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Old 09-05-2010, 05:04 PM   #301
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Stewart Subaru is the most ghetto Subaru dealer I've ever seen. Went to the parts department ONCE to get a spare key made and they didn't even have OEM Subaru blanks. Might as well went to flippin' Ace hardware. Besides that, the place doesn't do much for instilling confidence that your car would have quality work done to it.

I definitely recommend McCurley Integrity Subaru in Pasco. Had a speed sensor gear core out when my car was under warranty and they didn't ask any questions. Got my car in the shop immediately and had a free rental car ready for me the same day. Would definitely go back to them if I had to. Except they did try to charge my brother $1.25 a piece for crush washers when I had him swing by to pick me up a few. Not cool.

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If you leave up the Mabton grade up to Bickleton and drop back down into Goldendale it is just like that but a down and up hill twice and if you want you just keep heading towards Glenwood i.e. to the Klickatat. I had to work in Glenwood for a month and that is the way i went every week. So much better than Satus Pass but longer.

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Glade Rd through Bickleton/Cleveland and west to Goldendale is a sweet drive only because it has a horseshoe canyon that you need to drop into. The rest of the road is REALLY beat up and a patchwork. Not very suspension/tire friendly. But that canyon is a sweet 2-3 miles of about a thousand tight corners.
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Old 09-05-2010, 11:03 PM   #302
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Buuuuut that's in Pasco.

Might as well just work on your own car.
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Old 09-05-2010, 11:27 PM   #303
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Thanks Josh, I'll keep that in mind.
Ready for the season? It's going to be killa.
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Old 09-06-2010, 12:24 AM   #304
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Shhhhhhhh, don't out the bickleton-Goldendale road. Jesus, now there is gonna be traffic and Subies launching off corners and then cops. I luv that road, it is almost as much fun as the ryan lake cut off up to windy ridge or the old lewiston/clarkson grade from pullman.
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Old 09-06-2010, 03:39 AM   #305
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Thanks Josh, I'll keep that in mind.
Ready for the season? It's going to be killa.
Sure hope so. So you got your pass and ready to tear up the expansion? We'll definitely have to hook this winter to hit the new runs out there. My brother picked up a '01 RS2.5 with only 25K on the clock so we'll be trucking that bad boy up there quite a bit. I hope it snows as much as they say it will. Could be the best season EVER.

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Buuuuut that's in Pasco.

Might as well just work on your own car.
I only suggested Pasco because changing your head gasket isn't like changing your oil. You want a competent shop working for you when you're talking a major service. McCurley's had to pull my tranny to get at the speed sensor gear and they did a great job. I just would be hesitant to trust my car with major repairs to any shop that doesn't specialize in Subarus.
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Old 09-06-2010, 03:44 AM   #306
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Shhhhhhhh, don't out the bickleton-Goldendale road. Jesus, now there is gonna be traffic and Subies launching off corners and then cops. I luv that road, it is almost as much fun as the ryan lake cut off up to windy ridge or the old lewiston/clarkson grade from pullman.
lol! One of the first times I took that road it was in a loaded semi a few years ago when I didn't feel like being hung up at the Satus Pass scales on a drop to Goldendale. I remember trudging up and down that crazy canyon thinking how awesome it would be if I was in my car.

No worries though. No one looks at the Yakima thread anyway.
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Old 11-03-2010, 02:33 PM   #307
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So I called McCurley Integrity Subaru in Pasco since I may be working in that area.

They quoted be 1,600 and two days (replacing other gaskets and seals as well).

That seems like average dealer prices, but a little more than I wanna pay for a 10yr old car. I still might go that route, but I'm still open to suggestions.
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Old 11-03-2010, 02:41 PM   #308
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That about right you have tol pull the motor to due head gaskets I would know....
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Old 11-03-2010, 02:42 PM   #309
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Its easy to due at least...
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Old 11-03-2010, 08:57 PM   #310
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What's everbody been. Up to? Just got my car going again... first time since june 16th we should try to gget a meet together.
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Old 11-03-2010, 11:36 PM   #311
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What's everbody been. Up to? Just got my car going again... first time since june 16th we should try to gget a meet together.
wrx hibernated most of the summer, still driving the 911 every nice day we get.
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Old 11-03-2010, 11:41 PM   #312
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who drives a black 06 sti wingless, black wheels also? i see that car everyday on i-82 between yaks and wapato
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Old 11-03-2010, 11:46 PM   #313
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I'm white wingless with gold wheels have so gray 5 spokers I need to sell...
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Old 11-04-2010, 12:24 AM   #314
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Its easy to due at least...
It just sounds time consuming, more time than I'm willing to commit to (I've been told I have commitment issues). I honestly would rather have someone else do it, I have too much on my plate right now.
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Old 11-04-2010, 12:34 AM   #315
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It just sounds time consuming, more time than I'm willing to commit to (I've been told I have commitment issues). I honestly would rather have someone else do it, I have too much on my plate right now.
Understandable your looking at a good weekend job. The lameest thing about ding it is you have to disassemble your head to take it off your block since subaru decided to put the head bolts directly under the cams..... thanks.... anyway the process iss easy one thbing about subaru everything is easyier then it looks but if you don't mind payingand or can afford it just go that rout since the motor is out I would suggest doing a clutch and timming belt and tensioner if not done already.. I believe factory belts are rated for 60k.. just something to kick around no reson to tear back into it again soon..
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Old 11-04-2010, 09:19 AM   #316
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yeah, the clutch and t-belt, water pump were changed out when I bought the car. I just need to replace the gaskets, they are pretty cheap here: http://www.rs25.com/forums/f14/t1243...kets-kits.html
So basically I just need to pay for labor and for a few odds/ends (fluids, sealant, etc..).

In more fun news, I just wrapped up school and I've been interviewing. Snow is piling up @ WP and with school out of the way I should have more time for riding this season .
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Old 11-09-2010, 05:36 PM   #317
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Anyone want to grab a burger this weekend?
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Old 11-10-2010, 11:59 AM   #318
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I might be out of town, but if I'm not I'll be down for some eats.
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Old 11-13-2010, 09:08 PM   #319
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Got back a few hours ago.

Tomorrow?
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Old 11-13-2010, 09:38 PM   #320
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Ya I. Can tomarrow what time? Anybody else?
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Old 11-13-2010, 11:16 PM   #321
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Coomon guys!
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Old 11-14-2010, 11:49 AM   #322
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I could honestly go for some pancakes.
Mels Diner or something similar?
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Old 11-14-2010, 11:54 AM   #323
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Ok name your time
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Old 11-14-2010, 11:59 AM   #324
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Takes me about 30 min to get there
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Old 11-14-2010, 12:05 PM   #325
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say 11?
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