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So this is just an industry screwing once again ? We know bulbs blow too soon , and have to buy LL type ? So the rest of them , and there are many and several levels of so called integrity for lack of a better word , those all blow fast ? Im not a movie fan at all but this harkens back the that one from the 80’s I think “Blade Runner” where the android dude just wants to know “how long have I got to live ??? “ to Harrison Ford if I’m correct.

For the record , to my eyes the factory installed fuses have a solid colored plastic and not so translucent as shown. Maybe not to your eyes. TBD

Bulbs. I’m going to find that receipt and you know the rest. This current set I went one or two notches up from the bottom. Something like $34 for the set. But I’ll be raising cane over the $fiftysomethin’ $et that just blew.

Yes , I did switch fuses now that you mention that. So I’m guessing it’s the bulbs. How wonderful !! You have to know I just recently , like days or weeks not months ago replaced those bulbs with fairly high end bulbs. Typically I’ll buy a less expensive set but no , not this time. Ok I’ll devote some time and check the bulbs and avoid the world news. I mean yes I can’t help myself lately looking in but I’m a total skimmer these days. I used to be that guy that never ever bothered with world news. Add a strained back to the equation. Thanks Larry for the side by side. That pic looks more clear than what my eyes saw.

Having an issue with our low beams and apparently the daytime driving lights not working. High beams work. Looked at the fuse but to my eyes it looks good. I did not test it in any manner. I also did not try a replacement because suddenly I can’t find mine and no way am I buying more when I have them. So , these new fangled fuses , do they not show a blow as easily as older style ? I’m assuming I’d see a burn or separation somehow in the head of the fuse. Pardon my old man-ness.

Good to see you’re still around and haven’t just scrapped the lot. Very soon I’ll be taking in a 78 4WD wagon. Replacing my former same. Here I sit on the east coast but I’ll see what if anything I’ll need in the next month or so. Right now I could use a running EA71 first edition. Even just the short block as I have heads here. You willing to throw a good short block on a small skid or whip together a crate of sorts? Two guys in NC each drove up and put a major dent in my stock which I was paring down as you are. I hope you find that same guy or guys. Will send a PM too.

Cool thanks Dave. Hope they’re open for lunch. Hotel breakfast mmmmm but they’re getting better. Real Greek yogurt!

Taking some time to see Cali. Up in the hills tonight. Heading to the shore around SD and then back to the desert.

Why the hell haven’t , or DIDN’T , we (the almighty USMB) have a centralized national show/meet in Colorado? They got me out to the PNW for the West Coast Subaru Show #20 and that was very very cool. I have also been to a few east coast meets including when we would club up at the Carlisle Import show and also have attended the Wicked Big Meet which is mostly newer Subarus. But holy cow Colorado is Subaru country. That’s all I’ll say. Nobody needs to try to make this happen. It’s just a thought. This board used to be one happening place. I can think of three main guys in CO that have helped me and we have Larry still helping people with parts, all great folks. Take your Subaru to Colorado. It’s kind of a religious experience.

Feeling way better now. That sun kicked the crap out of whatever was in me. I saw 117deg. today , nothing new to me. Happens most of the time I show up in this state. Couple more days here and I’ll be growing horns and a pointy tail.

Dave we’re in the same time zone finally. Cheers ! Next time I’m heading up and out meaning you’re way and probably OR and WA. Next year we tell ourselves.

Atta boy. I’ve been here four times previous , usually for a week plus or minus. And two of those events were in July , one in June , and one in April pretty much just as the heat kicks back on but we did enjoy that most for the temp and mix of sky , little sprinkle of rain. And got a head start that year for tanning being New Englanders. Hoping to roast these last symptoms out of my head and move on. Lingering cold/flu. But not like they’re fitting me for a body bag yet. LOL

Trip over , car made it flawlessly. Health hasn’t been the best due to a virus. Colorado is where it’s at. Not sure which day I’m leaving yet but I’ll be in Tempe and up in Scottsdale , but I do have some cold/flu symptoms. Gahddammit it’s hot here. Send ice !

Thanks ! Let’s see what the week brings. I share your philosophy. Our newest car is an 06. Colorado is where it’s at. Plenty of old Subarus Did the Continental Divide, currently in Aspen. Working west , looking like we are going to just relax and cruise. Any pressure to get back East quickly is removed. To a degree.

From your info it looks like you know what you’re doing. You do what you want but I offer to you that you just flip it to an enthusiast, or appreciate the vehicle for what it was upon its manufacture. Enjoy it !

Kansas, kind of not so bad. Like one mega golf course in the eastern third. Working the western grasslands now. Wrap up the day in CO. Thought we were going to stay on 70 but we’ll see what we decide in the morning. I’d rather head through Pueblo and down to Santa Fe, but we’ll see what the party decides. Knock on wood this old 2003 is rocking it out. 292,470 on the car , I’d say around 250k on the swapped in tranny and rear differential, and around 128k on the engine with a very recent headgaskets, etc etc

Thanks ! Got the travel thread heating up now. LOL

Ok here we are , on the fly. Made up the route as we boogaloo’d. Pardon the non stopping in the northeast. Enjoying all the green. Left CT and the NYC traffic for the sweet roads of “upstate NY”. Took 287 away from hell , caught a minimum of the backside of rush hour , and hit 17/86 and through the Appalachians. Getting close to Erie. Heading towards Louisville, sure to stop for the night somewhere on that run down 71. Will check back later. Cheers !

Agreed , but some of us don’t have all that much time nor a space to work properly. No sweat and I really do appreciate all replies. Ido - didn’t mention a bearing so don’t jinx me. LOL And thanks again for the “rust off” info. That’s right up my alley. LOL Ok guys n gals I’ve got to cut out. You may see me chime in tonight at work but otherwise my roadtrip to AZ via CO begins in the morning. The wife will have this car and our 03 sedan to drive. Really isn’t terrible at all. I’m just spooked because I’m a dinosaur and not used to the ABS during “stutter phase” with that sensor taking a break from its duty. Looked at the YouTube video , looked the car over , and I’ll be tackling those lil buggers upon return from the dry zones. Cactus watch out !!

Well I can appreciate all that but ya know I’m kind of old and been around the block , but thank you. I realize I asked a noob question. Please keep in mind I’m not a new guy at all. Just presented with a new issue or what I thought was one. For sure I’ll get the best axle , install it myself like I have for decades , and take care of whatever I can. Right now I’m pressed for time and have various health issues , etc etc etc Thanks

Crap ! I had a huge write up and the board kicked me off. Must have taken too long. I don’t have the energy or time to do all that again. Here’s the “spitting reply” yes was diagnosed with reader as wheel sensor no time , will fill out details later

Holy cow , I’ve got to go back and read some here but to the guy a couple posts up , No they did not diagnose a bad axle from the worn tire. Have to check the paperwork but I’m pretty sure it was a worn boot. Will verify.

Ahh , but it was just in the air and supposedly being aligned by a professional. So I’d expect a report from that fellow. Yeah that’s why I’m asking what seems like a silly question. Nothing else is reported “out” or worn enough other than that axle.

No it doesn’t have the usual clicking. I do my own axles and most repairs. I’ll seek an axle from the dealer , I know all that , thanks very much though. Wife’s car , I hardly touch this one except when it needs attention. What scares me most is the steering wheel doesn’t also shake left to right a little when braking anything more than soft braking.

PRP has them. Stock number WCR288 if this seller has run out.