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#18212 of 18377 Re: Shift Knob Vibrations [jasvic] by kyfdx HOST Jul 08, 2009 (4:44 pm)
Replying to: jasvic (Jul 08, 2009 12:29 pm) My '08 has a pretty pronounced vibration in the gearshift... at idle.. in neutral..   I chalk it up to the flat-four engine... which isn't the smoothest thing going.. Replies to this message: girlcarbuilder (Jul 09, 2009 7:22 am) kyfdx (Jul 09, 2009 7:39 pm)
#18213 of 18377 Re: Seat Belt Replacement [smudgejet] by girlcarbuilder Jul 09, 2009 (6:14 am)
Replying to: smudgejet (Jul 08, 2009 2:38 pm) Yes it is in most cases. generally the retractor assembly is located inside the door trim. You may not like the price though from the dealer though. You may wish to check the junk yards. seat belts tend to be something that does not change much during the years. Be ready to compare what is left of yours with any donor prospects. Make sure you bolt back to the same spots the OEM unit came from.   Also, there is JC Whitney you can google. One of our units has belts from there and they have worked just fine for the past 150K. Replies to this message: smudgejet (Jul 09, 2009 8:37 am)
#18214 of 18377 Re: Shift Knob Vibrations [kyfdx] by girlcarbuilder Jul 09, 2009 (7:22 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Jul 08, 2009 4:44 pm) I thought I would shed a bit more light into this topic. I agree it is most likely something clutch assembly forward. When H-4 engines were smaller, the differences in piston weights were much closer together. the tolerances in weights even though allowed in percentage of weight of what is accepted versus what is rejected being the same. Hang on while I speak Greek. You get two opposing pistons with one weighing in on the upper tolerance scale and the other on the lower end....vibration. Now for some simple numbers, but not very realistic. Lets say the acceptable ideal weight is 10 ounces. The acceptable tolerance is +/- 10 percent. Now you could have a piston weighing in on high side at 11 ounces and the low at 9! You got it, shake, rattle or roll.   Generally this does not happen often, but it does. H-4's are more prone to problems with this especially if someone was sleeping on the job when they were supposed to be balancing! Why? The opposing piston is the counter weight. Where as in another configuation, crankshaft throws and sometimes additional counterweight shafts deal with this problem more. You still have to balance them as needed.   So far, there are 3 Subaru's currently in service that have not had this problem. 1 at 170K, another 215K and the last at 240K. Engine sizes 2.2, 2.5L. Neither have any in the past service/ownership. But when it comes to any engine being assembled, it can happen.   My biggest concern about an engine like this is overall lifespan reduction of the engine and when that heaviest piston begins to toss out a misfire code with the addition of any other varibles that become a problem.   Not sure what you could do to resolve this issue. dealer would probably blow it off as being "normal.' I would not buy that answer, but recourse is hard to prove short of a complete teardown. That is not worth it. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Jul 09, 2009 7:39 pm)
#18215 of 18377 Re: Seat Belt Replacement [girlcarbuilder] by smudgejet Jul 09, 2009 (8:37 am)
Replying to: girlcarbuilder (Jul 09, 2009 6:14 am) Thanks,   I'll check around at the junkyards and with JC Whitney for the best price.
#18216 of 18377 Re: Seat Belt Replacement [smudgejet] by samiam_68 Jul 09, 2009 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: smudgejet (Jul 08, 2009 2:38 pm) A new seat belt is about $300-$350. Be careful replacing it - newer models have explosive pre-tensioners built into the assembly. I would disconnect the battery just to be on the safe side.
#18217 of 18377 09 Legacy SE A/C Issue by picachu Jul 09, 2009 (6:38 pm)
Just purchased the car two weeks ago. This week I noticed the A/C cycles between real cold and lukewarm every 20 to 30 seconds. Real annoying to say the least. The cycling occurs while driving at all speeds and while parked. No automatic climate control and the system is set to recirculate at the max cold setting. Just hit 700 miles today.   Just wondering if anyone with an 09 has had the same experience. Will be taking the car to the dealer as soon as I can make an appointment.   Thanks in advance for any information. Replies to this message: mr_jmt (Jul 13, 2009 8:06 am) picachu (Jul 16, 2009 8:27 am) mr_jmt (Jul 16, 2009 12:54 pm) and 2 more... mr_jmt (Aug 12, 2009 4:27 am)
#18218 of 18377 Re: Shift Knob Vibrations [girlcarbuilder] by kyfdx HOST Jul 09, 2009 (7:39 pm)
Replying to: girlcarbuilder (Jul 09, 2009 7:22 am) Interesting.... Considering that I'm half-way through a 24-month lease on the car, not too worried..   Actually, the more irritating thing is the throttle.. It hangs on to revs way too long, making smooth shifts difficult... If you wind it out to 4000-4500 rpms before shifting, then no problem... But, otherwise, it's pretty jerky... There was a TSB, but it made only a minimal improvement to the problem..   I won't be sad to give this car back, next year...
#18219 of 18377 2002 Forester Head Gaskets - please help. by daniell Jul 10, 2009 (5:31 am)
Hi,   I have a 2002 Forester S (bought August 2001), auto, 71k miles, original owner. For a while I have been noticing drops of fluid between the front wheels, so today when I had the car at the dealer for an oil change, I asked them to look into it. Apparently the motor needs new head gaskets and is leaking oil. They said since it's not leaking coolant, the repair is not covered by the Subaru 100k warranty for head gaskets. They also want to replace the timing belt, at this time, and the total cost is $1850. The car has been maintained regularly at the dealer, never towed anything, never abused it, and the head gasket problem is known. Is there any way I can get Subaru to cover this, at least partially? Which number should I call?   Daniel Replies to this message: girlcarbuilder (Jul 10, 2009 8:04 am) daniell (Jul 10, 2009 8:54 am)
#18220 of 18377 Re: 2002 Forester Head Gaskets - please help. [daniell] by girlcarbuilder Jul 10, 2009 (8:04 am)
Replying to: daniell (Jul 10, 2009 5:31 am) Get away from that dealer!!!! Last time I checked the service interval for that belt is 105K miles. Second, if the car runs well, you do not have a head gasket problem. The known problem is the valve cover gaskets! Just clean the area up and re torque the valve cover gaskets. Use a torque wrench. H-4 engines have always had this problem. Be it Volkswagen, Porsche or Subies.   We have been doing that for some time on all of ours and we are pushing 250K on one unit and more than that on another by the end of the year.   Too many dealers do not give it to you straight. Ask questions if in doubt. Get a repair manual and learn how to fix or be ready to pay lots of money for a simple repair job.   Exactly why I like to buy a car and factory manuals, and the dealer never sees it again! Replies to this message: daniell (Jul 10, 2009 8:54 am)
#18221 of 18377 Re: 2002 Forester Head Gaskets - please help. [girlcarbuilder] by daniell Jul 10, 2009 (8:54 am)
Replying to: girlcarbuilder (Jul 10, 2009 8:04 am) girlcarbuilder - thank you for your response. The mileage replacement for timing belt is indeed 105K miles, but i think the manual specifies that or 7 years, whichever comes first (manual is in the car at the dealer so i can't check). Mine will be 8 years old at the end of this month. Dealer is Beechmont Subaru in Cincinnati.   Daniel   Edit - I checked online and it's 105 months or 105k miles, whichever comes first.

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