mccorry

Damn, this problem still exits?

 

I was one of the original ones to post this and here's the deal:

 

It IS 100% covered under the 3/36 warranty. The part will be different on the 05/06 than the 07-09, I think. Either way, start with taking in the first post and pics and see what happens.

I had the warranty service done on mine... with the new part... and it didn't fix the issue.

Well.. I can say that this is definately due to ride height / compression of the rear springs.

I can still get the growling in 1st and 2nd under hard acceleration... esp. when turning right.

I have also noted over this past winter that I've gotten it with people in the back seat.

I've also hear it several times when the suspension is loaded up (compression) (driving on a rolling road... at the bottom of the trough between hills).

On all three cases.. the only common item is ride height / spring compression.

It is not soley dependent on power output... but moreso rear suspension compression.

Mine has been bad over the past week.... (below 40 deg. temperatures).

Very bad while accelerating or taking right turns (or cloverleaf onramps).

http://www.standard1320.com/Pellegrini/PelSpeedCraft%201320%20Record6.jpg

Note states a new 1320' record.

i couldnt find any info,and yes i searched.

is a tune really NEEDED for a exhaust system? i've messed with a few cars(mustangs,srt4s,focus's)but im new to subarus

IMHO, no.

You do want to watch out for boost creep, however, from what I've read.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p61/sebberry/nom%20nom/accident20copy.jpg

That's good!

A water pump only has one wear item.... the bearings. If you change your Antifeeze on a regular schedule (say ever 30K-35K), it should last well past 200K miles, IMHO.

I see your point, however.

I don't subscribe to the "water pump must be changed with the timing belt" mentality.

Can someone explain why this is a rule of thumb?

So...

Driving impressions? Did this fix the issue definately?

Much better Thanks for your help mccorry!

No problem.

I could be wrong.... it's been a while and I've bought other stuff since then so maybe I've got it mixed up....

$1.39 also pops into my mind... but... who knows.

I've had to buy a couple... always lose the damn things under the carpet!

IIRC, they're about $4 a piece....