tothetune

I pulled 2 codes from the past history that were fixed already. Someone on this board has an excellent site, tells the codes and how to bring them up(on pre-96 models). I think this Legacy doesn't have an EGR. I'll be happy to get this helicoiled so I could drive to work.

I like that tubing idea, excellent. Also to make enough room if necessary move a large item out of the way, like the wiper solution container or air cleaner. I'm grateful for the support I get on this forum, maybe someday I'll be able to help someone else. I'm a pharmacist by trade, ask me if you ever have questions about medications.

Thanks, I guess it could be worse.

Looks like one of the plug holes is stripped. I posted on another thread. Going to bring it to the guy who helicoiled one for me 6 months ago. I better stay away from changing spark plugs. I never had this problem on any of my other cars.

No, I got it out now, but the threads are stripped. This is the second time this happened on this car. Never happened on any of my other cars. I should probably have someone change the plugs for me next time, or use anti-seize or something. Should I try to put the plug back in for the ride to the mechanic(couple miles) or will that do more harm than good at this point? It might blow out anyway.

Can't get it out, either. I'll have to bring it in tomorrow. I hope they can fix it. I'm turrning the wrench and nothings happening. Had a plug blow out once before and they heli-coiled it OK.

Luckily I just passed emissions in February. It was running better then. Actually this started not long after I had the O2 sensor replaced. Will a faulty EGR give a code? I heard the way to test it is to suck on the tubing to see if it causes a stall, is this true? Off topic: been reading a lot about amsoil being top notch as far as oil and tranny fluid goes. I'm thinking of doing a tranny flush by by running the cooler line into a container, doing 2 qts at a time (takes about 20 seconds).

Well both sides compression test at 150, so I guess that rules out the timing belt or blown head gasket. Got ticking on the stethoscope from all the injectors. Is it feasible to spray starting fluid(carefully) around to check for vacuum leaks? This thing accelerates ok and cruises smoothly, only problem is the really rough idle. At least it's driveable. Maybe take it to a shop have them take a look. They replaced a purge solenoid but didn't connect it properly, hose keeps popping off, I'll get them to fix that. Going to replace the coil because I saw some arcing in the dark.

This is a 91 Legacy, 2.2L MPFI. Going to get a compression tester in a little while. No water in oil or white smoke. Looks like a single fuel line for all cylinders.

Very rough idle. New plugs and wires. Pulled each wire off the coilpack and good spark to each wire. When I pull either of the 2 wires on the right side (corresponding to the 2 cylinders on the right side of the engine), no noticeable dip in the idle like expected. Something wrong with these 2 cylinders. Could it be that the timing belt jumped a few teeth on the the right side cam?

Thanks for the reply. I take it there shouldn't be any arcing inside there, no moving parts right? Local dealer might have this item or can order it in.

This car idles really rough. Did the plugs and wires, recent O2 sensor, filters. I was looking at the engine in the dark to see if any arcing occurs with the plug wires, and I noticed a lot of arcing coming from inside the ignition coil area, on the top of the engine where the plug wires attach to. Now this is a distributorless system, I believe, uses electronic ignition. Is it normal to see this arcing? Thanks for any feedback you could offer.