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I second heartless' sentiments, welcome aboard! '95 Legacy--good car with a wonderful engine. For axles check out MWE (you can find them through CCR in Denver.) Shifter bushings can be a bit of a pain but definitely one of the most satisfying things you can do for driving happiness! Get familiar with the "search" function up above--there's tons of great information archived on USMB. And when you get into it post questions in the new gen forum, lotsa' helpful people. Good luck, take care and keep us up on your progress.

Way to go, Julian! We're rooting for you!

Not indecisive--when time and money are tight you have to think things through carefully. Am happy that you have some options to consider. Quite honestly after your horror stories (and melted knock sensors) I don't think I'd ever trust the original engine. Look the $300 engine over and see what you think--it might be the best bet. If you go with it, give it as thorough a going-over as you can--front end especially. Good luck and please do keep us up on your progress.

Yeah, I can second that! Welcome aboard, Marshall--you're gonna' love this place.

Yup! But hello and welcome aboard anyway! Suggest you put your question up on the old gen forum--you'll get a lot more eyeballs there.

That's great news! And thanks for letting us know the outcome.

Not your fault, I didn't write it clearly! What I meant was to look in the archives section of Cars101, Joe Spitz' website. It's an excellent resource for specs & equipment over the years. Here's a link: http://www.cars101.com/subaru_archives.html Enjoy.

One small correction--those are peoples asking prices, what sellers hope and dream of getting. I doubt that many sellers get the full amount they're asking!

Did you look at cars101 in the archives?

Just for giggles I did some simple research: KBB says it's worth about $6660. Edmunds TMV values it at $4171. Of course KBB is a "tool of the trade," something for salesmen to wave under a customers nose and say "See!" Whereas Edmunds claims to give True Market Value based on actual sales by area. Don't know if either of them addresses head gasket issues!!!

Good questions about the Ti. At that age the air suspension could be problematic. I believe a lot of people have simply replaced it with normal suspension--can be done but is more work and expense to you. I always told my kids, when you're buying a used car spend as much time sizing up the seller as you do the car. And yes, that comes from experience (not all good!) Anyway, good luck and keep us informed.

So . . . what's the price?

I tend to agree with what GD said, even though I love my '95! Both have the "bulletproof" EJ22. '94 is OBD-1 and '95 is OBD-2, if that makes any difference to you. Only way to decide is to go check 'em out. Compare price, condition, appearance, driveability, history (to whatever degree you can determine it!) On the surface at least it sounds like a couple of good choices. Good luck.

Sorry this one didn't work out for you, jensen. Wish you could have experienced a smooth running EJ22 and the reassuring feeling of dependability they usually give. Maybe throwing a new (used) engine in it would have given you a good ride--but who knows? I can certainly understand your not wanting to throw anymore time/money into it. Good luck--and hope you can find the right Subie some day.

Hey, you're ahead of me--that's great! Again, good luck.

As mentioned before, there is no head on the roll pin. The hole through the DOJ housing is chamfered on one side only--perhaps it's full of gunk and looks like a head to you?

Jack, have you considered sourcing the rear extension housing/clutches from a pull-and-pay or salvage yard? Might even do the same for the duty-c! Once you have the unit on the ground you could study the clutch plates, grind them smooth as needed. There were threads about this on here a few years ago. Would be more work but could save you some bucks. Goodluck.

Advice? Keep on with what you're doing--learn all you can about your car, pay attention to any little signs of a problem, always check out CELs. Sounds like the previous owner gave you a good start, that's great. Keep up with the routine/preventive maintenance and your car probably will last "forever!" The '95 EJ22 is an excellent engine, I can vouch for that. But you've already done the best thing you can do for your Subie--you joined USMB!

You don't need to touch the cat at all. Here's a thread from "axle guru" edrach that might help: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=75739&highlight=early+ej+axle And welcome to USMB!

Welcome aboard, tom!

Hi dave, welcome. Lotsa' resources and helpful people here. Enjoy!

Hi, welcome aboard. Lotsa' help available here, but you might want to post technical questions on the old gen forum--you'll get more action there!

Congratulations! Let's hope it continues to run fine for years, I know mine sure has!

Wait a minute. If it's a POS why are you trying to get it running?!!

Welcome aboard, annathaema. '92 is a great little car, my son has one and I love it! Pull your front wheels and inspect the brakes. As lone500 said it could well be front rotor(s). Also check the pads, pad holders and grease the slider pins. For the ticking, you might try adding a bottle of MMO (Magic Mystery Oil) to the crankcase and drive for a few days. If the tick goes away then do an oil change--fresh oil & new filter. Do you see oil drips under the car when it's parked? Common leaks are from the oil pump, possibly the cam & crank seals and of course the ever-popular valve cover seals. Might be wise to just go aheas and do the full front end service (any idea if/when the timing belt was last replaced?) Couple of other places for oil leaks, per my son's car: Base of the PVC hose where it connects to the engine block (hose was split) and base of the oil filler tube (o-ring was shot.) Anyway, good luck and feel free to ask lotsa' questions.