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So the first converter is the one that is a part of the exhust manifold? I am just assuming that the converter is bad, it seems that many have this problem and try to get away with replacing sensors, but just end up replacing the cat anyway.

Hi there guys, I've got a 1997 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5, AT. I also have a 1996 Subaru Legacy, 2.2, 5spd. In both these cars, I have the common P0420 code that says "Catalyst Bank 1 Below Threshold" I get that part, obviuosly my cat is old and now working properly, but which cat is Bank 1? The one on the Y-Pipe up front? Or the one that is more rearward from the Y-Pipe? Any help would be greatly appreciated. You guys alwyas seem to have the answers here!

Yeah, its a snow monster, just like my old 92 Loyale!

No need, I got the pulley from Subaru, and a new bolt, put everything back together, and the car runs great once again!

Wow, you guys have really saved my day! When I first realized that the water pump was actually the part that broke, I was a little relieved, but still worried about valve damage. Since my car was built in Jan of 1996, it sounds like it was a non interference engine. After rotating the cam pullies around, it doesn't sound like they are hitting anything. I am very excited that I can have my winter car again! Thanks for all the help. I will make sure that I post this thread on my website, NewEnglandCustoms.com and put a big shout out to all you guys for the help! Another quick question, I am assuming that the water pump does NOT come with that idler pulley? that must be a Subaru Dealer only item? Thanks for all the help!

Another thing I completly forgot to mention, what are the chances that the valves were damaged in the process? I was just pushing in the clutch at the time to shift into a lower gear, I would guess that the engine was at about 2k rpm, I didn't hear any weird noises, with the exception of the initial 'pop"

Are you guys sure that that pully is part of the water pump? If so I would be SO happy. (Quickly grabs the Haynes manual)

From my preliminary examination, it looks like that the broken part is part of the head, although that is just a guess.......... Can anyone confirm this?

Ok guys, I am looking for some help and advice here.......... Allow me to cut right to the chase and explain everything...... For a second winter car, I picked up a 1996 Subary Legacy 2.2, AWD Wagon. The car has 180,000 miles on it. I paid $500 for the car. It has new tires, one owner, and is VERY well maintaned. When I got it, it was due for a timing belt and it needed a clutch. I replaced both. After about a week of driving everything seemed fine on the car until last night. I was driving around when I heard a clunk and the motor stopped running. I had a suspusion that it was the timing belt that I had just replaced, so I had it towed home and I took the timing cover off to discover that in fact the timimg belt was off, due to a missing pulley! Thats right, my geared idler pulley broke right out of the drivers side head! I am very mehcanically inclined, when I installed the timing belt, I was very careful to follow all the procedures in the Haynes manual to the letter. You can see all the pictures of the damage here I have almost $1000 invested in this car, between purchasing it, the clutch, timing belt, and tax/title/registration. This car was supposed to be a cheap winter car, its not going that way so far. It looks like that to remove the heads on this car, the engine needs to be removed. I feel that I am capable of this. I have found these heads on eBay, I am not sure that this is a good deal though......... And I also need to see what he'll charge without a core, since one of my heads is F'ed. Ebay Subaru Heads The motor was in great running condition, so I think I would be fine with just new heads, but then a part of me figures if I have the engine out, why not get a better/newer one to put in......... (Or a WRX motor, I love swaps, but it is and needs to be a winter car) My last option is to sell the car as is. I don't know that I would get all my money back, but maybe I can and should cut my losses......... You guys seem like a knowledgable bunch and your input would be greatly appreciated.