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I have a good trany from a 96 124K on it. It work fine. Lmdew@hotmail.com

The gas tank is pressurized slightly and the cap should be on. On my 98 it will bring on the CEL, the spouse proved it this last week :>)

Its a bit of a pain. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Center counsel has two screws at the rear. Pull the cup holder, a screw on each side Pull the AC controls Pull the ash tray, two screws on top, one at the rear The cover can now be removed 4 or six screws hold the unit in. stuff some rags or something along the sides otherwise the screws will drop into the carpet. Remove the radio and pull the connectors and antena. You should be able to find a used unit for $25 or so. I have one, I can send up from Colorado for $45 shipped. Its from a 96 I'm parting next week. Larry.

If you need parts, a fellow in Colorado Springs, just parted a 99 Forster. Its posted on the board, just do the search. I know he has the manual trans, driveshafts, ... Later, Larry

The reset is in the owners manual. A series of power on off and bob pushes. Call a local Subaru Dealer if you don't have the book. I'd look it up for you but the car is gone today. I also remember a small reset button on the unit. Good Luck

I put a 2.2 in my 98 Outback and I'm happy with it. I have another 2.2 with 124K that runs great. If you are looking to do the swap, let me know.

I'm looking at an Auterra A-300, but the almost $300 dollar price is a bit stiff. Anyone used one of these before? Anyone have a good but less costly alternative for OBD II and CAN? Here's the link for the Auterra: http://www.auterraweb.com/dyforpacan.html Thanks for the info, Larry

Make sure the battery cables are clean and tight. The wife called one day, said the car would not start. I had a new battery in it. Anyway to make a long story short, the positive cable was a little loose and that was an easy fix.

I have parts from a 99 Forster or 96 Legacy wagon. I think they are the same. Complete front knuckel form either. Give me a call 719-268-9750. I'm in the Springs and heading for Denver on Monday.

I had a shorted wire in the door switch wire. You have to remove the door panel, look at the bottom aft end.

ERG control valve or Purge Canster control valve. Follow the hose in both directions and it will go to one or the other and the other end will be the vacuum source (manifold). Easy to find at the yards, just take your meter along and check the coil.

I'll have a 96 2.2 with 121K on it, runs good $400+shipping. Lmdew@hotmail.com

Yep, the water pump is leaking (there is a weap hole that you can not see with the pump installed. It results in the leak you described. Do the hoses and belts, T-belt, water pump, cam & crank seal, tighten the oil pump cover screws, and carefully check the pulley bearings and tensionner for wear and indications of failure. Make sure you fully bleed the coolant system when you go back together to get all of the air out. www.1stsubaruparts.com is a good source of parts.

CCR builds great engines!

I can ship a used one for $25+shipping about $20 Fedex. Lmdew@hotmail.com

CCR is Great. I have a 99 2.5 with 12K. I need 2000.00 for it. It will ship for about $350 to a business address. Lmdew@hotmail.com Just another option for you.

Check with your local Autozone they pull the codes for free!

Cold oil will give you high pressure. Not a problem. You may have a sensor that is a little out. What's the reading when things warm up?

Pull it. It is possible to get the engine out with the P-stopper in, but when you go to put the new engine mounts in the support, they will not line up as the P-stopper is holding the engine FWD. Anything is possible with a big enough forklift/hammer :>)

Cut your losses and sell it to me for $2000. I'll put my spare 2.5 motor in it and away I'll go I'm still looking for a 97-99 Outback or Forster (5sp) in good condition other than the engine. Good Luck.

Did you check the knock coil resistance? It might be a bad coil. The engine does not need to ping for the ecu to see the sensor. Wiring?

I looked at a 88 GL wagon today in Colorado Springs. Engine full of oil film, but said to be running 5sp with Hi/Lo 4WD 240K miles Clear coat missing from all topside surfaces Brakes needed Tires driveable Interior OK, door panel shot Rear fenders have LARGE rust bubbles They are asking 500 OBO. You can find the listing in the Thrifty Nickle online. I was thinking $100 at best. I'm sure its headded for the bone yard.

Have you hooked up a vaccum gauge? Most gauges come with a sheet that tells you how to digest the readings.

Try your local auto yard. If you do find one, check the MC stepping on the brakes. When you disconnect the MC resist the temptation to apply a full stroke to the MC. The brakes when working properly only use a small portion of the stroke and you don't want to mess the seals by pushing them into areas they don't normally go. Same goes for bleeding the system when you install a used MC. Check 1stsubaruparts.com for seals. If you are stuck, I can pull one for 40+shipping from 80916. Later

No computer changes required. I did the same in my 98 Outback, used 96 2.2 motor 50K miles $125 14 hours of work (one 12 pack of Fat Tire) $13 Fluids $25 Total $163 and it runs great. CCR is Great, they were my next option, if I hadn't found this great used engine. Nice Job!