starsea

I see the camshaft oil seals but not the o rings. Where do they go?

Near Columbia. Go to Virginia and WV to go caving every now and then.

I've heard he a good mechanic but he's no Subaru expert. I would feel better if he was. Anyone know of any Subaru doctors in South Carolina?

Thanks. True. Looks like $400 worth of parts not counting the belts. I guess the antifreeze needs changing too? One mechanic said about $200 for labor. Does that sound about right? To me it seem like a lot of work but then again it takes me an hour to change my oil.

My 03 OBW has 108000 miles on it so I guess its time to change the timing belt. What parts do I need to order? I know the belt, water pump and tensioner. What about the oil seals on the camshafts and thermostat. I assume the cover have three gaskets and a seal correct? Does the seal need replacing too? Any other parts? Also is this a job that any decent mechanic can do?

Thanks. What about using a shop lift? The big hydraulic ones.

I'm going to change my pads soon and was wondering where the lift points are on my 2003 OBW.

What type of connector and software do you use? I have been wanting to get one. What is the torch test?

Your car still doing okay after leaving the covers off?

I haven't changed my tires yet on my OBW but used this on my Suzuki Sidekick to add a bigger tire and avoid clearance problems. http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

Mine is in the rear. The wire is ran under the rear door gasket down to the receiver under the spear tire compartment. Then the wire runs under the carpet to the radio.

I picked up a Drawtite from a local UHaul for $120. I'll post pictures tonight or tomorrow for reference.

From your picture. I am too. Haven't been to a VAR in a few years but I still make it to an OTR every now and then. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/starseastar/my_photos

You a caver?

Looking at etrailer.com I only see these for my 2003 OBW. Anyone have any input on them. Ground clearance, low profile? http://www.etrailer.com/products.asp?category=hitch&year=2003&make=Subaru&model=Legacy&t1=&h=e&style=Outback+Wagon,+Including+H6&ob=

Doesn't the 00-04 OBW have 7.3 inch clearance?

Yes a lot to learn, like having to put a fuse in a hole to switch to rear wheel drive only when using a doughnut. Glad an owners manual came with it. I've seen a lot of interesting stuff here so far. Lifting looks easier then the Suzuki. With it I just use a taller fatter tire. http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp showed me just how big I could go. And how much it would raise it.

The plastic is already scratched up and looks like it has been scraped a few times so that isn't a real big thing to loose sleep over.

Hi, I've been driving Suzuki Sidekick 4X4s since 93 (93 & 97). Both were totaled. Wanted something with better gas milage and bought a 2003 Outback Wagon. I assume I can take it off the road for some more then mild but not quite wild adventure. Just how far can I go with a stock setup? Water depth, curb hopping, deep sand and shallow mud.

I just turn the music up. <heehee>