lmdew

It's been so long since I've been into a Subaru that is low miles, I forget if the RH idler with the red seal goes top or bottom. This motor has two black pulleys that need to be replaced.

If you want the BEST rebuild, go to http://www.ccrengines.com in Denver. If you want to do it on the cheap, get a 95 2.2 out of an auto trans car (with the EGR valve) and swap it in. Works Great!

Check the Crank and Cam Sensors. You should have a CEL light on if these are out, but you never know. The Crank Sensor triggers the spark I believe.

It is an OBDII car. Have Auto Zone or one of the parts houses check it out. Also many of the Trans shops will check it for free.

I have a good used Alt if you want it. $30+shipping

I use the Off bug spray bottle, the thin plastic one, pull the pump nozzel off and there is a 1/8 or so straight fitting, that hooks to the vaccum line perfect. I keep the bottle level or hose up slightly and let the vaccum pull the water out until the bottle is sucked flat. Works great.

It should center, if not there is something wrong with the bearing.

Put a bolt into the brake rotor and let it catch on the caliper bracket. Works great on the front with the vented disk.

Good deal, but the 99-2001 Impreza's have more electrical issues than the other years. Mostly from the computer limits being set so tight for emissions.

It's Easy to remove and the Airbag does not have to be replaced. Make sure the steering wheel is straight ahead before you start. Disconnect the battery for at least an hour to be safe Look on the side of the steering wheel you will see two bolts which hold the airbag on, loosen them, they are captive so they will not come out. Pull the airbag off the steering wheel and disconnect the wires Disconnect the other wires that may be there for the cruise control. Remove the center nut and use a puller to pull the steering wheel. Put it all back together.

If you have your old cable, pull the center core and put it in the drive coming off the trans. Move the car and make sure its rotating, if not it could be a failure of the extension or the internal drive gear. (I thought the 97 had an electronic speedo, but you have a cable). If its not turning, pull the drive extension and then look down the hole as you move the car and see if the speedo drive shaft is turning. If it does not turn, its the drive gear in the trans. If the trans was rebuilt, I'd go back to the shop.

Just to the right (sometimes Left) of the steering column you will see one set of single black connector and one set that is green. If these have never been used, they are often still taped up to the main harness. Just a single plug connector M/F one green one black.

You could find a good 95 2.2 from a automatic Subaru and drop it in. The motor should be less than $500. The 95 motors last and last.

That's the problem, the block is not drilled or tapped for the pipe. If the computer does not see the EGR, you will always have a CEL. The 95 2.2 from an automatic trans is a direct drop in if you can find a good one.

Also clean the 4 mouting screw connections to the speedo and ensure they are tight. You may want to put your old speedo head back in with clean tight screws and see if it works.

I don't think you will have the ERG valve which will throw a CEL. Also check to see if the y-pipe is the same, single or dual port heads.

Aft of the intake manifold, right side, just to the left of the throttle body, look straight down. 12mm bolt 12" extension will get it.

I did the swap on the rear drums on my 98 Impreza and it made a big difference. I bought the rear hub assy off a 90's Legacy for $15 each, I had the brake parts. My front dual pots had a rusted bleeder so I swap in some single pot calipers. I have not noticed a difference.

The distance from the bottom of the strut to the spring seat is about 1.5" longer on the outback.

The bottom spring seat is most likely lower on the standard Impreza shocks by about an 1 or so. Measure your old one and the new from the bottom of the strut to the spring seat. I bet you will see the difference. If the tires are not rubbing at all, you should be able to run them. You may be able to get the parts store to change them since they sold you the wrong one.

Leave it on high and see if it goes away, if so it's the resistor pack located in the AC ducting under the passenger side behind the glove box. If not, it could be the fan itself. I have a spare fan if you need it.

I had a slow leak on my 98 Impreza OBS. I replaced all the orings, but the only ones that looked bad were the two on the compressor. It fixed the problem. The compressor orings had taken a set and were flat on one side. PS take the orings with you to match them. Even the Subaru Dealer could not pull up the correct part number and wanted to order the parts shown as none were in stock.

If you need the sw, I have one $30 shipped. Lmdew@hotmail.com

Just go to the local yard an pull that part off an engine. It's held on with 3 12mm bolts.

Or hit your local yard and pick up a used one for about half that. They either work or they don't.