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As I recall the handle mechanism is about $15 from one of the Sube dealer discount parts houses. Two bolts and a snap on arm and you are done. Brandy new and ready to start rusting again.

Agreed. Grab the boot as close as you can get and give it a wiggle and a twist/pull and "pop" it's out. The money you save on those pliers can be better spent on one of those pine smelling things to hang from the mirror. Good luck Sparky.

Did you buy from a dealer? This model is notorious for head gasket leaks. Apparently there is a hydrocarbon sniff test that can be performed on the coolant which may be more diagnostic than looking for oil in the reservoir. The burping issue is mentioned many times on this site. Use the USMB search function in the bars at the top of the page. I hope it turns out to be as innocuous as trapped air or a blocked radiator.

My 2000GT had the transmission replaced at 35000 miles due to a delayed engagement. Seems like it was a known probelm with an inadequacy in a valve internal to the transmission. Call your local Sube dealer and ask them about delayed engagement. They are well aware of the problem. I guess you're out of the 5 year / 60K drive train warranty?!

And will disconnecting the battery work? Can't hurt, except for your clock and radio presets. Disconnect the negative terminal and wait about 20 minutes. Also, not sure how this might affect your alarm settings but batteries get changed so this shouldn't be the end of the world... that's next week. G'luck.

Are you the original owner of the car? There may be an alarm that would respond to one of the suggestions on the site e.g. turn key on/off three times, do the hokee pokee etc.. It's worth a try. You'll need the Sube again by next winter when the snow flies in G.B.

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/keyless.html#code%20alarm Check this link. I'm not sure if your answer is here or not. Print out the page and try all the different options. I would start with the system towards the bottom of the page with the older models. Get some ear plugs and aspirin while at the pharmacy. G'luck

Is there a button under the dash by the steering column? I seem to remember some disconnect but perhaps someone else will chime in so you can drive around a little more inconspicuously.

Oil is Oil you say??? You're darn right you'll rue the day you gave that opinion... You might yet be burnt at the stake... I'll bring the fire and you bring the steak. I only posted because I saw that SevenSisters is beating me by one post!!

I know it was said before but, check those lug nuts. If all are tight, loosen and let the wheel "center" as you retighten. Alternatively, balance the tires at the same time. Pretty cheap diagnosis.

With a name like "SevenSisters" you would be expert in at least one of your assertions.

... in the snow!

From the picture, things look pretty "dark".

Well is there any rust i.e. is the car now useful only as a planter? So far, she "gave" you a free car that you may need to dispose of. Tell us more about the interior, exterior and the car's general condition. What are your skills or interests in getting down and dirty with this car. You may be able to part out the car on this website if it isn't reasonable for you to repair. You might want to "store" this gift in the woman's yard until you figure out which way to go.

Try warming with hair dryer and peel off gently.

Several years ago, a friend returned a car under the lemon law after Subaru failed to remedy the same situation. Get it all documented. It sounds like you are not willing to own the "runt" of the litter. Make them change the CAT, O2 sensor, front bumper, CD player (if equipped), whatever, to make your car perform as any other on the lot. Alternatively, park your car outside the dealership on any given day with a sign in the window advertising the aforementioned aromas.

The January 05 issue Automobile Magazine describes in detail this nifty cross of the 3.0 liter boxer 6 from the OB with Impreza STi based 6 speed shifter, inverted front struts similar to STi as an uprated suspension, Bilstein dampers and 18 inch wheels, 247 hp, 0-60 in 6.5 seconds tops out at 150 mph. Spec B package is $3000 more than the 3.0R in Japan. Most of the above means little to me as I don't really speak "car" and I don't speak Japanese either. Apparently David Davis, the founder, formerly of Car and Driver , is a big fan of Subes as there are several articles of praise in the issue. He is quoted as saying "If Henry Ford had lived to enjoy the Reagan years, his car of chocie would have been a Subaru". When Davis left C and D in 85 to start his magazine, the naysayers derisively said his magazine would probably be about Mercedes and Subarus... not bad company. Buy the issue or steal the magazine from a doctor's office.

CCR engines reports problem with tranny computer. Perhaps Emily can explain it for us of the lumpen proletariat. I am driving with the second replacement tranny for my 2000 Legacy GT! First one had delayed engagement and he second one developed a ticking sound in P and N.

The apparent "fix" is to pinch the top of the triangle of the gusset while the window is down. The apparent cause of the problem is that since the window is without a frame on the door, when opening or closing the door, grabbing or pushing the glass is the culprit. It is a rather long lever arm that you create and you supposedly can twist the gusset sufficiently to cause the distortion. Also, if you find yourself in a tight parking situation and have to squeeze your body past the door, the effect is the same in distorting the gusset.

Replace gussets if under warranty or pinch as described above. Good luck.

Sube tech told me last week that there is a computer flash (reset) for the TCU on 05. I have an auto OB Ltd. with Sports shift so I'm not sure if it relates to the current discussion.

Well the title "new user" under your member name seems like a misnomer.

Looks great! So what would you do differently next time? Please leave updates on wear resistance of the Wally product.

And the answer is....Today, after 51/2 years of complaining, a clever tech pulled the covers off and checked the cam timing. It was off by one tooth. The pinging is much reduced but not completely gone. I had them change the timing belt early at 72K since they were in there and it only cost me $40 for the belt. Dealer suggests injector cleaning. Is there a DIY version or is the $129 dealer service worth the bucks? I have used BG44K every 30K but will this clean the injectors as well as the other service?

They changed the knock sensor today... no change. I showed the tech Blitz's IAT sensor option and while it is a different variety, it apparently chacked out. As far as my grammer, she and my grampa have been out of warranty for many years. Tomorrow they'll pull off the timing covers and check the cam timing.