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What's the actual procedure for "resetting" the ECU? On a EJ22 for instance. Just disconnecting the battery for a few minutes?

mikeg- Where do you put your Lube-Gard ShudderFixx? In the trans only? Or rear diff? Front diff? Both? Is that the stuff that comes in little tubes?

It seems a little weird to have redundent electric sytems on a car. Who needs to increase their odds that something will fail? But then again how many times have I finished up my shopping and thanked Subaru engineers that the headlights CAN'T be left on. Almost feel like I don't need jumper cables with my Subaru. Actually, I've only used them to help others.

The parking light toggle switch on the steering column went bad and I had no running lights. Drove me nuts looking through the whole system before I isolated the problem to that switch. Took it apart and the little spring was causing a short. Cleaned it all up and put it back together and all's good. I assume the intended function of the switch is to put the parking lights on without the ignition being on. Is that all?

Anybody ever buy or know anything about these engines. They usually have 30-40k miles. I've seen some EJ20s for under a $1000. Haven't seen any EJ22 though. My neighbor just bought a engine for his Nissan. Said he's used a few over the years. Seems like a great deal on a low mileage engine.

Returned from my roadtrip earlier this week. In the middle of it a horrible clanking noise was coming from the engine under no load. Going up I-15 I was suprised to hear this when I stopped for gas in Idaho Falls. Hall's Automotive Subaru specialists said it was probably the flexplate between the engine and transmission. Which was good since a different source said my engine was gone and I was feeling ill thinking about how to tow the wagon back to Seattle. ($700 for a Uhaul van and car trailer.) Checked into a motel and car was fixed by noon the next day. Got back into Seattle 11 hours later. Anyway, attached a photo of the damage. Shows middle section completely cracked off.

Anybody put a lightweight crank pulley in their EJ22? Any noticable gain in HP and MPG?

Went to the dealer to pick up some parts today. Afterwards I strolled the lot looking at the new models. Of course a saleman started pointing out all the benefits of buying a new car. I was sincere about not being in the market. Since it was slow he suggested we take a WRX out for a spin. I wish I hadn't. Even though I only put 5 miles on it up the street and back, all I can say is: Wow!! Then he showed me the STi. (Sadly no test drive.) If I said I wasn't a little bummed driving my Legacy home I'd be lying.

Haynes stereo schematic doesn't show a specific dimming function for the factory stereo. My CD player is a little bright at night. Before I pull it to check anybody know offhand if there is a dimming wire? I seem to recall the factory stereo would dim with lights on.

Get a new cd player. Putting a 10 year old cd player in a car isn't the way to go. You might not have the "stock look" but at least you'll have dependable music.

It definately needs a changing then.

Just finished a 2500 mile trip in '90 Legacy AWD Auto. My averages for each gas up are as follows: 30.26 30.17 28.65 29.19 31.2 35.15 26.35 28.2 Overall average if I throw out the hi and low comes to 29.61. This is mostly interstate driving at speeds ranging from 75-85. I'm quite happy since I expected 25-26 mpg at those high speeds. I just wonder where the 35.15 came from. I checked the numbers and all look good. I must have had one heck of a tail wind. -cl

According to the Novus guy, the DIY-kits don't generate enough PSI to force the glue deep into the crack. He said he first drills out the ding, uses a hydraulic piston to generate adequate pressure to push the glue in deep, and cures the glue with UV light. Most shops will offer lifetime guarantee for repairs. He was going to charge me $60 to fix 4 dings. I haven't decided if it's worth it. -cl

About 1000 miles into two week road trip. Calculating about 30 1/3 mpg while driving 75-80mph on interstate. Definitely a few more mpg's that I expected. Which is good since the farther south down I-5 I drive the higher gas gets.

I found them at the local parts store (a few years back). Don't know if they're available online. One of my boots is showing wear so I'm just planning ahead. Split boots sounds like the correct name. A quick search turned up this website http://www.raxles.com/spitboot.htm They don't recommend them. Looks like I'll just wait to replace the axle when the time comes. -cl

Anybody ever use replaceable CV boots? I've seen them at the parts store for $15 or so. These are the ones they do not require the axle being removed. They are one piece and secured with several screws. -cl

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The gasket on the bottom of the passenger side cover is wet. I'm keeping an eye on it but it appears to leak a bit. Is there enough room in the engine compartment to remove the cover and replace the gasket? Is there a benefit from replacing both sides, other than they are probably sold as a set? -cl

My dipstick doesn't bind in the tube but does hit one of the hoses when I'm putting it in. Kind of hoeky. I have to wrestle the dipstick around the hose. But I always get a reading by the second try. -cl

I use the Turtle Wax 2001 (i think it's this number) in the bright green bottle. Works nicely. Little residue left. Once a month or so keeps everything shiny. -cl

Brakes squeak for the first second when they are applied. (Speed doesn't make a difference.) Thenthey are silent. The pads were replaced recently. I assume anti-squeak juice wasn't applied to the pads when they were done. Is the "one second squeak" typical of not having used the juice? Or is something else worth checking out. -cl

Put some grease on the jack that stripped out last week. It's working again after some convincing. I wonder is it's good to keep the threads greased all the time. I'm glad it works because it's nice to have the jack that fits in the compartment. (Junk yard didn't have any Subaru jacks.) -cl

Any body know if the Gen 1 Legacy cargo cover and Legacy Gen 2/Outback are all the same size? -cl

Anybody familar with southern Utah? Taking the '90 Legacy on a roadtrip for the first two weeks of May. Not looking for any serious offroading, just some scenary and roads that get off the highway. -cl Planned route: Seattle - southeast Oregon - Reno/Tahoe - S. Utah/Zion - Tetons - Seattle

Same thing happened to me last weekend. The threads all stripped out while I was trying to get the car up. Weird. -cl