[Turbo options for an 01 Outback?]

Hello,

 

I'm looking into turbo or other performance options for my wife's (soon to be my) 01 Outback Limited 4 cylinder. It's has a manual tranny, but it still can't out run our lawn tractor:burnout:

 

Thanks,

Steve

[01 Outback wheel bearings?]

Hello,

 

I might have to replace the front wheel bearings on a 2001 OBW and was wondering how difficult of a job is it.

 

Are there special tools needed to press them in and out? Can a shop do the press work? Does anyone know of a good source for the bearings?

 

Any and all tips would sure be appreciated!

 

Thanks,

Steve

[Replace or Repack]

Hello again,

 

As luck would have it, the wife's 01 Outback needs front brakes...again. We've taken it to the dealer 3 times for front brake related service. They turned the original rotors twice and replaced them once in 36,000 miles. She is a very good driver and is far from heavy on the brakes. This time around I'm going to the aftermarket for rotors and pads.

 

I took it to a local brake shop and they said that it needs pads, rotors and wheel/hub bearings. In the old days I repacked them. The car does squeal when tracking straight and turning right. It's quiet or close to while turning left. My question is should I replace them or can they be repacked?

 

Sorry for the rambling,

Steve

[Burning rubber smell]

I'll check everything out that you guys mentioned. Thank you!

 

Steve

[Burning rubber smell]

Hello everybody,

 

New to the forum and look forward to hearing from you.

 

My wife's 2001 4 cylinder:-( Outback emits a faint burning rubber smell from the passenger-side engine compartment. Checked the belts and hoses and they look fine as far as I can tell. The tires look fine and I don't think she knows how to get all four to break loose:-) It's more of a nuisance than anything, but wanted to run it by you before it turns for the worse.

 

Thanks in advance,

Steve