Labguy1970

Hi Folks, somewhat new to the forum. I've got a problem with my 2000 outback, my wife wreaked it:( . I would like to know what hoods, grills and headlights are swapable from different years(ie can I swap a 02 hood for my tacoed 00?)? Also are their any good sources for used parts online or places that ship? I've checked out Ebay and autoparts.com, I'm going to place an add in the USMB classified shortly. Any help would be great. I've got to get this done ASAP so we can get rid of the rental car. Thank you. -Jason

Thanks Corky for the info, I'll keep what you said in mind. How about issues with the transmissions and suspensions, are there major problems to look for? -Jason

What are some of the things I should look out for when I go to look? I'm mostly interested in the 99 to 01 Impreza RS or WRX, and leaning towards the wagon sport, but the 2D and 4D are OK also. I've heard about some of the concerns with the 2.5L engines that are based on the older 2.0 and 2.2 engiens, but what yrs did the 2.5L come in? Any help would GREAT! and thanks. -Jason

Thanks for the welcome Glen and the info on tans-x, I'll check it out. I've noticed, after doing a search about transmission problems, that I have a common problem that should be addressed by Subaru. Every time I say something about my transission to the guys @ my subaru dealership/service shop, I always get that; "it must be a unique situation" or " I've never heard of anyone having problems with those transmissions". I think they know about the problems, but have not been told to do anything about it. I like my OB and hope it has a simpl/cheap fix. -Jason

Hi,my name is Jason and live in Asheville NC, I'm an Organic Chemist and car hobbiest. I've owned many a subaru from my 84GL wagon to my 2000Outback Limited, and I think they are great cars. I also restore 1st generation Toyota Celicas(1971-77), so I've got a fair amount of mechanical know how. I'm posting for two reasons; to say hello and to ask about a problem I'm having with my 2000 Outback's auto transmission(wife's choice on the A/T:-\ ). The problem I'm having seems to come and go. I'll drive around for a while, stop and turn off the car, do something, get back in the car to go somewhere, and the transmission will not go into forward gears(it goes into reverse w/o problem). I've checked the fluid and it seem to be foamy, so I had it flushed, and it worked fine for about a month. Now it is doing it again. I can put it in gear and rev the engine to about 4k and then it will slowly engage and I can drive(this happened to me @ HomeDepot yesterday). Has anyone had this problem and/or have info on what might be happening? Thank you. Jason