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96 legacy sedan 2.2 164k my nieces car,..I bought it for my son who is turning 16 in august check out this section of the head gasket...corrosion..had more of a rust color before I power washed the engine Anyone have an idea if this is a precursor to the gasket failing? should I scrape it loose...spray a little wd-40 so maybe it does not keep corroding? Hope pic shows up

Nope...I have been driving subs for 30 years and cannot recall buying even one

I have a 2002ljegacy that needs the P brake adjusted...the old cars (GL/Loyales) simply had the adjuster nut under the P brake lever...I liked that The newer generations have the elaborate rear drum brake set up...all for a simple parking brake:-\...the old days were so simple... Is the adjustment now done on each wheelthru the slot using the star type adjusting thingy? thanks

no need to touch the axle....just get a light down there andyour universal...it's the toughest connection to get acess to on the car I have the same car 96 OB wagon....bought for 400 with the HG condition. This was my first big job on the newer style subs. I would think you have read this board enough that you are doing all the necessary things...seals, TB, tensioners, WP, baffle plate, T stat...

porc no offense meant It just irks me to no end that they really dicked around with this issue...it hurts whan you are a fan of the company/car

so my new 2002 legacy GT has a pretty loud wind noise coming from the dr window...in the forward corner where the small speaker is mounted (tweeter?) If I push the vertical gasket seam tight against the window it gets quieter....but the slight gap there cannot be the issue as the pass. rubber gasket has the same gap and is quiet Put some masking tape over the gasket on the outside of window (same vertical seam) and it quiets down I noticed in the old owners records this statement on a dealer receipt "wind whistle left door..left door gussett out of adjustment...remove door panel and adjust gusset" I assume the fix worked -- it was when the car had 11k anyone familiar with this? thanks

1996 (or was it 1995?) to 2003...and it's almost all fixed...gee, that's a confidence builder Don't get me wrong...I've been driving subs since '79...but this HG issue is one huge black eye IMO

70k Have a bunch of records from the original owner 30k i got the coolant treatment at 65k left side head gasket leaking and was replaced (sad that this still happens on a 2002) during the first year of ownership, one receipt states the cel coming on and car stalling--says"internal fault in ecm--remove ecm and send out for update" what does that mean--I never heard of it in jan of this year during a 60k servicing...one item states "fuel & emissions--replaced faulty AF sensor" --replacedp/n 22791aa00a $113---anyone know what that is?

96 legacy sedan 2.2 164k my nieces car,..I bought it for my son who is turning 16 in august check out this section of the head gasket...corrosion..had more of a rust color before I power washed the engine Anyone have an idea if this is a precursor to the gasket failing? should I scrape it loose...spray a little wd-40 so maybe it does not keep corroding? .....ok ...how do I attach an image?

Dave what car are you working on? Front or rear bearing? I would like to see it if Ican arrage the time (unless its done already) I'm in Stormville email me at avalanche54321 at yahoo Bill

eric How do you know when to run a vacuum why do you? and how do you (i have access to a vacuum pump from work) I disconnected one of my hoses and wondering why i would need to draw a vacum thanks

the old wagon...hands down my first sub was a brand new 2wd 4 dr DL sedan with the 1.6 and a 5 spd....pretty gutless but amazingly reliable I have owned/bought& sold scores of the old GL's /Loyales 1.8's Yes they are under powered and not as comfortable as the newer legacy's....but I would feel much more secure on long range trips with that old simple engine design vs newer too many sensors and things to go wrong these days IMHO

Thanks HS...wish you were in NY...I could learn a lot...

Hondasucks You are soo right about the crank seal and the spring coming out. My first time doing it, I too thought it seemed logical to install the crank seal into the oil pump on the bench. Well, for some reason I had a heck of a time getting the seal to slide easily over the crank shaft....and the spring came out about 4 times on me. Since you ar a sub tech...help me out with a PIA problem....how do YOU get the cam shaft and crank shaft seals out??? When a shaft protrudes thru a seal, what do you use, some kind of hooked instrument?? That's the only thing I thought of but it was a total bear removing them...I was cussin and swearing and worried I was going to score the aluminum...thanks!

anyone know with certainty if the hood, grill and frt bumper from a 95 legacy wagon bolt up to my 96 legacy 4 dr sedan?

I am about to buy a 2002 Legacy GT 5 spd How does the hydraulic clutch work?? WHy is it better I am only familiar with the old cable and spring type on my old Dl/GL/Loyales When the disc is getting thin, it slips but does it get harder to put in gear?

is a 96 legacy L 2.2 considered phase 1 or 2?

I have a 30 year old compression tester...probably used it 3 times I imagine this onewould be near impossible to use pn my 96 OB 2.5 What's a good brand that has the flexibility to get into this area?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-99-SUBARU-LEGACY-OUTBACK-EJ25-JAPANESE-ENGINE-JDM_W0QQitemZ250408912185QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item250408912185&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1171%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 I have heard of JDM engines on here--how many sources are there? Anyone had good or bad stories about them?

well...the reason I asked is I have a lead on an LLBean wagon 03 for $4500...good shape but 140K I really wanted something at about 100K.....

CNY Dave Great pics! THat motor looks like new ok...so the chain should last the life odf the motor...but not the water pump How often for that and how tough is it???

Anyone else have experience with the 6 cylinder??? Is the timing chain bathed in oil...and it is supposed to last the life of the car??? thanks

I figured I would never buy a sub with the 6 cyl for a few reasons...the 2.5 is powerful enough for me...why deal with less fuel economy...but more importantly...and engine I am not familiar with. But there is a nice one for sale...2001 LLB How much tougher are these to work on? (I've done HG job on my 2.5 96 OB etc)....does the 6 have a timing belt or what...how much more complicated is it (what is the service interval as this has 105k) I assume the compartment is much more cramped??? can you actually RR spark plugs?? it scares me... thanks

does anyone know with certainy if a 97 OB wagon front bumper cover would fit on my 96 OB wagon? guy wants 150...seems steep...going to offer 100 including the fog lites (which I need also) and how do you take these off without breaking whatever clips are holding it

ugghhh... sounds like a trip from hell! Blowing a motor 3000 miles from home...a true nightmare a true mastercard moment---priceless