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Thanks, I was going to see if he wanted my rear halfshafts. I hate to send them to the metal recyclers.

I think it was MWE that was rebuilding halfshafts in Denver CO. He painted them blue. I'm not finding them with a google search. Anyone know if they are still in business? Thanks, Larry

I have 4 rear halfshafts and 3 steering wheels that are free, you pay shipping 80919. The halfshafts are rears from 96-99 Legacy AWD. Steering wheels the foam cover is tight. If you want some, let me know. I hate to recycle them.

I'd drain the diff first and check for metal... Use Amsoil when you fill it. See if the noise changes.

That would cause a loss of power. Hope you didn't bend any valves!

You can clear the codes and see what comes back.

If you had bubbles in the overflow tank, most likely the HG are leaking. While it's nice to do all this other maintenance, it's most likely a waste of time and money. Make sure the fluids are all clean and topped off and start it up. Make sure the HG are not gone. If so a 2.2 swap is a good option IMHO.

Yes. Go to the Amsoil site and enter your year and model info. It will list the correct fluids.

I'd remove aftermarket remote start systems when I got them on used cars. They were nothing but junk. I'm sure there are good ones out there, pay for a good one.

Amsoil. It helped my 2004 Impreza.

They don't make them like they use too!

Got your moneys worth out of that one.

Coolant Temp Sensor.

Not much help, but if you have the rear diff out, there is a code painted on the top of the housing.

The four long bolts should be welded to a plate on the top. They take a bit of messing with but should drop through the diff and plate with little problem. Of course if things are bent, that could be the issue. Here's a you tube showing how it should go. Not mine but they did a pretty good job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQpnQ7l7XLo Hope it helps.

Keep everything loose until they are all started. I've done several, they have all gone OK.

Yes the stub axle has to be in and the nut torqued to keep the bearing together. Best of luck. Should be easy to find a rear diff. www.car-part.com is a good source.

Yes the auto carwash keeps everything clean in PNW.

I put hose clamps onto the 06 Forester inlet hose. It started leaking air after I'd replaced the radiator and just moved the hose. It's been working fine for over 2 years now.

Colorado has zero rust problems. Rusty cars don't sell well here!

The motor is low in the door under water for sure. Pull the door card and pull the motor out. Multimeters can lie to you if there is no load on the circuit. Check out LoadPro on youtube. Amazon has them. The LoadPro should be in everyone's toolbox.

I have good mid pipes if you want one. You pay shipping from 80919 Colorado.

Currently for aircraft. The USMB is great!

Most likely Head Gaskets. Look in the coolant overflow bottle, if you see black oily stuff it's the HG for sure. 2.2 swap is a good option.

Should have the dust boot to keep the rod seal area clean and long lasting.