kkmft

I'm planning to replace the EZ30 and transmission in my 2001 LLBean OBW any good suggestions where I might find one? JDM, rebuilt, used looking at all options JDM sellers online don't have many, probably due to age

thanks nipper for the suggestion, I've first noticed the sound last spring, rotated the tires in July - the sound didn't travel with the rotated tires. and yeah Texan, I agree the struts are probably toast, and it would definitely suck to have the struts replaced and then still hear the noise thanks!

It has 165,025 miles on it. I know, it's a mystery where this noise is coming from. I keep hearing it only when the strut is R-reary fully extended, and it does sound directlly correlated with RPMs. I'm not sure the mechanic lifted the boots and felt for oil on top of the cylinder, but I'm taking it in again & will have him do that. Thanks

Thumping / rumbling noise from rear - 2001 Outback LLBean H6-3.0 There is a very brief rapid thumping/rumbling noise - comes from the right rear - occurs when driving over sharp rise in road at speeds over 45-50mph - when making long right turns like on a freeway onramp - occurs only when the vehicle is extended highest on the suspension - when rear struts are fully extended - and only when the car is empty of any extra weight load/cargo/passengers thumps/rumbles noise at various speeds, and the sound varies with speed The noise has become easier to reproduce, sounds like its getting louder Mech. visual insp. found nothing in the suspension that loose or worn out. Mech. drove the car alone & reproduced the sound, but didn't find the source of the noise. Any ideas? Propeller shaft? Rear axle? Rear strut mount? Rear hub bearing?

thanks will you explain how to check this out?

oh yeah and it gets worse... I didn't to mention the odometer quit at exactly 150k I figure it has +/- 187k on it now nevertheless I sure like driving it around, its a good commuter car and helps me save the wear & tear on the '01 Bean - (last month it got a new serp belt, pulleys, then an alternator)

I didn't mention the oil leaks on my '91 thinking I'll put in new valve cover gaskets & grommets at some point I've been looking at RockAuto prices for all the sensors the codes refer to and hope I get a lot resolved with attention to the wiring... don't feel like spending upwards of $500 just to make the CEL happy

Oh yeah

thanks GD, that's helpful last weekend I attempted to clear the codes & pulled the battery, cleaned up the battery & the shelf, and painted the bracket that's when I noticed the wiring harness in its questionable state I'll use your baking soda recipe next weekend + your suggestions above & reply with the outcome - hopefully positive & simple to resolve thanks for clarifying that Legacys are new gen... my first Subie was an '82 GL 4WD wagon, it's long gone now though I really appreciate your help

whoa! that's a lot of great information! this will definitely push my experience level a bit, but I guess it's time to learn... there are some rusty/corroded wiring harnesses - one near the fusebox behind the battery for starters, so I'm not surprised the wiring is suspect thanks GD!!

OK, thanks for that I connected the two black read mode connectors CEL flashed these codes: 12 - starter switch 13 - cam angle sensor - CMP 21 - coolant temperature sensor - ECT 22 - knock sensor 23 - airflow sensor - MAF 32 - oxygen sensor 35 - purge control solenoid valve - EVAP 51 - inhibitor switch (neutral position switch) code 51 seems odd - Haynes manual relates this to an automatic transaxle, mine's manual... otherwise the car seems to run really well, no hesitation, etc. maybe the contacts to all these sensors & switches are bad?? any ideas??

CEL won't go off... Got a solid CEL on my 1991 Legacy L AWD Wagon. I've cleared the codes, then connected the Test mode connectors & got a steady blinking CEL - should mean no codes are stored in the memory. So, next I disconnected the Test mode connectors and the CEL just stays on solid. I need to clear this up before taking it in for a CA smog test. Please help with any ideas, solutions, suggestons... KKMFT