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According to Subaru, no. There are internet sources for the solenoid - even Amazon. But there aren't any trustworthy vendors that I've found and the reviews are pretty mixed. Many people report repeat failures within days, weeks, or months with aftermarket solenoids. The sure bet is to get a valve body from Subaru. All of them have TC solenoid failures. My local dealer keeps 7 of those valve bodies in stock right now due to very high demand. It is a very easy job though. Those are top loaders. You pull the intake and throttle body and the valve body drops right into the top of the trans. Anyone that knows which end of a wrench to hold can do it. It certainly doesn't need a "trans shop" - whatever that means...... incidentally I really don't see much use for that level of specialization. I've repaired more Subaru transmissions than most "Transmission Shops". Better to have a someone that's brand familiar than a generic shop that claims to handle all transmissions. IMO. Most "trans shops" in my experience are not trustworthy. They prey upon the fact that automatic transmissions are basically Magic to 99% of the population and they know that if you're in their house you already basically suspect the trans is the problem if not completely toast...... it's real easy to scam people in that situation because chances are they have no idea nor do they even know anyone that has a basic clue about the JFM that takes place between the engine and the prop shaft. Back in the day when you needed a hydraulic schematic and someone that has experienced about 25 years of trial and error jamming micro-drill-bit holes into Turbo 350's, 400's, 700R's, and 'glide's - it was a thing. There's a (very) few guys like that still around - most are building 400's and 'glide's for the drag and street outlaws scene's. Anymore though that level of knowledge is not required as everything made since the 90's is computer controlled and only needs a good understanding of the fundamentals of operation and a keen eye for proper assembly. GD

I bought my 97 impreza outback sport to beat around in ,haul my yacks, and drive back and fourth to work. With in a couple weeks i was very impressed with the old ride. 29 mpg, and it had very well kept Currently I've replaced the factory horn with a set of hella horns, and putt a set of J racks atop of it to haul my kayaks. Thinking of a suspension lift ,and some supplemental lighting as well, we'll see, but as of right now i love my subaru.

Photos of what you have going on with the wiring would be very helpful. Don't have any photos on-hand of my own to show at the moment... Do you have a Haynes Manual? Would recommend volume 681 for 1980-1988 Subaru 1600 & 1800

We only use OEM hoses at my shop. Aftermarket fit like garbage and often require trimming to avoid hitting fans, pulleys, etc. GD