Hi all,<br><br>Just joined this group. I bought a 1-owner '93 Legacy 1.8Ti Auto one year ago and have been quite happy with it. It had 113000km on the clock...
I Have a 95 1.8 Impreza L that when cold displays<br>3250 rpm @ 70 mph in 5th gear. Once thoroughly warmed up it drops to 3000 rpm @ 70 mph in 5th.<br>The ...
My CRX used to do that all the time. I assume it's the thermostat revving the engine higher to warm it up. My Subaru's never done it. I'm not familiar enough...
I seem to have lost the procedure to clear up the computer on my 91 Legacy. I know it had something to do with driving the car for a minute at 7 mph, then ...
My auto transmission 1.8L Impreza does the same thing, except on mine it almost feels like there is a 5th gear. Once the engine warms up, it almost feels like...
The '5th gear' is the full lock up torque converter locking up. This give a direct connection, without any slippage, as a standard clutch would. After it...
Our 97 Legacy with 103K miles and regular dealer service developed a cracked block. The dealer can not explain it but stated that they replace engines all the ...
Well, it could be a scam.. try getting a second opinion if possible. I never have a repair performed when the estimate is over $100 and I am not totally sure ...
I have a 91 legacy and if it developed a cracked block I'd be screeming at Subaru to fix it, at their cost. There is no way in this day and age that a block ...
I have been searching the net for Subaru info. I looked at a 89 Subaru GL, 2 wheel drive w/ automatic transmission, 4 doors and all the power options. It had...
Hmmm, not sure but I believe those engines are "interference" engines, in layman's terms, the valves may have crunched into the top of the pistons when the...
Broken timing belts on the '89 will not have caused any engine damage internally, as it is a clearance engine.<br>Automatics in those years were quite ...
I have owned 4 Subaru's. My current one is a 85 XT with 272k miles. The one before that was a 86 XT scrapped at 212k (canabalized for parts for the 85). Before...
Anybody else have engine pinging issues at highway speeds?<br><br>I removed the vacuum advance from the distributor and that helps, but seems like a bad idea...
Thanks for responding!<br>It's not a turbo, but actually 89 octane does help. Just so pricey. I wonder if every one else has this problem? It's got 390000 kms ...
I know this is an old post, but I've rebuilt the carb on that engine type -- which was fairly easy to do -- with no success in the end. It had the same ...
Hey, thanks for the answer! I never did get one before. So, you'd suggest a used carb over the rebuild? How long do you suppose that solution would ...
>>>but actually 89 octane does help. Just so pricey<br><br>Yea, it's pretty damn expensive. It costs a whopping 75 cents more per fillup. Why, you...
The frame rusted away on my 89 subby 2 door hatchback and I am selling off the WHOLE car or any pieces. I have the trans that is in excellent condition and has...
I didn't realize Pepsi was so high in octane. Thank you very much for your helpful comments! Anyhow, higher octane helps a little but not enough (not even the...
My used carb is still going strong after 30,000 miles. I'm pretty happy about it and it was faily easy to replace. So, yes, I would recommend going that way....
