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While on this subject, does anyone know an easy way to pop the socket off the ball end? I'll probably need to replace those struts within a year or two.

Looks like a good deal.

I've had a maint. free ACDelco for over four years now. I like it because it does not corrode the posts and cable clamps. It does have two vent holes, but those are used if a relief valve opens which is not designed to be a regular occurrence.

H4510FA100 is the complete add-on kit for 1993-96.

Take the switch apart and replace the bulb. The generic type is 7219. RadioShack has them for $1.49 a pair. You can also order them from various lighting and electronic suppliers.

The factory procedure involves an angle gauge. That tells me the bolts are torqued to yield.

Frag, on 1996 and earlier 2.2s the head bolts are in plain view. They use a special socket type (called Torx Plus, if memory serves), same as on later engines. But since the bolts are torqued-to-yield, I'm not sure they can be made any tighter.

You can also try pushing hose ends off the connectors with an open-end 8 mm wrench.

More likely than not, the ARI/CCT axles made for Subaru have to meet stricter specifications than those made for NAPA and AutoZone. But there are brand new GKN axles that can be had for $125.

My understanding is that the towing hook recall is for those Legacies and Imprezas with an older type of airbag system, the one that has inertia sensors in the fender wells (although 1st gen. Legacies aren't affected). You know you have this system if the steering wheel has buttons to operate the horn.

For those who care, note that wires in boxed sets with a p/n starting with "SOA" are not the same as the original wires: they look like re-packaged aftermarket parts. The connectors are yellow brass rather than nickel plated. Original wires can still be ordered by p/n, they are sold not in sets but piece by piece.

Maybe there is a scanner that could read the AT codes, but the service manual does not mention one. The code reading procedure is in this thread.

diva0301: do you mean the mechanics follow the procedure in the service manual and still can't see any codes? Your first port mentioned scanners, but in this case scanners don't help.

The stalk is a part of the switch assembly, which attaches to the combination switch base with two screws pointing parallel to the steering column. I posted those part numbers on NASIOC and although still haven't done my own swap, another person did it on a '96 Impreza wagon. Still another did it independently on a '99 Legacy, using a salvage part.

To make the wiper delay interval adjustable in the intermittent mode on 1993-97 Imprezas and 1990-99 Legacies, replace the original wiper switch with p/n 83113AC480, sedan models; 83113AA520, wagon models. It is a "plug-and-play" swap.

At least they issued recalls, although not w/o a fight.

With AT, you do need a flatbed because the transfer clutch needs fluid pressure (that is, engine running) to operate properly.

The oil return hole is 6mm in diameter but apparently, on some engine blocks it was partially restricted by a casting flash which caused a build-up of oil pressure at the pump outlet. There's a mention of it in the Motor magazine's 3-part article on Subaru t-belts, cited a few times on this forum. The article says to clean the hole with a drill. Still there are other, more common causes for the leak.

Someone has actually replaced a '99 Legacy L wiper switch with a variable delay type out of a GT, as posted on Nasioc. It was a straight swap. Legacy switches didn't change till 2000 even though Impreza had the new diesign since '98.

Frank: Most branch circuits are protected by fuses which should blow before the SBFs. There are few exceptions such as the alternator field (excitation) windings and maybe the ABS motor. Did you find out what that SBF does?

To do it the "factory way", you can replace the rear wiper relay with an "intermittent module" found on 2d gen. Impreza (and Forester?). From a '02 wiring diagram, I see that the plugs won't match but it can be wired in.

The last year for LS was '94, the first for 2.2l was '95. After '95, among US models only the Brighton had manual locks and windows, but it had 1.8l till the bitter end (in '97).

You can have a 2.2l and no power windows or locks, but only with AT. All 1995 2.2l models are like that. There was a thread no so long ago started by someone who bought a rebuilt 2.2 that came with 1.8 intake and electrical parts. It looked like the engine was that way before rebuilding and most likely, came out of a car that originally had 1.8l. It was not compatible with 2.2 wiring and ECU, but maybe that's what you could do to swap 2.2 in place of 1.8. The intake on 1.8 is made of two pieces (actually three), top and bottom (separate on each head). It should fit if all parts are kept. But finding a 2.2 car can be a better option.

Legacy compressors are variable-displacement type. They can cycle but it's not designed as the main way of regulating the temperature.

Did you check if the alternator wasn't one of those included in the recall on '95-'96 models?