nipper

Glad it worked out. You probably caught things in time. Usually if its just TB and no angry dashboard light, sometimes you can stop it. nipper

Most shops dont even know what SAE stands for. When I had my engine rebuilt, i talked to the dealership about the downside of synthetics (long intervals of not opening the hood). HE said the down side is that the engine MAY consume 1 qt between oil changes. So thats the spec I use for subaru, that they conside 1 qt per oil change (3500 miles was the number we were kicking around). 1 qt per 1000 miles you would notice. As long as the engine didnt over heat, there is no reason for being a qt low to cause this. The shop is already being defensive, so somehting is up. Another point, is why not ALL the cams, or rod knock. nipper PS - next oil change i am chainging to synthetic, so dont jump on me

Knew there was another one http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=28339&highlight=seizure nipper

We dont get alot of ball jopint failures. Last time i rebuilt a suabru front end i just ordered everything from JC Whitney. I havent heard anything bad about tie rod ends or ball joints from anyone (there is probably only one or two mfgs for them), so you can get them from anywhere. nipper

Let me understand this. You took your car to a transmission shop, and they actually let you leave without selling you a transmission? Thats like walking out from the colessium after being fed to the lions. The Lucas seal does what you said, with a down side. In order to make seals swell, it has to make them soft. Eventually they will start to fall apart. Save your pennies. nipper

This should be read by anyone who is going to repair a head gasket on a subaru or any other car. http://www.aa1car.com/library/gasket_failure.htm http://www.aa1car.com/library/ic697.htm http://www.aa1car.com/library/ar396.htm http://www.aa1car.com/library/2005/eb70536.htm nipper

http://www.aa1car.com/library/2005/ic010532.htm http://www.aa1car.com/library/gasket_failure.htm Honda just learned earlier. I have owned 3 AMC's, 2 fords, 4 chryslers, 5 subarus and dont claim to be an expert in any of them just becaused Ive owned them. What has made me an expert is my 20 years of pulling a wrench and my degree in automitve engineering ( god how i hated calc ) Everyone mfg has had some level of a learning curve on HG's, just due to the nauture of the beast. If you plug in any mfg name and HG you will find some engine of thiers that has had issues. Not to argue, but a HG is NOT considered anywhere as normal maintanece. It's just a matter of how the mfg deals with the issue. Some are far worse (like chrysler) and others handle it very well (like toyota). This is the last i'll post on this thread, as i can see where its going. nipper

Just for the heck of it, when was the last time the PCV valve was replaced? nipper

This scenario has come up before. Try a search using the word seized. I do beleive there is a scenario where this can happen, as it rarely happens of its own accord. Seized and Subaru rarely show up in the same scentence. As far as internal damage, yes. This is an interference engine. Since there were valves open while pistons were racing towards the top of the stroke, there may be lots of damage. nipper

A few possabilities here. the first thing that comes to mind is piston slap. Do a search here and you will find out as long as the noise goes away, its nothing to worry about. I do wish to point out that you are due for a timing belt. Maintanence is either or time vs mileage (105,000 miles OR 105 months/8 years). Rubber belts don't last for ever, same goes with all the seals. This is something you may want to think about. http://www.cars101.com/subaru/subaru_maintenance.html#90-99maintenance nipper

Actually the lemon years are not just Asian mfgs. Gm, Ford Chrysler have the problem even worse, with Chrysler heading north of 80% on the neons. I think it was just a matter of asking the technology available at the time doing to much (professional opinion). Its easy to say in 2 years we will tighten up the emissions, but it still takes twice as long to get real world testing in, and thats why sometimes sub par product gets pushed through. My comfort level for buying a used car was max 100,000 miles. When i buy a subaru, my max comfort level is 180,000. nipper

First replace that wheel bearing. The banging when the suspension unload can be the play in the bearing. Jack up the tire and see how much play is in it. Subaru wheel bearings can develop a lot of play in them before they finally give out (been there done that, three times). nipper

Ok i am confused, arer we talking about a boom or a vibration? nipper

You need to know the sidewall size. Tire calculators only work for std sizes. Now with so many differnt sidewall sizes, you can throw them out the window. Tires of the same brand make and model can vary somewhat from lot to lot too. nipper

YOu have a broken retaining clip on the linkage. Pull off the door panel and you will see it. nipper

not the CV joints. You need to locate better where the boom is coming from. nipper

We were just trying to get you to pull the thing out to inspect it, the rest is just speculation that the car is old enough to need one. I would have pulled the radiator to inspect it before I do anything else on the car, especially since your going to drain the system anyway. nipper

Blu got a new heart at 191,000 miles so im stuck with him for at least another 200,000 miles now nipper

The video isnt ready for me to see, but if you can have the car in gear and see the axle moving under the hood, its easy. Your CV joint is shot. You need a new axle. nipper

That was my first subaru. God that car was fun to drive. It was the first car that I ever had that was loaded. nipper

If it's been done dont worry about it (I would however pop the radiator cap and let it run and check for bubbles). Next I would take the car and drive it in figure 8's and make sure the AWD is functioning properly. Make sure all the tires match. nipper

I would worry about the rust I can't see. Is any of the rust through the body? Body work is very time consuming and sadly unless you love the car to death, its not worth it. nipper

Head gaskets are far more complicated then how thick they are. They are made in multiple parts with multiple layers. Go to the dealer and get a factory set. Apex? Not even felpro? nipper

check www.radiator.com. Also at that price find a radiator shop and see how much money it costs to recore the radiator. nipper

Thats why we put amplifiers in cars nipper