Subaru Legacy Forum Index Subaru Legacy Forum Index
 
Home - Vendors - Rules - Forums - Reviews - vBGarage - Join this forum! - Get Todays Posts - Wiki - Members - VB FAQ - Search
img img img
 
Go Back   Subaru Legacy Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
User Name
Password

Page 1 of 9 1 23 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 205
Search took 0.02 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: johnegg
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) Yesterday, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 113
Posted By johnegg
96 - 99 the lego L, brighton, GT and LSi all use...

96 - 99 the lego L, brighton, GT and LSi all use the same struts.
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 06-16-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 282
Posted By johnegg
ding, ding, ding, we have a winner!!!!! now...

ding, ding, ding, we have a winner!!!!!

now for a valve job.

tip: when removing the cam shaft assemblies to get to the head bolts, have the engine turned so the cams are on the top.
this way...
Forum: Third Generation Legacy (1999 - 2004) 06-15-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 143
Posted By johnegg
someone suggested closing the doors with the...

someone suggested closing the doors with the window part way down is partly to blame.

i hear you can replace the ''gusset''? for a reasonable price ($30?).
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 06-14-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 153
Posted By johnegg
so it is not the ej22 with HLAs which will...

so it is not the ej22 with HLAs which will clatter when the oil is low.

the good news is that rad knock does not usually go away or get better. so it is probably not a rod bearing.
even if it is,...
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 06-14-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 311
Posted By johnegg
.

.
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 05-19-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 123
Posted By johnegg
yes they are different. 96 - 03 ej25 flex...

yes they are different.

96 - 03 ej25 flex plate will all be the same.


http://opposedforces.com/parts
Forum: Third Generation Legacy (1999 - 2004) 05-16-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 65
Posted By johnegg
yes

yes
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 05-06-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 65
Posted By johnegg
some codes require more than one drive cycle to...

some codes require more than one drive cycle to set.

did you look for, read , the codes or did you just assume no code since the light did not come on?

front or rear o2 sensor?
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 05-03-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 167
Posted By johnegg
the safest way is to drain the pan and pour it...

the safest way is to drain the pan and pour it into an empty gallon jug. then pour the same amount of new fluid into a matching empty jug. and then pour that amount back in to the trans. that way you...
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 05-03-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 854
Posted By johnegg
borrowed from myhonestmechanic.com in response...

borrowed from myhonestmechanic.com in response to:

Why does my catalytic converter glow red hot??



and from yahoo answers:
Forum: Third Generation Legacy (1999 - 2004) 04-28-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 73
Posted By johnegg
as long as the crank is in the correct position,...

as long as the crank is in the correct position, or close to it, no worries. the valves snap shut, out of the way.

set the crank to the timing alignment mark and then rotate the cam to it's...
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 04-26-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 235
Posted By johnegg
not if you unlock her door first and open the...

not if you unlock her door first and open the door for her.
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 04-25-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 126
Posted By johnegg
the most common failure for the racks is leaking...

the most common failure for the racks is leaking fluid. there is no fix for that short of a full rebuild. if you are not leaking fluid the rack is probably still good. but 3 years with torn boots is...
Forum: Third Generation Legacy (1999 - 2004) 04-25-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 180
Posted By johnegg
so, did octain really post this 19 months ago,...

so, did octain really post this 19 months ago, one day after he joined, and someone just now dug it up?
Forum: Third Generation Legacy (1999 - 2004) 04-24-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 76
Posted By johnegg
yes, just swap out the lockset / key way. i...

yes, just swap out the lockset / key way.
i think, on the wagons you need a deep well socket to reach over the blot bolt threads to get to the nut.

i'm not sure about the sedans. but it isn't...
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 04-23-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 284
Posted By johnegg
the most common cause of a no start after major...

the most common cause of a no start after major engine work is the timing is off.

the same is almost true for a ''not quite right'' idle.

pop off the cam covers, 3 bolts each side, and see if...
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 04-19-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 144
Posted By johnegg
go back to where you bought the car and complain....

go back to where you bought the car and complain. even if they only give you $100 back it is money you do not have to take out of your pocket for repairs.

would you have still bought the car if it...
Forum: Third Generation Legacy (1999 - 2004) 04-17-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 118
Posted By johnegg
as mentioned, these engines already have a cold...

as mentioned, these engines already have a cold air intake. although that is not the topic of discussion. and some of the ''piping'' and boxes in the plenum
are designed to catch water before it...
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 04-11-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 128
Posted By johnegg
crank key way at 3 oclock is in fact TDC. two...

crank key way at 3 oclock is in fact TDC.
two pistons are at the top, where the valves are .

this is just an educated guess, rotate the loaded cam counter clock wise and see if it unloads....
Forum: Third Generation Legacy (1999 - 2004) 04-09-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 278
Posted By johnegg
so , lets assume it is ''wrist pin worn causing...

so , lets assume it is ''wrist pin worn causing the knock''.
imho, you are nuts if you have the dealer repair, rebuild or replace your engine.

and the most economical approach is to replace with...
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 04-09-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 253
Posted By johnegg
boy oh boy, piston slap gets blamed for...

boy oh boy, piston slap gets blamed for everything.

i had a 97 obw with piston slap. i bought it w/ 98k miles and a known ''bad wrist pin''. i had an engine and i was planning on swapping it out....
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 04-06-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 136
Posted By johnegg
this is not a huge problem. the key does not...

this is not a huge problem.

the key does not hold the crank sprocket in position. the bolt does.
the key locates the the crank sprocket until the bolt gets tight enough.
and the wear in the key...
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 04-02-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 500
Posted By johnegg
buy the kyb-gr2s but buy the ones for the 96 - 98...

buy the kyb-gr2s but buy the ones for the 96 - 98 outback. they are 2 inches taller. same with the springs.
you can use the legacy springs with the outback struts just fine. it is possible in the...
Forum: Second Generation Legacy (1994 - 1998) 03-24-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 270
Posted By johnegg
you have torque bind. do a search and you will...

you have torque bind. do a search and you will find a ton of info.

note:
1/ shift to N and wait before you shift to P to shut it off.
2/ test drive the car in slow tight circles on dry pavement...
Forum: Third Generation Legacy (1999 - 2004) 03-14-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By johnegg
NO, this is not a good swap. the 98 is a phase 1...

NO, this is not a good swap. the 98 is a phase 1 engine and the 03 is a phase 2 engine. although it may be possible, in theory, it is not worth all the work.

much easier to find an 00 - 04...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 205
Page 1 of 9 1 23 Last »

 
Forum Jump
Remove advertisements

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:26 AM.

 
img img img
LegacyGT.com - Archive - Top
Back To The Top   img img Back To The Top
Zoints SEO v2.3.0 by Zoints & Computer-Logic.org

vBulletin Optimisation by vB Optimise.