I just picked up a 94 Legacy AWD wagon. It is a 5spd with the 2.2L engine. (the guy I bought it from says it is the 160hp, but I haven't even had a chance to study the car in detail). I paid $2700. It has 147K but the entire engine compartment looks like the day it drove off the lot. So, now that I'll be spending equal time on the new gen and old gen board (I still have my 87 brat that I am fixing up), I figured I'd ask you guys which manual I should pick up for the Legacy. I'm sure the FCM is the best but other than that, which book is worth using? Anything else I should be aware of about the 94 legacy?

 

The only problem with the car is that it seems like the syncro is bad for second gear. It doesn't like to slide into second above 2000rpm and hates downshifting from third. Does anyone know how much an rebuilt transaxle goes for for these? I think I'll just adjust my driving habits and get used to the problem, but if it locks up or something...

 

Thanks.

 

Keith

I thought all the EJ22 where about 135HP...are some more?

Hi Spidez!! at 147k miles you should pay close attention to the timing belt cover area to look for even the slightest oil leaking from it. The front end seals and the timing belts are a good preventitive replacement. It wouldn't hurt to take a look. On the shifting issue... try shifting at 3200-3500 rpms.. my guess is you'll have better luck with second gear. The 2.2 is a pretty versatile and dependable engine but know this........... Never let it overheat and watch the oil very close.

 

a few other things to look at (as a precaution) is the oil pan gasket, oil pump, half shafts(check the boots out real close and look for tears or rips). If this is fuel injected (full or throttle body) maybe add a bottle of injector cleaner every other tank of gas. boing

the first gen legacies had 130hp 135 ft/lbs of torque.

 

I've got a lot of good fsm info on my server....will probably be beneficial

http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru_manual_scans

 

also if you haven't checked out www.bbs.legacycentral.org I'd suggest doing that.