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I chose to rally the wagon simply coz nobody else was doing it. *it's just as fast as the sedan *just as capable i have the suspension set up so that the car handles like a dream. it wasnt always so, quite a learning experience weight difference vs sedan = 80lbs hell.. i weigh 80lbs less than most other drivers it's a good rally car. really glad i chose to try something different. Jamie
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so they say the AWD isnt working coz of a switch? what magical switch is this then? i know of no switch.... likely, the transfer clutches in the transmission are toast so essentially you have a FWD Legacy that is not supposed to be FWD too much torque to the Front wheels, they cant grab. this of course is just an educated guess. regardless, i'd say the tranny needs replacing. for $400 canadian... why not Jamie
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change the color of your grill badge warm up front grill badge with hairdryer take weee bitty flathead screw driver pry gently while warming at all sides of the badge keep prying and it will come free from the grill remove all excess adhesive with fine grit sandpaper, sand off the "black" color from the badge keep sanding to remove all of the black bits from the badge now... get ANY kind of paint, any color you like... paint the badge - - let it dry reinstall to your grill with double sided 3M tape fun to do and looks great when done Jamie
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1996 Legacy
Subie Gal replied to colsub's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
the 96/97 Legacy Outback is a dual overhead cam - Phase I 2.5L engine these engines are prone to head gasket failure not ALL of them suffer this fate, but be SURE TO CHECK whichever car you are considering, for head gasket issues also check for the other commalities on these engines: oil leaks/seal leaks meaning: front main (oil pump), rear main, cam seals those are really the only gotchas with this car i have a 97 OBK but when i purchased it, it had suffered from HGasket Failure (i knew this) - - approx $1000 in parts to fix it properly and the car will now run like a champ for another 60-100k miles. They are good cars, reliable, & can go through anything. Unfortunately that first run of 2.5 engines has head gasket issues but that's nothing that cant be fixed... Jamie -
AT or MT? MT they are totally different part numbers in Subaru's system does this mean they are compatible? hmmmmm the different part numbers indicates that SOMETHING changed. no way to confirm what that change was.... based on my experiences? i'd say they are compatible ..... as we know that no MAJOR changes were made AT appears that 98-2001 = all the same transmission so these should very much be compatible hope this helps Jamie
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i beg the differ i can cite COUNTLESS instances of complaints with magnecor wires main issue: **popping off at speed** which causes of course: bucking, shudder, and check engine light It has been my experience, that the contact points of the wires are no good. and they do NOTHING to enhance the performance of the vehicle so my advice for those needing wires, OEM Is best. they fit, they work, they are designed around your car. and for $80 less than Magnecore's? IMHO, that's more than worth it. Jamie