myfinalcoffinx

Groovy, this fellow is a 2003. Is there normally any designation between EJ25d and the other versions or do I really just need to know my stuff? Did the D even come on Outback models this late? I've come across a lot of documentation about this problem but 2003 seems to be a bit of a gap year in knowledge. Sorry for so many questions, but I'm really looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of a soob!

Thanks guys, this is terrific. I'm going to look at a car tomorrow and would like to check the engine. Is the model printed anywhere on the vehicle, or do I just need to know what to look for?

Hey guys, I haven't been involved in USMB for years, ever since my old '82 GL was destroyed and sold for scrap, and I'm excited to be back! I've been without a car for a few years now and I'm ready to get back behind the wheel of a Subaru. I'm thinking about going for an early-mid 2000s Outback but have been told that there are some engines and models to avoid (headgaskets were a big one, or so I was told). I thought I'd harness the power of the masses to see what you guys think or if you could point me to some resources that outline common problems in the different model years and engines. Thanks! Kevin

I'll keep my eyes out, and be sure to let you and the cops know if I see it. It's kind of academic at this point, but in what part of Seattle was it last seen?

Indeed. I got a 60% tuition and scholarship and like 3 grand a year for housing and books. When it all boils down, it's about 50% of the total cost of school, but I have to keep my GPA above 3.5 (!) which is proving to be far more challenging than I had originally anticipated. I guess the advance multivariable calculus classes aren't really helping...

Thats for sure! I see a ton of newer gen Subarus, but seldom do I see any older ones.

Is there anyone on here that attends UW, or will be this fall? I'm thinking about possibly starting a Subaru Club at the University of Washington. There isn't one, and all I need is four people who are dedicated to the cause. Get back with me, and maybe we can meet up to discuss.

I'm certain that it was a ea81 wagon. It was broken down, going up the hill into Des Moines, WA and I guess the person who owns it isn't on here, or hasn't seen this. I didn't get a chance to stop and examine it, so I couldn't tell exactly what year it was, but for sure between 81 and 84. Anyway, I thought it might be someone on here, but evidently, it's not. Just a good looking subie, that's all.

Who's beautiful red EA-81 wagon was broken down today on the hill heading to Des Moines on the Kent-Des Moines road? That thing was gorgeous!

I get that "what you lookin' at" look all the time. Especially when I'm in my other cars.

I'm 5'11" as well, and I've never had a problem. In fact, my seat goes so far back that sometimes I can't reach the pedals at all. To be fair though, I do have shorter than average legs for someone my height and a long torso.

pfew. Thanks for the help guys. I took it over to my friend's hydroulic lift. We lifted it up and looked under there, and the U-joint on the back had broken and was "bound up." 20 minutes and $20 later and we were all fixed up. Let's just hope I don't have to drive this POS for much longer.

is it the bell for when your seatbelt isn't on and the car must tell you? I've never owned an ea82, but I think thats where the ea81's beeper is.

Due to my Subie being out of comission (at least for now:brow: ) I've been driving my dad's crappy Ford Explorer. It's a gas hog and I just all around don't like it. Anyway, I turned a corner off of the freeway offramp this evening, and it made a thug and then it started shaking, and I mean violently. Any cv or tranny problem I've ever had on my Subie was dwarfed by this sucker. So now I'm out of a vehicle until I can figure out what is wrong with a) a domestic car (not such a big fan) a Ford (even less than GM) and c) a car that I've never looked under before in my life. I'm hoping its an axle problem in the rear, because I can take care of that. All else, I guess I'll have to take it to a mechanic, any recommendations in the Puget Sound area? I've been ripped off by a couple, so I have a bad taste in my mouth, but any thoughts?

Now this is depressing. http://design2.maskin.ntnu.no/ansatte/aso/Aso-web/Workshopweb/Dissection%20lab/dissectionlab.htm What did they do to it at the end? Oh, they smashed the glass, destroyed the body panels and threw all of the parts inside of it and scrapped it. AHHHHHH.