MRduke

Wait, I think I need a little clarification: The input bearing issue could only be fixed with a tranny swap/rebuild, and NOT just a clutch replacement?

Oh! And my whole plan is to drive to Alaska come May...probably not wise, but anyone think I could possible, maybe, perhaps, make it with a whiny input shaft bearing? There and back?

Good Call: All of what you said is what the mechanic said once he inspected it. He said that maybe its worth $400 if I do all the work myself, which I could, minus the tranny swap...he said sometimes they can be noisy like that and still last for tens of thousands of miles? Or just kerplop right away. CLutch swap for $200? Maybe you could do this one for me...ha! Well, the seller took all the info to heart, and is now thinking of dontating it come tax season next year; told them to give a call if they want to part with it for $400...now I'm even reconsidering that offer. Turns out the Bypass Air Control is shot too, hence the funny idle and chk engn light. Dang.

It does need both front CV axles, but I can do that no prob and have on a loyale. Also, it sounds like the right rear wheel bearing is out. Mostly its the tranny that worries me: it has this sort of, I hate to say it, "grinding" quality. It drives great, no slipping or loss of power and all the gears are found easily and without actual "Grinding"...just that sort of subtle "grrrrrrr" when the clutch is let out and when accelerating in gear... Taking it to the local Guru today for a $20 inspection. He's already over the phone saying its a good deal...we'll see! Thanks...

Hi there, I HAVE done a bunch of trolling for a "checklist" of sorts when buying, and found a lot of good info. Thanks everyone! But I'm about to go there to check it out, do a comp test, etc.. and wanted to see if there were any known issues I maybe didnt find in my research for the 94 2.2l engines...? Also, I have never done an oil pressure test; could anyone send me in the right direction, as far as ease of procedure and where the tester goes, etc.? Thanks SO much.. Oh, it has about 160k, manual awd, power stuff, new rubber, "runs good", so this seems like a super deal. Still, I wanna be thorough....

Considering another subaru purchase, an auto 1993 Loyale that has tranny issues. Apparently it wants to go reverse when in Park...? the fluid looks fine, smells a little toasty, but not burned... What could be the issue? Electrical? Slipping tranny? Please help; I'd love to buy this thing... Thanks!