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Never mind, they were "mistaken". It's 200 for just the timing belt service and an additional 575 for the pump and such. So $775. Good lord..

Well thanks guys. And just like that, I'm a Subaru owner again! The local dealer has a special going on now. for $450 they do the timing belts, tensioner, pump, t stat, coolant. I'm certain I could do it my self, but do you think its worth the price? They want $1200 to complete the 120k service.......I will be doing that myself, sheesh.

It's been a long time since I have been on usmb. I have been looking at a few cars for commuting and last night my mother in law offered me her Subaru. She wants $5000, and around here that is a steal. I used to be fluent in ea82, but not in the new stuff. The car is a perfect 2007 with 90000 miles. It has all the normal options plus heated seats and mirrors. A huge sunroof. Neoprene seat covers from day one. Tell me about it. Are they easy to work on. How is the auto tranny in them. Can I expect at least 25 mpg on a all highway commute? They have taken good care of it but I'm sure there are maintenance things to catch up on. What should I plan on replacing? It's really a nice car but I'm primarily looking for a cheap fuel sipping commuter. Thanks guys.

I get nearly 5 mpg less in my wagon in the winter, when the state puts ethanol in. In our suburban we loose about 8mpg. Mike

Just to let everyone know, we have 14 to 16 inches of snow in Carbonado. So if you are heading out to play there might be TOO much snow at Evans Creek. I you go out, take care......and pictures:lol: Mike

Thanks GD. Will do.. Has anyone had any luck with the muffler / exhaust pipe "Tape" repair. The kind that use a hardening compound? Or do I need to replace the y pipe? Mike

Guys, 86 gl ea82 with a brand new weber conversion. All installed running pretty darn good. Still fine tunning it. I have a very small off idle stumble. The secondaries seem really loud, and not really impressive. Almost a bogging down sound. Mileage seems to be between 20 and 25, I dont have many tanks through it yet. No vac leaks to speak off. And the real problem that I have.... it stinks bad. So did the old carb though. It seems as though the smell is worst in the cab, followed by the engine compartment. There seems to be a pretty decent exhaust leak right near the cat. The tail pipe area doesnt seem to really smell at all. It is a rich smell. And its making me sick. I havent checked to float yet. What could this combination mean? It runs SOOOOO much better now, it just smells. Thanks Mike

Yes Washington is OK but I agree Idaho is WAY better. Better law, better rules, better economy in manny regards. Cheaper, better for business and it has all but the ocean within its state lines. If Idaho is a choice for you, I feel it is a better state. Again, take care Mike

HI, Ive lived in WA for most of my life. Just some thoughts on Washington. Washington State as a whole is a great place to live by many accounts. Scenery to die for. Easy weather, Ocean, inland sea, rainforests, multiple mountain ranges, high and low desert and every type of weather is within easy drive in WA.. No more that 3 to 4 hours to get to any of these atractions. Lots of outside stuff and lots of inside stuff to do. Better jobs than many locations. Decent laws for the most part. Good personal freedoms, well thought out regulations by and large, with the exception of a couple of counties. Crime is low ish. The state has a spending/taxing habit alot like California's, and we will have the same monumental problems as calli here in a few years. The state has four major population areas. Tacoma to the south puget sound, Seattle in the central Puget Sound and Everett to the northern end of the sound. Together these cities make one huge metro area that runs from Tacoma to Everett on the I 5 corridor. About 80 miles long total. The fourth pop area is Spokane in Eastern Washington on I90. Personally I have issues with King County (Seattle). Im a little OK with Snohomish and Pierce (I live in Pierce) but there are better counties by far. Enough time spent here, PM me if I can help. Overall a outdoor mecca, and a decent state to live in. Take care Mike

I like the rear air....thing on your wagon, looks like it would be great for dirty dusty roads. Where did you find the components. I installed the rear portion of my 2 inch lift, finished my weber conversion and re-organized my storage trunk in the back. Getting ready for winter equipment. Mike