pat1234

BMSMITH, Thanks for the article...... it is exactly what I have. This article reassures me that the noise is harmless and even though the dealer told me that it was safe and would not result in further damage it always bothered me.....not no more. The dealer also told me that they have tried the damper fix on other vehicles but it only temporarily fixed the problem and it was not worth the money unless the noise really bothered me. Pat

I have a 97 legacy gt and the dealer said the rattle is normal on it and the fixes they do with foam in the column or something like that is just a temp. fix and not worth the $$. t occurs in the U type joint that is in the steering column. The rattle happens over rough bumps, going up driveways while turning ect. and it has been doing this for a few years now.... the noise doesn't bother me. pat

picked up my car today..........runs great....runs like a car with a new short block!! just have the 2 front coil springs to change. They are changing the 2 front coil springs because one broke and they are going to pass it under the coil spring recall from a while ago. Pat

I am glad to say that my subby is now at the dealership getting ready to be fixed after it sitting in the driveway for about 5 or more weeks collecting spider webs between the tire and body and on the mirrors! I got an answer from Subaru Canada saying that as an act of good will they are willing to fix the vehicle even if the warranty is over. The deal is that Subaru Canada will pay 1/3 of the total cost of repairs, the dealership 1/3 and I will pay 1/3. Right now the estimate is $4200 cdn so it will cost me $1650 taxes incl. They will change the short block and all components inside. The block itself will be a subaru refurbished short block (dealer said it comes from the factory) and all other interior components like pistons, rods, crank, etc will be brand new. All in all I am greatful that subaru is standing by their product and are continuing to upholding their good customer loyalty to their products as now with the issue resolved I will remain a subaru entheusiast and not turn my back to another subaru and am planning on purchasing the WRX or STi next summer (will wait for the winter to finish as I do not want to buy it right before all the salt hits the roads)! I will update once I get the legacy gt back next week! Pat