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AT oil temp light shows your tranny is overheating. Normally this happens if the tranny is low on fluid. If the tranny is really low is will slip in and out of gear. Get under there and check for leaks and check the surrounding area's for wet spots since tranny fluid can shoot out under pressure while driving yet won't have a active drip while just sitting.

Did you burp the radiator every time after you messed with it? Subaru radiators need to be burped otherwise you get air pockets down right at the thermostat and causes the vehicle to overheat. To burp the radiator you need a wide funnel that fits in the radiator top TIGHTLY. Fill the radiator to capacity and then put another few inches in that funnel while holding it tightly in place. Then reach down and squeeze the bottom radiator hose leading to the thermostat. If you are unable to do this by yourself then get help. Once you squeeze that bottom hose (where the air collects) you'll get air bubbles up through the top of the radiator and funnel you've been holding in place. Once the air is gone it will suck the fluid from the funnel down into the radiator. Badda boom badda bing your Subaru has been burped. As long as your thermostat and fans are working properly you should be able to drive the car with the A.C on without further problems.

Got it handled. It was a vacuum line going to where it shouldn't. Drove it for about 40 miles today in warm weather. Drove great, didn't overheat with the A.C on

I didn't splice injector wires. I had to splice in the coil pack connector and another vacuum connection directly under the intake manifold next to the IAC. It's definitely not motor mounts as I checked them thoroughly today. I'm able to start the car, it idles high yet the engine is running smooth. I'm able to drive smoothly for about a mile but as the car warms up the idles drops to about 400 rpm and the shaking starts and car will stall out. I have disconnected the battery to reset the computer thinking the ECM needs to re-sync with the car and that has yielded no results. The axles are fine to the best of my knowledge. Since this is happening after the vehicle warms up I'm leaning twords the coil pack

I have completed the swap. I swapped the throttle body and the IAC from the 2.5 manifold over to the 2.2. I also had to splice in connectors to the 2.5 harness so all the connections could be made. The only thing that has no connection is the EGR (there is no EGR on the 93 2.2) and the engine knock sensor. The engine starts just fine BUT there's a problem. I feel it's a busted motor mount but you guys can also chime in (Please:). Engine is ok in park but once I put it in gear.....this is what happens. Had to upload my 14 MB video to youtube so you guys could view it

Hi, I'm in the middle of doing this engine swap. It took me a few months to get to it but this is where I'am at: I have the 2.2 block in the 99 outback. I swapped the crank and cam sensors and I did have to swap the flex plate since the holes on the 2.2 flex plate didn't line up with the torque converter. It cost me a hour of time but all of us here will benefit from that lost hour on my end. I have the new intake manifold gaskets and I'm getting ready to re-attach the 2.2 intake manifold with the 2.5 wiring harness. I will also swap the 2.5 IAC to the 2.2 manifold. What kind of error codes should I be expecting once this process is complete? I originally thought I would have to use the 2.5 intake manifold but had to scrap that idea since it will not bolt up to the 2.2 block. Any input you have will be greatly appreciated. Heading back out to the garage

Outstanding!! I also felt it would bolt right up but gotta make sure. Thanks for your time.

I have a 1993 Subaru Legacy at home named "Roopert". He has been a great car and I own him because of his legendary EJ 2.2 engine. His time has come to a end but his engine is still in great shape with 168,000 miles. I just purchased a 1999 Legacy Outback that has the not so legendary EJ 2.5 with about the same amount of miles 167,000. My question is this: Will the transmission in the 99 outback bolt up to the EJ 2.2 or will I have to change the bell housing? I will be saving Rooperts essence and would prefer the 2.2 in this outback over the 2.5. Your input will be greatly appreciated

I too was having trouble with overheating problem in my 1993 Legacy. I went to various message boards. I replaced the thermostat. Water pump got replaced and still no solution to my problem. Finally I went out there and changed the temperature sensor........and that was the end of the problem. Since the secondary fan doesn't come on until engine temp gets over 200 Fahrenheit it was not a concern. Now my temp hovers in between 185-190 and my A.C blows cold even while stopped and idling or in stop and go traffic.