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How do I attach a file to a post? To attach a file to your post, you need to be using the main 'New Post' or 'New Thread' page and not 'Quick Reply'. To use the main 'New Post' page, click the 'Post Reply' button in the relevant thread. On this page, below the message box, you will find a button labelled 'Manage Attachments'. Clicking this button will open a new window for uploading attachments. You can upload an attachment either from your computer or from another URL by using the appropriate box on this page. Alternatively you can click the Attachment Icon to open this page. To upload a file from your computer, click the 'Browse' button and locate the file. To upload a file from another URL, enter the full URL for the file in the second box on this page. Once you have completed one of the boxes, click 'Upload'. Once the upload is completed the file name will appear below the input boxes in this window. You can then close the window to return to the new post screen. What files types can I use? How large can attachments be? In the attachment window you will find a list of the allowed file types and their maximum sizes. Files that are larger than these sizes will be rejected. There may also be an overall quota limit to the number of attachments you can post to the board. How do I add an image to a post? If you have uploaded an image as an attachment, you can click the arrow next to the 'Attachment Icon' and select it from the list. This will be inserted into your post and can be located where you want it displayed. To include an image that is not uploaded as an attachment and is located on another website, you can do so by copying the full URL to the image, (not the page on which the image is located), and either pressing the 'Insert Image' icon or by typing after it, ensuring that you do not have any spaces before or after the URL of the image. You can insert pictures from your albums (?) in this way too.

Check out "Artisan Breads in 5 Minutes a Day." You'll never go back to the Bread Machine. Any sign of the paperclip yet?

Yeah, my aged eyes never really got adjusted to the goth black style of the new and improved USMB website.

This is a screenshot of what I see. Click on image to enlarge. Paperclip icon is circled.

Click on down arrow next to the paperclip icon. Click on Browse and find the picture file on your computer you want to upload. It will tell you file dimension, type and size that will work. Once uploaded click on paperclip again and you will see your file. Place the cursor where you want the picture. Click on file and you are done. Click Preview Post to see the picture as it will appear. I just inserted the following pix following the above steps.

Scroll over the icons in the heading above where you would type a post or reply. There is a way of adding attachments (paperclip icon) and attaching images (square icon with a landscape of a mountain etc). It will tell you what size and type of files are compatible. You can upload images to USMB and link to them directly.

Please explain. What code #? Reason I ask is that I was about to change cat on my 05 OB after repeated P0420. I had tried one, then two cheaters and then gave up and cleared code after removing cheaters. 1000 miles so far without code reappearing. Wonder if it was just some bad gas and deposits or if Lady Luck is riding in the back seat...

Well, I don't really need one since USMB has all the info I've ever needed, but I thought another member might like a book to get all greasy in the shop. They've got other discounts on rotors etc. but I've never trusted them with anything but wiper fluid. Mods: If not appropriate here, please move this to wherever it belongs.

Having owned a 2000 Legacy GT AT, the issues I can report were the delayed engagement in the AT and of course the external head gasket leaks that can be cured by feeding Subaru Leak-No-Mo to the radiator. I did love that car though... I've learned that the rental companies would get the 05 in Feb/March 04. I bought a used 08 that had gone into service with Hertz in Feb 07.

That's a nice solution but my fancy schmancy 05 has the dual temp controls and the one piece HVAC/radio/cd unit. Hope I never have to deal with this issue. If so, I may just install an 8 track player in the glove box like in the good ole days.

http://www.carstereoremoval.com/htm/stereoremovalSubaruOutback05_08P.htm the above link has instructions for $5 I used the following instructions (with pics) when I was retrofitting the cabin air filter (which was not factory installed due to poor space design). There are a number of screws beneath the center console and snap on trim pieces that need to be removed to get to the innards. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/installation-cabin-air-filter-56k-warning-1626p9.html?t=1626&page=9 Hope this helps.

you forgot "being chased by a pack of dogs":lol:

I have the same model/year and I recall reading that there may be a Subaru dealer split front plate that replaced the original but I'm not sure if that provides any relief. Model year 05 is stuck with HVAC and radio/cd as ONE unit. What stupidity! You may end up having to scour junk yards for questionable reliability in a used part...

Thanks for the tips and reassurances. Hold my ankles... I'm going in!

Just tried to wrench out the plugs on 05 OB with 105,000 miles. The very fist one made a very disconcerting creaking and didn't feel right. I stopped and tightened it back up and all seems fine for now. Is there any trick to getting this out safely or has irreparable damage been done by leaving the ORIGINAL plugs in so long! Do these plugs become one with the head after such a long time?

Well, two dealers warned about on-line mis-information but said that while NGKs are usually spot on and they can usually eyeball them, they can check them if it doesn't seem right without damage.

Just spoke to a dealer who said they do verify the gap. "Ya never know if someone previously bumped the plug..." Any other comments from the cheap seats?

I used feeler gauge to verify the gap on new platinum plugs for my 05 OB and then I read that this could damage the plugs?? Any idea what they are referring to? Is the platinum that delicate that I might have damaged it??

A few weeks back I thought my alternator was dying. Squealing was really loud. Turned out a light spray of belt dressing on the belts silenced the noise!

@Rockbass What I particularly like about the USMB Forum is that while there can be reasoned discussions of problems and proposed solutions, there are at the same time the sober assessments such as presented by GeneralDisorder and grossgary above. This advice is priceless.

have alternator checked?

Electrolux... non interference.

Well, I was going to have TB, water pump and cam seals done now at 105,000 miles. I think the dealer tech I request is able and trustworthy so I would also consider his recommendations regarding the tensioner(s), and other gears, pulleys widgets and whats-its that I wouldn't have a clue as to whether they were still good to go or already gone. My OB is an 05 and the dealer has a $299 TB special right now. Obviously, there will be additional "costs". I can change a belt on a vacuum but my vacuum is non-interference so I am not as concerned dealing with sucked up Cheerios and dust bunnies as trashing an interference engine. Oh, did I mention... this OB is my wife's car?!

I've been using dealer where needed but am considering alternatives for timing belt. I know it ain't rocket science but I prefer an experienced Subaru mechanic for work on the "innards". I like the idea of replacing as much while inside but the dealer's rate for parts will make this an annoyance. I'm in Fairfield County, CT.

Yeah I'm back at square one. Removed all cheater anti-foulers and cleared codes. Waiting for drive cycles to set all sensors to ready which will then likely throw the p0420 code. I am having the dealer do the timing belts this week and will ask the tech to go for a drive with a laptop setup with datalogger to see what's up. I keep seeing the OBDII to USB cables and software on eBay for $20 but I don't have the know how to read the output anyway. There seems to be some complications with MY 05 Found the following quote: "Post catalyst fuel trim system too lean (Bank 1)" apparently "it looks like its only happening on 05MY models... as i read somewhere the rear o2 sensor actually has pulsating ohm resistance, and not a steady one.." http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1699259