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By fixing it you mean having a Subie shop do the work? Why waste a good car ?

3 eyed: you are exactly right. The Montana HP trialed a couple of HO Mustangs,very effective chasing people down,but really sucked if one had to transport a criminal,in Montana you often can't wait for a paddy wagon to show up.In the larger towns of Montana a fast car doesn't mean better results,you don't need a car with turbo,I have yet to see a turbo based car that could outrun a police radio....

Did you figure out the power window problem? Looks like you're pretty handy with a paint gun and spray can!

And on the dark side: soon a post for a good 97 Subaru,never been abused and all maintenance done,needs clutch and transmission repairs.

Like you I should have been more detailed- did the cable break in the passenger compartment or at the actual hood latch component? Mine broke at the lever in the passenger compartment,by using pliers I'm able to pop the hood

Ok how long since plug wires were changed? Or more important any voltage at coil? Not to be an AH but is there fuel? And any response to question #3 from tapil?

Where did it break at?

How did you test for spark?And how many cylinders did you check? What kind of mileage on this car? Any idea of recent repairs or maintenance?

Walter: don't create anxiety over working on your own car. Assess what you have for tools,basic wrenches and ratches will get the job done.A floor jack and jack stands would be really nice to prop the front of the car up and allow extra space for sliding under at least for your first time.At some point you're gonna have to go under,differentiate between the engine and tranny and loosen the tranny pan drain bolt.If you happen to loosen the wrong one it's not the end of the world,you can replace whatever fluid you happen to drain. My biggest suggeston at this time would be to get yourself a Haynes or Chiltons repair manual and identify what's where.

Did you replace your t-stat since posting with Subaru OEM? Installed correct side up? This does sound more like restrictive coolant flow, if you honestly aren't adding any coolant and have no black crap in your overflow.Who is burping the system?

When i bought the car it had some goodyear somethings on it,very noisy but aggressive.We now have BF goodrich insignias that are wore down to the stops(60K) and this car is reacting to them in a bad way. I do need something that will grip but not be noisey.we make frequent trips to Arizona in the Jeep and the Toyos seem to perform.wondering if anybody has any experience with Toyos on their Subarus? Would be nice to take the Subaru once in awhile for the MPG

Hey all,been awhile- its time to retread the Legacy wagon and am wanting some opinions on whats best.Cost is not so much the factor compared to having a good set of all weather tires,but as the Leg has become our second vehicle don't want to spend so much. Have been looking at Toyo and Goodyear and snuck into WalMart to see what they have to offer,not to good of a selection compared to locals and TireRack.Don't need anything to agressive and enjoy a quiet ride. What's your thoughts and experiences?

vic- i believe there is a Napa and a carquest in Eureka,Mt,if not hop down to Kalispell where I know both are there along with O'reillys

One thing you don't want is the trailer brakes locking up,it takes lots of on hand experience but you want your trailer brakes just at the point of locking up just as happens with surge brakes on boat and camper trailers,if the trailer brakes are locked up they aren't doing you any good.

Any noticeable smoke from tailpipe,along that line how is your mpg and oil consumption?