Subtle mechanic in Butte?

[riser4]

Not sure I would think using a high miles Subaru as a tow vehicle to be a great idea. 20/20 vision in the rear-view.

[wooley12]

Not seized. Real, real loose. Be sure to check your oil today.

[Harry]

Wooley: if your brother is interested in parting it out I will buy those wheels. And if it has leather seats I will buy those too. I can drive over to Butte today with ca$h.

Edit: sent you a PM with my phone number.

[riser4]

I'm still fixated on the issue of towing a boat with a Subaru, especially a high miles one.

[The Tortoise]

I must have missed the part where he said how big the boat was.

A high mileage Subaru would have no trouble towing a drift boat.

[wooley12]

14 aluminum w a 9.9 I'd tow it with a Civic.

[GeezerSteve]

Wooley: if your brother is interested in parting it out I will buy those wheels. And if it has leather seats I will buy those too. I can drive over to Butte today with ca$h.

The vultures begin to circle.

[Timberridge]

How much for the shift knob?

[BmillsSkier]

PM Benny if you're parting out those brakes.

[wooley12]

How much for the shift knob?

Bidding to start at $9. Bbbbbbdambidda do l hear 10?

[MagnificentUnicorn]

Not seized. Real, real loose. Be sure to check your oil today.

How did it not seize if he ran it out of oil?

[Bromontana]

$100 less shipping.

[Harry]

The vultures begin to circle.

#tryingtohelp

I spoke to Wooley. I am probably not his best option. But I can't buy his whole car (condo rules, one car only).

[GeezerSteve]

How did it not seize if he ran it out of oil?

I had the same thought. Curious to hear about the failure. FWIW, a bud's Outback of that vintage had a big end bearing failure and blew a whole in a piston, resulting in rapid oil pressure loss.

[wooley12]

Heads gasket blew first. Cracked head. Probably.

[Obstruction]

I had the same thought. Curious to hear about the failure. FWIW, a bud's Outback of that vintage had a big end bearing failure and blew a whole in a piston, resulting in rapid oil pressure loss.

Daughter's 07 outback suffered a similar fate at 90k miles. I watch the oil in the replacement engine like a hawk.

[MagnificentUnicorn]

I'm not sure I would buy another Subaru.

[downvalleytrash]

A subtle mechanic can be great, but sometimes you just need one with a Big Fucking Hammer.

[Marshall Tucker]

So I've got a question. does one say "BUTT" as in my ass, or BE-UTE like "Hey that outback with the blown iengine is BE-UTE-TI-FUL." Because it would be really cool to say "today I got towed by the BUTT-SPIRIT."

[PNWbrit]

bud's Outback of that vintage had a big end bearing failure

My third gen Outback blew it's big end with 7k (yes 7,000 miles) on the clock. Mismatched bearing shell sizes at factory was diagnosis. Warranty engine was good for another 80k before we got rid of it.

[Timberridge]

It seems that while it has certain handling advantages, laying an engine on its side requires a bit more engineering care than Subaru is willing to commit. I've never heard of another brand with so many blown engines.

[NW_SKIER]

I was convinced when I read the thread title this would be about a hit and run cover up.

[Bromontana]

My third gen Outback blew it's big end with 7k (yes 7,000 miles) on the clock. Mismatched bearing shell sizes at factory was diagnosis. Warranty engine was good for another 80k before we got rid of it.

Just drove a 16 or similar on a 400 mile trip and really liked it, except for the apparent castration that occurred during assembly. Could barely pass a semi. Comfy cruiser though, I secretly dig it even in eunuch form. The element must be rubbing off on me .

Got rid of my 09 Legacy over its appetite for oil though. You need to do the homework before buying one..

[jamal]

A picture I took of my car a few years ago:

[Harry]

I just talked to Wolley's brother. I am headed over to Butte.