Everything posted by lmdew
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Blinker problem
lmdew replied to AZdevilYJ's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXWhen it slows is the bulb very dim? Most of the time if you pry the contact in the socket up a bit and install a bulb with good contact points that will fix it. Grounds are always worth cleaning, but I bet it the contacts in the socket.
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leaking HG cylinder #3..smell gas under hood
lmdew replied to babyfacefitz's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXTake a good look at the knock sensor and or pull it and read the resistance. If they fail, the ignition timing is backed off and the mileage goes down as well as the power.
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97 Subaru Legacy Outback wont start because of alarm
lmdew replied to JjSloo's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXSubaru or aftermarket security system? Are you marker lights blinking when you turn on the Key? If so, find the reset button under the dash and press it with the key on. Most systems can be removed, one or two wires will have to be reconnected.
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97' Impreza Oil Pump Leak
lmdew replied to palfer's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXLook at the oil pressure sensor up top. That may be the source of you leak, running down the pump face.
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Timing Belt Cover
lmdew replied to steve56's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXyou need the long 2 piece cover for your 01. There is the driver side small cover, but the middle and passenger side is all one piece.
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Heat going in and out and stalling
lmdew replied to HASx11's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXStart with the basics. Check the radiator level when cold at the radiator Is the over flow tank full and does the engine suck coolant back into the engine when it cools down When is the last time the timing belt, pulleys and water pump was changed Where does the temp gauge sit when hot and is it always at the same spot You will most likely find the answer.
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Dash lights and running lights not working
lmdew replied to 01outback's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXYou will need the wiring diagram for your car. Find the ground wire and make sure it's going to ground. If they just cut the harness and were checking for voltage, guess what's sitting on the open ground looking for a ground, yep battery voltage.
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Can a bad igniter damage a coil?
lmdew replied to dburton97128's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXYes, I'd just swap them both.
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Rear-ended on highway off ramp
lmdew replied to ThosL's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXPull your spare tire out and look for damage, also pull up the carpet panels in the rear. The bumper bolts in with 2 19mm bolts per side and then some small stuff for the plastic. There may be a little sheet metal damage, but nothing you couldn't adjust a used bumper when installing.
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who is a reputable company for rebuilt/replacement engine?
lmdew replied to terryb52's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXEmily, glad you're hanging in there. Backs are tough. Take Care, Larry
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just bought a 97 Impreza Sport Outback Wagon
lmdew replied to dirtdogs's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI have 332K on my 98 OBS. I'd drive it anywhere. Cars are only as safe as the operator - Seat belts on - Defensive driving Take a walk through a junk yard, you will see Subaru's that are totally smashed in the front and the doors still open and close fine.
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96 to a 97 swap
lmdew replied to Wakeup666's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXSounds like the IAC hose, large 1" one is off.
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intermittent power loss
lmdew replied to Seth Daly's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXKnock Sensor will cause your symptoms, power loss and high fuel consumption as it retards the idle. Make sure you clock the new on correctly. Larry
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intermittent power loss
lmdew replied to Seth Daly's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXYou said you adjusted the clutch, so I assume you have a cable operated clutch, do you also have the hill holder? If so your brakes may be dragging.
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Dash lights and running lights not working
lmdew replied to 01outback's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXDoes it have an aftermarket radio? If so, they took away the ground. That would be my bet.
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1999 power steering leak 2.2
lmdew replied to califcamper's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXMost likely the pump which can be rebuilt or replaced. Speedo, is most likely the speed sensor on the trans. Easy to change. Could be the dash, but that's pretty easy as well. No cable, it electronic. Larry
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Transmission Leak Questions...Urgent repair needed
lmdew replied to shadevice's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXThe rear tail shaft seal is easy to replace. All seals are different. Pan uses RTV not a gasket. Mileage? If you drove the trans with no fluid, you damaged it and a used trans is most likely your best bet.
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who is a reputable company for rebuilt/replacement engine?
lmdew replied to terryb52's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXShawn at http://retroroo.com/ Rick at http://ccrengines.com/ Both in CO.
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Intermittent low power issue
lmdew replied to 3viction's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXGet the code # and let us know what they are! Find a good Subaru shop or USMB member in your area! Yes changing parts is not a way to fix a symptom.
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98 Impreza Engine Harness, repair or replace?
lmdew replied to lmdew's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXYep, 99 I think. Only one wire going to the temp sensor was chewed through, so I repaired it. Lot's of work to get the harness off. - Power Steering Pump - AC Compressor - Intake It's almost done. Thanks
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98 Impreza Engine Harness, repair or replace?
lmdew replied to lmdew's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX98/08
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oil pan replacement
lmdew replied to sirtokesalot's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI have good used Subaru Pans, Rust Free CO if you want one. Round or flat on the bottom. Larry
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98 Impreza Engine Harness, repair or replace?
I got a 98 Impreza Sedan with a 2.2. The darn rabbits had fun eating plug wires and into the harness. I replace the plug wires and coil (4 pin) but there is still damage to the main part of the harness. As soon as I start it the cooling fan starts and it throwing P0117. I can clear the code, the fan turns off as the CEL goes out, but comes on in a second or two. I have several other intakes but none of them are an exact match. The 98 Impreza: - 4 pin coil plug - Power Steering Pump plug - No EGR The other harness I have: - 3 pin coil plug, I have the correct 3 pin coil to work with the wires - No Power Steering Pump plug - Has an EGR So is I just swap the harness and use the 3 pin coil, and leave the Power Steering and EGR unplugged will it work without setting CEL? Thanks, Larry
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(((PICS!!!))) 90 Legacy 5 in. Lift done!!!!!!!!!!!
lmdew replied to Gloyale's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXDid you have CNC files for the mount blocks?
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97 Legacy L losing coolant fast and overheating
lmdew replied to climbing4life's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXSounds like your fans are not working. Quick check, start it and turn on the AC. Do the Fans both start working? if so it's not your fans and you have a way to keep it cool when you are in stop and go traffic, just turn on the AC. If that's the case, it's most likely your temp switch on the manifold behind the intake. Passenger side, down on top of the block. The larger of the two with the plastic connector. If the fans are not working at all, check the fuses. You can also hook up the diagnostic plugs under the dash to have the ECU cycle the fans on and off.
