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Hi, Welcome the USMB. Since the FWD ELIMINATED the torque bind (TB) your fix is mechanical not electronic (Duty C)...your Duty C is working and doesn't need replaced...but you might want to anyway while you're in there. HOWEVER...unless the previous owner told you (doesn't sound like they told you much!), try changing ALL the ATF before anything else. Buy 3 gallons of ATF Dexron III-compatible fluid. Drain the pan, Fill it to the proper level (this can be a PITA), Drive it a few miles/minutes, and repeat 2 more times. Drain, Refill, Drive, Repeat. This refreshes 90+% of the fluid out of the transmission AND the Torque Converter. If you've still got TB......keep reading. search on here for Torque Bind and you'll find lots of threads and pics to show you what needs done. Basically the rear transfer clutches need to be replaced or fixed....I fixed mine and it worked great.

Yes...just like the ''96-'99 Legacy Outback/GT/LSi and ''98 Impreza RS...... .....with the '95 dual port heads. .....'96-'98 have the single port and you'll need the exhaust header/manifold to match.

RE: the 'simmering' for the turbo. It is the process of letting the car run w/out the turbo running any boost, either while driving conservatively or actually stopping the car and letting it idle for 5-10 mins b4 turning the car off. This is also known as a 'cool down' and they sell turbo timers to helps w/this. Subarus do NOT need this and if you find it in the Owner's Manual please let me know....as it wasn't listed in my '02 WRX or '04 XT (similar engine to your '09) manuals. The Subarus have a 'convection' setup w/the cooling system, which causes water to cycle thru the turbo after it's turned off. Read all about it HERE. Subaru turbos (since early '90's @ least) are oil and water cooled so they are not over-stressed in regular driving. If you're on the track or daily auto-crossing it, then it probably needs to be treated differently....but your post leads me to believe it is not. In 2008>>2009 the WRX changed to a IHI VF52 turbo, and they may not be as well-built as the former Mitsubishi TD04 used in early models. I know the VF40/VF46 used in the 2005-2009 Legacy GT/Outback XT fails early....based on what I've read online. RE: Longevity....sell it and get a different car....yeah, I'm a blasphemer, but the WRX is a high-maintenance car - @ least compared to any non-turbo / NA car. The 3.0/3.6 H-6 engine is a good compromise, albeit you'll have to move up to the larger Legacy or Outback platform. It has similar power and MPG, w/out the EJ255/7 ringland, bottom-end, turbo failure and eventual head gasket issues likely to occur on the WRX. And no offense? But maybe you 'drive it hard and put it away wet'...either unknowingly or w/out wanting to admit. I'd take a hard look @ your driving style and see if there's any modifications there that need to be done. There are many drivers that ride the clutch and the brakes, which leads to premature wear. TD

HI, This is basically a timing belt job. The crank pulley (drives the belts for P/S, Alt and AC) must come off to remove the middle timing cover to access the timing belt components. The cam gear / sprockets will be on TIGHT so you'll need to look up how to hold them in place to remove. As noted no reason to replace the covers unless you're doing the whole timing belt job A normal T-belt job does NOT require removal of the cam gears unless your cam seals are leaking, too, unless you DO need to replace rear covers. Td

Also, you can call a dealer, give 'em your VIN and they should be able to tell you which tensioner you have. Td

I did THIS on the older models. Will it work on yours? Let us know. You'd need to swap back your EGR-equipped manifold. To disable the code (maybe): - Go look on RomRaider to see if they have info on modifying your ECU. You'd also need a Tactrix cable (or equivalent). Might look around your area for a Tuner that does tunes on the turbocharged Subies...they might help. GL, TD

