jon38iowa

I had a new amp put in a few months ago, though it worked fine up until now.

My car recently started a very odd habit of blinking the parking lights when the alarm is set. It will do it for hours on end until it is disarmed. The horn does not activate with this oddity. Everything else seems to work fine. Thanks for any pointers! John

To Me you know its time to sell when: A) A given repair costs more then the car is worth. The car no longer suits your needs or desires. c) One is just plain tired of fixing it; You can expect with your car, the next four years to be very simillar to the last, in terms of maintenace/repairs. Just my two cents

If I can horn in on this thread a moment, I have two ?s: How hard is to replace just the Duty C? Looks like it would only require removing the pan and unbolting the sensor. What is this part # for a '99 Forester 4 EAT C/ 2.5 SOHC? Thanks!

Trust me, after three changes, I am the king of dirty. I might give it a shot.

I changed the tranny fluid and its spin on filter today; Sadly ,I over looked a metal washer when re-filling. It might be the one for the drain plug, or perhaps there is one on the filter . I hate to change it again, this was the 3rd time- for thorough job. How critilcal is this washer? Beyond the obvious potential leak, anything else I should know. Could it wait until fall? Thanks in advance for any opinions. John

It might not make any difference, but I would change the fluid, and maybe a couple of times if its been awhile.

I also recomend making a Surprise visit- This, to hear the car start from cold. If you notice a loud, deep knock, that mostly goes away later, it could be the dreaded piston slap- Run and not walk away.

Exactly! I don't care how great the oil is, I maintain: Driving in a metropolitan area is, " Severe Duty." I change my oil and filter every 3K minimum. John

There is a 2.5 SOHC Cam listed on ebay as of yesterday- a really low price of under $500.00, they claim it runs, but I would definately tred lightly and find out more about it. If it helps any, I had to have mine rebuilt to, same as nipper: Once every year or two oil changes by the first owner. Happy to say now though, it is running like new one!

Gary: My manual says to depressurize the gas tank and diconect the battery. Is that really necessary for a simple fuel filter?

Here Here! I wasn't enamored with it, but it was surely unique! That's what makes a Suburu special, it is different from everything else on the road. Apparently the reallities of running a business, won out for now.

So far with 140K mine are original. The alignment was a real pita, though. What year Legacy Bearings work for a '99 Forester?

I think it unlikely to find mattching Subaru paint at a discount store such as Walmart or the Zone.

My check Engine light came on today. I took it to Advance Auto and after scanning it, they determined it likely needs a front O2 Sensor. This is a little disappointing because it was done only two years ago:dead: - Bosch Sensor. My questions are these: How hard is it to change? Looks like a simple Deep socket would work. Has anyone here observed a quality differnce in OEM vrs. Bosch? Thanks in advance for any pointers. John

While installing the sound insulation in, I broke one the rear seats Bolsters. I have spent time searching for two used ones, but so far, even with a wide net I am not getting anywhere. Any suggestions on a possible salvage dealer, preferably one on-line would be very much appreciated! John

A deep knock is a very bad thing. You have rod knock and it wont go away. I should know. I threw a connecting rod right out of the block because of the same knock that sort of came and went. Nothing you can do will get rid of it short of a rebuild or an engine swap. if ANYTHING i would make sure AAA is paid up and dont go on any long trips. Lifters will tick. nipper I agree 100%! I had a similar problem my 2.5 and the only cure was a rebuild, very expensive trust me. But, now the car is running splendidly:clap: In the case of the 2.2 it may be cheaper to simply replace it with a solid used one, moreover, they are readily available from what others here say. Good luck. John

I was at the Subaru dealer Sunday (they are legally mandated to close here in Iowa Sundays) and spoted a very beautiful top line, loaded '07 Forester (though I still don't like the black dashboard), and gently touched/ tapped the hood (just to feel the difference in steel/fiberglass), this set the alarm off Momentarily! Are all the new Subarus this sensitive? I don't think I would want one set this hair trigger. John

Sounds fishy to me on that new of a car! I would keep calling and plead your case. It might be worth going to a different dealer.

It might just be some type of a road film, regardless, if I had a warranty I would go to a Nice dealer.

I have the '99 Forester with Auto, moreover, it is the most reliable(now has original 140k on it) auto I have ever owned! One quirk, in the Winter it needs to warm a few minutes for smooth performance. That is, it tends to take a just hair longer to go into 3rd when it gets cold outside, and before it is fully warmed. My friend who bought her '00 OBW on my recomendation, loves the auto as well and so far her's with 85K has run flawless. I wouldn't hessitate a second in terms of the Auto.

I don't know if its a color match to yours, but I found a '05 Legacy this morning at Pam's. It is listed at $ 149.00 Pam's Auto Inc Minnesota