DerFahrer

Sounds a lot like a MAF sensor. Try looking for one in a junkyard. And you'll probably get warned about cross-posting in the Older Gen forum, so just be prepared for that.

I agree that 4-wheeling is a sport, and I would most definitely classify a Wrangler as an SUV, in fact, I'd say it's about as pure an SUV as there is on the road right now...

I agree 100%. Subaru's don't belong on the dragstip anyway. I think it's stupid. If we're going to put WRX's on the dragstrip, then logically we should take Camaro's and Mustangs rally racing in the dirt. If you want to get the best launch, rev it up to 5000 and dump it, and don't blame me when your tranny ends up on the ground. If you have any sympathy for your car at all, rev it up to about 3000 and just ride it out, let the car catch up to the engine.

It's classified as a small SUV, along with the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. I think people forget what SUV stands for: Sport Utility Vehicle. I would think this means the vehicle needs to be relatively "sporty". There's nothing "sporty" about a Chevy Suburban or Hummer H2 That's just my opinion though.

Just to let you all know, we're taking roll call for this event on the XT6 and SVX boards. So if you plan on attending, let us know!

It moves towards the driver's side, to your right, clockwise...

I posted a thread a couple days ago about my Outback 2.5XT 5MT test-drive, search my posts and you should find it...

Josh, I never did that and my car hasn't jumped timing since I did it a year and a half ago

Pick up one of the most famous Turbo Legacy Wagons in America http://bbs.legacycentral.org/viewtopic.php?t=17965

It's a Subaru thing. Nothing to do with the clutch or ECU timing or anything... I've learned to live with it, I just feather the throttle a little more gently and progressively.

I think I have O2 sensor issues with none of these symptoms (88 XT EA82 MPFI). Here's my problem: Occasionally while I'm driving, the car will stumble, accelerate awfully slowly if at all, and then wake up and surge forward. Also, if I let the rpm's drop below 1000 while I'm pulling away from a stop, the CEL will illuminate until it hits 2000 rpm, then will shut off. The only code I can pull from that CEL is the O2 sensor code. It's a slight MAF sensor possibility too, but I'm not sure why I'd get an O2 sensor code for a MAF-related problem :-\

1. CV joint is bad 2. Don't bother fixing it or repairing the boot 3. Wait until it clunks going straight, then it's gone for good 4. Replace with rebuilt unit from www.cvaxles.com for $55, lifetime warranty 5. Stir and enjoy!

ScoobySchmitty comes through! I had the exact same situation, I put the clutch in and all of a sudden I felt something snap and it started making this horrible noise in the bellhousing. It's nothing major, the bearing can't go anywhere. It will still be forced to push against the pressure plate when the clutch fork comes forward. It will just destroy the bearing and fork (and possibly the pressure plate) over a long period of time. And if you'll believe this, I never found the old clips for my TOB :-\ That did indeed look like a throwout bearing retaining clip. But unless you've got MAJOR transmission issues , there's no possible way that can get into the gearbox and then out the drain plug. You've either got a gap between your engine and tranny, which you need to address AT ONCE, or there's an ever-so-slight possibility that the clip flew out of the timing hole on the bellhousing and ended up somehow in your pan... Good luck Michael!

Let's not forget shifter bushings... I seem to be the only one who's had bad luck with these, but for those who don't know, royal PITA!!