Hi, Where'd your Owner's Manual get off to? Here's one on Ebay.UK. Good luck, Td

and you're putting oil on the bolt HEADS + WASHER, correct? TD

P1496 EGR Solenoid Valve Signal #3 Circuit Malfunction (Low Input) P1492 Subaru - EGR Signal Line 1 Circuit Low Read more: http://www.engine-codes.com/p1492_subaru.html#ixzz3ptf97TcX Since both are EGR-related, I'd be looking @ the EGR valve. Ensure the Vacuum hose(s) are attached and the electrical connection is connected. I'd UNPLUG it and then plug it back in and check the wires to/from the EGR to ensure they are not broken or somehow damaged. This LINK is for an Impreza (which is nearly identical in its electronics). He CLEANED his EGR and it helped....try that too. GL, TD

I'd go drive it. Maybe the 'mil' you see is the 'not ready' state that the ECU is in after the codes were cleared, which can only be reset by driving (search online for the parameters), from what I've read on here and elsewhere. Assuming this a recently bought 'project'? And the AT Temp light is NOT flashing, correct? That'd be an issue w/ the 'new' trans. GL, TD

Not a mech, but this pic shows the seals. If you can push them in by hand, then I'd say that's an issue......Why did the car come in to the shop?

something else.....you know the history of your '00, and I assume you've either done them or know to be aware of the head gasket issues. The '09, while a newer design, but still an EJ-series engine, will likely have its own issues. To the point....not sure swapping one 'known' car for an 'unknown' is in your best interests. The Legacy/Outback line has traditionally been larger in/outside then the Forester...Have you verified the dimensions? Cars101.com has most of the info you're asking for....look under the 'Archives' link on the left column for older models. And there are lift kits for the Outback that may give you that extra clearance when those freak Front Range snowstorms hit. GL, TD

^...Why recreate the same possible issue? Unless you're buying another Blizzak. Plus the tire size won't be correct....FRS/BRZ use a 215/45R-17....this is 1.6" too short (in diameter)....and FRS BRZ is a REAR-wheel drive so likely the wheel offset is wrong. Your '98 needs 205/70R-15 or 215/60R-16 tires. Anything else and your speedo will be off. And $400 for a set seems steep....not for a brand new set of tires, but for the wrong set of mismatched. Check CL for a set locally w/the above sizes. Put 'em on your existing wheels if needed as the existing tires are doing you no favors. I paid $150 for a nice set of mounted/studded snow tires and $85 for a decent set of summer tires for my car....good deals are out there. GL, TD

Not clear...did you just drain what was in the pan and refill? Or connect the lines to a bucket, etc. and actually cycle ALL the fluid? Half or more is still in the TC when you just drain it. If just a drain, don't wait. Do the Drain>Refill>DRive>Repeat x2 now...and by Drive I mean just go thru each gear....I even done it by just cycling manually thru all the gears a few times while sitting in the garage between each drain and refill. And I DO NOT recommend an ATF Power or Chemical Flush on the 4EAT....I know there's debate on this....but depending on mileage and age of the car, they can do more harm than good by causing seals to leak. A '98 shouldn't have a filter - just a screen in the pan, which shouldn't require maintenance. '99+ Phase 2 trans had the spin-on external filter, which generally was for the 'life of the trans' but in your case may be worth changing...if applicable. TD

So, may or not be applicable, but on my '96 the ABS light would come on and brakes felt 'weird' on occasion - shortly after I bought the car a couple months ago. When I replaced the struts a few weeks later, I removed the ABS sensor @ each wheel and cleaned the sensor off. No more ABS or weird braking since. GL, TD

^New Subarus DO have adaptive cruise control.>>EyeSight<<..it's becoming a standard. Your 2006 does not, and Yes it's normal for the speed to increase going downhill. Read your Owner's Manual. And please don't Double-Post....just because you didn't get an immediate answer is not a reason to repost 2+ hours later. GL, TD

HI, Sounds like you've covered it. What year Foz? Miles? Does the AT Temp light flash on startup? The FWD fuse working tells you it's NOT electronic....>>>The Duty C solenoid IS working. I'd try a few more things. 1. Replace the ATF @ least 2+ more times>>Drain, Refill, Drive, Repeat....until it looks better than the tar you've got in there now. Whatever cheap ATF compatible you can find. 2. Find a gravel road or other loose surface and see if there's a delay in the back wheels engaging. 3. Reset the TCU codes - disconnect the battery for 30 minutes - and see what codes come back. #1 might help the TB to the point of being non-issue. #2 tells you the clutch packs are bad. GL, TD

