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Subaru Legacy/Outback Wagons Maintenance & Repair

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#7729 of 8644 Subaru Legacy Outback 1996 - Remove Rear Molding by ottawasubaru

Jun 09, 2008 (6:07 am)

Hello,
 
I'm planning to change the rear wiper motor for my 1996 outback -- I have removed the 5 or so pins under the molding, thinking that that's all I need. However, the molding still would not come off! It appears that the molding is one large bottom unit including the plastic "shield" that wraps around the wiper motor from the inside.
 
Does anyone have any idea on how to remove it?
 
thanks

#7730 of 8644 Re: Need help changing fuel pump [paisan] by birdmanbob

Jun 09, 2008 (12:25 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Feb 26, 2008 6:08 pm)
hi mike, or anyone else in the know:
sorry if you have covered this item b4, but i didn't see it. i need to get at the fuel lines on top of fuel tank on 91 awd legacy wagon as fuel is practically gushing out when car is turned on. no, i am driving it at the moment! i assume i have a corrosion induced break in a line up there as fuel is running down off front of tank. my big question is: is there is an access panel in this model too - like you referred to in 96 legacy sedan. where exactly do i get at it from above. if no access panel, can i cut one? removing tank on this model, esp considering its age and condition, looks just about impossible, and way impractical.
thx
bob

#7731 of 8644 Re: 1992 Suburu Legacy - overheating [paisan] by kbinke

Jun 09, 2008 (3:01 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Jun 05, 2008 4:11 pm)
No, the radiator is hot. Well at least the fluid is hot and the hoses are hot.

#7732 of 8644 Re: I need help please? Can some1 help? [taz16] by ateixeira

Jun 10, 2008 (8:38 am)

Replying to: taz16 (Jun 08, 2008 9:35 am)
Short answer: no. Don't do it.
 
The lower boost engine in the WRX and Forester "recommend" premium fuel, but the higher boost Legacy and Outback turbos require premium, i.e. 91 octane.
 
You could mix half 89 and half 93, to get 91, but I doubt it's worth the hassle for a few pennies.

#7733 of 8644 Re: Need help changing fuel pump [birdmanbob] by paisan

Jun 11, 2008 (7:53 pm)

Replying to: birdmanbob (Jun 09, 2008 12:25 pm)
Pull your rear seat and you will have access to the panel for the top of the tank. It's on the passenger side just behind where the seat back mounts. 4 Phillips screws hold the panel in place. Then a bunch of 8mm bolts hold the connections that go in the tank. My guess is either one of the rubber fuel lines is leaking or the gasket that goes around the panel that accesses the top of the tank.
 
I've opened the one in my 94 legacy a bunch of times.
 
-mike

#7734 of 8644 Engine Valve Train by nerd

Jun 13, 2008 (2:51 am)

What drives the valve train in the 2.5L engine in a 2006 Outback? Belts...Chains...Gears? Do any of the components require scheduled replacement or inspection?

#7735 of 8644 add performance to an '03 Legacy by fordwrench

Jun 13, 2008 (10:06 pm)

Does anyone know if there is a supercharger kit avalable for an '03 Legacy? If not what can I do to waken this car up. It is a 5 speed sedan.

#7736 of 8644 Re: add performance to an '03 Legacy [fordwrench] by lilengineerboy

Jun 14, 2008 (4:21 pm)

Replying to: fordwrench (Jun 13, 2008 10:06 pm)
Does anyone know if there is a supercharger kit avalable for an '03 Legacy? If not what can I do to waken this car up. It is a 5 speed sedan
 
JDM front clip for the previous generation Impreza STI? EJ2.5T I think. 300hp
 
Is it worth it? Of course not, but I don't think 3k on a supercharger on a 6 year old relatively inexpensive car is either.

#7737 of 8644 Re: Engine Valve Train [nerd] by paisan

Jun 14, 2008 (7:58 pm)

Replying to: nerd (Jun 13, 2008 2:51 am)
What drives the valve train in the 2.5L engine in a 2006 Outback? Belts...Chains...Gears? Do any of the components require scheduled replacement or inspection?
 
It's in the manual but, 30k intervals check the timing belt. 105k interval change the belt.
 
-mike

#7738 of 8644 Re: add performance to an '03 Legacy [fordwrench] by paisan

Jun 14, 2008 (8:00 pm)

Replying to: fordwrench (Jun 13, 2008 10:06 pm)
Does anyone know if there is a supercharger kit avalable for an '03 Legacy? If not what can I do to waken this car up. It is a 5 speed sedan.
 
Trade it in for an 05 LGT.
 
If you must keep it, do suspension, tires, brakes and you'll be faster w/o adding any power. There are no superchargers for the car. The only viable upgrade in terms of power is a motor swap with a WRX either 2.0 or 2.5 Turbo motors. However all the components needed to do a complete swap with labor runs in the $8-10k range.
 
-mike

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