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Thanks for the reply. That makes sense. I did talk to a friend and he said to access the bolts through the starter hole. So I removed (4) 12 mm bolts there. I removed all the bell housing bolts and will split it apart on Wednesday.

Hi Guys, Pulling an engine from an 03 Forester with MT. Getting close.... I'm trying to to take out the torque converter bolts. The FSM and other sources indicate indicate you do this by removing rubber cover under the intake. It also says there are 4 12mm bolts to remove. What I find is 8 (or 9) bolts that are star shape. What gives? I removed the starter and I see normal bolts there? Any help is appreciated. BTW... first time I have pulled an engine if it wasn't obvious. Tap

I bought my baja 2 years ago with 152k on it. I have since put 50k trouble free miles on it. Great car! They seem to hold their value more than legacy wagons or sedans since there are less of them around. A quick check on auto trade shows them from $6 to $15,000. Personally I would stay away from a turbo if I were you. I may be selling mine if you are interested in a high miles, well maintained one at a good price. Tapper

Thanks for the advice. Tap

This is in my Legacy.

Hello All, My check engine light is on. My mechanic read the code, and he came up with: cylinder #4 misfire ! What is my next step to resolve this? Thanks for the input> Tapper

Can be done in one day (6- 10 hours) with you and a helper. You need a good jack to support and help align it. Tap

Yes, that is where I have found them. I just cut of f a rocker panel and there was abunch of insulation material in there

bulwnkl is correct. Rear are alot easy to come by. For the fronts you need them from an XT (not XT6 or any other subaru, unless of course you want to modify things) I happen to have a set of fronts from an XT that I will sell cheap. Its all there:mounts, springs and inner struts. They are a little rusty and I don't guaretee the inner strut parts because they have been stored a while. The mounts and spring are fine. $25 ea plus shipping Send me a PM if interested. BTW, getting rid of the air suspension is a good move. It is so problematic.

Hi Paul, I wish I seen this request before Saturday. I could have had Ho and Melis bring them to you. I have a couple sets. O well Tap

Yaa, the previous owner did some serious miles.....40k a year. Got to beleive him when he says highway miles! I just sold a 92 SVX and a 89 XT6, both had less than my new(er) 2001, they had 151k and 119k. I'll check the diff fluid as well, thanks.

thanks!

Hello guys (and gals) I just picked up a 2001 Legacy sedan. It is an Outback Limited! Very nice car! Anyway, I would like to check the auto tranny fluid but can't find the dipstick??? Is there a way to check the fluid level or ???? did I miss it somewhere??? ..... I am the dipstick here ? tapper

On the "candian model" the switch is where there is a blank this the pic.

Yaa, too bad the XT / XT6 never had that option

But he has conventional springs. If someone has air ride and wanted to add a "candian model" type low/high switch, check this thread: http://xt6.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3885 I personally have not tried it yet. Tap

You could put a lift kit in it! scroll to bottom http://ozified.com/BYB%20lifted%20Subes%202.htm http://www.ozified.com/liftkits.htm The contact is a member of the board! I would like to do this to one of mine! in my spare time :-\ Tapper

go to the site link below in my sig he is on there all the time Tap

Yes, the resistor is beside the motor, behind the glove box. Yes, the center console needs to be taken out to get to the switch. It is a pain in the rump roast, but is do-able. Tapper

You don't mean air suspension, I don't think. The link you gave for ebay is just a traditional gas strut. Air suspension, means a compressor, tank, airbag shocks, computer, ect., that were available on suby XTS, XT6s and wagons, perhaps more? Anyway, those ebay ones should be fine. Tapper

No snow vermont yet. Could be anytime!

Things were winding down around 3:30 ish. We left around 4:15 to look at Pauls Brat about 10 minutes away. I was looking for ya. O well. Tapper

Nice to meet some suby folks. Thanks for being so welcoming. Little Rosie (1 1/2 yrs) was a challange but overall she had a good trip. (except for that nosedive into the parking lot ) I had a smooth ride home, only took 2.5 hours. Paul, thanks for showing me the brat. Good luck with it. That will be real cool, a brat with a plow! My search continues. Tapper

Very good points!

Looks like I will be stopping down Might be bringing my daughter. Looks like the rain may be done! If anyone needs any XT/XT6 parts let me know and I could bring with me. Tapper