The deadline was approaching fast, September 30th. I've had the email sitting in my inbox for weeks that I was still able to test-drive a 2005 Legacy or Outback for the $25 gift card. I had a part on order for the XT, so I figured I'd go do this before my time ran out. They only had two Legacy GT's, both sedans and autospastics So in order to drive a turbo 5spd, I ended up taking one of the Outback 2.5XT's for a spin. This one was loaded up to the brim with leather, sunroof, everything. Sticker was a mere $31k, waaaay out of my price range I'm not crazy about the raised suspension on the Outback, but for a wagon, it wasn't bad. It was still easy to get in and out. The rear trunk was very nice and accessible, it felt like a very useful vehicle, which I like. For ergonomics, everything felt perfect. I mean perfect. I got in it and immediately felt at home, there's no mistaking it, it's still a Subaru. The A/C and stereo were easily in reach, and the pedals are exactly in the same place as my Legacy, I was able to heel-and-toe just like in my car. But enough on that, the drive . The power is awesome. Even for a fat porky loaded Outback wagon, it still pushes you back in the seat when you get on the gas. It has the obligatory turbo lag about 2000rpm, but thankfully, it's got the torque of the 2.5 to help it along, it's nothing like driving a WRX, which has nothing below 3 grand. The clutch was great, shifter was full of feel and easy to shift. I didn't get a chance to push the handling, I took it down a semi-twisty road but some stupid minivan was in front of me From what I could tell though, it handles great. It felt just like my Legacy, and of course my Legacy is a much smaller, lighter car. So I got my $25 on the way and I finally drove an 05 Legacy/Outback, and came away very, very impressed. If I had anywhere close to that kinda money, I'd probably pony up!

The old one was prone to cracking, and even if it doesn't crack, it's still a little oversensitive, it might tell the ECU to pull timing because it hears something other than knock...

You're right Caleb, I had it backwards in my mind. For some reason, I was thinking that the spring on the HH cable would compress the clutch cable if it weren't for the pedal spring... But the PP does play a role for sure. When my Legacy's clutch went out, the pedal stayed on the floor, which logically suggests the HH spring wasn't strong enough to pull the fork back when the PP collapsed. But all manual Soobs had Hill-Holders, not just 4WD. I've seen dozens of FWD Soobs with HH's.

I'm a little confused by your post, but I think you're asking if the clutch pedal should have a spring on it, at the top of the pedal? The clutch pressure plate should always return the clutch fork to its original position, if it doesn't the pressure plate has failed. The return spring on the Hill-Holder is just to pull the HH cable back to the correct position, otherwise your brakes would never release. The spring on the pedal is just to return the pedal to its original position, otherwise the clutch would engage and the pedal wouldn't come back up. It might help if you keep this in mind: Cables only do their jobs under tension, never under compression.

Legacies are the first of the Newer Gen cars, so this really belongs in the other forum. But nonetheless, you already know how to pull the codes. I'm not exactly sure, but these cars are known for having one sensor go bad, then angering the other sensors and making them throw codes too. Join us over on http://bbs.legacycentral.org and continue the discussion there. Then you'll have a whole bunch more people to help.

If you're searching, then this will help you search. You won't find a 2004 Impreza 2.5RS wagon, the wagons were denoted as TS instead of RS. They changed it to RS for 05. Don't forget there is also the Outback Sport, which is an Impreza wagon with raised suspension and two-tone color scheme. I've never driven one, but from what I've heard, they're great, fun little cars. They aren't tire-shredders like the WRX's but they should do. I'd say your best bet is to just go to a dealer and pick up a brochure, read over the options list carefully, then decide if it's the right car for you. But I'm sure once you drive one, you'll find it to your liking.

Looking at a 1.8 manifold, I don't think it will for a 2.2... The exhaust manifolds are different too, although they still might fit. OBD= On Board Diagnostics. Basically how you can pull codes from the computer and the generational difference between ECU's. OBD I is up to 1994, you can pull your own codes from this system. OBD II is 95-up, you need a special tool to pull codes. Your 95 Impreza has OBD II, so it would be a good idea to get a 2.2 out of an OBD II car. AIC, I'm not sure what that is myself, car to elaborate Jon? AFAIK = As Far As I Know Actually, I wouldn't dump the 1.8 that quickly. It's no powerhouse, but it's a very tough engine, just about as tough as the 2.2 you want to put in there.

I'll cut and paste my response from a similar discussion on forumsubaru.com:

Don't do it. Even if it's legit. You want to get rid of, did you say, the ONLY GSR in your country? How do you know this person will take care of it? They could send it to a junkyard in a year's time... Keep it, and enjoy it!

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Agreed. I also noticed that it cut down on the pinging I used to have, which would make sense if the intake charge is slightly cooler...