We have 2 OBW's. One is a 97' and the other is a 99". Both have developed a whistling noise around 50mph. It is caused by an air leak. any ideas?

Gussets (traingular piece) at the leading edge of the front windows? Use the search function on this site as it has been covered. Does the noise change if you play with the window, pressing out or pulling in?

Ive had this with both my '93 Legacy, and my '03 Baja. It originates from the rubber gussets on the doors where the side mirrors attach.

 

The cure was to replace the seals on that triangular piece.

 

There was a TSB I believe for the newer Legacys and Bajas (I got mine changed under warranty)

Ive had this with both my '93 Legacy, and my '03 Baja. It originates from the rubber gussets on the doors where the side mirrors attach.

 

The cure was to replace the seals on that triangular piece.

 

There was a TSB I believe for the newer Legacys and Bajas (I got mine changed under warranty)

 

iread a thread that said don't replace, flex them into the right shape , it will correct the problem. save the parts money for when you really need it. i don't remember exactly how to do it, i just remember the thread this fall, i think.

Hmmmmm.... just flex 'em huh? I dont remember the post.....but Im gonna try it on my old legacy, as Ive just been dealing with the noise :-\ (NOT gonna spend $$$ on something like that for a '93 vehicle!)

Hmmmmm.... just flex 'em huh? I dont remember the post.....but Im gonna try it on my old legacy, as Ive just been dealing with the noise :-\ (NOT gonna spend $$$ on something like that for a '93 vehicle!)

 

found it!!

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showpost.php?p=39648&postcount=1

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4857&highlight=gusset

Sweetness:banana:

We have 2 OBW's. One is a 97' and the other is a 99". Both have developed a whistling noise around 50mph. It is caused by an air leak. any ideas?

 

The post link provided above is the same one that is in the FAQ sticky.

 

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