Everything posted by lmdew
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Tranny fluid change, comments to those that haven't done it
lmdew replied to Allpar Mod's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXTo get most of the fluid most recommend a drain and fill 3 times with short drives in between. I like to pull the trans hose going to the radiator. Drain and fill the trans, the with the hose going into a gallon jug, start the car. The trans will pump out the old fluid. Do about 2 qts at a time. Keep on filling the trans, start it back up and let it pump out some more. When the nasty dark fluid turn bright red, you are done getting the old fluid out of the trans. Hook the hose back up and service to the proper level. There is NO need to drop the trans pan to get at the screen filter in there, it's just a screen.
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'97 OBW Keyless Entry Questions
lmdew replied to mrtn400's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXHit the local you pull and pay yards. Look up under the dash on the driver side, if you see a black plastic box 1"x4"x5" approximately with 2 or 3 plugs coming off it that's the keyless entry. The advantage of going to a yard is you can see how it is installed and what it's wired to. When you pull the wires, take the complete harnes and the car side of the wiring as well at least enough that you can match it to your cars wiring. I'd stay with the Subaru unit.
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99 OB Sport front caliper/rotor mismatch
lmdew replied to luckydawgz's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXgo to NASIOC.com and check the partout list. Guys are always getting rid of stock or used parts when they roll their WRX for cheap.
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Fast Blinkers - and the Fix
lmdew replied to lmdew's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXGlad you found it fast. Larry
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95 EJ18 Swaping to EJ22 problem
lmdew replied to Subi3k85's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXDid you hold the throttle wide open when you did the compression check? Was the battery fully charged and the cranking speed the same? Do you have spark? Do you have fuel? Is it trying to fire or nothing at all? Try a cap full or two of gas down the intake, if it starts for a second or two, you have a fuel problem.
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smart mods for 97 impreza outback?
lmdew replied to gratefuldude's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXThe read disk brakes will fit under 15" wheels no problem and may fit 14" as well. The 90-94 Legacy wagons had 14" wheels and disk brakes on the rear. This is one option I like just for ease of maintenance. Keep it close to stock, keep the reliability and drive it for the next 200K miles with normal maintenance. If you want a WRX buy one, then come back to the stock reliabile OBS.
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Denver Yard Help - Please watch for:
Looking for a dard green Legacy Outback for the following parts: Passenger front fender Grill Bumper Would also take a good Drivers front fender Hood Passenger side head light. I picked up a 98 with a bad motor HG, I've done the swap and I'm now looking to finish it up. Thanks, Larry Lmdew@hotmail.com
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Can't find used part, window motor
lmdew replied to Buzzkutt's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXIf your in no rush, I can pull one from the yard the next time I'm there.
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96 vs 98 Outback parts
lmdew replied to newroo's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXEverything will swap from one to the other.
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'95 Legacy Outback Transmission Rebuild
lmdew replied to Sangerboy's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXGood used one and you are done.
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clutch question
lmdew replied to afterbang's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI've got several clutches and one flywheel from Grip Force. I've been happy with them all and the service is great as well as the price. Check their store as well as E-Bay. The last clutch I found a better deal at their store.
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1998 Imp OS torque bind?
lmdew replied to allwheeldad's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXIs the fluid temp light flashing 16 times after she starts the car? If so there is a trouble code stored in the TCU. If the FWD fails to come on when the fuse is put in and the light is flashing it's most likely electrical wiring/circuit problems.
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No reverse sometimes, 5MT legacy
lmdew replied to zyewdall's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXMost likely the shifter linkage bushing. They can be a pain to change. The last one, I went to ACE and found bronze bushing that worked with the likage that was there as even thougth I got the roll pins out of the trans imput shaft I could not get the u-joint shift linkage off.
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CD Player swap on an 07 Legacy Outback?
lmdew replied to thisiskaleb's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI picked up an 08 unit thinking I might be able to use it on one of my other subarus, but when I saw the built in circuit card on the back I think it's pretty much OEM or nothing. I still have it if you need a good one. Larry
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92 Legacy Auto goes in rev in 1st & Rev
lmdew replied to lmdew's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI got it most of the way done today. Along with the things I expected, the following also had to be done. Rear Diffs had different axle configurations so I had to swap the rear axles as well. The rear diff studs going into the cross member had to be swapped. The Drive shaft rear section had to be swapped as the bolt pattern was different old to new diff. 96 into a 92.
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97 EJ22 noise?
lmdew replied to Suba9792's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXPCI kits are good. I've used many of them. You could just have a little piston slap, nothing to worry about.
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92 Legacy Auto goes in rev in 1st & Rev
lmdew replied to lmdew's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXThanks, 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!
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Is it possible to swap out hubs?
lmdew replied to paulbellefeuille's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXYes, the only thing you have to watch for is the ABS sensor if you have ABS.
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92 Legacy Auto goes in rev in 1st & Rev
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
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Any advice on finding a 2.2L eng?
lmdew replied to mikeamondo's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXwww.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
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AT oil temp light
lmdew replied to 98ImprezaWA's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXIf the fluid has not been changed then that would be the first thing.
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strut ?
lmdew replied to Suba9792's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXThe extra height of the outback come from the bottom spring seat being about 1.5" higher. You should be fine.
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Clutch cable snapped!
lmdew replied to 1-3-2-4's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXHit 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.
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Windshield washer problem
lmdew replied to eppoh's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXMost likely the connector. Try swapping the connectors or providing a new ground. Check out www.brighterideas.com Great Electrical troubleshooting.
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Manual Conversion Qs - 2nd Gen Legacy
lmdew replied to Ross's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXManual Starter is needed.