wad

Thank you Gbhrps!

Greetings! I have an '09 Forester base model that I bought used a few months ago...I love the car, but realized after purchase that the drivers side view mirror is loose in the frame, which means that wind gets behind it and causes it to jitter around while under way...it certainly isn't the end of the world, but it is kind of annoying and distracting. Has anyone experienced this who can recommend a fix? I have looked online and know that there is a ball and socket assembly inside, that I do not have access to...I bought the car from a guy who worked for Subaru for 30 years, and who now runs a little used Subie lot with his wife, and even he was at a loss... If I cannot repair it, I would like to replace it, and have found reasonably priced replacements online. Most say "paint to match" but since my car is black to begin with, that may not be an issue. Mine are currently not heated, so I am wondering how hard it would be to add one that is heated? Would anyone know if the wiring is in place but simply not utilized on the lower trim options? Thanks in advance! Wad

Hello! I am writing on behalf of my sister who lives in Oakland CA. She has a 1999 OBW with 98,000 miles which overheated over the weekend and was eventually diagnosed to be the dreaded head gasket failure. We are looking for a Subaru specialist somewhere near Oakland from whom she can get some advice. Her normal mechanic shop quoted her something crazy like $6500.00 to make the repair...times are tight, her son has some pretty major medical issues, and buying a different car may be difficult. So, can anyone recommend a shop in the Oakland area? Also, I've read on this board that there may be some possibility of warranty/ recall work for this engine based on the low mileage..does anyone have any info on that? Finally, if all else fails, are any of you in that area interested in a low mileage OBW with blown heads? Please let me know so I can pass this information on, any and all help and suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks! Happy New Year! Jared