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Knock sensor: Buy a used one if you've got a yard that sells parts nearby. Uncommon for the '95+ years to fail. Fuel filter: I'd change it. Not difficult technically, but those darned hoses are a pain to remove. Let the car sit overnight so there's little/no pressure on the fuel lines. Spark Plugs: The EJ25 should have platinum plugs, per the owner's manual, which are good for 60K. Pull one to check. If they're not NGK platinums nor NGK coppers, I'd change them to one of those. And 'ditto' on the wires - get the NGK brand. Your MPG should be closer to 20 around town; 27 highway, from my experience w/a couple different OBs. GL, Td

Hi, As stated do the flush/fill 3X to see if that helps and ensure it's Full. And try the Trans-X ATF stop leak. BTW, the ATF is a PITA to check, and make sure you fill in small amounts once it starts to show on the dipstick, as it takes only 1 pint to from Low to Full, from what I've read. For Subaru OEM prices, I recommend: 1: Jason Douglas jdouglas@mikescarffsubaru.com Mike Scarff Subaru of Auburn 3025 Auburn way north Auburn, WA 98002 1-866-456-3025 253-737-1345 Tell him your from the Subaru forum for best pricing. 2. http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/ I read where Jamie is back. If she is, then this site also has good prices and service. GL, Td

Hi, I had a '90 Legacy. I had '93 LS, '97 OB and '02 WRX seats in mine. Even newer seats may work...should be post on here somewhere. The OB seats worked the best and have the up/down adjustment, and if you're handy some were heated -(both the cloth and leather versions) and can be retrofitted to work. The WRX Driver's seat was OK and was well-bolsterd to hold the driver in place, but the passenger seat sat too high and forward- it mounted up fine but something is a bit different between how the Impreza/WRX/Forester and Legacy seats fit. Any of the seats tend to wear on the outside edge by the door, so hopefully you can 'test fit' them in the original car. If not, compare/push down/squeeze the inside to outside to ensure they're similar.....not fun to swap seats and find out the seats are no good! TD

He stated he had the L w/the 15" so, he'll be good to go......and you'll need the mounting bracket for the calipers, if that's not obvious. List: mounting brackets calipers w/pads rotors/discs brake fluid ? TD

Yep...let me know. Thanks, Td

HI, It's been awhile since I did this repair, but I didn't bleed anything. Just put it back together and was good to go. The parking pawl mentioned above is a pain...ensure you note how it comes out! Thanks, TD

Hi check out this POST on cars101.com. The '90-99 EJ22 (?) Legacy L models had the 10.2" single-piston front disc and 10.5" rear. (Brighton had rear drum and NO ABS)....w/either 14" (L) or 15" (LS, LSi-<'96) wheels/rims. Any of the '96-99 EJ25D/2.5 (OB, GT, LSi) and Turbo (Sport Sedan/Touring Wagon) models had the larger 10.5" dual-piston front disc and 10.5" rear disc (vented rear on the turbo models)....and had 15" or 16" (GT) wheels. The Forester had the same as the Outback, AFAIK. More than you asked but may help w/IDing what you need. GL, Td

2004 Forest XT Auto/4EAT This transmission line hose fitting is kinked on my radiator, and I've been told you have to order the radiator to get it! Anyone know the size/dimensions for it? I'd like to buy another 90 degree fitting to replace it. Oh, btw? Tranny fluid is flammable! That hose split, hit the exhaust header and I had a little fire down there! Thanks, Td

Read on CARS101.COM to compare the Legacy versions and for the Outback versions.

2004 Forester XT 180K - NEWLY rebuilt engine, w/new CTS (water temp), plugs, wires, new front AFR / O2 sensor... When cold, car runs poorly - stumbles and hesitates for 1st 1-2 minutes 'til it warms up. No CEL. It's worse w/colder weather we've had the the last week - mid 30's F. It did this BEFORE the Rebuild and After. And it does it on the Stock tune, a Cobb OTS tune, and a Custom -online- tune. Leads me to believe it's an 'Open Loop' issue in the ECU's programming? The front O2 sensor is new - Not the rear, but since they're not used until it gets to Closed Loop, they shouldn't matter? I'm not sure what to log on the Cobb AP but guessing that's a place to start. Thanks for any feedback. Td

