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I'm not going to use simple green, I have some other stuff that works great... Just have to quit being lazy and do it. I tried plain old degreaser and didn't do a damn thing... And as for the ramps I've been doing it for the 4 years I've been working on my cars, the ground isn't really soft... But thanks for the concern. I'm going to pop a fuse in today and see what happens.

I've been working alot and kind of forgot about this. Ive been looking into the FWD option tho and was wondering if it would do damage to anything. But since I hear that you've been driving it for a year with no problem I think I'm going to give it a shot. I just hope that I don't find out it has to do with the front differential when I do this. I'd be very mad, but it does seem like the majority of the problem is from the rear end so I think I'll be alright. I'll still fix it eventually if I decide to keep the car, I'm currently looking to possibly trade it, just haven't gotten a good enough offer yet. The guy at a local sandwich shop asked me how much I wanted for my car and I told him he didn't want it. Hahaha. He still seemed interested, maybe I'll go back and find out what he is willing to pay/trade for it.

Hopefully Ill get to do this today... But I for real have to get this oil leak fixed. It doesnt leak when sitting, but only when driving. Does that give a clue as to what it might be? I changed the oil last week and it doesnt even hit the bottom of the dipstick now..... This is bad...

Did everyone give up on me?

Hahahahaha, thanks bud.

Driveshaft results. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1iUUtiSLX0

So can I just spray the crap out of the motor? Or do I need to stay away from certain areas? Or should I just not use the high power spray? Keep it on a lower setting? I dont want to ruin something else while trying to find where my leaks are... Haha. Thanks so much fellas, going to pull my car on the ramps right now and check the rear driveshaft and everything around it.

While Im waiting to check the driveshaft, heres the oil video, please let me know what you think is the culprit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy2obpAcxWQ

The rear axle shafts have a little play in them, and cant get the car up right now to pull the heatshield off and check the driveshaft, but thats next. Should be later today.

I'll make a short video tomorrow morning.

Yea, I learned how easy the alternator is to remove when I had to change the sensor under neath it, I took it off, didnt have the right size socket to take the sensor out, had to put it back together and go get the right socket then redo it all. And it was 100 degrees out. Working in the sun sweating my rump roast off. Also, somebody thought that it would stop leaking oil from that sensor if they made a gasket between the sensor and the threaded section it screws into (then into the block) So I had to put the socket on the sensor, then put a cresent wrench onto the other side and bust my rump roast to twist it loose. Then put everything back together with the new sensor. Sucked, but I got it done. Also got a new belt on because the old one was missing sections. Anybody know common oil leaks on the EJ22 motors? Im leaking somewhere and either burning on the block or exhaust(or something else??) But cant seem to see it really.

MY CAR IS NOT A PILE OF ************! Just kidding, yes it is. But it is my only pile of ************, so I need to fix it. Haha. Thanks for the help bud, I think Im going to order a knock sensor right now. Also, where and what is the torque convertor? Any diagrams/pics of it so I know what Im looking for? The only Subaru I have owned was a 1990 Loyale sedan that was FWD Auto. Ive never worked on or dealt with AWD before. (But its fun as hell in dirt parking lots, I know that for a fact!!!) Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help!

Literally just changed the oil 3 days ago at a quick lube place. It has 5w30 in it. Guy at advanced auto said to use Lucas oil treatment and it will coat things better? What are the most common oil leaks on these cars? I have a leak that is burning off in the block or exhaust and it's pissing me off Gonna order knock sensor and o2 sensor tomorrow I believe. Not buying from autozone or advanced cuz they want almost $100 for either sensor.

Not sure if this is goin to work but I'm gonna try and post the YouTube link to my video, I finally got it to upload. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HrBACbiP2I&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Could the knock sensor create an "artificial" knock? I made a video on my iphone of it this morning, but it wont upload to youtube now.... It makes a knocking sound for like a second. maybe like 4 quick knocks... Could it just be like that because there is no oil at the top of the motor when sitting?