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Fwd
Legacy777 replied to freakus's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
Yeah you should be able to convert over to AWD relatively easily. You will need a new tranny, but all the wiring "should" be there. -
yes the trans is electronically controlled. I'd make sure that all the connections are secure for the electrical connectors. Is the check engine or power light on or blinking? You may want to reset the ECU & TCU. maybe something got changed when they had the motor out. Instructions for resetting can be found on my site under the notes & tips section, engine related.
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Fwd
Legacy777 replied to freakus's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
I did an AWD & 5spd conversion on my legacy. To convert it to AWD, I had to swap over the hubs, struts, rear crossmember, add rear differential, add rear drive line, swap out the transmission to an AWD 5spd transmission, as well as swap transmission crossmembers. I've got a pretty detailed write-up with pictures, if you want to know more. www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/swap -
Fwd
Legacy777 replied to freakus's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
Not sure I follow what you'd like more info on. Can you try to explain a little bit more? Thanks -
Fwd
Legacy777 replied to freakus's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
The FWD cars are identical in terms of engine, reliability, etc. The only difference is the transmission, rear drivetrain, and suspension. My car was FWD for most of it's life....and I had about 178k miles on it before I swapped, so I'd say it's pretty reliable. -
Are you sure you're looking at the timing belt, and not the normal belts? The timing belt is hidden behind plastic covers. The pulley coming off isn't an uncommon thing...unfortunately. It's due to mechanics/people not torquing the pulley bolt correctly. It needs to be torqued to 110 ft/lbs at the least. I also apply locktite when I do mine. As for your problem. As long as the pulley did not damage the keyway of the crankshaft, you should be able to put a new key in, put the crank gear and timing belt back together, put a new pulley on, and be good to go.
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Fwd
Legacy777 replied to freakus's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
If you don't mind it doesn't have AWD, and it's in good shape, I'd say go for it if you need a new car. -
I'm going to close this thread, so all your replies are kept in the thread you started in the new gen forum.