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brus brother

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  1. I have been real careful on hard turns like turning into a driveway and haven't noticed the extreme noise lately. Just a thought... besides cv joint, what else might cause such a noise. Turning full lock hard right (nearly u turn) going up an extreme incline into a parking spot, noise came from front rear corner. Sounded like loud cv clicks and as if I was dragging that left front tire as if it had been disengaged from the axle.
  2. There is a description in the owner's manual on my 05 OB. Do you have your manual? Probably different but I could scan mine if you don't have yours if can post a picture of your light assembly.
  3. Original axle with green cap on inner joint. If I can trust my ears, I suspect the outer joint. Too much snow to get underneath to see the outer joint but none of that real stinky joint grease burnt smell. Though it could be masked by my oil leak onto the exhaust. If I go for a new/rebuilt axle, what is the best after original?
  4. Just noticed my cv joint started clicking on real hard turns. Boot doesn't appear torn. Started last week as I made a real hard turn while heading into an uphill parking spot. Heard the click and there was some serious noise as if binding on that wheel. Is a re-grease/reboot a reasonable treatment or am I looking at replacement? 2005 OB 175K miles on original cv/boot
  5. Just noticed my cv joint started clicking on real hard turns. Boot doesn't appear torn. Started last week as I made a real hard turn while heading into an uphill parking spot. Heard the click and there was some serious noise as if binding on that wheel. Is a re-grease/reboot a reasonable treatment or am I looking at replacement? 2005 OB 175K miles on original cv/boot
  6. If you end up needing parts try subarupartsforyou.com here in CT. Ask for John or Anthony.
  7. Edit: nm just realized this was solved I was responding to post on page 2 gotta check my brain fuse!!!
  8. attached are before and after pics of repair done with heat gun and pressure. not perfect as you can see from the top area but the majority is a success story.
  9. No problem with my 05 OB BUT spoke to a rebuilder when mine failed last year and after a quick search, he declared that unit not serviceable because of the way it was constructed. Hope yours is of a different type.
  10. Same here on my 2005. Suddenly one day no start. Read about the "bang with hammer" method. Got to the point where I needed someone to be turning the key while I used a long stick to tap the starter. Eventually just replaced it (the starter NOT the stick) and I can now operate the car without a designated key turner. edit: the starter on the 2005 was not able to be rebuilt even pro shops said buy new.
  11. Is the switch in the back a 3 postion? Off/On/Door? take a look at the fifth post and wiring for the 95 http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/111-gen-1-1995-1999/47538-why-won-t-my-trunk-light-go-off.html
  12. wow 2016 Model... probably no HG issues... yet ;-) Your question sounds like one for the dealer or salesman hope you enjoy your new car smell and welcome aboard!
  13. Looks pretty mean to me. I have an 05 in CT also and mine doesn't look anything like that. Mine may have some undercoating but I am original owner and didn't pay for anything extra from CT dealer. Wonder if it was Sandy Storm damaged and submerged in salt water...
  14. Link click on link then click thumbnail to play. Rear wheel bearing 05 outback 165,000 miles Would this qualify as "excessive" play? It sounded real crunchy when extended and rotated.
  15. Turn to the right is loading the left bearing and accentuates the noise. Left bearing shot. That's your diagnosis. Just had my rear bearing 05 OB done yesterday. Not cheap but was directed by member GrossGary to Beck Arnley (Denso reman) which is much less than SOA. Some others suggest Timken brand works fine. Compare PartsGeek and Rock Auto pricing. Peace of mind and quiet has returned.
  16. I have been running mine with p0420 for at least 4 years. Clear the pending code and then do the runaround to set the systems to get it pass inspections for another year. I will try and search out the exact procedure. I know I have it linked somewhere.
  17. Jus Well, you may be lucky with the 99. I just went through this with my 05 OB and the solenoid is not serviceable diy. In fact an electric rebuilder said his reference material concurred. He said you'd destroy the solenoid to get into it as the access is not the three screws that the older models have but a furled over metal case encased in plastic. Wish I could have replaced the contacts but ended up replacing with a denso reman unit and YES tghe bottom nut is a bear to get out. Need to go through wheel well and use an offset socket wrench to get it loose.
  18. Thanks to all. Overpaid at soa for a reman denso but got the starter in. The lower nut was a real bear. Had to go at it through the wheel well with an offset wrench. Even the top bolt needed a breaker bar. WTH were they thinking about when tightening these things at the factory? At least now I don't need to travel with a hammer in hand to start the car and I can just enjoy my cel (P0420)... my old friend.
  19. Darn, I hadn't read far enough to see that the Back Arnley on RockAuto was NipponDenso.
  20. Used part arrived beat to crap. Need to return but while waiting to order orig from Subaru, decided to check one other thing. Does it make sense that I am only getting 11.57 volts at the lead from the ignition to the solenoid? 12.5 on the battery
  21. Second guessing myself, I went out to see if I could just start her right up... nada Whacked it even harder than last time... nada Had wife turn the key while I whacked on the solenoid... started right up. It would appear I have one of those cars like in the olden days when someone turned the crank in front while someone else was in the driver's seat. Pretty sure now the starter has gone bye bye. BTW, the replacement will be on hand tomorrow at 7:30 AM Now that's service. Local Subie dealer says they get parts from LKQ for insurance repairs and gives them the thumbs up. $25 core charge "whenever" I return it. I will be doing exploratory surgery on this "non-repairable" unit before turning it back in for credit.
  22. car-part closest in CT selling for $100 vs. $189 rebuilt from SOA SubaruPartsForYou.com which is local to me. I keep reading horror stories about Autozone Score! LKQ has distribution 35 minutes away 2007 with 51K for $50 My lucky day. Thanks LT for the shopping guide.
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