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Looking at buying this '98 Legacy OB. I 'think' there was a headlight assembly / housing (not the bulbs) change in the '97-'99 years? Please look at this and tell me what you think. There is something amiss as the side-marker / turn signals don't line up. Thanks

Changed the gear oil and sparklies were in the oil but no chunks...tried to feel in the drain hole and nothing there...The differential is 'part of' the transmission, correct - I may as well replace the whole trans vs. just the differential?

Not yet - next troubleshooting step. Thanks

@nvu The noise does go away mostly, but I put it UP on ramps engine running, trans in neutral and the noise is coming from the area 'between the axles'.

1998 Subaru Forester, 5-speed, 275K miles. ONLY does it it in 2nd Gear. Drives fine in 2nd Gear. If it's not internal tranny noise, Is there anything that the linkage could be rubbing against? The shifter linkage and related parts were replaced at about 250K. Transmission Noise Thanks for feedback.

FWIW: I replaced the BPT - back pressure transducer - that sits on top of the EGR valve and has 4 vacuum lines connected to fix my p0400. These are readily avl. on most EGR subarus from the '90s and Toyotas - I used a (used) Toyota version on my '96 Legacy w/the 2.2.

I'd be reading up on this generation. Any turbo'd Subaru is a gamble, IMHO. These had suspension, headlight bulb, along w/the turbo engine issues - Ringlands, VF40 turbo failures, etc. If you like to work on your cars - and can get parts in AK - they are a fun car...but maintenance intensive. They also had an HVAC/ICE/stereo integrated system so no easy HU upgrades.

Yeah- used - if AK has any options up there. Or RA for KYB struts - and you'll need a spring compressor. Pretty sure the good brands don't make (nor maybe anyone at this point) a full front or rear strut assembly for the 90s Legacy.

Hi, There should be many posts on here about the Duty C - used to be a daily/weekly topic on this forum as some of the mid-90's suffered a failure/issues. start here: It's located in the tailshaft (?) end of the transmission but can be replaced w/out dropping the trans, but is a project. Don't know your budget for the driveshaft, but I'd be OK buying used as I haven't read about this being a common failure. Should be the same part from '95/96-'99 for the Legacy - all Automatic (not manual) models.

And Car-part.com: 1999 Engine Computer Subaru Impreza 22611AE510 X AA0682 $125 Avalanche Auto Parts USA-CO(Denver) E-mail 1-303-722-3151

P.s.s this age they should be PlugnPlay - remove the battery cables 1st if you're not familiar w/the process. Also, check the EGI (?) fuse under the hood- the big one. Might have gotten blown, too. GL

This shows '99 only but AT and MT use the same: https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru__/Engine-Control-Module-ECM-Engine-Crankshaft-Position-Sensor-Bracket/49232072/22611AE510.html I'm not sure about the '99 being MAF or MAP based? If it has the MAF by the airbox then it's likley a one year only ECU, since I believe the '00-'01 EJ22 were MAP. Here's one on Ebay: 22611ae510

? weird? How? Maybe I should be more specific to the 'ignition (edit) switch where you put the key in can wear out', but in the context of the previous post, I 'assumed' it was implied.

^No - not something I've done. Just read about.

Yeah..try this too: http://opposedforces.com/ It's working, but shows the domain expired 5/2025?

Any chance you got the 3.6 vs. the 2.5 version? Unless you have the 3.6. I'd guess the 3.6 are a different p/n for the extra weight? Maybe not.

I've read about the ignition wearing out on other cars and causing similar symptoms, so likely Subars can too.

And/or try this:

Please review the posts that you stated you read, " I read several times you can plumb the EGR tube into the IAC hose". It's basically: Run the EGR hard line/pipe into the IAC's hose or the Intake. And plug the HEAD's EGR port. Edit: Bottom end? I'm not sure what that is - except on traditional 4 cylinders the head is above the block /bottom end. On this forum it's usually 'short block' and 'long block'. Long block includes the cylinder heads; the short block does not. If you only replaced the Short block and re-used your heads, then the EGR port is still there as it's in the heads - not the block. But my guess is you meant Long block which includes the heads.

'90 and '91 5-speeds used the metal MAF - like the '91-'94 EJ22T(urbos). '90-'94 Automatics and all '95-'98 (and '99 EJ25D) EJ Subarus used the same green label plastic JECS/AUTECS MAFs - only dif is whether they're Japan or USA-made. So, yeah - limited availability on your year. I'd check w/the used auto parts yards for one, too. And try Car-part.com. Lastly and this may not be a viable option, but do some research on swapping the ECU/ECM to a '92-'94 Legacy as the 5speed and Automatics used the same MAF. Per this pinout diagram the only diff is the 'barometric pressure sensor': https://www.surrealmirage.com/vrg3/ecupins/ But, IIRC, the IAC and injectors were also different on the '90-'91 model. But may still work w/the newer ECU? Just a (bad?) thought. For more old Legacy info check here: https://bbs.legacycentral.org/

How much time/miles on the new struts, etc.? There is a settling period when you replace struts and springs. 2" does sound like a lot, but if your rears are sagging a bit due to age it'll magnify the front 'lift'. Verify the p/n on the strut? I confirmed those are the right KYB's per RA's site. Aftermarket axles are also 'suspect' - but if you bought OEM then I'd consider that a non-issue.

I've not done this on the Phase 2 - '99+ engines - but if you can find a hose that is not directly carrying oil vapor it should work, in theory. If you use the PCV or breather tubes, my guess is you'll get (blue - oil) smoke out the exhaust like I did on my '96 when I did the workaround you're referring to (and I wrote up 🙂 ). But that may not matter for inspection - they don't care if it smokes, as long as there are no codes, correct? Found this other workaround: lmdew Posted October 25, 2016 This is what I did. Ran fine, no codes.

If you're still working on this: That VIN is for '97. Also, if it has the screw-type valve adjusters (vs. HLA) it'll be the interference version. The valves are likely bent - even if there was no noise. I read that you're dependent on your mechanic friend - hopefully they know (or know of someone that does) about Subarus and the engine interchange options. Note: If s/he doesn't know how to put a Timing belt on a Subaru -please get another mechanic friend. The 'good' news is any '95-'98 EJ22/2.2 engine will work ('95 needs a dual-port exhaust header). Put on a new Aisin Timing belt kit and run it for another 100K. Also, that VIN shows it's an OB wagon w/the 5-speed. If you have to 'move on' to another car, your car is popular (and it's rare) w/the Subaru crowd - I don't know FL's Subaru scene - but if it's otherwise in good condition in/outside, it's likely worth as much with running engine as a non-running engine.

Just a heads' up - if you ddin't already know: The '90-'91 harness has round plugs vs. '92-'94 square where they plug in by the battery. Also the cam/crank sensors don't have plugs at the sensor like the '95+ models. IIRC, they're hard wired into the harness. Can you retrofit the newer style? Been wondering that myself.

Any of the '00-'04 seats will bolt up - nothing newer - from a used/salvage/auto parts yard. All OB driver seats were electric/powered. Those w/the cold weather package were heated. - Cars101.com - for reference. The GT and L models will also fit, but may not be powered, nor heated. You could likely - although it may be a lot of work - swap the cloth seat covers to yours -but no experience. Something to note: Your VDC (and LImited) model may have side airbags; non-VDC and/or non-Limited may not. If you swap seats and don't have a plug, you'll likely get an 'airbag' warning light. That may be tough to find - non-leather WITH airbags??? Can't help with part #'s but there are numerous online Subaru parts dealers that might - but also may be discontinued. Also, there was an OB sedan (VDC?). Front seats should swap, too.