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thanks, Josh.

hi all,
got my car back from the mechanic's only to find that they broke my locks while there. long story..

when i put my key in the driver's side door lock to open the car - it just spins.

so, what do i need to order? a door lock tumbler?
should that solve it?
and i'm looking to replace it ...

hi all,
got my car back from the mechanic's only to find that they broke my locks while there. long story..

when i put my key in the driver's side door lock to open the car - it just spins.

so, what do i need to order? a door lock tumbler?
should that solve it?
and i'm looking to replace it myself ...

vrg3,
that's funny - Merchants on Lee Hgwy is the only mechanic i've ever taken the car to. Never knew to ask for Johnny, though. thanks.

I have an appt. w/ them for this Sat. morning.
I just ordered 2 new front tires from Tirerack.com (Yokohama Aegis LS4)
so am going to have Merchants put them on ...

nope, it happens whether the wheels are turned sharply, or not.

does anyone here know of a good Subaru mechanic in the DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland area??

thanks.

Maurice
'90 Legacy LS Wagon

Sam, that's exaclty right - and what i'm fearful of. thx.
what are the usual drive train problems??

Maurice
'90 Legacy LS Wagon

Thanks, Brian.

I searched the posts from your thread when it was discussed and after reading thru them - i'm not sure that's the problem. (although - I hope it is!)
Are there exhaust heat shields toward the front of the car?? This noise seems to be located under the front center of the car - but ...

ok - it happens everytime when accelerating from a dead stop. (and even more more so - if i have to accelerate quickly)
it is certainly underneath the car (i can somewhat feel it - about center on the chassis - direclty below the dash area.)

it will go away when at cruising speed.

its a rattling ...

thanks, all!
i agree, i really should take care of these looming mechanicals..
will probably address the t-belt, water pump, fresh fluids, new pads, and new front tires.

and thanks Subyluvr2212 - for referring me to this forum!
you guys seem much more engaged than i-club.

best,
Maurice

hey there everyone,
i was referred to you all by someone at i-Club.com..
glad i found you guys - as i have a couple of questions..
have to say, my '90 Legacy LS wagon looks like hell - but is the most reliable car i've ever owned. It is stock with no modifications and is front wheel drive, only. Its ...