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There may be info somewhere online as far as engine codes in the VIN number. I think I've seen that info in the Haynes manual. I'll check it and let u know.

Yeah, but isn't that for a 95+ Legacy/Outback? I did not think there were winter packages for 90-4 Legacy's. At least, not here in the States. How much current would it draw is what I am really worried about. I would prefer just to run new wires rather than put more stress on wiring already there. Also, do you have the URL for where you found those elements??? Thanks Dutchboy, this is an interesting post and idea.

Man, you have GOT to post pics when you get those sweet rims on!

I saw a EJ22 powered Bug racer on Ebay a few months ago. It was sweet as hell, but the guy wanted about 7 grand or higher for it, I can't remember. All I can remember is that it definately looked the part of a sleeper! It had some 8 spoked mags on it, and was a bright red. The only thing that gave it away was the louvered hood for the radiator :-p Good luck in smoking those FWD Mexican Ferrari's

It sounds like a great mod. If I could find heating elements like that in my area, I'd give it a shot on my 91. Though instead of running it off of existing circuits, I would run new wires.

I know there is supposed to be a fuse plug somewhere in the engine compartment that will allow you to have the car drive in FWD, instead of AWD. I can't remember if I saw this in my Haynes manual, or if it is in the Subaru manual. Look around in your engine compartment, and see if you see a fuse plug, probably near the firewall. I have a 5 speed, so it's AWD for good, but I do know of this little FWD fuse. I believe it was primarily to allow the car to be towed without damaging the AWD transmission. I hope I'm just repeating back old news, but if not, I hope this post helps out. I'll find out where exactly that fuse is and post it. Cheers, and good luck.

Wow, that IS a miracle. It took my local dealer two weeks to get a stupid clutch fork in. :-p

HAIRBALLS!!! I wish I had those, you lucky stiff. Maybe if I modify a few waffle irons....

For X-mas my parents got me a nice JVC stereo for my car. As you can probably imagine, I really wanted to install it. I like the Panasonic OEM, but when you want to play CD's, a Tape adapter and 80 watts simply do not suffice. ANYWAY, I had to order an installation kit because, surprise surprise, my local car store does not stock it. Now we get to the fun part of this little story. Growing anxious, and not being the patient type, I decided to pull apart my stereo before the kit arrived. If you listened to some of the local radio stations, you would find this to be rational behavoir I compared the mount brackets from the OEM to my new stereo, and lo and behold, they matched! I was even able to use the bracket screws from the OEM!! Now came the fun task of wiring. Thinking quickly, I grabbed my Haynes manual and flipped to the electrical schematic section, and, again, I was astonished! They had the complete wiring diagram for the stereo system. To sum up the story, I didn't even NEED the installation kit! Through curiosity, a little impatience, and some wire nuts, I was able to get my stereo installed a WEEK before that kit arrived, and saved myself $26 too boot! Now who says miracles don't happen on X-mas? Any other "pleasant surprise" stories out there???

Probably just filtered from other car's oil changes

Hi Greg, it's been a while :-P Basically everything you listed should last you a good long time. Those two I got from you ran just wonderfully. I didn't know about that tranny bearing problem for the early generation of Legacies, but it did it's job (Me = A -> , and then some. The engine on my 91 is running strong (knock on wood, as you said, nothing lasts forever ), and the transmission the same. I think as long as you keep an eye on the different high-wear parts like your belts, plugs, axels, etc. you should be fine. The starter is an EASY replacement you could do yourself, and the alternator looks just as simple. Do you have a Haynes manual? I got mine at Autozone, if you want to go and check it out. If you know how to use a wrench, you can do about 90% of the maintenence on your 93, just with this manual! Everything is listed step by step. Hope this helps out. TTYL Matt

It really sounds like a large chunk of that $$ is tied up in the vague description of "engine tune up". I would go back and demand a step-by-step list of what the "engine tune up entails, and the price for each item. That oughta get them squirming a little bit Personally, I would find another shop. Mostly because that "torn boot = safety hazard" line is complete and utter BS. I don't like it when mechanics lie. Do yourself a favor, and either find another mechanic, or go buy a Haynes manual down at your local autostore, and do it all yourself. It has EVERY little detail you could want for your car. That, and everything you have listed could easily be done inside of a day. Bottom Line: Get your Scoob the HELL away from that mech!

