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Yeah, but... How many people want a black car w/orange stripes??? Most people will not appreciate everything you've done, cause they can't get over- that the car is a highly visible, cop-magnet. (I saw a red door and I want to...) Paint it black! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Egt1Hq4wpE ...Jboy? where is the Chrysler?

I wish you were in Wisconsin!...-K (That's worth at least a case here!)

Thanks Heartless, You read my mind... Gosh Darn those carjacking squirrels, raccoon, and deer...

Thanks. My fave. parts store did have those, almost twice the price I can get Denso online. Goodnight.

Thanks. NGK???

Haha yeah, mine is an 01 but, same difference right? Denso=good quality???????

Backing up a little... I haven't ordered parts yet... Re: Beck/Arnley tie rods- Do ya'll like them just because they are "less expensive" -or- do you think they are better than Moog? (Moog=better warranty) Re: Denso 02 sensor- My research led me to believe that these are Subaru OEM is this true? can someone verify? Thanks -K

Thread starter-legacyak stated in first post, 2000. Mine is a 2001, I do have "aftermarket security" also. (from prev. owner) -K

Yeah, if anyone knows a simple way to "disable", I'm listening- I bet legacyak is too!

I contacted B&M re:hub. Do I assume you have dealt w/them before? They do not have good reviews online....

"Easy stuff here..." (You know me) I know. I'm trying to decide if I want to do the bearing/hub right away, or put it off, as was my original intention. I'll pay for alignment after tie rods, (I messed up my van alignment/tires after I thought I had it "close enough") but don't want to pay twice, if I put off the bearing/hub job. Ya know?

I did an online search on B+M, they show no front hubs for my car.

Yeah, if I go with a new bearing I will probably have an aquaintance with a shop do it. ($$ yikes! $$) When you say "used hub" do you mean the whole "housing"? (#2+#3 in the following illustration?) If so, I might attempt that (w/supervision) http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b12/type_25/suspension_and_axle/front_axle/illustration_1/ I believe it was Heartless who told me I will probably require an alignment after such procedure. Do others find this to be true?

So, Brus Bro was correct. Out of curiosity, is this true for all Subaru engines? 2.2-2.5-3.0-3.6? (mines 3.0)

My 01 Outback has regular metal keys, no plastic/chip. My 01 locks the doors when I start the car, and unlocks them when I shut it off. As a result, forgetting something in the house after car is started, = getting locked out of car. (probably what happened to legacyak too) I was used to my 94 GMC Safari that didn't lock doors till I put it in gear.

Thanks for the help ya'll! Got it! 02 sensor: bank1=R/pass.side sensor1=pre-cat (upstream) So... spent the day researching parts/prices.Think I'm gonna go with... -02 sensor: Denso-OEstyle $99.87 Rockauto.com -inner tie rods: Moog-problem solver $66.10 (for 2) Rockauto.com Wondering about wheel bearings though...Rockauto has several varieties, with different specifications/dimentions listed. Called 6 parts stores, and none of them said "oh, there are different sizes" Got prices ranging from $32.99-$84.75 (+seals, of course) Search here resulted in little specific info, other than "Rockauto is confusing in some of it's listings" (bearings) Is there a brand of wheel bearing ya'll recommend? (Will probably purchase them locally)

This is a sweet looking ride. Are the wheels the same as post#115 just different color?

Wow- TheLoyale!!!! It is really good to hear from you!!! I am quite confident that I need at least the R inner tie rod, as a very good, long time, trusted (non soob) friend said so, and another (non-soob) mechanic verified it- the second, "non soob mechanic" says I need the L inner too. He is not quite as trusted as my friend, but...(paying for alignment anyway) [wasn't planning on doing outers] The Moog inners I am looking at, will be around $42-maybe less, if I ask them nice. With a lifetime, no ?'s asked, warranty. (Or so I'm told) I haven't had much luck with Carquest, but I would be willing to try their 02 sensors if it'll save me $80. Is there a brand to stay away from? Thank you so much for the info. RE: sensor1 being pre cat. How do I know if it's L or R? It is very good to hear from you again, TheLoyale, I hope you are well.

I hate the "auto-door-lock dealies"! I also locked myself out while car was running-(far from home) Luckily, I had the window open a crack to get a coat hanger thru. Go to the hardware store, have a bunch of keys made, keep one in your wallet, give a couple out to trusted friends/family, keep one at work/school. I am now so paranoid, I won't close the door w/car running, without having a window open... Even though I have a spare in my wallet.

Will be starting with both inner tie rods later this week. (Is Moog OK?) Apparently, LF wheel bearing is bad too. Gonna wait on that for now. CEL= O2 sensor. Can someone please tell me the location of "Bank1 sensor1"? Is it left or right? pre-cat, or post cat? Sensor brands to buy/not buy? Less expensive places to purchase O2 sensors? My fave parts store shows both pre and post cat. sensors right around $200. Any info much appreciated. Thanks -K [01 Outback LLBean 3.0 Auto]

What are the wheels in post #115??? Me likey!!!

No, There is no longer a smell. I think someone (Texan?) was right that the smell was maybe something I ran over. Just happened to be the same day clunking started. Yeah, it's been a long time... I am still afraid to drive my car. My trusted (non-Soob) tranny-rebuilding friend checked stubs and axles, and says my issue is suspension related. I felt really good about that, till the next time I drove the car, and I now have a CEL. Yes, probably completely unrelated to clunk/thunking... I hope to have an aquaintance with an OBD2 scanner check it soon to find out W-T-Heck this is all about.

Ah, India... When/what years were GM and Soob together? Were mechanical changes made, to make them more GMish?

Thank you for your input Texan! I made notes of ideas posted, so I can pass it on to someone who knows more than me. Diagnosis is definately not my "forte", but I'm trying...

A Chevy Forester?!? Was it just the "badge" w/Soob guts?