Putting this here for posterity. #'s for the ORIGINAL Member's post #1 as they weren't posted and when the pics die so does the data: Block/Heads EJ25D/EJ22E frankenmotor w/Delta 220 cams HP: 128.31 Torque: 133.12 EJ251/EJ22E frankenmotor, stock cams HP: 118.42 Torque: 129.4 BTW, My Googling shows the Mustangs read LOWER than a Dynojet dyno. Thanks Td

Hi, What version of Legacy do you have? Or which engine do you have? The '95-'98 EJ22 are interchangeable. The '95 requires a dual-port (2 port) header/exhaust manifold; all others are Single-port (google it). The '96-'99 EJ25 are also interchangeable, but the '96 should be avoided due to a few inconsistencies w/the '97-'99 version. You can also use the '90-'94 EJ22, but requires a little more work, but if you can rebuild an engine, it's not an issue. The EJ22 and EJ25 are also interchangeable.....many people have swapped in the EJ22 for the EJ25 due to the head gasket issues. You can NOT easily use an EJ22 from '99+ as Subaru changed the wiring/electronics - same for the '00+ EJ25. No feedback on rebuilding. GL, Td

If the Foz WAS MAINTAINED @ the Dealer, they should have put the Subie conditioner in (not stop leak) when they did a coolant/anti-freeze service. It's a liquid w/a precipitate (?) that needs to be shaken before pouring in. If you're seeing what you're seeing where you're seeing it, than I'd save up for a HG job soon....it's inevitable anyway. Td

Gary... Couple of clarifications.....the '95 Outback (in name only as it didn't have the '96+ upgrades) was 4.11 FD ratio....since it only came w/ a 2.2 engine. All '96-'99 Autos had 4.44's since they all had the 2.5/EJ25D engine. The '99 was the phase II / phase 2 trans, so I'd not take a chance on that.....plus it's the one w/the 'delayed shifting' history. And since the OP is 'new to Subarus' I'll point out that the Legacy Outback and Impreza Outback are distinct models. TD

Well....I came across another tidbit that I overlooked: California vs. Federal ECUs. My car appears to be built for Cali as the 2.2 ECU showed up as : P/N: 22611ac930 - 2N It is defined as "low emissions". And the AutoCheck /VIN check I did on it shows it started life in LA, as a rental. Been doing some searching and haven't found anything definitive about the differences*, but would imagine the ECU's may be able to tell. The 2.5 ECU is Federal as far as I know. *I have both 02 sensors in the Front CatCon, vs one in the front and one in rear CC. The attached shows the O2 sensors for Cali. cars #27 and #41; #28 is for Fed versions.

Well, I give it a go and it's a No Go on the vacuum modification. Still popped the CEL. Next time I'm @ the local Pull and Save yard I'll see what the EJ25 cars have for a purge valve....but still doesn't explain how the ol' EJ22 works w/out a CEL on the 2.5>>2.2 swaps. Unless the 2.5 ECU is 'less picky'? Edit: Per my Subaru parts supplier: EDIT: Found this NASIOC POST that has some relevant info. And this info, which may (not) apply: Td

Thanks for the feedback/info. I'll try modifying the vacuum lines as suggested above (post #4) and if that doesn't work, probably just forget about it. Might grab one @ the wrecking yard on next visit. I've already removed the 2.5 ECU since I don't like the CEL being on. No issues/ no CEL w/the original 2.2 ECU back in. Car seemed to run OK but I didn't drive it much to verify. TD

- Correct - Correct - No Sir...swapped ECU for possible 'performance enhancement' :-) Attached is a pic under the Right Rear of my '96. I also didn't think they moved them to the rear 'til later....but there it is. Thanks