Heck of a tirade, Greg. Having problems with the green wagon, or did your Outback blow her gasket??? Mail me when you get a chance, it sounds like you are having a rough week. But fear not! Misery loves company (Cotton-pickin' final exams!!!)!!!

Damn that's butt ugly. Looks like the bastard child of an Impreza and a Kia Sonata!

At the very least, I know the 2nd part of the contest. Finding the meaning of Impreza, however, is turning out to be an interesting search...

Dude, WHAT Haynes guide did YOU buy??? Mine just tells me to take it to a tranny shop, that I, the mere driveway mechanic, am not intelligent enough to meddle in the ways of synchros and dog gears! (Mind you, it was far more blunt than that little tirade). Anyway, did you find a general overhaul Haynes guide for manual transmissions????

Sounds like a lot of fun! But Greg's right, I don't have anything to really sling mud, and the Legacy is definately NOT show and shine material! I could bring my dad's 4x4 Ram, but that wouldn't be Subaru, would it? Anyway, the meet & greet sounds like a blast. As far as my take on the MI-IN difference, I think we should keep it open to the Tri-State area I only live 5 miles from the Indiana border, so MI, IN, it's all pretty much the same. Will there be a date/location set soon? Let's keep this post going! TTY'all L

Avoid 1990 Legacy manual transmission cars, the transmission bearings would go around 200k miles! A 91 or better Legacy with a manual would be a good starting car. Not too powerful to get into trouble, and the right running gear (AWD) to get you out of trouble! Also, I would look around for a wagon. I was able to pack all my worldy posessions into my 90 wagon and drive up to school in it (comfortably too!) The only thing was the passenger capacity drops to 0 with that Anyway, just my $.02

I am inclined to agree with Keith, I really don't like chain stores when it comes to my car. I always change my own oil and my own brakes. In any case, I will look into the flowmaster mufflers, Keith. Thanks again to everyone who replied, I really enjoy posting here and getting advice back!!!

HOLD it. You can put a WRX muffler on a Legacy? I'm assuming you would have to have it welded, or does it just bolt on? That's what I'm really looking for. A new muffler that simply bolts on, so I don't have midas shoe-horning a one-size-fits-all into the tail of my Sube. (though I was going to have a muffler shop do that :-p ) Thanks for the info so far!

Isn't an MIL eliminator just a resistor that plugs into the jack for the O2 sensor? or is it more like a potentiometer (variable resistor) that you can adjust to alter performance??? In any case, you might want to look up the principle behind O2 sensors, and see if you can build a device that will give you optimal performance, instead of the O2 sensor

Ok gang, need a little advice/help. I bought a "loud" cherrybomb type muffler to install on my Legacy. The problem is, I found out that Michigan is a hearing-sensitive state In any case, I'm going to do a double-whammy here. First off, does anyone know a good online source for OEM Soob parts, other than 1stsubaruparts.com? The second part is, is anyone interested in a "free-flow" muffler, 2.5" inlet, twin pipe outlet? I will put a post on the marketplace with more info. Anyway, any info you guys and gals can provide would be Thanks! PS, Josh, Shawn, please don't move this to Marketplace, I am posting there right now

I'm still learning, y'know. I've just never seen this type of car before.

This contest is more evil than Black Mage (see avatar or nuklearpower.com) Hondasucks, I would NOT doubt it. It looks like an STi of some sort. Subiegal, I HONESTLY could not care about the prizes, but the identity of that car is going to TORTURE me until the 30th! I must say, well done.

Ok, either I don't know Jack about Subaru's, or Subiegal's contest is driving me up the wall and across the ceiling!!! Why do I get the feeling that the ONLY link to Subaru this little roadster has is the giant foglights? or maybe the hood scoop???? all wheel drive????? boxer engine???? YEARRGBLE!!!! :banghead: :banghead: