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  1. Its simple to replace, BUT check the car for torque bind. Torque bind can tear up the tranny mount.

     

     

    Ok, how to you check for torque bind? Do you turn the wheel all the way to one side and do small circles slowley? If there is torque bind, how bad is that to fix? or does that just the start of many bad things to come and stay away? thanks!

  2. Hey just wanted to say that you guys and gals have helped me so much since i've been here, it's like i have my own personal mechanics.....Anyway found a 95 Legacy L wagon for sale with 74k miles, auto. 2.2L, asking $2,500. They said a mechanic told them it needed a transmision mount - costing around $200. They want to sell it as-is. Does this sound like it could be a big problem. What's the worst case scenerio driving it like this, will it just rattle the car? once again thanks for the help! :)

  3. Ok, I found this 1991 Loyale wagon for sale, with 140k miles, manual, 4wd, new tires, runs good, asking $850 obo. It has the 1.8L in it.....Is there anything I should look out for with this engine? Is it as reliable as the 2.2L? Anything that you guys could tell me about this car would be much appreciated.....it seems like a good deal and I think it might go fast, thanks for the help!

  4. I'm trying to decide between these two cars:

     

    1. 1995 Subaru Legacy Auto, 2.2 L, 64,000 miles, good shape, $4100

     

    2. 1995 Subaru Legacy Outback, manual, 2.2L, 132,000 miles, good shape, $3400.

     

    I can't decide which one to go with, correct me if i'm wrong, but this was the only year of the outbacks that had the 2.2 L? Any problems with these 95's that I should look out for......thanks for the help!

  5. Ok, here's the deal. I have a 99 Outback with 67k miles on it. The car has never overheated. After I drove it for about 15 minutes and reached home I decided to look under the hood. I had the car running and I opened the reserve tank and noticed some small bubbles, not too many, just a few every couple of seconds or so. I was/still am pissed. I've been reading nothing but blown HG stories on here for the last month, so it really made me feel sick to my stomach. Is it normal at all to have some bubbles in the reserve after driving. Also, the coolant looks green and there is no sign of sludge or oil in the reserve tank. Someone tell me some good news please! Thanks

  6. I'm considering getting my coolant flushed/changed on my 99 Outback at Lynn's because I don't know how, i'm worried about not getting all of the air pockets out and stuff. Have you guys ever taken it to a place like this for a coolant flush and oil change? Is this a good or bad idea? The only subaru dealer is like 1.25 hours away and they charge an arm and a leg. Thanks for the help!

  7. in my newly acquired 99 Outback (66k miles). I have never changed the coolant myself on a Subaru before (I don't want to f it up). The question is, should I do this myself or take it to the dealer and have them do it? I have read about making sure you get all of the air out and stuff, but not sure if I know how. Also, what do you flush the system with? I read the manual and it sounds pretty easy, but it doesn't say anything about getting the trapped air out, so I'm kind of lost. Thanks for the help!

  8. OK, here's what I found out, pretty interesting if you ask me........

     

    Also new for '99, but not available to us mortals, is the Outback Special Services Vehicle (SSV). This is a slightly decontented Outback aimed at law enforcement, fire, and rescue services and priced at $19,995 (a few grand below the normal base Outback). Its features include white paint only, no roof rack, no keyless, no radio, no speakers, and no antenna, but with auto transmission and the cold weather package standard. It's a special dealer order, with proof of eligibility required. All other features appear to be there, though - power everything, the 2.5l engine, the same wheels. So if you see an Outback with a lightbar, smile and wave...

     

     

    The funny thing is, the one that I'm looking at it Green/grey and has a CD player and a roof rack.

  9. Ok, I went to the carfax website and put in the VIN # and this is what it gave me:

     

     

    VIN: 4S3BG6851X7659309 Year/Make/Model: 1999 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBK/SSV/LTD/30TH Body Style: Station Wagon Engine Type: 2.5L H4 PFI DOHC 16V Manufactured In: UNITED STATES Search Results: 6 records found in our database

     

     

     

    What the heck does the SSV mean? I want to see what they have in their records sooooooo bad. :banghead: Thanks if you can help me out.

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