Link to Sound my car is making (MP3 file)
Hey guys,
I have a 1990 Subaru Legacy 4wd. This morning my dad took the car to go run some errands. On the return trip, she started acting real weird. When my dad got to a red light, the cars RPM's dropped and the car cut off. Now this has been happening for awhile when I cold start the car and drive it immediately, but I assumed that this was the case. My dad said that it wouldn't crank over at all. So we towed it home and I am here asking for your help. My dad wants to get rid of the car, but I want to fix it and keep it just a little bit longer. Here is a little history of the car so you'll have an idea of what I'm working with...
149,860 mi, Tranny won't stay in park, car rolls (have to use parking brake), Tranny slips in 1st gear when cold start in morning, and shifts fine after driving it for a few miles. Check engine light has been on for awhile too. (changed O2 sensors, one of the causes of the light, but have yet to change the canister purge that came up on the last diagnostic). I have attached a link to this message at the top so you can hear what sounds she is making. The guy that we towed the car home with (from AAA) said that maybe the engine had blown or the timing belt has busted. I don't know for sure, but maybe it's just a sensor or something (I hope:( ) Listen to the MP3 and tell me what you think. I need this car to go to school and work, so If I can do anything to fix it, let me know. Thanks.
