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Re: Windshield Film Issue [sgloon]
by kwunschel
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Feb 16, 2009 (5:11 am)
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Replying to: sgloon (Feb 05, 2009 9:11 pm)
It is a film that gets worse if you try to wipe it. Had it to the dealer again last week and they also applied that "wax" but after a few days the film is coming back. I have really noticed any fumes from it though. I plan on taking it back again and will let you know the outcome.
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- #18002 of 18371
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Re: Bad Idle 2 [xwesx]
by phil2000
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Feb 16, 2009 (5:41 pm)
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Replying to: xwesx (Feb 04, 2009 8:46 am)
It took me 5 hours to remove the head. I dropped it off at a local machine shop. The found all 8 valves bent. Got it back two days later and $261 out of pocket. It took six hours to reinstall everything (but). Started the car and it ran smoothly BUT there was oil and antifreeze coming out the top of the head. When I put the head on the gasket fell out and I did not recheck when I put it back on. Yes it was in backwards. So after dismantling the engine again and skipping a step (the camshaft cover. This time I was able to get the head off in 3 hours. And with GODs help, I got it back together in 4 hours. It runs smooth, not liquids oozing out and a lot of burn off. I am back in business. Total including 2 head gaskets, intake/exhaust gaskets, cam sprocket (chip during first attempt), and various fluids - $450. That closes out the bad idle post. Thanks to all who have answered my posts.
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Re: Windshield Film Issue [kwunschel]
by sgloon
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Feb 17, 2009 (1:11 am)
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Replying to: kwunschel (Feb 16, 2009 5:11 am)
The film on mine is coming back after the wax as well. I just hadn't driven the car very far until Sunday... went over 150 miles, now it is showing up again...so, I'll be contacting Subaru again.
I recommend that you call their 800# as well to get authorization for the real fix.
The issue is suppose to be some gaskets on the heater box "vanes". They will have to replace the whole heater box to get rid of it. I'm told it can last up to 15 months (so far reported) if you don't get it replaced. I believe, from what I have garnered to date, that it looks like the "rubber" gaskets were impregnated with some type of "oil" that is given off through the defroster (and probably the other vents) and causes the film you are seeing build up.
This has also occured on the 2008 IMPREZA, which is why they know what to do about it...
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- #18005 of 18371
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Re: Bad Idle 2 [phil2000]
by xwesx
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Feb 17, 2009 (9:17 am)
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Replying to: phil2000 (Feb 16, 2009 5:41 pm)
I am sorry that you had the added difficulties, but it sounds like you got it done well in the end. Congrats! I bet it feels very good to have it running again. 
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- #18006 of 18371
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Check Engine Light - Codes [xwesx]
by phil2000
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Feb 18, 2009 (1:53 pm)
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Replying to: xwesx (Feb 17, 2009 9:17 am)
After the repair the CEL came on after 30 miles. Then went off the next morning only to come on as I drove to work. I got codes of P0303 and P0420. The first is cylinder 4 misfire and the last is catalytic converter efficiency. A year ago I checked all 4 cylinders and number 4 had good compression. I am wondering if antifreeze that mixed during the rebuild could have fouled number 4 and also lead to bad O2 sensor readings. Can I hand clean the sensors? I cleared the codes and will see if they come back on the way home.
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- #18007 of 18371
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Re: Check Engine Light - Codes [phil2000]
by xwesx
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Feb 18, 2009 (5:19 pm)
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Replying to: phil2000 (Feb 18, 2009 1:53 pm)
Your suspicions may be correct. Antifreeze will definitely foul oxygen sensors in short order. I would check the plug as a first step in regard to the mis-fire code. Did you put new plugs in after the initial repair? I hate to say it, but you might consider replacing the whole set again once you confirm everything is in good order.
You're certain to get the kinks worked out here soon. You just finished with a major surgery; there are sure to be a few complications. 
How is your fuel economy? Have you driven it enough to tell?
Keep at it -
-Wes-
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- #18008 of 18371
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Re: Check Engine Light - Codes [xwesx]
by phil2000
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Feb 19, 2009 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: xwesx (Feb 18, 2009 5:19 pm)
Can I clean the Oxygen sensors and put them back in? Do I replace the the O2 sensors (which one or both)?
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- #18009 of 18371
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Timing Belt Pricing Question
by rthompson9310
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Feb 20, 2009 (7:36 am)
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Hi,
03 Outback has 118K on it- Realize I'm past the recommended mileage for a timing belt.
MY question is this- Got initial quotes from 2 dealers, Becker in PA, and Flemington in NJ. Price was substantially different based on same work- $250 versus $425.
I realize the recommendation is to also get the water pump done- anything else?- which would add to the price but don't understand why the starting point is so different
RT
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- #18010 of 18371
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Re: Check Engine Light - Codes [phil2000]
by xwesx
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Feb 20, 2009 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: phil2000 (Feb 19, 2009 8:19 am)
I am not sure about this. I would hope someone else could chime in on the issue, but if not, perhaps you can ask a mechanic you might know? I suspect you will not be able to just clean them; as far as which/both to replace, I also suspect both. But, again, seek other advice - I am simply guessing here.
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