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The OEM pulleys should be interchangeable. I have an (cheap - off ebay) underdrive pulley that I used on both a 97 OB 2.5 and a 90 Legacy 2.2.....I took it off the 2.2 as it was noisy, but seemed to help MPG on both. 2+ MPG on the 2.5.

Wheel bearings? I've heard about the rears going out and/or maybe a TSB on them?

I don't know the answer to your question, but do agree that drive by wire is still "in its infancy". In addition to our '90 Legacy AWD, we bought an '07 RAV4 w/the V6. There's plenty of power (0-60 in 7 secs.), but I have to "play nice" w/the go pedal when accelerating, as there's a definite pause before the horses decide to get onboard if I just floor it. I don't even need the second 1/2 of the pedal travel as it doesn't use it! I'm an avid reader of Consumer Reports and there have been more and more cars w/this same delay - many are VWs and Audis (which makes sense). I don't understand Why?.... Don't the Mfgs. test drive these before putting them into production? Maybe they are designed that way, but I don't understand it.....it actually makes it MORE dangerous when merging/pulling into traffic!

My Bad.. I should've given credit where it's due. There's no site that specifically stated this (that I found). But between USMB's/Legacy Central's (bbs.legacycentral.org) Legacy777, USMB's johnceggleston, Car-part.com (search on differential or carrier), ebay items, and a couple other posts here (that I can't find:mad: ) I pieced this together.

Here's what I've found out for 2.2 non-turbo 4EAT Gen 1 legacy: The tranny wil fit, but the rear diffs are different: '90-'91 = 4.11 '92-'94 = 3.90 If there is a 3.90 LSD (did they make this?) I'd change the rear otherwise I'll keep looking. Thanks

I've seen posts that it will, but Car-part.com shows '90-91 separate from '92-94 when searching. I did see where even a '95 should work. I've got a line on a 48k mile 1994 for $350 that I'd like "just in case". Any seals need replaced if it's been sitting? Thanks!

Looks like they're using Nada - see below. Try KBB RETAIL: Brighton: Condition Value Excellent $8,010 L: Condition Value Excellent $8,410 Nada: Clean Retail Value Base Price$6,225$7,925 Mileage - 188,000 miles-$1,950-$1,950 TOTAL PRICE$4,275$5,975* Good Luck! And don't give up too quick! P.S. This is for N. Idaho...should be comparable to Big Mtn area.

I'm installing OB struts on my '90 Legacy and will put on larger diameter tires, but is there a reason to go to a 15'' rim? A 205/75R14 is very close in width and height to a 205/70R15. Thanks

An easy test for air lock/air on my '90 Legacy was to get the car warmed up and open the bleeder screw/valve on the passenger side of the radiator. If steam comes out, you've got it; if coolant flows out, you don't. Look for a post by Setright to replace/fill the coolant w/the best results. Good luck and hope it's not the HG.

By Help....will it make more power?

Will a '91 Legacy Turbo intake help (fit?) my '90 Legacy EJ22? Here's the item # 140093281455 and ebay link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-94-Subaru-Legacy-Turbo-intake-manifold-92-93-EJ22T_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ36474QQitemZ140093281455QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Howdy, I've got a '90 Legacy. Will the newer Legacy/impreza stereos fit? I know an 04 6-CD in dash fit my 97OB.... Thanks

If you don't mind the HP loss, the '95 2.2 is a straight swap for a '97-99?. I paid $1500 for HG repair (incl. head work), resealed the engine (don't forget the tranny sep. plate) to stop other leaks, and new pulleys. Good luck

Yep, under the front passenger seat or already removed. I had this setup, but when the Changer went to heaven (actually resold on ebay), I replaced it w/an '04 Impreza 6-CD/cassette IN-DASH - fit perfectly....but lost the radio's clock.

On LegacyCentral: http://legacycentral.org/library/torquebind.htm Seems logical, but I wouldn't call $750 inexpensive (although it's a dealer quote). Compared to a rebuild, maybe it is.:-\

Saw a '94 Legacy Ti on Ebay and I've seen Mi's too. What are these in comparison to an L, LS, or LSI?

97 OB (HG done @ 125K), 141K, AT. Symptons: Starts fine, runs fine, but idle stays around 1100 when warm UNLESS I put in N or P for a second or 2. When shifted to N or P idle goes up to 1500, then settles down to normal warm idle ~ 700rpm with in a couple seconds.

I think I fixed it. It may have been a barely loose plug wire. I'd been in there the week before taking off an underdrive pulley (2MPG!), and bumped it....unless it just needed me to open the hood and say "boo!"

Nipper - I tried the D3 and it's still there, but not as noticeable as when the car is loafing along in OD @ 35-40 mph. Also, at idle the car shakes a bit - not like it's going to die or anything's going to shake loose. But it's definitely not a smooth idle. But the rpms change very little if @ all @ idle.

Noahdl88 - Yes, part throttle is when it occurs. Driving city streets @ 30-40 is most noticeable; also @ freeway - 65-75. If the TC were engaging/disengaing wouldn't the rpms change, too? If it were the solenoid is that in the tranny? Also, at idle the car shakes a bit - not like it's going to die or anything's going to shake loose. But it's definitely not a smooth idle. But the rpms change very little if @ all @ idle.

97 OB 140k (Head gasket @ 125K) - mild surging @ 30-40 mph; just noticeable @ cruising speeds - 65-75 mph. Could it be the TC going bad? O2 sensors are both replaced; cleaned throttle body, but not the deep cleaning via the vacuum hose. Plugs are good. IAC? TPS? Thanks

I had PO420 code - Catalyst-related - removing the negative terminal didn't reset it. I had to use the free Autozone reader to "Erase" it. Is there a more thorough way to reset?

My 97OB had a similar erratic idle. I replaced the front O2 sensor to fix. There were no codes. I suspected the O2 as I'd bought some cheapies off ebay a few months earlier. No help here on the electrical gremlins or the differential.

I've heard the GT version had the LSD??

The '95 is gone ('97 OB now) along w/the receipt for the repair. But it wasn't a pump...i want to say it was a "clutch" in the tranny, but doesn't sound quite right. Torque bind was also fixed w/the repair. Also, I lost reverse after having the tranny flushed. The shop was/is pretty cool...small w/3-4 mechs that know their stuff, and don't sell you what you don't need.