adam87amp

I guess we don't need to worry about this any more. I traded it in on a automatic 2007 impreza. thanks for all your help guys!

I replaced the engine temp sensor 3 months ago (can't remember the exact reason). I did replace coil pack this week, due to a misfire on every cylinder. Runs somewhat better, but not as it should be. Do you think replacing the front O2 sensor will make a huge difference with out the cat being in there (even though removing the cat was a suggestion from a friend I do not believe that was a good choice, these cars need the cat to run right don't they)? I have thrown a scanner on it (keep it in the car) but I am not sure what menu to go into to see if it is in the closed loop.

correct with the mpg calculation. tires are new as of 3 months ago, not aggressive all weather, tire pressure is good. good heat in car, 20s outside, weather conditions haven't changed as the mileage has.

replaced thermostat with oem clutch was done this past weekend due to the last one i put in being advanced auto clutch and one of the springs fell out of the clutch plate replaced with Sachs Clutch Kit exhaust pipe is free breathing since i have cleaned front o2 sensor there has been no cel for a week. i drive a total of 100 miles a day round trip to work and it is all highway i always to the mathimatical way of figuring gas mileage. I have been averginge 17 mpg between fill ups approximately 170 miles on 10 gallons of gas, i don't even get 2 full days of driving without filling up

replaced thermostat too

Starts fine, that is when i found the mis fire though, and replaced the wires. not sure if the coil pack might be going too, is there a real good way to check the packs?

Haha , no the plugs were new, was just saying the brand i used was ngk. my mistake. also has new egr, fuel filter, brake pads (rotors seemed ok, and everything was free moving.

timing belt, head gaskets, water pump, plugs, and clutch were all done this past summer, 16k ago. used ngk plugs!

just checking, but the removal of the cat won't cause problems?

any ideas would be great! 97 legacy outback, 5spd. was getting 28 on high way, now getting 18. had a check engine code for cat, so removed it and cleaned o2 sensors, had a misfire, fixed plug wire. gas milage had been deceasing for 6 months then hit bottom. Any sugestions?

well you are and were right logic23, spring ripped out of the plate. unfortunately i had already bought a new clutch and trans, so i spent money I didn't need to but it shifts like a dream now. I will never buy another advanced auto parts clutch again!

1997 legacy outback injector test My local shop told me to check the resistance of my fuel injectors, due to a rough idle and then a smooth idle. I was wondering if there was a known good resitance so I can compare? Or if there is already a thread on this can I be directed there?

Yeah the clutch is from advanced auto parts. I have experience clutch chatter from junk ones when its cold, but never after its been warmed up for a half hour or so (almost un drivable). I just kind of reach for strings now, its really starting to be aggravating. yes I am in canton ohio

The gear ratios were check and every thing checked ok throw out bearing clips are in good shape throw out is snug on input shaft (just not to snug) don't know the maintance on the trans before I got it but ( since then it is taken care of) a local friend recomended checking the rear diff and making sure there is plenty of gear lube :-\

I have a 97 OBW 5 spd that i picked up due to blown head gaskets All I have done Heads machined new valves/adjusted upper gasket kit water pump flywheel machined new clutch new vacuum lines new radiator new transmission new motor mounts new transmission mounts new rear struts new rims and tires new knock sensor new ect the problem I am having now is that the car runs great and shifts great for about a half hour. After it is up to temp for around a half hour like i said the clutch/whole car shudders/chatters when you are leaving a dead stop (1st gear). The rpms can be cranked up and clutch feathered, but i know that will toast the clutch. Does anyone have any suggestions? Or did i just buy a junk clutch from advanced auto parts?