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Thanks, yes the speedo cable shoud screw right in. If I was going to keep it, I'd put in a 5sp. But hey the other guy wants an auto and I just happen to have one. I love Subarus!

Yes, the only thing you have to watch for is the ABS sensor if you have ABS.

I picked up a 92 Legacy auto for a friend. The trans is going out, the fluid looked like oil but did not smell burnt. I thought what the Heck for $60 in fluid I can try a flush. It did not help, I will move forward in 2nd, and if you get the revs up to 5K it goes FWD in Drive and 3rd as well. Reverse is great, but it also goes in Reverse in 1st now. Strange. Not a big deal, as I have a 95 with a bent frame that has a good Auto Trans and rear diff. I think they will be a direct swap over correct? Will I also need the TCU? Thanks, Larry

www.car-part.com I have a 99 engine that I pulled from a forster. It ran but lacked power and had a little knock, valves/pistons hitting. I did not mess with it as I had a good used motor for it. You can have the engine for $100 (core price) and the price of shipping. 80919

If the fluid has not been changed then that would be the first thing.

The extra height of the outback come from the bottom spring seat being about 1.5" higher. You should be fine.

Hit the junk yard and grab a cable. It hooks over the clutch pedal and has s cone washer and rubber bumper on the clutch end. I've never seen one break.

Most likely the connector. Try swapping the connectors or providing a new ground. Check out www.brighterideas.com Great Electrical troubleshooting.

Manual Starter is needed.

Check the Throttle body hoses.

Disconnect the cable at the transmission and shift it into park or N to start the car.

Passenger side of the transmission, you will see the linkage coming down. There a clip that holds the cable on to the transmission, remove it and then see if the cable moves. If the shifter is still locked up, its in the shifter/cable. If the cable is OK try shifting the transmission by hand, car OFF so you don't run yourself over.

Thanks, I'll take a closer look. Yes all the fuel filter hoses are hooked up and are in good condition.

I did a 98 2.5 to 2.2 swap. I sold the car, a few months later, the new Owner said they smelled fuel in the car. I always use the original 2.2 canister up front. I looked over all the fuel lines including the fuel pump and sending unit. I could not find any leaks. Anyone have an idea or had this problem before?

Lots of aftermarket filters/screens (which really don't need to be changed) come with a pan gasket. Leave the pan in place and flush the fluid is all that required unless you have other work to do in the trans.

Thanks

YOu can still clear coat, the sanding levels the paint and preps it for good adhesion of the clear.

I have a 99 EJ25 SOHC from a Forster, can I use the old style T Belt Tensioner on it if I switch over the mounting block? Thanks, Larry

The large fitting on the bottom goes to the Oil seperator on the back of the block and then oil drains down to the pan. The top fitting goes to the PVC valve on the intake. The 1/2" fitting coming off the middle goes to the Intake air box on the back of the intake manifold. Depending on the year and model, it goes to different locations. Look over the airbox and you will see the fitting.

First, don't drive it over filled, its bad for the trans. To get the pan to seal to the trans, both surfaces must be Clean, Clean, Clean. Then a nice even coat of RTV, I like the grey. bolt it up a little at a time in a cross pattern, and only to the proper torque. Then let it set for 24 hours to let the RTV cure. You should be all set. If its way over full, it may be leaking from the dipstick tube, where it goes into the trans.

You should be able to tilt it some and get it out of there.

Thanks, good info.

Just trying to find out where the Forster has been. Thanks

If someone could run this VIN that would be great: JF1SF6350XH718604 Lmdew@hotmail.com Thanks Larry

The auto flex plates are different sizes. Some of the flywheels had a little step in the flywheel so the clutch engaugement was slightly different. It should be fine.