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Hi, Similar EJ255 engine as in my '04 Forester, which I just had rebuilt @ 180K. #4 cylinder is a common failure point as the piston ringlands crack and require replacment - doesn't require a rebuild, but lots of labor. As stated, check the DOHC timing belt - actually EXPECT to change it @ 115K, unless it's documented. Might show up on the Carfax/Autocheck the dealer can run for you. The turbos have a propensity to go @ around 150K. I've read numerous thread about the TD04 and VF40s blowing seals well before 200K - Go read up on SubaruOutback.org. If it IS 'beat' then I'd be weary that's it not been maintained - but more depends on how the car looks/runs. If you can determine that the car is unmolested/stock, you might give it a go; I personally will no longer buy a used, modded, turbo car - of any brand....FWIW. GL, TD

This will help w/the pinout on the ECU plugs - HERE. GL, Td

Yes, this is an almost 3 year old thread, but I came across it today, & I decided to close it. (Since I can't update the original...Why?? Every other forum allows it.) I bought a used cluster w/the Tach (Brightons don't have one) and the Speedometer, and it had almost the same Odometer (w/in 5k) reading. IIRC it was out of another Legacy L/LS vs. an OB/LSi/GT. I think those might be geared differently since the rear final drive ratio is different?? Still working fine after swapping it out, and it was a pretty easy job, too. Thanks Td

Axiom, This is called 'hijacking' the thread-it's not related to Topic. Please Search and then start a new thread if needed. Also, this thread was 2 years old when you replied initially.....so you may not get a response from the OP (original poster). TD

I'd ask LMDEW or mdjdc as they have Forester parts. Also, post/look over on subaruforester.org. The '98 was an 'odd' year as it had the EJ25D engine and other differences, but was basically the same 'til the '03 model upgrade, minus a few cosmetic differences in '01 - CARS101.com. Don't forget you should be able to use an Impreza CS, too. TD

^ They'll all bolt in, but they'll fit different. I had '02 WRX seats in my '90 Legacy and they were too tall and forward on the Passenger side - if that matters. But fit OK on the Driver's side, since I could lower them. The '90-'04 Legacy/OB/GT should all interchange, and I believe thru 2007 for the Impreza/Forester. Not sure about the '05+Legacy/outback. I've read mixed reviews on the newer Legacy seats, so might do some reading on here. Depending on $$ you could take your seats to a upholstery shop and get 'em fixed up. Td

Hi, You'll get more info over on SubaruForester.org - look up the 'how to turn better than an STI' HERE. I realize you want the reverse but it'll give you some ideas of an 'in between' option. If you like the ride/handling you have now you'll not want a stock setup. I think the stock XT struts w/Swift springs are a popular option. As noted, you could get something like THESE from Paranoid to give you a bit of lift w/what you have. I'd pull a tire and check the P/N's on the struts & springs (if they're labeled). You likely have something other than the stock XT struts - I don't think they can go that low. HERE is my former '98 Forester riding WRX Struts w/ STi springs on 225-50-16's....a little bit more room than yours. I now have an '04 FXT, too, w/the same suspension setup as my '98 SF- no pics yet. GL, TD

Subaru used to publish that info in the Owner's Manuals, but my '98 Forester did not have it....the FSM should have it if you can find one online. Td

Look @ the bottom of this page and you'll see a list of Similar Threads. A couple may be relevant now that we have your trans ID. Also, go to OpposedForces.com, click the Subaru Parts catalog link, select your Model>>Year>>etc and it shows the similiar part #'s under the AT info HERE. For Legacy Outback 2.5: TZ102Z2ABA '94, November — '96, June TZ102Z2CBA '95, December — '97, July TZ102Z2DBA '96, July — '98, May TZ1A2ZJEBA '97, October — '99, May For Legacy GT 2.5: TZ102Z2AAA '94, November — '96, June TZ102Z2CCA '95, December — '97, July TZ102Z2DCA '96, July — '98, May TZ1A2ZJEAA '97, October — '99, May For a Forester '98-'02 : TZ103ZJ1AA '96, November — '98, June TZ1A3ZC2AA '98, March — '99, June TZ1A3ZC2AA '99, April — '99, December TZ1A3ZC2AA '99, September — '01, February TZ1A3ZC3AA '00, December — '02, February Looks like a Legacy GT....they had smaller/shorter tires 195/60-15 (in '96) vs. the 205/70-15 on the OB , and I'd bet the ratios in the trans are different - I know the 5th gear ratio in the 5-speeds on the OB is different than the GT, to make up for the taller tires??. TD

