gritle

Join Date: Dec 2005 City: Minneapolis State: Minnesota Age: 29 Posts: 198 iTrader: (0) Vehicles: 96' Legacy Brighton Re: trying to explain the change in my car Before you shell out $500 for clutch, make sure there's no easy fix. Check fluid in clutch cylinder, check that there is some freeplay of clutch pedal.>>what do you mean by free play?

i mean dmaemenk

thanks for the help nipper and daelmrk

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I've found a kit for 279.40 without a flywheel. I imagine all said and done I'll be looking at nearly 500.

that was depressing. I was stopped in the middle of the street let the clutch out and stepped on the gas as if I was in first and yes, I moved down the street. Possibly the result of some nasty grinding at 50 or so mph. any idea what I would be looking at cost wise?

on another note. I hit a deer that took out my lft. side mirror. Would I be able to get one from a jy and hook it to the wires?

I may try the worn clutch test. it won't do more damage will it?

I'm pretty sure the car jumps if my foot slips of the clutch. the only smell I notice is clearly an oil brun. again I think this is due to a small leak onto the manifold.

just got new tires due to un-even wear from front to back tires. I probably do need to check the tire pressure as it is probably 11 degrees at night lately. But yes I am aware of the ratio for the AWD. I've been through a number of issues with this car so far.

last time I used the cruise control whenever I needed to accelerate the engine would rev until I interrupted it. nearing 5500 rpms.

is the clapping of valves a problem or a harbinger?

yes I could learn some more. I appreciate the help.

they suggested an ac belt but I wasn't too concerned about that. Will a clutch be expensive? Is it best to get a new clutch or can the present one be reapiared? cheaper than replacing and auto tranny?

120,197. nxt oil change is 'due' 120,910 I think I had the timing belt changed just over 1.5 years ago. It is a manual; and yes seems to go into neutral between gaining enough speed for the next gear. Doesn't seem to be a clutch problem to me. Not sure about checking fluid levels at this point... where would I check the tranny fluid? I'm not too engine savvy

I'm going to try to explain this the best I can. any hints suggestions, thoughts are greatly appreciated. I drive a 98 legacy wagon. i think it is a six cylinder but am not sure. awhile ago the check engine light came on. No real difference in the driving of the car. i did notice a bit of an oil burning smell after driving long distances. I determined there was s mall oil leak which dripped on to the exhaust manifold. I have not had this repaired. recently the weather dropped quite a bit and I've noticed a change in the acceleration of my car. I can go from 2nd to 3rd and have the tach jump up to 4 or 5 K. So basically while shifting from one gear to the next there is a lag in the acceleration to get to a comfortable speed for whichever gear I'm moving into. I do plan to have this checked out when I have an opportunity but I have little funds to do this in a timely manner. Could it be that a lack of pressure due to an oil leak would cause this change? The pistons seem to clap a bit but maybe I shuld just give it more oil until i can have it checked. last oil change I had seemed to make a big difference. If anyone has any specific suggestions or can give me some sort of diagnostic impression from this I would be very happy. thank you

is there some kind of a way to recharge th ac myself. It might have a small leak or a pblm with the relay but i have had it working before i imagine I could get some freon to put in. Most shops won't do it without charging me 100+ dollars.? also someone gave me great tips on fixing my cruise control. it has been fine thank you. USMB

yes I do drive a manual. I'm about to go look for these switches you mention. My brakes have been squeaking a bit lately could that contribute to it? thanks for the tips wayne B

thanks. for the advice and moving it to the proper forum.

yes it is for a '98. yes the light on the dash comes on. what might other problems be? or solutions...?

My cruise control just went out of my legacy wagon '98. I'm wondering.hoping this is a fuse problem...or at least easy to address. any thoughts

also how do I get fluid to comeout of my rear wiper. I can hear the motor trying to move it I guess I'm just wondering where it is refilled? 98 legacy wagoin L series

do these mototrs just brun out freq.? Mine slowed down in the winter cold. and has now stopped I'm hoping ti can get it going aain without getting a new motor. hints?

I hope someone can offer sound advice on this one. My driver's side headlight has gond dim. I purchaed a new bulb for it but still it is dim. i don't want to have to pay ridiculous shop labor for something that may be a qucik fix. on another note. does anyone have a hnit on aiming the headlights. i bought my subaru '98 legacy wagon with no owners manul.? thanks for any help, gritle