lmdew

I had the same symptoms on the wifes 98 Outback. The fluid was dark, I changed the fluid today and its better. Using a Vac hand pump I pulled the old fluid out of the MC. I replace the fluid with new and then used the Vac pump to pull fluid from the slave cylinder. I also pushed the clutch fork in to help remove the old fluid from the slave cylinder. Now that the new fluid is in there the pedal feel is much better.

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I think I'll stay with my 95. I took a look at this car today 2003 LLBean http://cosprings.craigslist.org/ctd/1651315086.html Listing for $10,998 @ 81K I thought it may be worth a look. It has an exhaust rumble but other than that it ran well. Looking under neath I could tell it was not a CO car. Yep, the carfax was showing NJ. I love the easy access to everything in my 98 engine bay. Nothing but a pain on the 2003. Just my 2 cents.

Sounds like you have an aftermarket system.

You don't have the PM option yet. My email is Lmdew@hotmail.com Larry

I'd put the Seafoam in but I would just let it idle or drive it under very light loads with the seafoam in. I spun a bearing with seafoam in the oil. I had put it in and then I had to drive it for 15 miles. It spun a bearing. Read the Seafoam directions. It's great stuff. Also try a quality 5-30w oil.

OEM, its plug and play pretty much. You have to splice a couple of wires but that's it. I do have a used unit and aftermarket remote. How's $80 shipped for both. Larry

Look up under the drivers dash. The keyless from Subaru is a 4x5x1" black plastic box. If you have power locks you can put one in. If you don't have power door locks you will need an aftermarket kit.

In the cargo area, pull up the two side panels of the floor. Under them you will see two plastic plugs. Remove the plugs and remove the two 17 or 19mm bolts. The bumper will then pull out.

Take it to an alignment shop and get an estimate. The sway bar should be under a bit of a load when just sitting there. If its loose, something is broken or worn.

Found two of them today, one from a 99 and the other from a 96. 99 has 3 individual plugs that go into it. 22611 AE860 96 has the one large plug 22611 AC461 Let me know which one/s you want. Larry

Good, I didn't know they were that cheap and you didn't have to ship it.

The pipe is held on with two 10 mm bolts along the top. I'd pull the intake as its easy and it will give you open access to change the pipe. I doubt you'd get it out without pulling the intake. I have good rust free ones if you need it. $40 shipped.

Yes, folks have had problems with the aftermarket half shafts. Lots of folks say Subaru only or the half shafts off of www.ccrengines.com web site.

There is a little metal spring clip that the cable is held by. If you see the c-clip on the cable, it goes against the spring clip. Its black steel about 3/4" long and rounded to fit the cable with a little tab on it to use to open it up. No need to remove anything, just look up there and you should see it.

I've got a set of rotors, calipers and brackets with pads. 30K miles on them. $200 shipped to a business address. Larry

I'll keep my eye out for one or two. Larry

It's part of the starter. 14 mm bolt on the top, 17mm nut on the bottom, 12 mm nut on the positive battery lead and the connector on the back. Hit the local yard and get a used one.

Start with the simple stuff, clean and tight battery terminals. Sounds like the starter soleniod is hanging up. Most Auto parts places will check your charging system for free.

Drop in a 95 2.2 and be done with it! I do this all the time, as it's cheaper, I feel I have a better product and there is not that much difference in HP. I've seen may 2.5 that had the HG done only to throw a rod a year or so down the road.

I'd just go back to the OEM coil Pack. I don't believe a coil pack will fail when the engine is cold but be OK when its warm. The non-oem one could cause other problems though. I bet your OEM coil pack is good if the symptoms did not change when you changed the coil.

Make sure all the electrical and hose connections are good. Electrical Clean and tight.... Was the CAT code there before the HG? Double check every connection.

Put an OEM coil back on the car. Change the coolant Temp Sensor. Make sure the battery and ground connections are clean and tight.

Unless they are very rusted or have sagged so it's noticeable I don't think you're getting much out of new springs.

Make sure you don't push the pedal all the way to the floor. Put a 2x4 under the pedal so the master cylinder pistons do not move into areas they have been in years. If you want, run down and you can grab my pressure bleeder and use it. Works great and no pumping. Larry