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98 legacy
Mike104 replied to dp213's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
Make sure you check the fluid level in the radiator (remove cap when engine is cold) not just the overflow tank. -
Some say the pedal feel can be improved by a Master Cylinder brace http://www.grimmspeed.com/master-cylinder-brace-subaru-93-07-impreza-05-06-saab-92-x-94-99-legacy-03-08-forester-baja/ Apparently it keeps the master cylinder from moving due to the firewall flexing. I've never installed one so can't say if it works or not. I have a 99 OBW and have a similar feel to the brakes
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P1121 still
Mike104 replied to dp213's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
Subaru sells the switch with the harness May be cheaper to get one from a pull and pay yard with the harness -
P1121 still
Mike104 replied to dp213's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
It locks the inhibitor in position to adjust the linkage. I think I used a drill bit on mine when I installed it. -
P1121 still
Mike104 replied to dp213's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
Year and model would be helpful, as well as AT or MT For AT it is sometimes called the inhibitor switch on passenger side of transmission for most -
Years ago I ran into a similar issue on my 99 OBW. Head gaskets. My choices (at the time) were another car, used engine, rebuilt engine, or replace head gaskets. I had read the stories about rod knock after head gaskets so was not looking doing that at the tune of $2k since I was going to have to pay someone to do it (dealer as not many independent Subaru shops near me). Was reluctant on the used engine (not knowing what you were getting) or the 2.2L swap (wasn't sure about doing that myself or getting someone to do it locally). Buying a short block would likely cause more labor costs in moving all the stuff over. Since I wasn't able to do the job myself I elected to buy a CCR rebuilt engine and have someone else put it in. In the long run it was the best choice for me as that engine now has over 200k on it since installed. If I was to do the job today, I would go with the Subaru short block. "Doing a halfway budget job of repairing it will only end badly. Do it once, do it right" is the best advice