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The signal from the rear 02 sensor is not used as input when computing the air/fuel ratio. It's used to keep tabs on the health of the cat.

Anyone drive one yet?

"Breathe" has an "e" on the end. One doesn't "Eat, sleep, and breath" Subaru, one "Eats, sleeps, and breathes" Subaru.

You're not alone. I'll never, ever, buy a US-built Subaru again. In fact, I'll never buy a Subaru with the crap-can 2.5 again.

Eye thinc itz inn thee passengur futwell.

When and where are you going to use strobe lights?

My 2002 Legacy GT has been noisy when cold since new. I'm not sure if it's piston slap or a noisy timing belt tensioner. I'm more inclined to think it's the latter, as it doesn't sound "metallic" enough to be piston slap. How's this for an experiment? Place a lightbulb, or some other heat source, against the timing belt cover, near where the tensioner is. Leave it overnight. Ideally, this would warm the tensioner without warming the block considerably. No noise = failed tensioner, noise =, well, you get the idea.

I've not heard of that brand, but I highly recommend the Continental ContiExtremeContact. They're about US$80 a piece at Tire Tack.

There's really nothing unique about Subaru clutch replacement. There's more work involved to get access to the clutch due to the AWD, however. How high can you lift the car? This will determine whether it's easier to drop the trans. or pull the engine. If you can raise the car a few feet off the ground, I'd drop the trans. It'll be faster than removing and reinstalling the engine plumbing/electricals (which may be more complicated than those of my naturally-aspirated engine).

You're going to have to change the plugs eventually, no matter the condition of the threads. Assuming the threads turn out to be OK, tighten the plugs to 15 ft-lb (12 ft-lb if you put oil on the threads). Tighten the lug nuts to 58-72 ft-lb. It's best (and recommended in the factory service manual) to tighten in 2-3 steps.

There's a special tool for that task: ST 499097700 PISTON PIN REMOVER Let me know if you want an electronic copy (pdf) of the portion of the factory service manual that deals with engine disassembly.

Why are you jumping to conclusions? Take the car to Autozone (if possible, I see you're in Canada) and have the code pulled for free. Don't assume the tech. is a "dummy", either. I'm trying not to make assumptions about _your_ character and IQ.

Has anyone actually cut open the OEM and Purolator filters to see if they're identical?

Do you run the 15w40 in the winter?

Is it legal to put a human-powered boat in the Ashokan? Know any good independent Sub. mechanics in that area? Any that do body work?

It's a small world/Internet! How's the Rondout (sp?) for kayaking/canoeing? I saw some folks kayaking in the river/creek that runs through Catskill (Schohare?) this past weekend. That got me to thinking about watersports.

What's a "short block"? Block, pistons, con. rods, crank shaft? What's a "long block"? The above plus heads and valve train? Does either typically include accessories (A/C, alternator, PS pump)?

I own Husky and Craftsman click-type torque wrenches. They're not terribly expensive, and "good (accurate) enough for government work". As another poster mentioned, in most cases, precision is more important than accuracy. I'm nothing more than a "shade tree" mechanic, but I _always_ use a torque wrench when installing spark plugs and tightening lug nuts. The wrenches are _much_ cheaper than replacement brake rotors and cylinder heads.

Thanks, Craig. I can open a window and throw a rock into the Hudson, yet I have to car-top a kayak to a place where I can easily put-in.

Will the US 2002 Legacy GT sedan accept a roof rack?

Strictly speaking, when the car is at a standstill with the brakes applied (with the slush box in gear), the axles are held fixed at the wheel end _only_. The trans. is still trying to turn the other end, right?

Colorado Component Rebuilders (CCR, Inc.) I think Emily (the proprietor?) posts here from time to time (username="ccrinc", if I'm not mistaken). P.S. Go for a SOHC 2.5, if possible.

It just occurred to me. The head gasket problems with the 2.5 have provided me with rationale for buying a WRX next time around. No trouble with the 2.0, right?

That's right, you're in Westchester, right? I had a brain fart for a moment and thought Brewster was in western NY. I suspect retail's a bit higher the closer to NYC you get (compared to the Capital District). I paid about 21k for my '02 GT. Personally, I wouldn't pay a dealer more than $15.5k for a car like mine ('02 GT, manual trans., 6-disc changer, ~30000mi).

Wow! I can sell my '02 for US$18k! I'll practically break even and I've been driving it for over two years. Seriously, I've seen quite a few on the lots around here. I think they're being sleazy (which is usually unheard of in car sales).