Matt

I remember when my parents bought their '83 at the dealer. I sat in a ski team car in the showroom and wouldn't get out. My parents had to take me out kicking an screaming. We ended up with the canary yellow 2wd GL that we kept for 15 years. I still miss that car. Awesome awesome find!

http://www.cars101.com/subaru/impreza/impreza2011.html#dimensions Looks like its only a few pounds heavier than my '04 TS wagon.

I've tried a few searches with different parameters, but I've yet to find the answer to this question. I've got a CE with a 45 error code (Atmospheric pressure sensor). Any idea as to what this is and how to fix/replace it? Thanks in advance. Matt

I've just finished reading this thread and its left me a bit puzzled. We have two Imprezas in my house, both with the 2.5 motor. I've had a series of check engine lights with my '01 RS, but no other problems with the 2.5. I do check the fluid levels on a regular basis, and I do find that the cars seem to like Castrol a little better. I've only heard of a few total failures of the 2.5 motor. Most of those have been on vehicles that have added aftermarket turbo kits. However, a few were the somewhat troubled 1997/1998 2.5 phase 1 motors that had trouble with head gaskets and some short block failures. Both of these happened to a good friend with his '98 Legacy and after both were fixed, the car is running strong and putting up with ridiculous amounts of abuse and is around 130k miles or more now. Anyway, at just over 11,000 miles, our 2002 Outback Sport began to make some strange noises. I checked all the usual bits, fluids, belt tension, etc. I call the dealer to schedule an appointment to have the problem fixed. It was a pretty bad rod-knock sound and I had a hunch it was the timing belt tensioner. I had read several accounts about this happening on a few of the new bugeye Imprezas (2002 and 2003) models. The car was in the shop for about three hours and I got a new timing belt and tensioner. Haven't had any issues in the last 28,000 miles with the car. Your situation sounds very unique and it sounds like its reached a decent outcome. Its very odd that this problem occured on your 2001, since my RS has the same motor and currently has a bit over 75,000 miles. Maybe your car was a dud...but I believe your new Outback will be much better and give you several years of trouble free driving. Also...why not ask the dealer to throw in a Subaru GoldPlus warranty...they're good for 6yr/80k miles and are just about bumper to bumper. Just a thought to keep you in the Subaru community and to add a piece of mind once you leave the lot. :cool: Best of luck with the new car.

Oh...I'm also long overdue for a trip to Cophers. Its near Will's place in SE Tampa/Gibsonton area. They always have good stuff when we make it up there. May have to take the wagon next time I go.

Oh good gravy...look who registered. :moon:

Sorry for not including that...I was in a hurry when I was typing. :-) Its an '86 Gen 2. It looks just like my previous EA81 models with the pully with the single groove for one belt. I was looking at napaonline.com and they had a pump for about $25. Unfortunately, I'll have to pay someone to do it so I don't hear any more static from the condo commandos. :madder:

Hello. Long time reader, first time poster. :wave: I need to replace my water pump on my Brat and I'm having some issues determining which replacement pump is best. I've been looking at replacement pumps from local stores in my area, Discount Autoparts/Advance, and Autozone. Here's the dilemma, my Brat has a/c, but it also has the sticker on the dash that says "vehicle is equipped for a/c installation" or something like that. The system that has been installed looks factory and the Brat came with the schematics to install the a/c too. I've noticed that there are two water pumps available for a Brat with a/c, one is for factory installed and the other for dealer installed. Is there any difference? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

I've been procrastinating and I've just registered. I've got a few Scoobs in the corral. Currently: 2001 Impreza RS 2002 Impreza Outback Sport 1986 Brat --needs waterpump 1990 Legacy L Oh, and I'm in Fort Myers. :wave: