Legacy

I'll chime in here pointing to the O2 sensor. In my case the vehicle in question is a 97 Civic (yes I know boo hiss). I used to have a 91 Legacy which sadly I sent to the wrecking yard... The problem first showed up in Sept 2014. For me the problem was intermittent, and basically it felt as though I had taken my foot off the accelerator, so the car would start coasting. Whenever it happened, I tried different things to see what would happen. I tried pushing the accelerator pedal more, no effect. I tried holding the accelerator steady, and the car would coast for a bit, engine RPM would would bleed off somewhat (don't know the numbers, no tach). Then suddenly it would roar back to life with a jolt. Then it would happen all over again but at this point the car is going a bit faster than before. This would happen 3 to 5 times in a row. I suspected the O2 sensor since it never happened in the first few minutes while the car is warming up. I disconnected the O2 sensor connector and although it was sluggish and idled rough, it didn't show the hesitation issue. I never got a check engline light or code, so it was frustrating, but I went ahead and replaced the primary O2 sensor and the hesitation issue has been gone since. I removed the old one to check the make and replaced with same which in my case was NTK.

I had a similar intermittent low power/hesitation issue, though for me the vehicle is a 97 Civic. (I used to have a 91 Legacy, but that's besides the point...). This started in Aug/Sept 2014. Sometimes it would happen several times in a trip, sometimes not at all. The symptom for me was that I would try to accelerate, and it would feel as though I had taken my foot off the accelerator. If I kept the accelerator pedal in the same position, I could feel the RPM bleeding off (not sure of the exact numbers, the car doesn't have a tach), then it would suddenly start accelerating again, then bleed off, etc in a "sawtooth" pattern. This was always once the car was warm, so it suggested the O2 sensor was faulty (O2 sensor is ignored when engine is initially warming up). To diagnose I disconnected the harness from the O2 sensor. It ran a bit rough at idle like this but I never got the low power/hesitation with the O2 sensor disconnected. One thing though is that I never got a check engine light or any codes, so I was still not sure the O2 sensor was the culprit. I changed it anyway as this was a driveability issue and it was getting progressively worse. It was happening more often and eventually on every trip. I changed out the O2 sensor at the beginning of January and it has solved the problem for me. In my case I got a NTK sensor rather than going to Honda but I had looked at the old sensor and identified it as NTK so stuck with that. But you've already changed the O2 sensor so most likely it's NTK or Denso, who both make the sensors for the Japanese makes. The other possibility I read about when researching my issue is the throttle position sensor. It may have one or more "dead" spots throughout its range, where it puts out no voltage rather than what it should be for that position of the throttle valve.

Too late, you're an expert now! Nice, when an opportunity like that comes up, you have to jump on it. Agreed about the hoist, one of those would be nice to have but take up too much space for something that would rarely get used. Picking up engines and throwing them over the shoulder eh? Sounds like Andre the Giant in "The Princess Bride"

I've never attempted something as major as a swap. Curious as to what it took beyond the usual tools. I guess what I'm wondering about is for the actual lifting out/dropping in of the engines. Borrowed an engine hoist?

After about 8 years, I've made my way back to this forum. Let me explain. I used to have a 1991 Legacy, from 2002 to 2006. I gave up the car in 2006, which I really regret. It was an issue with emissions testing, nothing really wrong with it (except for the normal things that happen with a 15-year old car). At the time I wasn't into DIY fixing as I am now, but there are a few things I miss: -being able to do the oil change without raising the vehicle at all. The HO engine is short so there is tons of space underneath it. Also, the oil filter was on the bottom, so oil didn't drip all over the side of things. -the fact that it was a 5-speed manual. Also my Legacy was a FWD model, with the 2.2 SOHC engine. I realize there are no FWD Subies anymore, but even 5-speed is getting harder to find. I checked a few manufacturers' sites and when you want the manual tranny (that is, if they offer one at all!), it's the no frills base model. And they probably don't have any at the dealership. -the look of the car - I liked the reflective red plastic across the entire back of the car, had a sleek look to it - for a 90s car I should say at this point I am Subaru-less but I will be looking for a used Legacy or Legacy wagon when I replace the current car. It's hard to find ones with manual trannies but at least AutoTrader can help with that.

Oops my bad. It's a 91 Legacy. In any case, went to Standard Auto Wreckers and went to the UPIC yard. After about 2 minutes, I found a 90 Legacy sedan, but the visors were both gone. Another 2 minutes and I spotted a Legacy Wagon, either 90 or 91. Matched the colour too . Price $5.49 + $1 "environmental fee" + taxes.

For the past 3 years (my years of ownership), the driver's side visor was always a bit low, but this morning it cracked and stays far too low. I'm wondering if there are auto wreckers in the Toronto area that have imports or otherwise if there are generic replacements from Canadian Tire or NAPA, etc. Thanks for any help!

Thanks coloradosubarules, If you have a wiring diagram ready to go and can be sent by email, go ahead and send it please, but don't go out and make one on my account. I'm sure once I get into it and U-Haul, I'll figure something out. email is sglarocqueATyahoo.ca obviously with AT replaced with @ Thanks again!

Thanks for the info guys.

I was wondering what I would need in order to get a hitch and trailer connector installed for my 91 Legacy. I checked the owner's manual and my Haynes manual but there was no mention of either that I could find. Any good, simple-to-install systems?

So even these newer models have no chime to remind you when the parking lights are on? After having left them on after parking the car at work one time, my g/f put a piece of tape to prevent me from using it again

I had my 91 Legacy tested for emissions around mid December last year, and failed because of a high NOx reading. Knowing beforehand that the rear cat had been removed, I wasn't surprised. The reading wasn't even close, it was more than double the allowable ppm. They did a motorvac and retested it, and it passed. The RPM on the test was different so I suspect that they "play" with it a bit to get you by. If it had failed the retest I still would have received a conditional pass because the cost of a replacement cat would have put the bill over the repair cost limit. The conditional pass is good for 2 years (like a normal pass) but you must pass the next test, you can't pass conditionally again, so it gives you 2 years to fix it or get rid of it.

Would you be able to see what the oil pressure, water temperature, etc readings are? Or would you only whatever the output is (eg millivolt)

I was driving a 5 speed Toyota truck (not mine). Of course the drink didn't fit in the cup holder securely so I held it most of the way, which is interesting when you also have to shift gears. Anyway, on the LAST turn, I thought what the heck it should hold. I let go, and this being a left turn the cup did a nice 90 degree tilt to the right and splashed all over the passenger floor mat. I'm glad to say I'm off soft drinks

I have the same symptoms. It's a real loud shrieking or squealing when it's below -10 C. Screams like a banshee. It gets more intense with speed, but goes away after 5-10 minutes as everything warms up. Mine is a 91 Legacy. I talked to a few people about whether it can be lubricated but basically it's not worth the effort. Only thing is you have to wait until it gets warm if you want to sell it