matt86

I kinda figured it wasn't anything important. Obviously these coils rarely go bad seeing how I've seen many on cars that yards with 200K+ on them. I'll just have a later style coil and wires to add to my parts collection, knowing me I'll probably end up with another Subaru that these will work on. I went ahead and ordered a set of NGK wires for the Outback. Seems like NGK or OEM are the only way to go.

At one point in time, someone swapped in a 1996 EJ25 DOHC in my 1998 Outback. It runs great. However, they used the 1996 harness, sensors, ignition coil, intake...etc. Made it a bit confusing the first time ordering parts. It has the older style ignition coil on it, I found a nice newer style coil and wires at the local yard, which I grabbed. I made a conversion harness to adapt the newer style coil to the older harness. Well, turns out the coil mounts on the intake are completely different, so shelf'ed that idea. My question, is the later ignition system any better then the older style? It will take a lot more effort to convert my car to the newer style then I want to put in. I'm not having any real issues with my current system-I do need to replace the cheap Chinese wires that I currently have.

Installing plugs in a EJ25D isn't easy, very tight squeeze. its possible you may have cracked a plug installing them, I know I did when I changed my plugs.

Update 6/3/15 The car has been performing well. I have yet to do the plug wires and coil, but that's back burner. I was chasing an electrical issue with my temperature gauge, I cleaned off all the engine and engine compartment grounds, since then the battlewagon has been working well. The temperature gauge still has issues-that's for another topic.

297K is pretty good. You probably got your moneys worth out of it. If the body is solid, and it's still a presentable vehicle, it may be worth fixing if you can do it your self, otherwise a partout and scrap will bring some money.

Thanks for the help. I'll let the car cool down completely and monitor what the coolant temp data says. I found a set of nearly new Napa Belden wires on a 1998 Outback at the junkyard, still shiny and new, I grabbed them. I have a set of Belden wires on my 99 Neon and they have almost 70,000 miles on them. However, I have the older style ignition coil on my car-since whoever replaced the engine years ago used a 1996-1997 engine/harness. I'll probably upgrade to a newer style coil, unless if the older style ones are more robust.

Hey everyone. I've been doing a lot of work to my newly acquired 1998 Legacy Outback EJ25D. I've straightened out a lot of issues I've been having with it, but one still remains. 192,000 miles on the car, unknown mileage on engine (replaced at one point in time) If the car cools completely down, like in the mornings, I'll crank it up-will start and run fine, but when I start driving it-the car has an obvious hesitation problem. Usually in light to mid throttle. Doesn't feel like a misfire, just feels like all the power is gone. Once it gets up in to the higher RPMs it takes off. About 10 minutes of driving and it's running just fine. The weather is pretty warm here in Georgia so the symptoms are pretty much for morning starts. Its fine for the rest of the day. Recent repairs include: New Knock Sensor (Took care of the P0325 code) Used MAF-helped a lot after installing, car would actually sputter and die with the old one Used Fuel Pump-this was due to an extended cranking issue-fuel pressure is at a pretty steady 32 PSI EGR System repair - P0400 code, replaced vacuum solenoid and vacuum modulator. Set of plugs, factory NGK (maintenance) Timing belt & accessories (maintenance) Fuel filter (maintenance) Transmission service (maintenance) If anyone has any pointers that may help me, it would be greatly appreciated. I may start looking towards the coolant temp sensor, I'll put my scan tool on it and monitor the data.

I had the same issue, I ended up tapping it gently with a rubber mallet and it popped off.

Very nice work! I'm going through pretty much the same with my 98 Outback. Massive clean up and repairs after years of neglect.

Thank you. It's going to be a long project bringing her up to good working order, but it seems that every car I buy is a project. So far I was able to pretty much knock out an annoying hesitation issue I was having, mainly with the help of a knock sensor and a used MAF sensor. A used fuel pump also fixed my long cranking issue. Next is rear struts, they are totally SHOT. Then a timing belt, water pump, pulleys...etc.

Hello Subaru World I'm Matt and I recently purchased, for $500, this lovely 1998 Legacy Outback. It's got some issues, most I've got squared away. This is my first Subaru and hopefully I'll find some guidance on a few things I need to take care of. So far I like it, I love the versatility of a wagon. Makes a nice pair with my 1998 Volvo V70R wagon. Thanks Matt