Free '96 legacy wagon - Page 2

TomsSVX · #16 04-14-2008, 07:03 PM

So u wanna sell this wagon if its an outback??

Tom

michael · #17 04-15-2008, 05:49 AM

Mabey, let me get it first.

michael · #18 04-20-2008, 05:19 AM

I picked it up yesterday and to my suprise the motor ran without a peep. Mabey a sticky lifter? It is a 1996 Outback with a 2.2 and a 5 speed so if the motor does crap out I have everything I need for a swap! It does have some rust in the same spots that svxii rust at but I can live with that. On the mile and a half ride home I only noticed 2 problems: There is a click sound coming from door every 30 seconds or so. PO said it was because I used the Auto down window switch. Problem #2 is a lot of side to side play in the shifter and the clutch lets out a little high for my taste. Other than that it rode like a dream.

legacyau · #19 04-20-2008, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by michael

I picked it up yesterday and to my suprise the motor ran without a peep. Mabey a sticky lifter? It is a 1996 Outback with a 2.2 and a 5 speed so if the motor does crap out I have everything I need for a swap! It does have some rust in the same spots that svxii rust at but I can live with that. On the mile and a half ride home I only noticed 2 problems: There is a click sound coming from door every 30 seconds or so. PO said it was because I used the Auto down window switch. Problem #2 is a lot of side to side play in the shifter and the clutch lets out a little high for my taste. Other than that it rode like a dream.

Side to side play is only bushes easy fixed

is it a cable clutch? you can adjust that if it is ,you've got a bargain

Cam
I've got a SVX and loving it!

michael · #20 04-20-2008, 03:32 PM

Does anyone know of a good forum to join for the 1st generation legacy outback? I checked out subaruoutback.org but it seems to be geared towards newer models. I don't even know where to start looking.

Hocrest · #21 04-20-2008, 03:53 PM

The new generation forums at USMB are good, USMB is where I got my start with Subaru forums. They talk about all Subaru's from 360's and 70's era cars to 2008's.

I also spend time at SLI they deal mostly with Legacy's/OB's from 95-2004.

If you want me to take a look/listen next weekend, let me know.

jeffast · #22 04-20-2008, 06:29 PM

http://bbs.legacycentral.org/ best legacy site on teh net

Speedklix · #23 04-20-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by michael

It is a 1996 Outback with a 2.2 and a 5 speed so if the motor does crap out I have everything I need for a swap!

that seams odd... but anyway, good luck on killing the 2.2. I can't... even with 36,000 mile oil changes

Only did that once

...anyway, I'm gonna try death by track now. Starting next saturday, tha beata is my auto-x car.

jeffast · #24 04-20-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedklix

that seams odd... but anyway, good luck on killing the 2.2. I can't... even with 36,000 mile oil changes

Only did that once

yeah, don't over heat it, and keep oil in it, and that engine will not go down

michael · #25 04-26-2008, 07:30 PM

Well I got the title transfered today, drove around and cleaned it up today. So far the motor seems fine aside from an oil leak. There seems to be a dirty door lock switch as only the driver door will lock and unlock with the remote. I think the rear struts may be worn because there is an audible clunk over bumps. There is also a ton of slop in the shifter (side to side) and the clutch engages a little high. Dave if you are going to be in the neighborhood tomorrow? I could use a little legacy skoolin'. I'm trying to figure out how to adjust the clutch with little luck. I'll try to get some pics on monday, I don't have a card reader for my busted camera.

michael · #26 04-27-2008, 08:45 AM

I fixed the door locks this morning. The wipers in the door lock switch were dirty. Also got the clutch adjusted, now I have to attack the shifter linkage. BTW I found some shared parts with the SVX: Hood latch, Door latches, Oil cap, Brake fluid cap, not 100% certain but airbox is similar, windshield wiper arms & fuel filter.

Hocrest · #27 04-28-2008, 06:12 AM

We got to see the wagon last night, you definitely got a great deal EVEN if you would have paid for it...

The engine sounded better than my Legacy

Good luck with it...

michael · #28 06-29-2008, 03:44 PM

Finally got my hands on a camera and it's still running strong!

TomsSVX · #29 06-29-2008, 06:13 PM

NICE!!!!

Tom

michael · #30 06-29-2008, 09:40 PM

Thanks Tom, I kinda miss my rabbit tho. Especially at the gas pump, I went from $16.00 every 2 weeks to $50.00. I'm sure the feeling will fade in the winter when I don't have an inch of ice on the floor.