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#7843 of 8173 Re: 1996 Outback timing belt damage [Mr_Shiftright] by paisan Sep 04, 2008 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 03, 2008 11:09 am) I'm pretty sure none of the outback trims ever came in a 2.2L engine. All the legacy based outbacks were 2.5L DOHC engines.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 04, 2008 7:31 pm) paisan (Sep 04, 2008 7:44 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 04, 2008 8:19 pm) and 2 more...
#7844 of 8173 Re: 1996 Outback timing belt damage [paisan] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 04, 2008 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Sep 04, 2008 6:30 pm) The spec tables do show a 1996 Outback base and LS with the 2.2, and the LSi and GT with the 2.5. Also that's what the Subaru shop I called said. But you know, I don't KNOW for sure either. The owner should check his data plate.   If it's a 2.5 he's toast, if it's a 2.2, he's okay, that's about all we know for sure I guess. Replies to this message: paisan (Sep 04, 2008 7:44 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 04, 2008 8:19 pm) ateixeira (Sep 05, 2008 12:40 pm) xwesx (Sep 05, 2008 3:33 pm)
#7845 of 8173 Re: 1996 Outback timing belt damage [Mr_Shiftright] by paisan Sep 04, 2008 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 04, 2008 7:31 pm) Did some research. Looks like in 1996 the Outback trim only came in 2.2L engine.   The mixup is that the Outback WAS A TRIM in pre-2000 models. So if you lookup Legacy for 1996 you will get a choice of trims: Outback LS LSi GT   The LS and Outback trims had the 2.2 in '96 and the LSi and GT had the 2.5. Starting in 1997 the Outback trim only had the 2.5 in it.   Hope this helps.   -mike Motorsports and Modifications Host Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 04, 2008 8:19 pm) ateixeira (Sep 05, 2008 12:40 pm) xwesx (Sep 05, 2008 3:33 pm)
#7846 of 8173 Re: 1996 Outback timing belt damage [paisan] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 04, 2008 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Sep 04, 2008 7:44 pm) So he could have either engine, right? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 05, 2008 12:40 pm) xwesx (Sep 05, 2008 3:33 pm)
#7847 of 8173 Re: 1996 Outback timing belt damage [Mr_Shiftright] by ateixeira Sep 05, 2008 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 04, 2008 8:19 pm) I thought the 1995 model was a trim package, and had the 2.2l.   The 1996 made the 2.5l standard, and had the raised roof line. That year's 2.5l even recommended premium fuel.   In 1997 they tuned the 2.5l to run on regular fuel, plus it got a power boost.   That's how I seem to recall it.
#7848 of 8173 Re: New plugs, now stalls [paisan] by xwesx Sep 05, 2008 (3:24 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Aug 21, 2008 7:46 pm) Andy, this sounds very familiar, and I am betting it is incompatible plugs. I know it sounds ridiculous, but the first time I replaced the plugs on my 1996 Outback (2.5L engine), I installed Bosch +4 that the technician told me would work beautifully in the Subaru. The same thing you describe occurred. It would start, rev to about 15-1600, which is normal for the initial start, then it would die. If I held the accelerator to about 3-4000 RPM, it would continue running, but then die as soon as I let off the pedal. It was smooth as butter while it ran, but that wasn't for long! So, with nothing else at all changed, I pulled the plugs and reinstalled the originals. The car ran just as it had. I then went to the shop, returned the plugs (had to argue with them a long time about taking them after they had been installed), and picked up the factory-specified NGK platinums (ugh, those things are spendy!). I ended up breaking a plug wire when I pulled the Bosch plugs, so I purchased a set of new wires as well.   After installing the new plugs, it ran like a champ (though not as smooth as with the Bosch plugs). I then installed the new wires and called it a (very long) day.   If you did not get the factory specified plugs, I would suspect the plugs as the source of the problem.
#7849 of 8173 Re: 1996 Outback timing belt damage [Mr_Shiftright] by xwesx Sep 05, 2008 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 04, 2008 8:19 pm) Haha. Guys, this one is funny!   In 1995, only the 2.2L was available. In 1996, both the 2.2L and 2.5L were available, but the majority of Outbacks I have seen from the 1996 model year were 2.5L, so chances are good that the owner here has a 2.5L engine.   Starting in 1997, only the 2.5L was available.
#7850 of 8173 Re: Further information for your reply [wabbitt] by frandsen Sep 07, 2008 (3:24 pm)
Replying to: wabbitt (Dec 18, 2007 2:50 pm) We have the same leaking problem with our 2002 Legacy wagon hatchback. Just noticed it when on a trip to wet Washington and B.C. I had to replace the left stop light and noticed it was corroded. Water also comes out of the right tail light pocket type flap. When we initially open the hatch, water really pours in. Any luck on how to fix it? We've had the car since it was almost new and it has always been garaged. Never in an accident, so it must be a design defect. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 08, 2008 7:45 am) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 08, 2008 7:47 am)
#7851 of 8173 Re: Further information for your reply [frandsen] by ateixeira Sep 08, 2008 (7:45 am)
Replying to: frandsen (Sep 07, 2008 3:24 pm) There must be a drain somewhere that is clogged. Start by cleaning the door jambs and hatch jambs. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 08, 2008 7:47 am)
#7852 of 8173 Re: Further information for your reply [ateixeira] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 08, 2008 (7:47 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 08, 2008 7:45 am) Could be a sunroof drain? Do you have a SR?   Also could be the tail light body gaskets (that seal the entire assembly to the body of the car. These would not be fun to replace on your car.

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