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Replying to: darrenb (Nov 11, 2008 3:43 am) Second concern - I did not experience this and do not recall if MY07, for North America at least, had drive by wire or not. I found throttle control on the car very responsive, though the clutch itself was quite touchy. Third concern - I also did not experience this problem. I have a 1998 Ford Escort with a manual, though, and it does do this. I hate it, so I see your point! Four - never tried it, so cannot comment. I have a friend who currently owns a MY08 Impreza manual, so I will ask him about this things and get his input. I rode in the car a few times and did not notice any of the anomalies you addressed, but I suspect the revving while cold is the only one I would readily notice as a passenger. |
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Replying to: darrenb (Nov 11, 2008 3:43 am) I think that's throttle-by-wire so ask the dealer if they can re-program it, maybe? Our 2002 was not by-wire. |
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| When changing plugs on my 2003 with 160,000 miles, I noticed oil on all of the plug boots, one had quite a bit. I had been noticing a hot oil smell for awhile but couldn't find a leak but was loosing about 1/2 quart between oil changes. I am sure it is the valve cover gasket and think it should be easy to replace but don't know what the proper torque is. I think it is easy to over torque these so if anyone knows for sure what the correct value is I would appreciate it. This is only the second repair the car has needed, the other was a pilot bearing in the transmission which I let a mechanic handle. | |
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Replying to: az906 (Jan 29, 2009 10:10 pm) |
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Replying to: az906 (Jan 29, 2009 10:10 pm) Just another Subaru quirk. I hope this helps. Len
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Replying to: leo2633 (Jan 31, 2009 8:56 am) I need your help,im looking to buy a used 2001 outback limited (2.5 engine) with 41,000 miles on it this week.I've done some researched on the vehicle and found out alot of people have problems with the Head Gasket going out? Anyone had any problems with this on their 2001 Outback? Please share i need to know quickly..i put deposit for the vehicle...Thanks |
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Replying to: leo2633 (Jan 31, 2009 8:56 am) At 30k you start to notice a marked drop in power output, then you know you need wires. |
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I have the same problem as this poster. have a 1992 Legacy sedan. I have had this problem twice now once about a month ago and just today. It acts like its starving for fule sputter and then dies. Wont start and when you take the fuellines off the filter no fuel is coming out while you crank. First time I replaced the filter and added dry gas. Also took the fule pump out of the tank and checked it . That was operating fine. I should mention when i took the feul line off the filter it was under a lot of pressure. Ok back to the problem . I put the pump back in and tried it by cranking the enigine with the fuel line off it pumped. out line back on and the car ran fine. Today it did the same thing. I pulled the lines took the pump out again and it ran fine after it was put back in. Any help on this woyld be appreciated. Our car is a 1995 model. Poster suggested intake leak or MAF, MAP as problem
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Replying to: lamericus (May 10, 2009 9:12 am) |
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I am having major problems with my 2005 Legacy GT and wanted to see if others have had similar issues. I will begin with a saying we have at work Yakamatsu which is code for "You can't make this sh%t up" 1:May 28 2008- Turbo failure resulting in metal shavings getting into the engine. This was covered under warranty and was repaired in about 35 days. 2: March 31 2009- Loud knocking sound coming from engine, dealer determined the number 2 bearing had spun and wrecked the motor.This is covered under warranty repair and the engine scheduled for repair.(Car still at dealer) 3.April 25 2009- After waiting weeks for parts the engine was reassemble and put back in the vehice. I received a call from the dealership with not so good news. There was a casting defect on one of the heads and the cam was seized. Parts were ordered.(Car still at dealer) May 14 2009- I received a call from the dealer that the car was road tested and finally ready for pick up!!! May 15 2009-I picked up the car and drove home 20 miles. When I pulled in my driveway I heard a ticking sound coming from the left side of the engine and a burning smell. I called the dealership and they asked me to return with the vehicle. The car was put on the lift and it was determined that the turbo had failed and would need to be replaced. I was then put back into a loaner car and sent on my way. About an hour after returing home the dealership called me and stated "The turbo for my car is on national back order and there are none available in the usa" I will update this post more as events unfold.
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