AlpineRaven

How is it coming along? Cheers AP

When was the water pump last replaced? Cheers AP

it could be rusty, hence bad bearings still being used produces red dust (rust). Cheers AP

what is your mileage like? if you're getting less kms = tank of fuel then it might indicate bad O2 sesnor or something else. Cheers AP

if in that case above does not work, it could be the sensor that has gone bad. Its located under the manifold on right side under the throttle body. Cheers AP

Shouldnt happen, change the fluid over and flash it out Cheers AP

The sump doesnt leak, from what Ive seen with EJ22s over 500,000kms they dont leak, it has to be a leak somewhere else. Have you checked the rocker cover gaskets and cam seals? They're first places i would check first but wash the engine down with degreaser first. Cheers AP

Righto - can you show us some pictures and specifications of the gearboxes? Even part numbers would be great.. I'm interested as well but I dunno about the shipping to australia. I'm mainly interested on the transfer case off from AWD with diff locker. Cheers AP

Kiwishooter, There is some confusion here - Are you very SURE its an EA or EJ Box? Can you clarify that please? Sounds like its out from 1800 L Series which is also badged as Legacy but its really L Series with EA82 engine & EA box. Cheers AP

I haven't opened up EA FT Box before. With the drive pinion to weld up wouldn't be good because its likely will snap where the weld is. Cheers AP

if its "blowing" out - there is a hose coming out from the camshaft area, located top/back of the rocker cover, there is a black hose coming out from there approx 3/8" thick check if there is a split or something. also follow where the hoses would go to/from and i know there is one that goes to inlet manifold. Cheers AP

Yeah that is another thing - check the colour of the oil - if its darkish red around where the power steering pump is - is showing a sign of - worn o ring under the pump - you'll need to remove the reservoir to replace the o ring... messy job! Like i said above - best clean the engine up and trace the leak. Cheers AP

As I have these headlights in my 96 Liberty (known as Legacy) Question is - What HID wattage are you using in your projector headlights - 35 or 50watts and I wanna hear your comments please. Cheers AP

It will be the stalk - happened to me once in one of my cars in the past... You do need to remove the steering wheel off and remove the plastic housing to access to the stalk - steering wheel has to be off to access to the screws.. Cheers AP

Give the engine a good wash with degreaser then find the leak.. it shouldnt leak at all! Cheers AP