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  1. wtdash
    Hi, Is this a Legacy? There was no Touring Wagon (in the USA) 'til the '92 TW w/the turbo. Search online - probably best on Legacy Central - about cleaning the IAC / ISC - Idle air control / idle speed control - valve. You can also replace just the top portion....read up on that too. GL, Td
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    So, this doesn't create a 'Phase 2 / II ' Frankenstein / Franken Engine w/elevated CR? And since the HG needs to match the bore of the block, I'd look into using an '04-'07 STi HG....from what I've read online. TD
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    HI, 1996 was 1st year of higher GC, w/bigger tires, struts, etc.('95 was just another trim level). '96 also had the better EJ22e w/the 5-speed, or the EJ25D w/the Automatic. I'd start looking @ the '97+ years. GL, td
  4. wtdash
    Hi Larry, I always 'suspect' that mechanical part that attaches to the pass. side of the trans - part of the cable...that only explains one sensor....maybe fix one>>>both? Td
  5. wtdash
    HI, .02>>>>put the old one back on and/or use its 'setting' to compare to your replacement. Also, put the throttle/Cruise cables so there's no tension as the idle shouldn't be 'faked' w/the cable. The ecu handles it. Look for vacuum lines that are old/cracked/leaking. TD
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    and no offense to the local experts, but there's even more STi-specific info on NASIOC. GL, TD
  7. wtdash
    Hi, Also, if you look HERE on LC, you can use the AT dropping resistor in place of the BCS/WG Solenoid - If you're running an MBC on the turbo. GL, TD
  8. wtdash
    Good Site for Subarus..cars101.com And Yes, that does sound cheap for an '11....I'd be doing an Autocheck and/or Carfax.
  9. wtdash
    HI, Welcome from US to UK. You're describing symptoms of the classic, infamous, notorious, ubiquitious, well-detailed, Head Gasket failure. Find another garage. Very common the US 2.5 engines, aka EJ25D, EJ251/2/3, etc. I'm guessing yours may have an EJ20/2.0 variant? It COULD be air in the system but whomever did your Tbelt/WP should've 'burped' the cooling system to avoid this. Are Head Gaskets (HG) not a common failure on EDM/European Domestic Market Subarus? BTW, every time that engine overheats, it's 'over-cooking' the rod bearings on the crankshaft, and shortening the engine's life each time. If the HG's do get fixed there's a high likelihood the rod bearings will give out shortly thereafter. May be time to look for a different set of wheels....as in Sell It. Tangent: I understand the Ford Focus RS is avl.......although I also read it's already Sold-out. :-)
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    +1 and cheap...non-OEM is fine. .....and I like that 'rough idling' list...Sticky, that should be.
  11. wtdash
    Hi, I'm not a mech/tech either, but did your shade-tree mech bleed the brakes? If not, I'd do that, and note the Subaru-approved pattern - RF, LR, LF, RR......It is NOT the standard "Start from the furthest point" . Also, verify your brake lines are still in good shape....I don't know why they wouldn't be, but maybe up north?? Edit: I've got no info on the MC failing....I thought most cars had a 'fail-safe' in case it does..so you can still stop.
  12. wtdash
    Hi, What Year is each car? - assuming they have the original engines. Td
  13. wtdash
    Yes...if the header is Dual-Port it'll fit. The '98 RS used the SAME engine as your '97 OB - EJ25D. But a 'head-up' that sometimes these take some work to get aligned and gaskets leak....go read up on Rs25.com about UEL and EL headers' fitment. Td
  14. wtdash
    This may point to a leaky fueil injector. I'd also replace the CTS, if not already done...they can show/test 'good' but be borderline and cause issues.
