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1998 subaru automatic transmission trouble

5 messages,  Last post on Aug 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM

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#2 of 5 Swapping 5 speed manual for auto by hank48

Jul 13, 2011 (7:19 pm)

I have a 1998 legacy wagon with a 5 speed manual trans. and a auto. trans. from a 1997 legacy wagon. I was wondering if it is possible to put the auto. trans. into the 1998.Both cars have the 2.5 liter engine.

#3 of 5 1995 Subaru Impreza 2.2 auto by subitoo

Aug 25, 2011 (8:26 am)

Recently, my Subaru started giving off a noise (grating noise like metal against metal sound) when I begin to slow down and take my foot off the accelerator. If I keep the car at a steady speed (any speed), the sound goes away but if I free wheel the noise returns. Another way of eliminating the noise when I want to slow down is to press the brake while at the same time still keep slight pressure on the accelerator. Does anyone have any ideas what might cause this? The engine has a 125,000 on it and the car has been well maintained all along. Thanks.

#4 of 5 Re: 1995 Subaru Impreza 2.2 auto [subitoo] by ateixeira

Aug 25, 2011 (9:36 am)

Replying to: subitoo (Aug 25, 2011 8:26 am)
My best guess - loose exhaust heat shield.

#5 of 5 Re: 1995 Subaru Impreza 2.2 auto [ateixeira] by xwesx

Aug 25, 2011 (12:31 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 25, 2011 9:36 am)
While not typical, it might be an issue with a bearing or brakes. You can rule those out easily by lifting each corner and spinning the wheel in turn. Being AWD, make sure you put it in neutral and block the (other) tires.

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