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The heat shields surround various parts of the exhaust from the y pipe back. Slide under the car and bang on the various components of the exhaust. Use the Search function on this site where you can find different solutions from using a sheet metal screw to tighten, stuffing steel wool between the shield and the exhaust or depending on how much of a risk taker you are, cut it off if it is really loose and stay out of high grass. Of course, stock replacement of the section is always an option.

And now you have to catch up with that other tire!

Heat shield on muffler or is it not that kind of noise?

Do you know the original owner? Is this info available through Carfax or the dealer who may have sold you the car? Perhaps this trail of bread crumbs will help identify the original dealer, installer or manufacturer of the alarm. Who knows, you might even make it operable.

Sent. BTW, I just saw that I can add attachments here but haven't tried it yet.

Search around here and there are some (me included) who aren't thrilled with the handling of the 05 OB. There are other Legacy/OB sites where some immediately considering upgrading suspension and tires. While I'm not quite as fanatical, it's a bit sloppy in hanling even compared to the tuned suspension of my 00 Legacy GT (both wagons). I didn't drive the new GT Legacy so I can't say anything about its suspension. I was trying to avoid the high octane requirement of the turbos. The ipod is an issue on the 05s. Use the Search function on this site. The early stock face plate for the radio/HVAC is one piece (now 2) making aftermarket changes difficult and there is not a clean ipod interface. It's a 1st year production issue that should be rectified by 06. 06 models should be here in August but rebate/incentive deals don't usually appear for at least a few months after that. By then, the 05s you're looking at now will be heavily reduced for clearance. BTW, used to go swimming in the abandoned quarry up Lochearn (sp.) Rd. in the late 70s and tubing on a river in the same area while attending UMBC Baltimore when Fells Point was just a bunch of funky dive bars... and now?!

OK for the out of towners, Tribeca was a term coined by clever real estate agents to sell what was at the time a dreary part of Manhattan, formerly industrial and commercial loft spaces. TriBeCa stands for the Triangle Below Canal street. As it turned out, the marketting worked. This area, blocks away from the former (I hate saying that) World Trade Towers became one of the more trendy NY neighborhoods. The car is still UGLY!

The one that has been driving me mad appears to be styrofoam agains styrofoam lining the insert of the trunk compartment on my Legacy 00 wagon. I tried silicone spray but it didn't help. Is there a magic fix?

For giggles, while at the dealer today I got the service dept. to scan the interior trim panel parts blowup for me. Appears there may be a screw inside the light at the rear lower corner but this may be just to attach the light. If you need the schematic, PM me and I might be able to fax or scan and email attachment. I don't know how to do it on this site.

For giggles, while at the dealer today I got the service dept. to scan the interior trim panel parts blowup for me. Appears there may be a screw inside the light at the rear lower corner. If you need the schematic, PM me and I might be able to fax or scan and email attachment. I don't know how to do it on this site.

The 2.2 is a brilliant idea. They are reputed to be bulletproof. A local one would seem a reasonable solution considering the mileage on your vehicle. When I was investigating replacement engines for my cousin, Emily at CCR did mention that they had the 2.2 if you can't find one locally.

I've spoken with Emily and she is very generous with her time and information. With a used engine, you still have the issue of head gasket failure. While this may not have been the cause of your engine failure, it is common with this vintage. A rebuild from Emily has the improved HGs and a 3 year 30,000 mile warranty. No, I don't work for CCR engines but the logic is sound. It all depends on what you want to do with the car. If right now it is only uiseful as a planter then it's either part out the car or invest the ?$3K for the rebuild/install, less if you do the install. If the rest of the car is still good to go, ask yourself where would you replace it for the same money and get a warranty to boot. Say hi to Emily for me... one more referral and I get a free air freshener for my car! BTW, was your engine's demise the dreaded head gasket failure? Good luck

There's a posting on this same page of someone trying to install speakers on an 05 OB and he says the bottom is the usual pop clips. This might be all you need. Currently he is at a loss with how to get beyond the lower section. Slip a flat screwdriver or small thin prying tool behind the edge and pry out. Then slide along till you feel the next one etc.

