98LegacyGT

I got it online from a Subaru dealer. I used all brand new Genuine Subaru Parts. The Soleinoid transfer valve, 2 gaskets and t-case gasket was all $113 Shipped! Best $113 spent!

Ok, replaced the Duty C solinoid today. Was pretty easy(my brother let me use his lift) Only troublesome part was getting the tailhousing back on, the spring for the park pin kept coming off and I could not get the clutches in the tailhousing lined up so the case would fit flush, after some cursing at it, I got it. Took it for a test drive, the AT Temp light doesnt flash 16 times anymore, it doesnt bind at alll on any turns, even at full lock. And when i shut the car off after its put in park and let off the brake pedal, it does not roll forward anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, this Duty C solinoid 100% fixed ALL my transmission problems. Hope my thread will help someone later down the road with the same troubles.

I did it to my 98 LEgacy GT... I bought the car with a blown motor, so I cant tell you if I felt a power loss, but the EJ22 runs great even with the A/C on and gets over 20MPG..... DO IT!!!! It's plug and play, its just like swaping out the same motor... DO IT!!!

Thanks for repling! Yes, I did check all the tire pressures and they are all the same pressures, brand and tread depth. I changed the fluid 3 times already and added lucas ATF treatment and then the last ATF Change, I added 4oz of GM Posi additive. Results are it did not change one bit. Its exactly the same, still binds on turns and will bring the car to a stop off i'm off the gas with the wheel fully turned. Car has only 97,000 miles on it, so I'm hoping the clutches in the transfer case are still good. But I dont know how long the previous owner drove it like that?! What scares me is when i park the car and put it in PaRK...and let off the brake, I get a little roll forward, then when I shut the car of, the car rolls more forward before it rest on the park mechinism. I tired the FWD fuse and nothing. No FWD light comes on the dash and the binding is still the same. So, I ordered the Duty C soliniod and waiting for it to arrive in the mail. Will post results after I install it. Still am open to any other ideas before I dive into the trans cause I really really dont want to replace this soilinoid... Also I tried the fiqure 8 in the parking lot, man oh man, it did not like that!! thanks Tim

well since no one answered my questions. I ordered the trans duty cycle soleniod and and going to put it in and hopefully it fixes my problems

nobody can answer my questions??

anybody??

Ok fellas, I got the old EJ25 out and the EJ22 in. Fired it up and the car runs great. I resealed the whole engine(minus the head gaskets) new water pump, timing belt, and all the timing belt pullies. I had a few extra vaccum lines, so I "t ed" them into others. I let it idle ten-fifteen minutes, ran geat no check engine light. Started it probally 5-7 more times between changing the oil,trans fluid, etc. Now the check engine light is on. My code reader is at work, so I cant see what the check engine light is on for. Also, notice the AT oil temp light flashes about 10 times after it is started. How do I check the transmission codes, and how do I clear them? The car has no tags or insurance, and I just bought the car and never drove it, so i dont know if this stuff was on before or it it did this before. I even asked the guy I bought it from if the trans binded on turns, he said no, but could have been lieing. But, I took it down the driveway and turned around. When I turned around and had the wheel fully turned, it didnt shutter or shake, just acted like the emergency brake was on. I could let go of the brake with the wheel fully turned and the car wouldnt move unless I hit the gas.. Now, my tires are really low on air, especailly the left front, could that cause this?(i got dark outside,so I cant fill them and try it again until tommorow) All four tires are the same tread and size. I changed the trans fluid, even though it was pretty clean to begin with. BTW--This car has only 97,000 miles on it. So, what I am bascially asking, would low tire prussure cause this bind? Please dont tell me that the duty cycle c solenoid is bad!!!! Thanks again everyone for your help. I really do appriciate it. Also, if I put the car in park. let it idle foot off the brake, and then shut it off, the car moves forward until it rests in park. this is with the foot off the brake before i shut the car off. Also, what amp fuse do I put into the FWD holder. Is it good to drive it like that? or is it a temporary thing? what is the purpose for it? THANKS

well, you guys convinced me, I am going to leave the headgaskets alone. I dont have the money to spend on subaru head gaskets and just wanted peace of mind. But if the 2.2's are bullet proof like you guys say, then I should be good. I replace all other gaskets/ seals, but leave the head gaskets alone. thanks again for everyones help, motor is getting pulled and installed this weekend.

Oh yea, one other thing.. Can I use the 2.5 Motor mounts on the 2.2L or do I just use the 2.2 motor mounts? thanks, I did a search and coulnt find anything.

I hear you and I wouldnt bother, but I seen the car it came out of. It was straight up kids car that was riced out and looked like his wanna be "race car" and wondering how hard he pushed the motor, thank fully it was an auto so he couldnt of redlined every gear until he decieded to shift. I'm still 50 / 50 on replacing the head gaskets. Anyone else want to give me their opinion?? Thanks again for everyones help!

Great!! Thanks again everyone for their input. If anyone else would like to chime it, go right ahead!!

thanks for the adivise. Would anyone else like to chime in on replacing the head gaskets with cheap gaskets or recomend leaving alone? I already ordered the gasket kit, but I need the other gaskets in the set since I'm resealing the engine. thanks again for all your help and time. Planing on doing the swap this saturday.

Ok, cool. Thanks guys for you help, I ordered a complete gasket set off of ebay. Yea, yeah, I know before you tell me, they are cheap ebay gaskets. But, I'm using them anyway, and yes you are right about head bolts shouldnt be re-used, but I'v done my share of head gaskets on the 2.5 and never replaced the bolts and never had a problem. Glad to hear my starter will work. So, Before i sell my 2.5 core, I will save the throttle body to use in the 2.2l. THANKS So much for all your guys help. You are all awesome!

Ok, I did search and got usefull info, but didnt see a clear answer if I could use my EJ25 manifold. But you answered that. Other question that I couldnt find an answer on was if I could use the 2.5DOHC started on my EJ22. thanks again.

well, i just bought a 95 Auto 2.2 to swap in my legacy!

Hello, I have a 98 Leacy GT with a 2.5L DOHC Auto. I just bought a 95 EJ22 out of a automatic. My question is, can I use my EJ25DOHC Intake manifold on the 2.2, or do I need to use the 2.2 manifold. Also, I didnt get a starter with my 2.2, will the one from my 2.5DOHC work? And one last question, the 2.2L has 147K miles on it, do you think I should replace the head gaskets whiles its out, or are they good, unlike the 2.5L. THANKS forr eading this and answering my questons!! Tim

Yeah ,we thawed out. What a winter we had. Thats why I bought the Suby! Thanks for the welcoming

Hello, Alothough this is my first Subaru that I own, I was a Subaru Mechanic from 2001-2007 Now, I work at a independent garage. Anyways, I just bought a 98 Legacy GT Limited. It has a blown engine, so if anybody has a 95-99 2.5L DOHC Engine for sale, let me know!! 610-842-4417 Also, I can do your Subaru work on the side and save you big $$$. Let me know, most can be done while you wait. Thanks for letting me be a part of your community. Look forward to meeting you all on here.