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I would repair the harness. Worst case you remove the harness completely, robust repair of every damaged wire and reinstall it. It's a few hours more labor but your saving >$1k on a new part. Remove extra wire to put the splices in accessible locations if you want.

Both GM and Ford have performance groups and multiple models years of RWD chassis, etc. I don't see the similarity.

It's an expensive RWD sedan from a company that makes FWD economy cars.......

Maybe an internal leak has caused oil to mix with the grease. A very small leak.

Looks like the walmart battery is ~$100 less. Walmart Batteries are also my reccomendation.

How much are the property taxes?

Driving 70 vs 75 adds less than 5 min to a 1 hour trip. Unless your on a trip >3hours you can't really make up much time.

I've never had one apart. Mark the position of nut just in case it's orientation is critical. My guess is it's a cap, but it could have a bearing or bushing in it that supports the opposite end of the shaft. If you can, post some pictures of it apart. For science.

Thanks, I saved around $500 vs a used trans. I did run those numbers. I found a used transmission I was going to buy if i found unrepairable damage. Total for my Fix - $1004 Parts : $614 Tools: $390 Total for Used Trans - $1560 Trans, Parts, Oils, Seals I would replace : $1450 Tools: $110...

Something to consider. You can plug a Samsung Android Phone into a USBc Docking station and use it like a computer with the monitor keyboard and mouse. I assume you can do this with a samsung tablet as well.

Subaru Forester Price, Visibility, Safety, limited gizmos

Here is the video that gave me the idea to leave the chain on and remove the shafts together. It show the pulleys assembly in more detail.

No problem, I don't mind answering questions and providing more details. Here is the info on tools/equipment. Ill write up a post on Parts sourcing. I didn't use anything custom, you can take the whole car apart with 8,10,12,14,17mm sockets and wrenches. Draining the diff requires a Big T70...

Next I installed a new oil pan strainer, and the oil pan. Then the valve body and cover plate. Sorry, I Idon't have pictures of that. New oring and transfer gear installed, then rear shaft and the extension housing is reinstalled. I dont have picture. It gets a bead of sealant in a similar way...

The Subaru is back together and after ~50 miles everything feels good. Running Quietly, and no drips. Going Back together. On the Transmission Case, New Sealing Rings, a bearing, and a filter under the cap. On the Diff/TC Case Side, New sealing Rings 2 New Big Orings Sealing the 2 Cases...

I guess my point is do the vehicles have any higher chance of fire risk than the last 50 years? Or has their liability grown so much that they have to take the proactive recall approach.

I agree problems exist. In the past what would have been fix as fail under warranty, or just not fixed at all and some % of customers have a problem. They now have to do recalls because of the risk of litigation costs. So instead of 1% of customers affected by a real failure, 100% are affected...

Rockauto has more budget options, the valvoline conventional is ~$6 / qt but the ST at $5.44 seems like the cheapest option. If you are trying to save money, don't bother changing the front diff. It doesn't spin unless you're in 4wd.

I wonder of part of the reason for increasing number of recalls is the growth/influence of NHTSA. They are probably worried about liability and issue recalls more frequently as apposed not fixing anything.

If you really want an open bearing. Just pop the dust shields out of the shielded bearing. A shielded bearing is going to last longer. The open bearing will attract dirt.