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I have a 2005 OB and since 105,000 miles (currently at 165,000) I started with the P0420 cat efficiency below threshold. Replaced the front and rear O2 sensors on the passenger side with no positive outcome. There are a total of three cats and five sensors on my 05. Brilliant! I bought a cheapo code reader/eraser for $19 on ebay and clear the codes and allow the systems to reset every two years for CT inspections. I think I've done that dance four times so far. I have become accustomed to the flashing lights. Initially, I used black electrical tape to hide them for a while but took it off for inspection and never replaced the tape.. The cruise is deactivated with a CEL but I don't use cruise so not a loss for me. I priced Eastern catalytic for a replacement at around $125 but probably only good for a year or two. Will change it out when I am ready to sell.
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08 Outback here in good old salty Connecticut. Thought ball joint replacement would be a snap but looks like the snap part may end up being the pinch bolt that holds he joint in place! Soaked it in PB Blaster for a few days but I can't budge it with a 6 point socket. I am afraid that I will soon be in "drill her out hell" once I snap the bolt. It seems as though the design with the open space that is pinched together allows road salt and cryptonite like rust to occur from the middle of the bolt outward as well as from each end inward. I suppose some heat might help but without a lift, I may just be cooking the outer cv boot before I am done. Is it reasonable to think that continued use of PB Blaster will eventually overcome the will of Mr. Rust?
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Well, mine is on the passenger side so... maybe... nah... I see HGs in my future. I wonder if this external oil leak may also have an internal component that killed the cat on the passenger side... Changed the O2 sensors and plugs were fine so can't explain what caused the friggin' P0420 failed cat on the passenger bank.
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Agreed. These are man made creations and failure is an option due in part to many variables and some are external to SOA's assembly. Take a look around you at mankind (creations of God). If you look at those failures you would think that He was an underachiever ;-) SOA takes ownership of the problem and remedies it. My 05 and 08 were part of the Tekata airbag recall. My dealer put me on a list and as soon as parts became available, called me and even gave me a loaner while they kept each car for the few hours it took to repair. Considering the many millions of cars involved in the recall, I am pretty satisfied with their level of service.
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http://pix11.com/2016/05/13/subaru-issues-recall-warns-owners-to-stop-driving-now/ OK it only involves certain 2016-17 models manufactured after Feb of this year so likely not many cheapo beater drivers on USMB affected BUT the warning says stop driving immediately. Don't even drive to dealer. They will come to you. Sounds pretty serious. Steering column failure Legacy and OBs. Ooops!
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If I remember correctly, the last time I did a cv boot replacement was on a 2000 (pin holding axle to tranny) MY 05 apparently has a C clip that locks into the tranny. Instructions I have read said "if you are replacing the axle" you can place a pry bar between the green cv cup and the tranny and pop it out. It seems to suggest that this could damage the cup. How do you remove the axle from the tranny if you are going to reuse (reboot) the axle? Is that C clip designed to be popped out and can it be reused? Any write ups?
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so about 2 months ago, turning right real hard and uphill into a parking spot heard severe clicking out of left front despite suggestions from the board, I ignored possibility of cv boot damage today am told inner cv boot shot and grease splattered all over funny but my external hg gasket leak masked the smell of the grease?! anyways, I have developed some vibration on that left side is it too late to reboot and should I just go for a reman axle? cost vs. benefit/risk am not doing the work myself...
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Public Service Announcement: Buddy called me a few months back since his Ford E 250 van was barely able to make it up a hill and then not even able to drive on a flat road wanting me to follow him home. Never made it. Idled OK but wouldn't go at all under load. Long story short. Failing/misfiring coil packs over time killed the cat. Broke down the ceramic and so completely clogged it so that when I revved the engine in a parking lot, it actually blew some breather lines off the the valve cover. Disconnected the cat and vacuumed out the loose bits. Been running it as is for the time being and all is fine. Changed the coil packs and no more codes. Had been getting cat codes and misfire codes.