brus brother

This is great info if it can be put in the Repair Manual section for safekeeping. A picture says it all when you forgot to drop breadcrumbs along the trail to guide you back.

You may have spoken too soon. The following link speaks to Subaru's search for that Italian, French, Grecian influence. If my memory serves me correctly, the 80-90s style shift was ushered in by an Italian designer. http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=3553&vf=1

The side view in the original post does hint at the snout but the overhead shot on that same page shows that it is not the B9 nose (hate it). Don't worry Nipper... some day SOA will make another blue car....

If you go to her web site, Subiegal is certainly "fast";).

Very informative. What camera and setting were you using?

Yikes!

Hella va story Nipster.

Bad as it is, at least you didn't end up lap dancing with the deer!

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov I found a TSB about harsh engagement on 2000s. Not sure if this is the same as the delayed engagement finally banging into gear. This is the NHTSA site and you can search your vehicle and year for all recalls and TSBs.

My 2000 had a problem with delayed engagement at around 57,000 miles. Apparently there was a known problem with a failing seal inside tranny. Tranny was replaced under warranty. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try a few drain and refills with Dextron tranny fluid and see if it helped.

SubaruPartsForYou.com in Milford CT (aka Dan Perkins Subaru) Speak to Anthony and mention this site.

looks like a fine ride

About $20 total from WalMart for 2 cans and the do it yourself kit. Pretty simple. I did it last summer and yup I'm pretty simple. Do a search here for techniques and warnings.

OK don't go gettin' intellectuwal with us now! Good Luk!

The obvious question is... were you using Dino or Synthetic? Kidding;). Glad you passed the obstacle part of the driving test!

It's called regifting at Christmas time.

F.a.s.t.b.a.b.e.

I like the suggestion of asking they apply the $500 "good will" to the existing engine. The cost of advertising being what it is, that money may be well spent if it keeps that acidic taste off your tongue when you speak to others about your experience.

Since SOA has been so accomodating, perhaps it is time for Plan B as outlined by another poster to this site.

I've been told the usual area of failure is just behind cyl #4 (driver's side rear).

Did you buy private or from dealer? BTW, Mystic is a bit of a drive to deal with this.

The consensus is for OEM front, rear use Radio Shack if they make one.

Dan Perkins online price http://www.subarupartsforyou.com is $74 for front O2 sensor for your vehicle. You can walk in and ask for the online price. They're in Milford off exit 35-36 on Rt95. Very helpful. Mention this message board to Anthony.

Like the Nipster said, be nice. Loosing the dogs on them immediately will only make them run for cover. Discuss with the local dealer that you have noticed the smell of antifreeze for QUITE some time but never thought to check since you were quite certain that SOA's "fix" had been taken care of under the approved recall. You had thought that the ticking time bomb had been disarmed, not just equipped with a slower burning fuse or delayed timer! NEVER would you have any reason to doubt that their "fix" was anything but the guarantee of reliability that you have come to expect of a fine manufacturer like Subaru. Then immediately go and brush your teeth after talking such s%^t. PS: Where in SE CT are you? I use Dan Perkins in Milford and they've gone to bat for me over the years.

I'll bet it's the front O2 sensor. BTW, there was a recall on my 2000 Legacy front O2 sensor as they were prone to cracks...