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Thunderboss

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  1. I'm about to put my '92 Legacy up for sale but I need figure out the noise coming from the rear. It's a clunky rattle that comes and goes from the right rear of the car. In the video below you can hear the rattle. It's very noticeable when I drive over bumpy roads, potholes, speed bumps...etc. My best guess is an issues with the wheel bearings or perhaps the rear differential. By listening to the video can anyone give me a guess? any help is appreciated!
  2. Just a week ago, I took it in to Jiffy Lube for a tune up and they checked everything. After reading everyone's responses I'm now thinking it's the starter. Looks like I got another weekend project. How do I test the starter to know if it's bad?
  3. "Headlights begin white and bright, when you try to start the engine, they dim to nothing or almost nothing then as soon as you let go of the key, the headlights QUICKLY bounce back to white and bright. This usually means the starter is bad or the engine is locked up." That about sums up my battery test. But, let's say the issue is the starter. Shouldn't I hear the fuel pump when I turn the key? Thanks again.
  4. Thanks to everyone for the input. It's kept me on my toes and I've learned quite a bit. After 2 days of troubleshooting outside in 40 degree, gloomy Portland, I think I'm going to take it to a shop for diagnoses. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's something simple or inexpensive. Otherwise I'll have to start looking for another Subaru.
  5. Thanks for the advice. So I tried finding the fuel pump relay down under the left driver side but couldn't find it. I'm sure it's accessible but I'm 6'3" so it was difficult to see clearly under. I just tried turning the key with the headlights on and I noticed that they dim significantly. The battery terminals, however, are squeaky clean. I still cleaned them but nothing has changed. Hmmmm
  6. Okay thanks. I'll look into that. I never considered the battery since it's pretty new.
  7. I haven't tried jumping it. I had a new battery installed 2 months ago.
  8. Also, I don't have a fuel pressure gauge or test light which seems like would make this easier.
  9. My 92 Impreza wagon has been bucking/hesitating for a few months and from what I had been reading, it could be the fuel pump. A couple days ago, after getting a full tank of gas, it would not start at the pump. It cranked a little but wouldn't turn over. When I turned the key again it cranked a little less, followed by a "tick tick tick tick" from underneath the dash. I'm not mechanically savy but I read quite a bit and watched a handful of videos which helped me replace the fuel pump. It didn't work. It still cranks a little, followed by "tick tick..." And when I turn the key, I don't hear the pump at all. My next step, with a little internet help, is to check the fuel pump relay I've been told to maybe change the fuel filter and try spraying starter fluid while someone tries to turn it over. I've also been told it could be a timing belt issue or kinked fuel line. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated. I'm going to check the relay right now.

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