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Could be a malfunctioning IAC valve, just to add to the list.
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Then it looks like my memory is rusty and 1995 was the year when all 2.2 engines were switched to OBDII.
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In 1995, 2.2 l engine was available on Impreza with auto transmission only, which was the combination that received OBDII that year. A pre-OBDII 2.2 could still be found in a Legacy with manual transmission, like in previous years.
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Shouldn't be really hard if the intake manifolds are indeed swappable.
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At least IAC and TPS are different between 1.8 and 2.2. The TPS might still fit on a 2.2 throttle body, or perhaps the throttle body can be swapped as a unit. The 1.8 l IAC does not look like it will fit on a 2.2 intake manifold, but maybe a 2.2 unit will plug into a 1.8 harness and will accept the input from the 1.8 ECU.
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You need to consult the FSM for the original engine option re . the vacuum lines and engine wiring. In the US, 1995 was the first model year for OBDII, but only for 2.2 l engine and not for 1.8, hence big diffrence between the two.
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Do you still need help with the procedure?
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On sb9t, someone reported a similar problem and was indeed convinced it had to do with the seat. However, I am having hard time finding evidence of that on the wiring diagram. Neither power adjustment nor heater system is powered through that 20 A fuse.
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Only a complete solenoid is available, but it's not expensive.
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So you got a really good deal on that Subaru, but came here to complain. How odd. As to LaCrosse being better in the snow, there are two reasons one can think of as to why you may feel that way: [1] it has traction control and [2] you don't know how to drive. Of course, both [1] and [2] have to be present simultaneously.
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Teeth. Did you count the teeth?
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But didn't you say you paid very little?
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That makes two of you. Welcome to the forum, hope you both will stay and contribute.
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The only "crock" here is that you failed to make yourself familiar with the maintenance schedule prior to buying, and that, as others said, allowed the dealer to extract from you the proverbial boat payment. Nothing unexpected really took place. The seats, for example, did not suddenly shrink in size after you handed over the money. As to AWD being not as good as expected, what were the expectations? Lastly, there's nothing in your post to support the specific assertions made by the OP, contrary to the opening sentence.
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http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/member148198-mysd455.html cough-cough
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Well, most people would know that after 10 years. It has a Corolla/Matrix drivetrain with Delphi climate controls and radio. The viscous coupling is known to fail, the rest seems super-reliable. Indeed, if it was cheap enough, I would have bought it. But the price on this one, a very nice unit, is right in the Subaru territory. The problem is that AWD was a $3000 option when new, and used examples continue to carry some of that premium.
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That was quick!
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I am looking to buy a runabout car (not to be confused with "beater"), to replace a 1999 Dodge minivan and gain in reliability and gas mileage. There is a 2006 Vibe offered locally by a private seller: one owner, garaged, with records. It looks like a very practical and bulletproof "gas-and-go" vehicle with Toyota drivetrain, powered by 1ZZ-FE engine. Timing chain, external water pump driven by serpentine belt, 120K spark plug replacement interval. The AWD is primitive compared to Subaru but comes with a sturdy double-wishbone rear suspension unlike torsion beam found on FWD Matrix/Corolla. It has rear drum brakes, but so does the current minivan. Any thoughts?
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Oil pan screws
avk replied to 1-3-2-4's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
Aftermarket suppliers of fasteners would have such screws in bulk quantities, with captive washers like the originals. I got a bag of 25 (if memory serves) just in case, after noticing the washers were rusted on the transmission pan screws (same part) while replacing the gasket. The screws are also available from a dealer at a reasonable cost. -
SVX has a modulator in the pump circuit, so it might need to be checked too, just in case.
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On the second thought, in the 2008-12 range the OP is looking for, anything will be noticeably quieter than the 2003 Forester.
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Tribeca must be the quietest model. It's stuffed with insulation to compete with Lexus and the like. But as far as engine noise, 6-cyl seems to be quieter than 4-cyl. Anyway, Forester of that vintage has very little soundproofing, same as Impreza on which it was based. Perhaps just switching to the Legacy line will be good enough.
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On a Tribeca, you can drain the fluid into a pan with wheels on the ground. No need to take it in. Just get a new 18 mm crush washer.
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I would be interested in that as well. They way it is, the inboard CV housing is not round and a universal boot would require a tri-lobal bushing. There has to be a cross-application that fits, but that hasn't been documented yet.
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The 2005 3.0 model comes with 5EAT and has tri-lobal inner joints. Stock EPDM boot seems to be the best you can find.
