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18388 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 6:58 PM
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Hi, I'm looking at approx. 1995 to 2000 model year Legacy and Outback wagons. Do you know the history of retractable antennas on Legacys and Outbacks? I've seen some Legacy and Outback models with their antenna on the L. rear quater panel, as opposed to the MUCH more common, on-the-roof-over-the-drivers-head position. I'm interested in one of these models, that DO NOT have the antenna on the roof. First - Do you know which models or years this was available? Second - DO you know of reliability... or practical problems with this feature? How about vulnerability to damage, or problems with ice/snow on it, while retracted? And cost to replace if there is a problem. Thanks a lot! |
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Replying to: gregnw44 (Apr 12, 2009 7:58 am) Sometimes it doesn't want to go completely up or down - when I notice that, I extend the antenna and wipe it down with a rag. Maybe I'll lube the rag lightly with a spritz of WD-40 or something, but just wiping the dirt off seems to do the trick. This was an Alaskan car for years before I brought it down to Idaho and it spends 30 days a winter sitting in the ski hill parking lot, so it seems to tolerate the cold fine (usually it's garaged and doesn't get much long term ice/snow on it). I have no idea which models have the side mounted antennas or how much it costs to fix them. The motor should be easy to get to through the trim, and it probably has one of those hook arrangements if you just need to replace the mast. |
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Replying to: dsarge663 (Mar 22, 2009 4:47 pm) |
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Oil Seal 32X55X8.4 4 Oil Seal 1 Timing Belt 1 Gasket Rocker Cover RH 1 Gasket Rocker Cover LH 1 Gasket Rocker Cover #20 4 Washer Rocker Cover 16 Spark Plug 4 Quite a list...I need to replace leaking cam seals and valve covers...so since the mechanic is in there, he also suggested doing the timimg belt and plugs...lucky for me I owe the govt $650 in taxes! Oh, well, it's only money  Since I've been buying my own parts, the cost of parts should be more or less halved What kind of plugs should I get for the WRX? Serge |
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Replying to: gregnw44 (Apr 12, 2009 7:58 am) In ten years of these boards, I cannot recall the aerial in glass ever being mentioned as a problem. It is remarkably effective at pulling in distant stations and never any mechanical issues. Cheers Graham
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Replying to: grahampeters (Apr 12, 2009 3:12 pm) Anyway, thanks Steve (host) for the info regarding your '97. I'm in Seattle, so not much snow here most the time... But like you, I'm up at the mountains a lot, and that's why the snow/ice question, regarding the electric retractable antenna. And I'm glad to hear that your experience has been good. Anybody else with info about reliability of these antennas, that Subaru put on some models... or which models came with these would be great. Thanks a lot !!
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Replying to: gregnw44 (Apr 12, 2009 10:12 pm) My 98 Outback Limited had the power antenna, and I'm pretty sure that this was a feature of the Limited package back then along with an upgraded stereo package, speakers, and leather heated seats. It did have the same issues of getting stuck in colder weather and required a wipe down w/WD40. I eventually replaced the mast which resolved the problem. The part was described as the "rod and nut" on many of the parts sites that I used and it cost around $30 or so. The replacement job wasn't bad at all. Let me know if you need more details on this. Alan 09 Outback |
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Replying to: gregnw44 (Apr 12, 2009 7:58 am) FWIW, the in glass antenna works fine for me. I had a manual antenna on my 97 Outback, in-glass on my 2000 Outback (I think that was the 1st year) and in-glass on my current 05 Forester.
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Replying to: gregnw44 (Apr 12, 2009 10:12 pm) I had to spray mine with windshield de-icer one time this winter to loosen accumulated ice over the top of the antenna while it was retracted. Hello over there on the 'Wet' (west) side! Cheers! Paul (Spokane) |
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