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Check to be sure all electrical plug in connections are good under the hood, also vacuum hoses. Air cleaned might be worth checking too. I had an interrmittend hesitation over the last two weeks. I removed the MAF on Sat. and "Carefully" cleaned it. I used a spray cleaner, (gumout should work) but DID NOT TOUCH. I figured if it was shot it was worth a try. I have not had the problem since. Good luck

You dont say how many miles are on the cars?? Watch out for bad head gaskets in the 2.5L and if its automatic torque bind. Head gaskets look for bubbles blowing in coolent overflow tank when warm and running, also look for oil in over flow tank. If its bad, it will smell like oil/exhaust in the over flow tank. If the head gaskets are bad figure 1200-1500USD to fix. Check for torque bind by making several sharp turns (to lock) at slow speed in parking lot. The car will feel like rear tires want to turn the opposite direction. Another 1200-1400USD to fix if bad. Good luck

Acetone will be a big mistake! DONT TRY IT. Acetone is a strong solvent that will ruin the paint. Clay is the way to go. Wolfgang google PCA.

I have an intermittend cough/stumble off idle. Any ideas? Plugs have 30k and are the bosch 4power. Wires a year old. Where to start?? Thanks

The rear wiper on my wagon has all of a sudden gotten real slow. Is it on the way out? whats the fix? lube? replace?

a97OBW knows his stuff. I would do as he says if it was me. I would not let Dealer 1 do anything more. Good luck. I have never had luck with the "Stealer". Not in Cincinnati, not in Akron and not in Charlotte. The Subaru dealer is truly the worst thing about owning a Subaru.

Agree. Check the thermostat with a new Subaru unit.

would the temp gauge be doing something weird if the temp sensor was bad??

K&N filter will give you snappier throttle response.

I have Borla header, and complete Stromung exhaust with the resinator. The resinator keeps the hwy drone down. The tip is relativly stock looking. No mellon shooter I dont have any crackeling.

I get the code PO420 on a monthly basis roughly. I just reset and go. I have a borla header and full Stromung SS exhaust including cat. Gas mpg is 22-25 in town and 28-29 on the highway. Also replaced front and back o2 sensors when I did the exhaust. Dont know if that helps.

On a 99 2.5 the triangular is before. Square is after cat.

Looks like racing to me! I think you should say you are sorry! If you are nice the lady can probably get you an inner fender for a good price. Mike

I cleaned my 90 leg 2.2 anytimes as well as my current 99 2.5 with spray gumout. Pop the boot off the throttle opening/inlet slightly and with engine running spray away. Need to blip the throttle to keep the engine running. I have had no problems. Noticable difference when finnished.

Suggest timing belt water pump and oil pump. I have 23000 miles on mine since replacing with latest and greatest HG. Fresh engine runs very good. I did the whole thing. New short block, rebuilt heads, belts, pumps. (wish I had put in hot cams but could not swallow another $850) Also did clutch. look close at the trans housing snout. Mine had a ridge from where the throw out bearing rode. Lightly sanded to remove the ridge and lubed good. Turn the pressure plate and replace the pilot bearing too. Look at the clutch fork for cracks. That piece can break. Mine does not chatter now. Good luck, Mike

Good job. I need to do this when the weather warms again. Any ideas on the light for the clock/radio stations??

I am interested in hearing from people that have replaced head gaskets. How is the engine doing? I replaced the head gaskets on my 99 legacy GT with 2.5 DOHC it had 127000. It now has 150000 and no problems. I would love to hear everyone say that after the change to latest gasket design there is know issue. Could this be? I love the car too much to get rid of it and also spent too much money to this point. Mike

I've used the same K&N in all 3 of my subie's. I like the improved throttle response. I also don't think they have a negative impact on engine life.

Dump the dealer and find a good indepandent mechanic. My guess is 80% of you problem is some moron at the Subaru garage. I am on my third Subie. first was an 87 gl 10 traded with 176000 miles and running good. (wish i still had it)2nd was a 90 legacy with 2.2 This was the lemon of the bunch. torque bind, air suspension sold with 145000. 3rd a 99 leg gt wagon. replaced the engine due to head gaskets. but consider this to be my oversight. the problem was there when I bought it. This is a subaru problem! I love my GT. the best car i have owned. with the fresh engine it runs strong. keeping my fingers crossed on the head gaskets.

Try Joe's Subaru Repair. He off Springgrove. Rebuilt the engine in my 99 leg GT. 513-221-8585. He is slow and very careful about his work. Let me know if you can't reach him. I would never trust any dealer. Mike

dont know about the right hand drive ? but thats what my code reader says. Hope it helps. Mike

Looks very nice. Good job. Is that a user custom bumper? I like it.

The head gasket was done in my 99 when I bought it. Drove it for over 30k miles before it got to the point it needed to be replaced. I fixed it via the route of a new engine. I love the car.

I love the wings on the blue one Jamie!

Nice wagon!