Subielover

Indeed, it is the axle. One generous soul had a look at my pix and pointed out the bearing sitting on the support arm. Any ideas on the hesitant acceleration??? Subielover

Here's pix of the front end, taken a couple days ago... http://www.flickr.com/photos/78341944@N03/?uploaded=15&magic_cookie=4767e5b4e98fb3ca2c55c488074adfe7 If that helps someone diagnose... with much appreciation... Sadsubielover

I think I've killed my Subaru...due to being too broke to fix the front end issue last year. Background: '93 Loyale with rebuilt engine installed in 2007. I purchased the car from a friend in 2008, found an oil leak, and the bolts around the oilpan were fingertip loose...tightened them. Symptoms now: 1) Butterscotch pudding on underside of oil cap, haven't looked in radiator for oil yet. 2) Gutless on uphills, hesitant upon acceleration, have to be careful how much gas I give it, too much and the engine struggles. Back off the gas, and the engine runs steady but gutlessly uphill. 3) Front end issue ($$$?) told about a year+ ago I needed to replace the ball joint(s). 3 days ago the FWD quit working, put it into 4WD and backed it into a parking place, car is still in same random parking lot. Prior to this, tires were wearing quickly and unevenly from inside out. Had to replace summer tires and winters are now ruined as well due to uneven wear pattern. Also needs new windshield ...and rear window has rust around it... Body is in great shape with rust that can be taken care of with a grinder and some Tremclad. Underside of body was sprayed with rust protector by a previous owner. So... fix, or give/sell to wrecker/Subie enthusiast? Any Advice out there?