If it's sluggish before warming up, it could have a bad EGR solenoid... this is a common problem, and it makes those engines run rough until warmed up... ...
Thanks Robert I haven't checked for vac leaks yet,but while engine is idling,I dodn't notice or hear any leaks.but will look more closely. Bob in Wyoming ...
Hi again Even after it's warm and I'm driving,it lacks power-if not converter,I'll et it's a plugged trans filter. Bob [Non-text portions of this message have...
Hmmm, maybe, but those just have the metal screen trans filter... might be worth checking tho... I guess you've checked the ignition timing and such... how...
I too am a new member,I had?? a similar problem..took too a couple of shops ...one that only does soobies, he now has it running. my 87 GL with 50,000 orig.mi....
Hi Will I am in Wyoming-definately at altitude,but I have FI.I know from past Subarus.some of the things they do.This one just has been sitting and I think ...
Hi I changed the fuel filter and took a drive on the Interstate.Best I could do is 55-took a while to get up to speed too.I am going to hope it's the tranny...
Is it carbed, or fuel injected? ... From: <wycasbob@...> To: <Subaru-Tech@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [Subaru-Tech]...
You probably checked the air filter I assume... also the mass air flow sensor could be a problem... do you have any codes flashing on the LED on the computer...
Hi Bob, Everything you have said and done up to this point is leading me to the converter. The easiest way I know to check it is to drop the exhaust and run...
Thanks Moolie I will get trans checked tomorrow and if that's not it then it probably is the converter. Bob [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hi guys i have a problem with the primary turbo boosting intermitantly i have changed the electronic boost control valve under the wheel arch but it is still...
What country are you in? Most of the people on this list are from the US and the sequential twin turbo Legacy was never sold in the US. Maybe someone outside...
I am in the U.K and the car is a Japanese import and it was not sold in the U.K either Simon What country are you in? Most of the people on this list are...
sorry i should have put that its N registration and its an RS model. Thanks Simon What year is the Legacy? ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Does the engine *sound* like it's working hard, or does it sound like it's struggling. A plugged converter will keep engine rpms down, even when not loaded....
Hi Isn't that a carbureted model? Suggest, check vacuumed to the 2nd throat and check the throat is operating. Ken Message: 1 Date: Sun, 1 May 2005 17:00:15...
My 95 Legacy Brighton wagon burns oil, but only intermittently. Every 3 or 4 days, it belches out a cloud of oil smoke for about 2 minutes, then the exhaust...
keep close track of when it belches the smoke, after sitting ? After being parked hot, cold, uphill, downhill, etc. If it's intermittent, I wouldn't want to...
No-It's fuel injected-tomorrow I am having the exhaust checked-I think converters are plugged Bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...