Bucky92

Fix the axle..how bad is the other side? how bad is the wheel bearing? Anything else it is needed?? You do want to put this money into the car right? determine whats the worst for wear and go from there.Guido will appreciate the pampering and pay you back by taking care of you;)

Been there done that:grin: I had a Justy too;)

I like the looks on thier faces too...its priceless...Its a combination of awe,jealousy,anger,and curiousity...all rolled into one.

But I am not Matt:-p And its my first ever brand new car...And if you noticed..I am anal about it..there isnt allowed to be any dirt in it or on it:grin: . I am actually planning on putting a heavy coat of wax on it before going to FL cause of the bug guts that are going to be getting on it;) Neo..we are leaving early Sat moring and will be going 95 also..Look for the white 08 Imppy 5 dr with CT plates and tinted windows:grin:

Mine had the 14 inch wheels ( dont forget I was running XT6 rims)

My 08 Imppy: I have full res on my puter

I liked my 93 Imp EJ18 5spd..but I didnt "LIKE" my 93. The gas mileage was around the 30ish range..but I felt it still had the " couldnt get out of its own way" thing that the EA82s had. But when swapping from an EJ18 and an ER27 every couple days..you would tend to think it was WAY underpowered. Its was dead even ( If you ask me) with my EA82..but my EA82 was also a FWD and that makes a difference. And like edrach...I only drive manuals so no comment on ATs ( cept I think they make good boat anchors;) )

Paulyburger..Now you saw my Imp first hand....do you honestly think I am going to take her off roading in any way shape or form?? Absolutely No Way.!! She is my baby baby....She goes into the shop on Monday for her first oil change and gone over ( checking the belts tightening the cables etc..checking all fluids etc etc). If it wasnt for that paid week off we wouldnt be going down to FL..Its tempting to work though ( they asked our dept) $60+ an hour:eek:

Over the week between Christmas and new years..going down to see Tommys parents..as a suprise....We will be driving my beautiful and lovely Holly ( 08 Imppy 5 dr) so we can bring the dog...Already plan on hooking up with dearon since we will be about 40-50 miles from him ( We are going to Palm City right on the east coast and this is my out. ). We will be heading down the Rt95 way...so anyone else along the way etc..let me know:)

Cause I dont have an EA82 wagon anymore...I wont do it to my XT6 and there is NO WAY I would do it to my 08 Imppy. I had been looking for an EA82 wagon but when I got the 08 I stopped..plus prices went through the roof and all the ones I was interested in got scarfed up either while I was in process of making the arrangements to have it looked at ...or while waiting for replies via email. Maybe someday....Right now I am getting the XT6 ready for a trip to the body shop for frame repair and a repaint..and no time or funds. Can't wait to see new pics...nothing prettier and cooler then a lifted EA82 wagon

:banana: Paul!! With the history of head gasket failure in those motors being so common.. I woud have probably dont the same as you. Just keep you eye on her for a bit..and Happy Holidays!

The bubbles are a definate sign of head gasket..but the others seem to be a rad cap.. That motor is so prone to gasket failure though...Have you burped the system also?? I know you know about that:) . Let us know what happens after the hour drive.

MMMM Arkansas...My favorite state/place I have ever been too...I have friends in a tiny town in southern Ark called Smackover ( Just north of El Dorado) .. The owned a bike shop down there and if I would have moved there instead of CT:confused: .. I would have been working there ..working on the bikes ( they had a Moto Guzzi that had everyone stumped... I got her running in about a half hour) Sweet Brat.Nice drive I bet. I will be taking a road trip south in a couple weeks..going to Florida to see my husbands parents

I am happy for you...SOA seems to really step up when needed..and really want to keep their customers happy... I have been in contact with them a few times and they always reply in a positive way. I am actually working with them now to help with a design flaw in the roof rack system of the 08 Imps and a nasty rattle I get. We have swapped cross bars multiple times and its still there..But I figured out the cause and removed the culprit..until the perm fix is made. Good Luck! Want to see how it is once its back and finished. From one Happy Subaru Customer to Another;)

I was a huge VW fan way back...had a 65 Karman Ghia Convert with a Porche 914 motor in it.. I had to laugh at Steve mentioning VWtrend..I was a subscriber for years! Mary you are lucky..I wrote down my substitutions:grin: for the pumpkin bread ( I am so glad you liked it..first time I made it). Looks like WBM might have some more old school this year;)

Seahag ( Mary) has 2 of the prettiest Brats you are ever going to see on the East Coast:grin: and she is close to the coast. ..Lookin like we are going to have to plan a big gathering in the middle and get everyone together

Welcome to the board! .. I usually have a yearly cookout at my house in CT ( North Western CT) and there are plenty of us New Englander Subaru nuts...We also go down to Carlisle PA for the Import Car show Pics are here...Mine is the Yellow and Black XT6: http://s50.photobucket.com/albums/f335/Bucky92/Carlisle2007/ There is also a group that likes to go off roading in NJ at the Pine Barrens. Forgot to mention Wicked Big Meet in Mass

My first Soob was my 88 GL wagon..Silver FWD 5spd...just used it as a work horse...hauling the dogs to dog shows...delivering newspapers..beating the snots outta it..But it was what gave me the love for Subarus.I think the exhaust fell off at the y pipe and it needed axles and I think one on the rear struts bit it..I took it to auction and got what I paid for it $500..I regret it all the time though

possessed dash electronics?? Enlight on what they are doing..if its light coming on for no apparent reason..glowing..etc..The alt may be hosed..when they start to self destuct they make the dash light seem possessed and do crazy things

OK..dont take this the wrong way please..just going to cover the usuals: You are putting it in the right way? You pulled it off the right car..not a turbo or something that takes the other axle? Since I have never done axles yet Thats about all I can think of

:slobber: :slobber: I just love a lifted wagon!...you guys are making me want one again:banghead:

Way too much..plus that rust around the windshield is hiding a possible worse problem...under that windshield is probably a mess..i know this from experience..And its just too much..I paid $600 for my 92 Loyale..5 years ago...from a dealer..The ATs bite also..you can find a better deal much cheaper then that

Thanks Jess...we need to get together soon BTW...Tell John to expect something important in a couple days...finally..been slow lately

probably clogged and due to be replaced

Since I stepped up big time ..here is some advantages of going new/newer for DD.Less worries about break downs,dealer support, warrentees, spending more time actually driving and enjoying the car then repairing it, peace of mind, actually being able to get parts without looking to hard. I can say it is SO nice not having to worry about things anymore...it feels so good to work on my car because I WANT to not cause I HAVE to.Its also nice cleaning out my stash of "just in case" parts and reclaiming my garage..getting rid of that mini junk yard look ..Now having the time to actually work on my dirt bike again..or to restore my XT6 the right way instead of always just trying to maintain a DD. On a side note..I get to see what my Imp is like in bad weather today..sleet ,freezing rain, and snow:banana: and I am actually looking forward to it:grin: