Sweet82

I'd get a small wire brush handy too. I was messing with mine over the weekend (already removed from the car). However due to the crud, dust and moisture build up, it's hard to see. I ended up using a wire brush to clean off the crud so it was visible again. Good Luck, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester (outside chance the dealer will have the key code on file in the database)

Debby, Welcome to the Board! The gas cap one is a non-issue or worse case an easy fix. That one is just not a big one to worry about. I'd think you probably have more cel's than one would expect for a car with 30k. Give it a chance...and see how the car behaves Glenn 82 SubaruHummer--no computer, no problems! 01 Forester--just experienced the gas cap one so far...

What about putting an XT6 motor back in? As long as you have motor problems... Why not put the real motor back and make it "stock" again? Just a thought? Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Remember, It's not your daily driver, it's a project car... When you can, you mess with it. If you have no money, you vacuum or wax it. When you have a few bucks, you put in the most critical repair part. Having a backup car is real handy when one has an expensive breakdown... Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester Many backup cars...

Cool! I guess I had forgotten how the rear hatch lifts up and then you have a tailgate that folds down. I wish my old Hatch would have done that trick Way Cool! Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Another torch vote! I believe the rubber is vulcanized on to the metal and well... You must fight fire with fire? Never been able to get them out any other way... Good Luck, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Welcome to the board. We can always use more members. I think you'll find the folks here have all the answers when it comes to Subies. Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Why didn't you make two trips, it was only 8 miles??? On the other hand...that's terribly funny that a poor old Subie could do such a load I find my Forester steers/handles funny when I put only #200-#300 in back. They are workhorses! Put them to work! Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Wow! I hurts just to look at that poor car I think its gonna be tweeked more than what meets the eye... Were seeing pics of the Subaru...but...how bad was the bolder hurt?

I cast one vote for.... Put it back on! Looks better, should hide/prevent rust, gives it a completed look. My .02 Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

I have a hitch on my 01 Forester, however I never hooked up the lights. I did a search and found where the pre-wired plug for the trailer lights is located. Thanks, USMB! Question: Do I need the $100 Subaru plug and box adapter to make everything work correctly or can I just make my own wires/adapter from the plug and not mess up the brake-light-out-sensor or some other parts. On all my other vehicles, I have always just wired up the lights and not worried about an adapter box. Is that still ok or will it mess up something? Thanks, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer--now has a hitch but never will have a light adapter. 01 Forester--also has a hitch but wants to get lights hooked up.

Is this what you were looking for? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4538468367&catergory=6467 They do exist... Sedan, turbo, 4wd all in one package Truely a nice ride. Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

WoW! That is clean!!! Turbo and a convertable. That's truly a collectors item. Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Murphy looks good, perfect from the passenger side. Not a bad ride for $500 Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Jim, Get your finger out of your nose and tell us why your here? The usual, how many Subs you own, how long you've been addicted, That sort of thing.... Oh ya, welcome to the board! Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

http://usmb.net/gallery/album75/1982_g Not a lot of HP in these babies! Seems as though your shifting in the right range...

I think Mudrats the man for the job! Something to consider is you may also need gears to get where your clearance will allow you to go. John (Mudrat) has my vote! Glenn, 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Are you using the Toyota transfer case? Wonderin what the gear situation is on that beast? Looks just like those old Stompers! Awsome, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Not real sure what car your talking about but... I jack from the front "A" arm area and try to set the stands real close. If you put them along the rocker panels you may damage your pinch seam if you have one. There are recommend jack points along the seam, you'd have to check your owners guide for that. If you have a frame rail just inside from the pinch seam, this would be a good spot as these are usually very thick. What car are we talking about? Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Charge the battery again and see it the problem goes away My money's on two different problems. If your talking about your original battery, it's now 5 years old and probably getting to the point of needing replacement anyway. Two things, I'd try First a couple of bottles of carb/injector cleaner through the fuel system over the next few weeks. Second check your antifreeze level? My trooper will idle funny, (high & low) at the intersections when the antifreeze level get low. Good luck, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester

Welcome to the Board, I wish I could be of more help, my 01 has no program button, you just do a whole bunch of stupid things in a certain order and it accepts the remote code. Usually the wires are tied pretty well to the frame and harness. There should not be much "slack" between where the wire orignally went and where it is now. Is there a piece of wire/wire insulation in the back of the program button that might show what the color was? As far as that goes, is there any wire in the back of the program button??? Good luck, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer--no remotes, no doors. 01 Forester--Ebay remotes and keyless system

Tell us what speeds your shifting at? This should tell whether your shifting too soon or maybe its the car?

Post some pics for us

The guy seems to know his Subies, However I was a little unclear on when Subaru quit making 2wd? I was looking but I musta missed it? Clearly this should be noted in his history section.

Keeping the salt off it is virtually impossible if you drive it daily. But not driving a Subaru in bad weather is just morally wrong! Regular washing of the wheel wells and undercarrage are the only real preventions you can do. Pay particular attention the the pinch seam/rocker panel area, floor board areas, fender wells and any little rock chips... I've tried rust proofing stuff on my old Subie. It may have given it a few more years but salt is tough on cars. I live in SALT LAKE CITY. Our roads are white from SALT not snow! Drive it, take care of it... and when it gets rusty, make a buggy out of it Good Luck, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester