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if it was the speed sensor the check engine light would eventually come on and you could pull the code confirming it. might have to pull the instrument panel apart and take a look but it's pretty straight forward, just look for all the screws on top and bottom. i've personally never heard of just the odometer stopping. heard plenty of cases, including my own, of both going out w/ cruise control as well. good luck.

Here is my 98 outback. I've done a few cosmetic changes with some parts from a gt.

grandpa's triumph tr6 was close to $7000.00 for a proper paintjob. almost 10 years later it's still brand new looking though. (just told this included body work and sourcing a few panels but still a lot of freaking money)

I am for sure getting the Exedy OE Flywheel and Clutch Kit. I am under the assumption this is what Subaru used from the factory. Thanks everyone for your help, I appreciate it. I don't have any interest in a lightweight flywheel, I just am all for factory parts.

that price is for the oem regular flywheel and clutch kit. i will be ordering that one up tomorrow. its like 280 with shipping and that's the best deal ive found so far. the dealer wants that much for just the flywheel. thanks for your help!

So I am looking for an entire Exedy clutch kit with flywheel. I have found a few vendors online that have both for under 300 dollars yet they don't specifically list a 98 legacy outback as a compatible vehicle. From what I am guessing many of the 2.5 liter engines and trannys used the same clutch and flywheel. Can anyone confirm this for me? The Subaru part number for the flywheel is the same for a 98 2.5rs and the 98 outback as well. If anyone has any recommended vendors that would be helpful as well. I was thinking this one: http://gripforce.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20_38_224_225&products_id=427 The product description is wrong but I called and the part numbers are correct. (oh, and the vendor didn't even know the answer to my question) My flywheel has been resurfaced twice and from what I've read it's time for a new one now. Thanks for your help.

congrats on a job well done. good for you man...

i highly recommend valvoline synpower gear oil. really smoothed things up on my legacy outback with 170k and easily goes into gear when it's super cold outside.

i have a 98 and i feel the same way. it could be due to the fact my struts are so old but ive looked at the rallitek sway bars as well. ive changed the two struts that have blown with used ones so im thinking it could be that some new struts will tighten things up but ill probably end up buying the sway bars if that doesn't completely remedy the problem. my commute everyday is on long windy country roads so i know your pain.

I cannot wait until I own my own subaru that is unfit for public display.

amen to that. ive had a 98 2.5L legacy for 7 years and it hasn't been perfect but overall it's been a great car and ive had some huge hurdles to jump with it but doing one thing at a time and prioritizing your repairs keeps everything manageable. ive had to put a new engine in and reseal the beast but it did get done and today i enjoy every drive with it, hydraulic clutch and all! the only car that hasn't given me ************ is my 93 legacy.... knock on wood. man i still wish they made cars as bulletproof as those things.

well in the past you firmly talked me out of the 84 gl turbo wagon idea and your comments on this one seem like this is a bit safer of an idea. like you were saying, i just want this to have for myself and weird obsession for older subarus. thanks again for your input and ill take some pictures of it the next time i get a chance.

it is a 1980 DL.

i have a family friend that has a subaru 1600 4wd wagon. the car is in absolutely beautiful condition cosmetically and i went out on a limb and asked if they would ever be interested in selling it. they said probably within the next year they would be willing to let it go and would let me know so i had first grabs on it. the oldest subaru ive ever owned was a loyale when i first got my license and ive only had 2.2 and 2.5 liter legacys since then so i know nothing about these cars other than that it looks awesome. is it impossible to find parts for these 1.6L subarus? would it ever be possible to put an ea81 in this if i ever needed a new engine? anything i should be concerned about with these older subarus? the car runs great and has been taken care of its whole life so i don't want to pass up a chance to buy an older subaru that i can just adore and drive every once in a while. any help and insight would be greatly appreciated!

just replaced the shifter bushing on my 98 legacy outback. put everything back together and i didn't notice how that spring went back in there. on one end the hook of the spring is longer. does that matter what side it goes back on? on the loop hole that is connected to the stay rod, does the spring hook go through the inside or outside of the hole? does any of this even matter? i got the spring back in there (pain in the rump roast) but wanted to make sure that the spring didn't need to specifically be put in a certain way. it's obvious how it goes onto the plate because there is a groove but i can't tell for the other side, its kinda tight in there. thanks guys!

abs light or parking brake light? my legacy's parking brake light was doing something very similar when it was about time to change the brake pads. light turned off completely when i got around to doing it. i added brake fluid at first and that turned the light off for a bit but eventually it came back on.

looks like im not the only one that learned that the legacy badge was pinned through the hatch.

i always just use a hair dryer and then dental floss to slowly pull back the badge from one end to the other.

just moved from se portland to the middle of the woods outside of molalla, or. don't miss the city one bit!

I don't know if it is worth the time and effort to do this but you should file a lawsuit in small claims court. curious to know if the driver was cited/arrested for DUI. surprised you are in such good spirits through all of this. i would be so ridiculously pissed off if i were in your situation. i don't have full coverage on my outback but it sure makes me wanna look into uninsured driver coverage! or even better, try to get onto the people's court or something and then you would be guaranteed payment.

that thing is epic. congrats on the purchase, i am more than jealous.

in your rs2.5 post you ask the question about if the knocking would only be present if you were to give it some gas. when my rod bearing went out on my dohc 2.5, the knocking was present even at idle and got louder and faster with higher rpms like you are experiencing in your first video. ive heard only my outback and a friends subaru have rod bearing failure and both sounded an awful lot like what i heard from your engine. i am not an expert by any means but that is just my 2 cents concerning your issue. i wish you all the best and that is a total bummer if that is your situation as ive been there and know the feeling. if worse comes to worst, you can always find a donor block and get that car up and running again.

went the same route on my 98 outback. a buddy of mine destroyed my front bumper so i put a LGT front bumper on and got it painted to match.

hey everyone. i just replaced the right rear strut assembly on my 98 outback with a complete assembly from a 97 outback. was a pretty straight forward process, bled the one caliper and everything feels pretty good. i am getting conflicting information from searching the threads about having to get an alignment now. is it really necessary to get an alignment when you replace the entire assembly out with a used complete? i have some good money in my tires that i just got for some gt rims so i dont want to ruin them. if i need an alignment should i first put a few miles on the car before i take the car in? can you get an alignment for just one wheel? thanks for any and all advice.

Thanks for the offer and the advice. I will be taking you up on your offer in the very near future. I just replaced the timing belt and water pump fairly recently but as soon as I get some extra money I will definitely send you a message. I'm guessing it may be worth it just to replace the belt again if you're already going to have it apart. Going through a divorce right now and as of late most of my paychecks have been going to attorney fees but I'm getting close to light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, she's getting the other Subaru that I've spent many hours and dollars making it pretty much new again. Should have just put all that money into mine! Any chance you also do clutch jobs as well??