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You shouldn't have to mess with the HVAC controls, just need to replace the resistor unit. It's under the dash, passenger side, next to the blower motor (according to Haynes.) Haven't done it on my Subie but had to on wife's Maxima--wasn't too difficult. New Nissan resistor cost about $30, no idea what Subaru would charge. Good luck.

JesZek, you list your city as Roatan. Do you live on the Islas de Roatan?

Congrats on the new wheels, rverdoold! I'd love to hear your impressions of driving it after being used to your Legacy.

Is that the car's original starter that your mechanic took out? If so, he should just replace the pitted contacts while it's apart--a few minutes work and a coupla' dollars in parts and you're just fine. Those OEM Denso starters are pretty rugged.

Don't let your wife or girlfriend find out about the wench! Hey, wagon is looking good!

Congrats, sounds good. Send us some pix when you get a chance. Don't beat yourself up about the diesel--maybe you guys will get lucky but I don't expect to see it over here for a long time!

+1. It's a great bonding experience with your Subie . . . and when you're successful it's a real feeling of accomplishment! My $.02 (whether you want it or not): Don't buy an alternator from a chain parts store. Find a good auto-electric shop--there's usually one that's well respected in an area, ask some local mechanics who they use. Or if you really want to live on the edge (and save money) go to a Pull-and-Pay or auto salvage yard and get a used one. Really! Just be sure it comes from a compatible car--and a reputable yard will stand behind its part if you should have to return it. Might want to get a Haynes manual, it's fairly helpful with pics and step-by-step instructions. And of course search here on USMB and ask questions. Good luck.

Can't help you with (don't know nothing 'bout automatics!) but try a search. Your question may have been answered in recent posts. Good luck.

Really?!!

I wouldn't call it a "common problem" but loosening of the backing plate screws happens often enough to warrant checking when you're into the front end. Use the "search" function here on the board. Searching "oil pump" turns up hundreds of older threads discussing the situation, for instance here's one: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=37465&highlight=pump+screws

I thought the '93 Impreza only came with a 1.8 motor!

Hey, it does look good. Lucky dog! BTW, put your location in your ID info--helps people "place" you when you post in the future.

Excellent pictures, thanks for sharing. Happy that you're back on the road. Did you do the work yourself?

Congrats, sounds like you got this car at just the right time--and are planning to do all the right things to it! For the plugs you really didn't need platinums, copper V-powers are just fine. Definitely change the plug wires too--OEM is strongly recommended here. As for time, I'd budget a full day at least--maybe even a weekend (there always seems to be something that comes up.) Definitely do the waterpump with new Subaru OEM thermostat & gaskets. New water hoses are a good idea too. I'd go with the kit's timing belt. '96 2.2 should be non-interference so no devastating damage if it should break on you. While you're in there do the crank & cam seals (Subaru OEM) and pull the oil pump, check the backing plate screws, new o-ring & seal. Also replace the o-ring on the front left (driver's side) cam shaft. As for the rough running, might want to remove and clean the IACV, clean the MAF sensor, replace the PCV and check all the air and vacuum hoses. And when you refill be sure to burp the coolant system. Do a search here on USMB, there's tons of good info on all of this. Good luck and be sure to axe questions if you need to!

Excellent reads on cats. Thanks OB99W.

A warm welcome to you, Prime! Thanks for clarifying your location, it really can make a difference in the guidance and help offered. For instance, if I asked for help with studded snow tires someone could look at my location and offer appropriate information. (And might garner some fun answers!) Re your harmonic balancer, replace it. If it turned, even less than a quarter turn, it's loose. Could last thousands of miles, could fail in 10! Don't take a chance. Again, welcome aboard. Good luck and ask lots of questions.

Welcome Ryan. Try posting your questions in the New Generation forum.

You create a nice sense of perspective, GD. Thanx!

Nice looking setup, SnapOn logo, great price. Just buff it out a little!(Sheesh, it was made the year I graduated high school!)

Welcome aboard, Juan. Nice looking rig. Don't lower it, if anything lift it (just my $.02!)

Congrats, Howard. I'm happy for you.

+1. And +1 again. Amen, Brother. Sounds like you're having a very good day John!!!

So? What else is new? Just kidding. People who are into Subarus are very much like that and you'll find a lot of them here on the USMB. Most sharing, bend-over-backwards-to-help bunch of folks I've ever met. Welcome aboard John Briggs--and happy motoring!

You're probably right about the valve tick, Bob. I admit I'm stuck in the early EJ22 era! I'm not an "engine internals expert" enough to be much help, but I agree with davebugs--it would seem to be a low oil pressure problem. Hopefully others will chime in too. Sounds like your mechanic just slapped a new belt on and maybe skipped some vital inspections and PM. Now all that front end work would have to be repeated to get to the oil pump. Have you noticed any excessive oil leakage from the timing belt cover? How's your oil level, does it use much? Wonder if it could be some kind of blockage in the oil passages? Someone correct me if I'm wrong--but maybe a treatment with MMR (Marvel Mystery Oil) could help? Good luck Bob.

Not trying to muddy the waters here, but we had a long discussion about this when I did my timing belt a couple of years ago: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=69698&highlight=timing+belt Please note that I did shift the cam sprocket (driver's side) one tooth left (counterclockwise) from what the pic shows. Still don't know the answer as to how much difference one tooth makes, but my car has been running smooth as silk for over two years (or at least seems so to me!) Good luck.