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Here's a WAG (wild *ss guess). Check for a torn inner or outer boot. It may be ripped in such a way that it flapps around at speed but resumes a 'normal' appearance stationary. Actually push,squeeze, pull on them. There would probably be a lot of grease thrown around under there and since you didn't mention it I'm probably wrong. Coulde you have a belt that's ripped or has cord hanging off it? good luck and let us know OK? Carl 1 Lucky Texan

Still no CEL returning and car runs fine. I guess no one else has noticed the same AT or CC issues huh? Carl 1 Lucky Texan

If its DOHC and his cam timing was off when he cranked, the funny sounds he heard COULD have been valves crashing into each other. The farther off from ideal timing the more likely this was to occur. He needs to quantify how far off he was and pulling the heads may be in order. Carl 1 Lucky Texan

OK - AT Subarus need the FWD fuse inserted if a spare (donut or significantly different size) is used right? Does it matter which corner gets the spare? Why aren't left/right diffs. damaged? Carl 1 Lucky Texan

It so happens my youngest had her PPC with her on my recent trip (see OBW trip report - very long) and it would hit cells fine but occasionally showed a roaming charge. I assume it just 'charges' more minutes - like maybe 3:1 or something? Anyway - it will work. Do be sure to keep a mental note of nearby exits/landmarks. I don't think it's easy to triangulate your position yet. You will need to give general directions to 911 in an emergency. Also, flatbed tows only for AWD Soobs OK? Carl 1 Lucky Texan

Thanx Josh, that's what I needed I guess. Carl 1 Lucky Texan

I think there was an event over at TMS right before I bought my OBW and joined the board. maybe Legacy777 said something about it? Don't recall if it was Soob specific or a SCCA thing or what. I'm seeing more now that I own one (like getting a donorcycle or a ragtop - you start seeing whatever your new ride is) even saw a Baja at the grocery store, but it can't compare to CO! Carl 1 Lucky Texan

Wow Sam, a very succinct description that sounds a LOT like what I encountered - just a different engine. I wonder if the tranny 'algorithms' can be reflashed or something. I'm a flatlander and I'm annoyed by this, seems like all those mountain folks with Subies would be outraged at the way this thing behaves on grades. My '96 Windstar's CC was WAY ahead of the Subie's. I could even pop the paddle and accel or decel 1mph for each pop. FHI is behind the curve on this issue. But thats just annoying - the crazy downshifting/jerking at high speed is a problem. Anyone else seen this? Carl 1 Lucky Texan

I wonder if the date and the manila colored folder/paper dealie could be moved to the TOP of the left margin? You can't tell when it's a newer post on long posts til the bottom. Or maybe I have an option to change that? I'm still a little confused by all the choices. Carl 1 Lucky Texan

So - has anyone else encountered the tranny or cruise control issues I outlined above? I wonder if some different (synthetic?) AT fluid would help? Carl 1 Lucky Texan