Looking at buying a used Subaru, anyone know which model years had the
piston slap and leaking head gasket problem?

I have a 2000 Legacy L wagon, all stripped down, or as my daughters say,
souped down. My previous car had a nice feature: reading lights, mounted
on the C pillars (the pillars between the rear door windows and the back
window. Any ideas for how to fit my car with these? I want it ...

I am in the process of replacing my timing belt and water pump on my '96
Legacy Outback 2.5L.  I had intended to replace the camshaft oil seals
as a precaution but whereas the Haynes manual says you can hold the cam
sprockets with a pair of large channel-lock pliers while ...

Anyone know where to buy service tools for Subarus?
I'm looking for tools such as the cam holding tool for DOHC engines, and
can't find any sources.

My front park lights will not go off, I have to disconect the battery not
to run battery down over night, have checked all the fuses. Has anyone had
this same problem?

How easy is it to install a bug deflector?

Someone told me about a place called Dent Master  where dents could be
fixed for a lot cheaper price than autobody place.
Anyone shed some lights on using such service?

For those considering upgrading your bulbs here's a rundown on the two
listed in title:
Sylvania Silverstar:
Pros-- White light, good coverage pattern, decent rain performance

Awhile back, there was much discussion here about the wheel bearings on
Foresters failing prematurely.  (I don't recall all of the model years
involved).
I have a 2001 Forester and hav already had 1 wheel bearing replaced

about two months ago my 98 forester was burned out on the inner drive
side (while the car was off and parked).  The entire inner door pane
was melted away as well the driver seat and and underneath the steerin
wheel.  It's been sitting at the dealership for a month and a half no

97 Legacy 2.2    I have a  P0325    Code.   Sensor reads About 560k to
ground.  After reading the previous posts sensor sounds like it is good
electrically.  What does the code indicate? That I had knock at some point?
I guess I will remove it and clean off the contact surface ...

16 inch wheels OEM subaru came from a 2003 WRX - No Damage!

I own a 1997 Subaru Outback wagon (Legacy) and have experienced
problems with two windows. The drivers window shifts slightly while
closing and is no longer airtight. The glass is somewhat tilted so that
the upper right corner (while facing the door) extends above the weather

Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to buy an original
manufacturer's rear spoiler for a 2002 Impreza WRX.  i would like to find
one that is already painted white to match my car.  I will be able to
install it.

white 93 loyale, 5spd. (131k)
This car was going to be junked, right out of "hillbilly paradise" <- its a
compliment! (running badly, and needed cosmetics.)
My repairs April to June 2005 (original error in parentheses):