtv or whatever selant set before filling up. A couple hours should be good. Are you using cork gaskets? If you are that could very well be your problem. Get a rubber and metal gasket. I dunno, but is it possibile to crush the gasket (not cork)? Kinda like crushing a VC gasket.

Don't wait till your engine dies. You already brought your car in w/ a problem, which is documented not only at the dealer but with SOA. Most likely your engine will not die, I hear (read) that this engine slap is pretty common, and doesn't really hurt nething.

Nipper, have you used sea foam in your tank before. Don't want to start a "which is better war," just curious.

Why cant I ever see atached thumbnails??

I dont understand.

not to start a mpg discussion, but do you have awd? 29mpg is awesome

I've never driven one but they are definatelt sweet. Who wants to pay for 93 octane neways. My girl is looking for a new car, thought bout a rex...but then reality set in. 3.20/gal - no way Wish I could talk her into a obs, but she doesnt like wagons.

I was just going to replace the oil pump because it would be easy...but you talked me out of it. Well thats -$100. The seperator plate is exactly what nipper said. If mine is plastic then its getting changed. What is the old style tensioner??

I got rid of my '86 jetta coupe for my '96 outback. I wanted to put a 2.0 16v in it, although the 1.8 was peppy with dual exhaust manifold and catback. My friend has a mkIV gti with a vr6 turboed by EIP, 299whp on their dyno - its fast. I would love to run a mkI jetta coupe into a grease car, who am I kidding I just want another dub. Is the passat syncro still for sale??

I went to the dealer today. Outbacks do not have the recall, only legacys. I am happy cause I definately want them, as long as there not setting a airbag off in my face.

Thats funny. There was a post a few months back "Colorado sucks, tell everyone you know." Nice pics btw. Wish there was stuff like that round here.

check jeep forums.....They will prolly have some good advice.

I'm not doing all this because of the timing belt. I need a new clutch and front oil seals. So the engine will be out of the car for the clutch, and the timing belt has to come off for the oil seals, so everything coincides saving me a lot of money in labor. BTW I estimated 10hrs, I really don't know how long it will take. As far as the mechanic, he was a old b/f of my mom and lifelong friend. I trust him, and his wife drives a obw...while he drives a blown vette

maybe I missed this in a earlier thread, seems like it would have been mentioned......96+ 2.5L's are more prone to headgasket failures.

I keep telling myself that. I need it to last me w/ minimal up-keep once I move to CO for school ( ). I priced out the parts using a well known internet source, actually 2 of them, one was a little cheaper but roughly the same. As for getting a new rebuilt engine.....no way that would be almost twice as much and then I would still need a clutch. 2.2's are great......its just that time

throw this up ttt. Going out to change my fuel filter, I love subaru for making it so accessable.

Damn, I just totaled up how much my repairs would cost. I'm pretty bumed out about it. Here's the deal; I need a new clutch, and oil seals. Since the engine is going to be out for the clutch and front seals, I should replace oil and water pump, timing belt, seperator plate, and vc gaskets. Total ~ $739.37 (no labor - I cant do clutches) Question...Should I also do the timing tensioner and idler? Its a 2.2~120k Total w/ timing tensioner and idler ~ $846.29 Now the labor....I am assuming 10hrs on the high side (?) 10 x $68 = $680 Total with all above parts and labor ~ $1526.29 This sucks.

found it..... Recall Date: 12/11/1998 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC. Consequence: UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS. Potential Units Affected: 95673 Notes: Subaru Legacy ....Think I am going to the dealer tom. to see why I still have my tow hooks. I wonder if my car has actually had all the recalls now?