michael11 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 So I was installing winter tires last month and noticed some rot.. Looks concerning to me, and I would be interested to hear what others think... Anyway the rust is very close to the bolts that mount the rear diff/ axles etc... So yeah, any thoughts?? http://i62.tinypic.com/11aietx.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/21ce3js.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 it looks serious to me. and will eventually fail completely?? maybe? which car? most of those pieces are replaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael11 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks for the reply John ! The car is our bulletproof and much loved 95 Lsi wagon. The typical rust on the rear quarter panels has also been getting worse too. I guess it may be time to retire it.. To change these rusted brackets, it looks like I would have to remove the complete rear drive train. Would that be worthwhile on a car that is 20 years old? I would also have to find a parts car without this problem. This might not be easy in the rust belt.. I'll have to have a better look. I'm sure I will be fine until spring anyway. I can honestly say that this has been the best, most reliable car I have ever owned, and I have owned MANY cars.. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 much loved 95 Lsi wagon.auto trans? time to locate a 96 - 99 outback or GT that has bad engine / head gaskets. pick it up for less than $1000 and swap in your engine. i bought a 98 obw with bent valves for $300, it cost abouth $200 to rent a carrier and tow it home. i bought a used 95 ej22 engine for $400, and timing parts & seals for about $150. i'm still driving it. it is the best $1100 car i have ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael11 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Good point. The engine runs great. Not sure what is out there.. will have to have a look. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael11 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 yeah, and auto trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael11 Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Started looking for a replacement. This looks interesting.. lol http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/ottawa/1997-subaru-legacy-gt-import-from-japan-awd-roof-twin-turbo/1027799411?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propanejoe Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 mine looks to be in similar condition, if the body is generally decent otherwise (as mine is) perhaps you could look for one from a salvage yard in the southern states and swap it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael11 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 mine looks to be in similar condition, if the body is generally decent otherwise (as mine is) perhaps you could look for one from a salvage yard in the southern states and swap it out? Could do... Car needs a few other things too. May be best to just replace.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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