AlexK

Well. the moment of truth came and... it did not start. The engine cranks over when the ignition key is turned, but it does not start. The timeing marks were all lined up perfectly. What could it be? Could the timing be 180 degrees out? Just to remind, it is a '99 Legacy, 5 spd, 2.2l. Alex:banghead:

I tried using this type of strap wrench, just like Porcupine says - the rubber is way too stretchy. If it had steel belts in it, then that would be different, but still the handle is too short for meaningful torque. Thanks anyway. I should get the chainwrench I ordered from Harbor Freight sometime this week and by next weekend will report the results. Very grateful for all suggestions, guys. Alex

99 Legacy L, 2.2liter, (California model, judging by the air filter type and location), 5 spd. Putting on new T-belt - it seems too short. Even with tension adjuster compresed as specified in the manual, can't get it onto the last cam sproket. Compared to the old one- seems the same - same number of teeth between the marks. Subaru part # 13028AA181 - for 6/98-5-99 models. VIN #4S3BK435XX6312464. Tried puttnig the old belt back on - seems the same problem. Could it be that it was stretched, then shrank back? two questions: 1) is it the wrong belt? 2) any tricks on how to make it go on? I am at a loss. Thanks for any help. Alex

Looking for help. 99 Legacy wagon, 5spd. Since about a year ago right turn signal started flashing faster (quite a bit faster) than the left. The left flashes normally. All exterior lights are working. Among interior lights there a couple of questions: low fuel light on the dashboard does not seem to work. Is it supposed to come on when all the warning lights come on? Another thing is the hazzard switch button. Is it supposed to be lighted? In any event, can these auxillary lights affect turn signal cadence? Please advice. My state inspection was failed because of that. One last thing, the radio lighting dims slightly in unison when the high cadence right turn signal is flashing. Any help in troubleshooting this is appreciated. Alex

99' Legacy. After taking out the left front hub in order to replace the bearing, I am putting everything back together. The problem is that the threaded shaft of the ball joint at the tie rod end is turining together with the castle nut that holds it to the hub. This makes it impossible to torque that castle nut to spec. What to do? Does that mean my tie rod end is bad and need replacement? Need to put the darned thing together tonight to go to work tomorrow. Alex

Checked CEL codes with Actron CP9125. Two codes came up: 1) P0420 Catalyst efficiency below threshold (Bank1) 2) P1507 ?? My questions: a) Does the first code (P0420) mean I need to replace my catalytic converter? Does anyone know the meaning of P1507? It is not on the list of CP9125 manual, nor on the CD they provide with the tool. Much obliged, Alex