Dornford Roberts

Hi all, this may sound dumb, but are all Outbacks All Wheel Drive? I had understood they are. I have just bought a 2009 (not the newer model) Outback SEN automatic and I can't see anything that indicates all wheel drive apart from a AWD warning light that comes on when I start up. I assume that autos don't have high and low ratios? Thanks for any help

'Their' details - got too excited!

Sounds a possibility - do you have there details? Thanks

Story of my life! The outback has been brilliant other than this. Not taken it offroad so don't know why it has disintegrated. Definitely not heatshield. I have been under the car and someone has revved it and you can hear the internal rattling. All heatshields, bolts etc are sound and secure. No major drop in performance recently Car prob only worth £1000 so £700 cost of new fitted cat a bit unwelcome, which is why I am trying to locate a scrapped vehicle one.

Thanks for the response. The exhaust was rattling and so i had a look underneath. No signs of anything loose but when I tapped the Cat, it rattled inside. My garage confirmed the Cat has had it - collapsed inside.

My 2004 2.5 Outback needs a new catalytic converter and I have been quoted around £700 for a new one, fitted. I don't want to spend that much (the car is probably only worth £1000) and as its MOT is due soon, thought that a salvaged one would be a good idea if it is cheap, as all it needs to do is get the car through its MOT. Does anyone know where I could track down a salvaged catalytic converter or a much cheaper new one (tho my garage says don't get a very cheap new one as it won't pass the MOT?) I would also be grateful for any other suggestions Thanks