There's a fellow searching this same info right now since his kid slid his credit card down the window slot. He may luck out in knowing the bottom pops out. I did look for the screws in the arm rest etc and couldn't find any of the usual ones. The older models in addition to the screws needed to be lifted in an upwards direction off of a channel. As far as the faceplate, there is a replacement two piece unit being used by Subaru now and available as a replacement part. Apparently, the boys in design were a little slow on the pickup in this regard... doh. The issue is actually discussed on the NHTSA site under Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) for the make and model.

Can't help with the science but what I've gathered here and bears repeating is that when you have a flat, place the spare donut on the rear, insert the fuse disabling the AWD, drive less than 45 mph and fix the tire immediately. It is suggested that you buy a fifth tire and rotate your tires to include this fifth wheel. This would take care of the catastrophic loss of one tire but what happens if you have 2 such failures. It also begs the question that at the first tire change, the "spare" is already at uneven wear with the other four tires that have been in use, and what of this mismatch?

How often is it suggested (or safe) that you use Seafoam for top engine cleaning. After 5 years running with timing 1 tooth off (no cel or code) I wonder if I am still suffering from carbon buildup after one treatment (still pinging with 89 octane, 87 suggested). Will it do any harm to retreat again after only 2 days?

Damn, the design is very sleek. I just looked at my wife's 05 and there doesn't appear to be the usual screws inside/under the door handle pull etc. Perhaps you'll be lucky and they have taken to just using those pop in connectors. I would wait until the morning when you can call the dealer and see if there are any hidden fasteners. If it is just pop connectors then after you pop them from the bottom, you might be lucky and everything will fall out. Otherwise, work your way up the rear side and see if you can peak in and grab whatever the little bugger dropped into the slot. In the meanwhile, pay cash.

I used Seafoam sucked through the vacuum port on the throttle body, let it sit 5 minutes then started it up and created the infamous smoke screen. Anyway, the issue was present since the first tank of gas, probably eliminating carbon buildup from the differential diagnosis. I will pass your suggestions to the tech next week and post back.

OK to recap, 2000 Legacy GT from day one pings with recommended 87 octane. I had been using 89 or 91 octane until the price of gas equalled my mortgage and then got serious about figuring it out. I'm just barely under an extended warranty and want to get this settled. The car still pings under LIGHT load using 89 octane (seems like if I floor the pedal for hard acceleration it's OK). The following has already been addressed. New plugs Upper engine and fuel injectors cleaned New knock sensor New rear O2 sensor Timing belt changed at 70K while determining that the timing was off one tooth (apparently misset at factory but the computer never threw a code??) The computer was flashed to the latest parameters Is it possible that the computer is faulty? Any other suggestions appreciated.

Just saw that you are in NJ, but here in CT., most professional auto paint suppliers will make up a 16oz. spray "rattle" can for about $18 matched to the original code. Let your fingers do the walking through the yellow pages

On my 90 Loyale which was in the process of being consumed by rust, in between Bondo patches, I would routinely touch up areas with Rustoleum Gloss White... fairly ghetto, but hey, a 90 Loyale in the rust belt...

2000 LegacyGT - Dealer has recommended GM Upper engine cleaner to maybe cure ping. Does anyone have experience doing the Seafoam throttle body cleaner. I am concerned about the mention of TB coating being affected. Any pics of port to use appreciated.

Just curious -- at what point of continued faulty design should customers become aware that the manufacturer doesn't give a hoot?? How long does SOA want to retain a valued customer? 1 car? 2 cars? Lifetime?

What octane rating are you using? Have you ever used injector or throtle body cleaners?

Flames a comin'. The issue is that there is a 100K warranty issued when SOA realized that they had produced a defective product. The fact that SOA is stalling everyone with their stop gap measure until the car passes the 100K mark does not bode well for those who expect the same performance from the newer subes as in the past (and I'm not talking about the 96-99 vintage of internal HG leaks). If owners were made acutely aware of the current external HG faults, they might be more attentive to early signs and symptoms (smell of leaking glycol, small drips) and not be sucker punched by the final failure some 5,000 miles past the warranty. Unfortunately, most car owners barely know where to fill the gas, so tuff luck huh?!