subie94

Well after going from my 97 Outback into a 98 Jeep Wrangler for about 1.5yrs..It was time to return to my roots..and into a Subaru.Already gave her the name of Silvia (just popped into my head while laying down). She has just over 109k and sport shift auto trans.. Major difference from the Jeep..

For now i just burnt a few CDs but will probably go the FM transmitter route..wanna keep Silvia as stock as possible anyway..Thanks though.

Is it even possible to replace with aftermarket radio ? considering the surrounding panel is also used for HVAC controls..I just wish i could listen to all the music that's on my MP3 in my new Scoob.. If not,guess i'll have to burn a few CDs then..

Ok cool..Thanks everyone for the info and ease of mind that it doesn't need to be something i really need to find out if it was done..it's a one owner so hopefully they had all service done by dealership so i can find out what was/wasn't taken care of..

should be getting a 06 Outback 2.5i and the one thing weighing on my mind is the head gasket issue with 2.5 engines awhile back..would the carfax report mention if it was replaced/fixed (providing the 06 engines had problem)..i haven't looked at it yet but supposedly 1 owner,clean carfax report.. Thanks,Matt

Haven't been around here in a while..like the new site set up so far..not sure if i'm being premature,but depending on what the bank says tomorrow morning..i should be getting this beauty..06 Outback 2.5i with just 109k,auto (seems to have something like a sport shift option)

Finally got a chance to fully try out my snow tires..this is in the small field in my back yard..

(Not to hijack,but didn't wanna start new thread.also tried the search and got this thread) My 97 Outback (2.5,5spd) tripped a code P0400 awhile back (finally had it read due to inspection time) and i was told it had something to do with O2 sensor but also that bank 1 was lean (iirc,or could of been rich..should of written everything down cause now i'm not entirely sure.all i remember now for sure is the code) i haven't noticed any issues driving/idling,etc either..just cruddy gas mileage..

ok so i'll be getting the crank pulley replaced this weekend (fingers crossed that it doesn't separate completely before then)..a buddy of mine is a Subie Mech and has a used one he'll install for me cheap (providing he doesn't have any issues) the weird thing i have noticed..when the Battery/Brake light comes on,the lights get a little brighter and heater fan speed picks up a little..i should probably wait till crank pulley is replaced to see if the slipping is messing with the alt..(might not get correct reading if the separated pulley is effecting alt..am i correct in thinking that ?)

the control cable goes where btw ? i gotta do this too and as much info would help.(i even book marked the above link) is there leds that can be put in there in place of reg bulbs ? Glad this thread got brought back from the dead,saves me the trouble of searching

it hardly leaks so i'll probably wait.

P/M sent.. is the baffle plate the same thing as separator plate ? which requires engine removal right ? :-\ or am i thinking of the wrong thing..

well it turns out the Crank shaft pulley (aka-harmonic balancer) has separated at the rubber.which could be causing the alt to not spin correctly.. was quoted close to $300-$400 for it from dealer (must be gold) now the odd thing is,advance auto can't get em (apparently a dealer only part) but i found this one on line for a 96 legacy (i think)..would it still work on a 97 ? (well fit note says "Production: -05/1996, Harmonic Balancer for Models w/ Engine made in Japan" ) http://www.carpartswholesale.com/v5/details/Subaru/Legacy/OES_Genuine/Crankshaft_Pulley/1997/Outback_Limited/4_Cyl_2-dot-5L/W0133-1618586.html?sc=Product+Listing+Page:2 Subaru dealer also said they noticed oil in the coolant res(head gasket was down about 100K ago),the oil pan is either leaking or the separator plate is leaking (i knew something at the back of the engine is leaking oil,just hope it's the pan..)

and did you say issues would be there if stock Outback skid plate was used ? my 97 has one (surprised to see it)

I'll have to have it checked out today. **cancel that,have appt 1st thing tomorrow morning at 7:30**

Man,had i known about that spot i would of stopped poking a hole through the grommet for the clutch (or brake) when i would run power for the Amps..

On a side note,something i noticed while trying to figure what the problem was that was causing the Battery/Brake light to come on.. I noticed the Crank shaft pulley looked like it was wobbling.. the other pulleys didn't look like the crank did while spinning..if it's on slightly off,will it cause any damage to anything ? doesn't look like belt is getting chewed or anything..

were it doesn't do it all the time,i'll assume having it tested while still in the car won't kick back a bad alt print out..? $65ish is cheap enough for me..one for the Jeep was $120..(and located underneath the front of the engine..)

Besides the Battery,Alt (along with belt) and connections..is there anything else that would trigger the batter and brake light to come on ? It doesn't come on all the time but on occasion it'll flicker on dimly then come on bright.stays on for about 10 secs then goes back out..might do it again about 20 mins later (or maybe not) It doesn't matter if any accessory's (lights,radio,heat,etc) are on..couple weeks ago during the day with just heat on low,it kept doing it while driving on the highway.. now when i bought the Outback (which is a 97) back in Sept,the previous owner said the Alt,both belts,and battery were replaced about 6 months prior,so unless they put a bad alt or battery in..i can't see the issue being those two. (btw,belts were tightened the other day and are in great shape)

did you notice any gain from the UEL Manifold ? I was looking at getting one of these for my Outback. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-2005-Subaru-Impreza-RS-Legacy-GT-2-5-Exhaust-Headers-/290649221269?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ASubaru%7CSubmodel%3AOutback%7CYear%3A1997&hash=item43ac0b2895

Wasn't today but yesterday i - Replaced gas cap (old one was original and gasket collapsed) Tightened Alt belt (didn't fix issue with battery/brake light coming on periodically (alt/battery is a yr old) only while accelerating,gotta check connections) Polished and sealed head lights and tail lights and changed wiper blades.. Felt good to be out there checking off a few of the things needed done..

yup,i got same result when i did my Outbacks lenses today..wondering if i should of wet sanded too..they weren't as bad as yours but did get major difference with the turtle wax stuff.. Not sure why i waited so long to do it..(have owned her since Sept)

ok cool.(fingers crossed about cross member bolts not breaking,had that happen with my Heep) btw,i checked price of trans mount at advance,they only showed em for autos (awd) but one for manual (but 2wd models)..are the awd auto mounts the same as awd manuals ? and on a sad side note..when the guy brought up engine and trans mount diagram pic,had to explain to the guy that the pic was useless due to engine/trans configuration was all wrong..it was for your tipical fwd vehicle.(side mounted 4 cyl engine with trans on the side) at least they could do,if they're gonna have diagram is to have it correctly done...

how difficult is it ? how much do you have to lift trans up to swap it out ? while changing my cat out,i happen to see transmission moving where the anchor is while fighting with exhaust..plus shifter will move if i left off the gas (not sloppy shifter syndrome though..) Thanks in advance.

cool. i know going 215/75/15 (27.7") isn't much of a gain over stock size of 205/70/15 (26.3") but it'll be a start of gaining some height. It'll be about 1.4" gain (providing my math was correct)