hungryStu

gracias. -Stu.

Thanks for all the responses people. The differential fluids do look easy enough, thanks for pointing that out outback_97. Answers to my questions have left me with more questions How do I know the condition of the Cap and Rotor? I've always owned distributorless ignition systems. Assuming a water pump is a logical replacement in the timing belt service, how much dollars should I expect from an indy? What plugs are recomended for this engine? I searched and got about 490 replies. Brand/Model/Gap? Once again, thanks for the help. Now I ust have to find the time. Is anyone ever interested in tech write-ups for these services I am going to do? It might be a way of directly contributing to the board?? -Stu.

Hey there everybody. Great site you guys have rocking for the soobies! took me about 2 weeks to read lotsa info on the grandpa site. I am new to the Subaru world. I've owned Volvo's and after the last one $et me back, I picked up a 4Runner. I do most of my own wrenching and have adopted the care of my GF's 97 White Legaycy L Wagon. She got it about 47k on the odo and since then I have put Mobile1 synthetic and spent about 13 hours detailing the int/ext. She is at 58k miles and is need of the 60k service. I don't like dealers (but put up with them) and have trouble trusting mechanics. I've gotten the haynes for the ride and have figured I can perform the following maint: replace some vacuum lines (w/silicone) needs new wiper blades inspect/replace pads/rotors replace fuel filter plugs (recomendations??) replace PCV clean EGR/TB new (Amsoil) airfilter The things I was going to have the dealer perform: check wheel bearings brake, coolant, transmission flush replace diff. fluids timing belt (water pump??) idle speed adjustment My questions. . . [*]Where is a good place to get OEM parts online? I remember paying $21 for two oil filter at the dealer. Purolator, I know now :/ [*]What parts are going to sneak up on me? ie TB gaskets, unreuseable gaskets etc. [*]What should I replace with aftermkt parts and what brand? [*]What did I leave offa my to do list and what else should the dealer do? [/list=1] Anyone know anything about an airbag sensor light that comes and goes? I like my girlfriends face and would like the bag to deploy when she needs it Last. . .I promise. How much of a PIA is it to replace the gasket around the oil pan, which seems to be leaking? Really really sorry so long. Like I said, I've been reading for a while and still had these questions so I decided to kill 'em all with one stone. Thanks for the 3.5 hours it took to read this post :D -Stu.