HI, Please check the DATE on the post; this is 3+years old. Usually anything more than a couple weeks old is no longer active. TD

Google found THIS. The motor has a 'parking switch' that returns the wiper. I would guess that's 'bad' based on the link. I'd grab one from the wrecking yard/pull-n-save. I don't hear/read of them failing often. This LINK states it's an easy repair. GL, Td

Hi, I can't justify a $500 part for a car worth 2-3 times that, so suggesting you go to 'car-part.com' and do a search. You'll find many options and most will ship for a reasonable cost, too. Also, no offense to Gloyale (his posts have helped me many times), but in addition to being longer, the '95+ also use different bolt spacing on the flange that connects to the rear differential. The extra length is on the front half of the drive-line; the back half is the same (IIRC when I did my 5-speed swap and tried to use a newer drive shaft). And after '92, the drive line/drive shaft was 2 pieces. GL, Td

Hi, If you have a few links to these threads I'd be interested to read them --I'm guessing you're referring to the SOHC, since there was no USDM DOHC 'til the '96 EJ25 and the SOHC and DOHC are not interchangeable - @ least on the Phase 1 ('90-98) EJ-series engines. To answer you question about swapping, yes the SOHC intake manifolds (IM) should swap, but be aware of minor differences, as the newer models had EGR on some models and I'm not sure the brackets for the older AC/Alt/PS are compatible w/the newer IM. And make sure you get the fuel rails and injectors w/the newer IM as I'm not sure they're compatible..should be though. GL, Td

HI, Actually, and NO OFFENSE to the USMB, you'll get more info on turbo swaps @ RS25.com (the '98 Impreza RS has the same EJ25D as your OB) and on Legacy Central BBs. I've also seen a couple of turbo'd OB's on the http://www.subaruoutback.org/ site. FWIW, I swapped an EJ22T in my '98 Forester - also the same stock EJ25D engine as your OB. If you're bored read my THREAD HERE on the subaruforester.org site. I reused the DOHC heads from the Forester, which meant I could use the same intake manifold and wiring harness and it was plug-n-play w/the stock OBD2 wiring. I then put in a Greddy Emanage piggy-back to run bigger injectors and manage the boost, but couldn't get it tuned (tried 2 different tuners!). The biggest drawback to the '95-99 USDM Subarus is the lack of ECU support. There was nothing for my '98 Forester. That's why I had to try the piggy-back w/the stock OBD2 system. I also did a swap on a '90 Legacy non-turbo that I swapped w/a EJ22T and did an AT>>5-speed swap. Having the complete donor car helped a lot. On the OBD1 Legacys I only had to swap cam/crank sensors, add 6 wires for the stock turbo sensors and plug in the turbo ECU...too bad it's not that easy going between the OBD2 and OBD1! :-) My .02: If you're going back to OBD1, I'd suggest the Rob Tuned EJ20G The TD04 won't make 250-300 @ the wheels (WHP) - from my experience - even w/the EJ20 heads and a megasquirt. You'll likely need a VF39 or bigger turbo to get there. But 200 WHP should be attainable. Although I've done the above swaps I've not done the OBD1<>OBD2 wiring. I do know the ECUs use different plugs/connectors so you'll have a fair amount of splicing and what have you if you plan on running the EJ22T ECU and putting in its 4 plug ECU connectors. But most of the sensors and such on the intake manifold for the IAC, injectors, CTS, etc are the same. The TPS is different. The engine harness connectors come out the back on the OB; by the battery on the '89-94 Legacy. The Legacy TBE should work on your OB as is... may be a little short. I don't 'think' the DP will connect as is to the OB exhaust, but didn't go that route on my swaps. I also ran the NA radiator on my Legacy turbo swap and it never overheated- even @ Auto-X in summer heat. GL and have fun! You'll have the turbo-mod-bug soon enough! Td