1998 Legacy wagon L, 155K miles

 

 

 

 

 

Has a serious engine problem, basically I need a new engine. Something to do with the crankshaft, it won't even move at all unless warmed up for 10 minutes.

 

Found a low-miles 2.2L engine + tranny (under 40K miles on them) from a wreck for 800 FRNs, worth getting it? It's here:

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280494787892&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

 

It's automatic and I would really prefer a manual however for best MPG. But the replacement tranny is very low miles, supposedly.

Edited April 19, 201015 yr by etc

Is there any junkyards around? That is where I would try to find a motor.

I ultimately decided not to fix it as I want a 5-speed M/T...

probably a good decision.

 

if the car will nor move for 10 minuets until it warms up, it may be a trans problem, not an engine problem.

It's definitely an engine issue. I had a mechanic take it apart. Something got loose inside and worn out, causing poor timing. No power while cold and takes 10 minutes to even move at all. Plus 13MPG.

 

I decided I don't really like the Brighton trim level (no tach, power anything, plus I want M/T)

How much were they asking for the car?

I'm from Maryland and would be interested in picking it up. Have a friend in Westminster that just needs a commuter, I could help him fix it.

I think the issue is that crank pulley bolt, there were numerous threads on it, including mine.

Yes, it's very possible to fix it and if you know how I suppose not a difficult fix.

It runs just fine when warmed up, just gets abysmal MPG.

I should have it available in a few weeks.

 

Has a new radiator plus I have the OEM water pump/timing belt parts in a box.

 

Sending you a PM.

Edited April 20, 201015 yr by etc

How much were they asking for the car?

 

It's a 2001 OBW with a blown 2.5L, 5 speed, 130K miles. I think 500 probably?