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#1
Posted 06 November 2004 - 08:55 PM
So, now the question. Today, we were coming home from our weekly trip to town for groceries and stuff. The left side of the engine is ticking, which I would guess is a lifter. I have thought about adding some MMO or something but thought I would check and see what info was available this forum. We want to keep this one nice since we have real money invested and need it reliable especially for the winter drives to Mesa Verde National Park where we work.
Oh yeah, another question: The GL had a shifter for 2wd, 4hi and 4lo which was great for getting out the driveway on mornings we had 6" or more snow in the driveway. We live in the country at about 7500 feet and need the 4WD. So, the Legacy is full time 4WD I am pretty sure. The seller told me it was 2WD until the transfer case felt tire slippage. This makes me think it is really a limited slip type arrangement and is actually full time 4WD? YES?
Thanks, in advance, for any info...
#2
Posted 06 November 2004 - 09:18 PM
Yes there is quite a difference in the legacy from the older gls for sure.Hi there... We have been driving a Subaru for 2 years now. My wife's father gave us his old 88 GL wagon when we needed cheaper transportation. We are full size jeep fanatics but needed a economical car for making the 80 mile round trips to work. The 88 was great on gas and made about 28-30 mpg. It was already pretty wore out when we got it and I did repairs when it broke something but was leaking oil badly, radio was fubar and seats wore out bad at 220K miles so we traded it in last month for a 93 Legacy wagon with 5 speed and about 150K miles. The speedo was replaced by original owner and shows 83K miles. We like this car a lot and wow, what a difference in power, comfort and ride!
How old is the oil? This motor is the 2.2 which is one of the best subaru has ever made so they generally do not have issues. But lifter would be my guess.
So, now the question. Today, we were coming home from our weekly trip to town for groceries and stuff. The left side of the engine is ticking, which I would guess is a lifter. I have thought about adding some MMO or something but thought I would check and see what info was available this forum. We want to keep this one nice since we have real money invested and need it reliable especially for the winter drives to Mesa Verde National Park where we work.
Does the car have a AWD badges on the rear or dash?
Oh yeah, another question: The GL had a shifter for 2wd, 4hi and 4lo which was great for getting out the driveway on mornings we had 6" or more snow in the driveway. We live in the country at about 7500 feet and need the 4WD. So, the Legacy is full time 4WD I am pretty sure. The seller told me it was 2WD until the transfer case felt tire slippage. This makes me think it is really a limited slip type arrangement and is actually full time 4WD? YES?
Thanks, in advance, for any info...
Subaru did make front wheel drive only in the early 90's.
If is AWD there is a center diff. and the car is full time AWD.
Power is split 50/50 front and rear, until there is a slip and then it sends power to the front or rear. So you could end up with all power to the rear or all power front.
#3
Posted 06 November 2004 - 09:39 PM
Yes there is quite a difference in the legacy from the older gls for sure. How old is the oil? This motor is the 2.2 which is one of the best subaru has ever made so they generally do not have issues. But lifter would be my guess.
Does the car have a AWD badges on the rear or dash? Subaru did make front wheel drive only in the early 90's. If is AWD there is a center diff. and the car is full time AWD. Power is split 50/50 front and rear, until there is a slip and then it sends power to the front or rear. So you could end up with all power to the rear or all power front.
It is AWD for sure. Thanks for the explanation. The oil has about 2000 miles on it. Would you recommend MMO or some ATF to try and "clean" out anything that may be making the lifter(s) chatter?
#4
Posted 06 November 2004 - 10:34 PM
It could also be the valves need adjustment?It is AWD for sure. Thanks for the explanation. The oil has about 2000 miles on it. Would you recommend MMO or some ATF to try and "clean" out anything that may be making the lifter(s) chatter?
#5
Posted 06 November 2004 - 10:58 PM
#6
Posted 07 November 2004 - 05:59 AM
If you decide to repair them, the work can be done while the engine is in the car. You just need to remove the valve cover and then unbolt the rocker arm assembly. The lifters can be removed easily.
Pull out the lifters one at a time, and inspect for a collapsed lifter. Check the shiny part that pushes on the rocker arm. There should be no pitting. Replace collapsed or pitted lifters. The ones that aren't being replaced should have the O-ring replaced. The O-rings cost about $3 each from the dealer. Lifters are quite a lot more costly.
Be sure to replace the old lifters into their original locations.
It should take less than 2 hours to do the lifters on both sides.
#7
Posted 07 November 2004 - 10:18 AM
While I am at it, a couple more ?s if y'all don't mind...
The shoulder harnesses for the front are the automatic type and lap belt separate. The shoulder straps don't seem to "lock" when on the brakes and feels like it really won't hold you in if you needed it. Is that right? Seems they should "lock". Has drivers side air bag.
Also took it to a friend to listen to last night. He also thinks it is lifters from the sound. He mentioned that you can adjust the suspension in these for lift in the winter for better clearance of snow, etc. Is this true?
Also - does the tranny/xfr case take special fluid for the clutch pack? Is the fluid shared between them or separate for each unit?
Thanks for all the feedback for this noob! :cool:
#8
Posted 07 November 2004 - 04:58 PM
I just want to reassure you that you're better with the Legacy you bought. The "plain Jane" one is a "Brighton" model. I had one of these, and I hated it. What a let-down from the next-step-up model I had previously. It was noisy and was lacking in a lot of comfort features.
I much prefer the three-point harness belts we Canadians have, over those stupid automatic belts some of you Americans are saddled with. Can you leave the lap belt attached to the automatic shoulder belt, so that you end up with an automatic three-point belt? It seems to me that that's possible on an American XT6 I saw.
#9
Posted 07 November 2004 - 09:13 PM
#10
Posted 08 November 2004 - 01:09 AM
This was on EA81/82 not on legacies.He mentioned that you can adjust the suspension in these for lift in the winter for better clearance of snow, etc. Is this true?
Is this auto or manual?Also - does the tranny/xfr case take special fluid for the clutch pack? Is the fluid shared between them or separate for each unit?
Manual the VC is sealed, the tranny and front axle share fluid.
If auto the AWD is via clutch packs in the tranny, and the front diff has seperate fluid.
#11
Posted 08 November 2004 - 09:04 AM

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