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    @ the risk....of over-simplifying, but will concur w/LMDEW. On both my '04 Forester and '96 Legacy, w/no working AC, I just replaced the Orings (auto parts store) where they connect to the compressor and recharged 'em w/refrig. Both work(ed) well and was less than $30. GL, Td
  16. wtdash
    Car-part.com and Ebay. ....and I'd guess that any FWD TCU / TCM from '90-'96 might work (yes, even from an '95/'96 OBD2 car), since the AWD TCU's supposedly interchange as well. GL, Td Reference: Trouble Code Item 11 Duty solenoid A 12 Duty solenoid B 13 Shift solenoid 3 14 Shift solenoid 2 15 Shift solenoid 1 21 ATF temp sensor 22 Atmospheric sensor 23 Engine revolution signal 24 Duty solenoid C 25 Engine torque control signal 31 Throttle sensor 32 Vehicle speed sensor 1 33 Vehicle speed sensor 2
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    Listed elsewhere on the Web, too: '90-'91 NON-turbo/NA both 4eAT and 5-speed are 4.11. '92-'94 NA 4EAT are 3.90; 5-speed 4.11 '91-'94 Turbo 4EAT and 5-speed are ALL 3.90 (including the One-year ONLY '91 w/the rear VLSD) - Sedans (SS) and Touring Wagons (TW). I'd put the FWD fuse in until you can swap the rear diff. And you can use one from a '95-'99 Legacy, Impreza 2.2 4EAT or 2.5 5-speed (both are 4.11, and none had VLSD's), BUT the rear diff's pinion flange bolt pattern changed in '95-ish. You'll want a Puller to remove the flange - on their tight. Driveline is too long to swap, but do some research as you 'might' be able to use the front portion of the '91 w/the rear portion of a '95+ to make it fit. GL, Td
  18. wtdash
    Is it overheating? If not, then try WW's suggestion...but one good overheat and the block can be scrap.....about 5K miles AFTER you do those HG's. This is my recommendation. I wouldn't install any used 2.5 w/out doing the HG and Tbelt, etc. b4 install.
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    HI, For future reference, it's good practice to keep all related posts in the same Thread so anyone that's replied gets notified of new posts. If you're doing this on a 'smart' phone, I've had trouble Adding/editing to existing threads. If you've not figured this out, then perhaps the cable is wrong or your install is wrong. I'd need to see a pic of what isn't working to understand it. GL, Td
  20. wtdash
    Hi, Assuming you have a '90-'94 Legacy or '92-'94 Impreza - w/the Manual button. Could be the cable, but likely the TAB @ the end of the cable gear on the Trans side broke off. A bad VSS (vehicle speed sensor) will cause the car to go into 'limp' mode, IIRC - as it 'reports' to the ECU. Yours won't have the electrical connector (unless it's '95+) but the part that screws inis the same: But if pulling the FWD fuse helped it could also be a bad front diff, bad CV, or ? GL, TD
  21. wtdash
    +1 Pic shows the NON-scooped hood, so should be EJ251 (?). Yes the heads can be pulled w/the engine installed. As noted, I also don't recommend it and would pull it to do the complete reseal. Although the '99+ engines have 4 extra bolts to get it separted from the trans - two of which are no fun (CV's in the way). - Cams - Crank - Oil pump - Rear Main (not common) - Rear Separator (more common) - Oil sensor - ETC. Tbelt, WP, Pulleys, T-stat unless brand new.
  22. wtdash
    ^+1 I'd also do some more research on the HG to use. I 'think' the STI EJ257 HG is recommended. Too thin and you may have piston<>valve issues?
  23. wtdash
    TB is usually in the center diff. The FWD fuse will help if the Duty C is working. If it does nothing then yours may be electrical. Does the AT temp light flash @ you on key ON>>Start-up. Check the codes...on here/'Net The more you drive it the more you risk messing up your AWD. You can try replacing ALL your ATF - Drain/Fill/Drive/Repeat 3 times....gets most of the old stuff out.....assuming you've check the fluid level already.
  24. wtdash
    +1 on the above. Did you swap out the turbo inlet hose? - they get old and crack @ the turbo's inlet...and are PITA to replace w/out pulling the IM.
  25. wtdash
    And you get the full B-to-B warranty, which is about up on the '14. cheapest hatch w/CVT attached. Impreza 1.49%x24-36-48 mos, 1.90%x60-63-72 mos (NW USA)
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