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"Phase I or Phase II?
From larry ganz's imprezars.com
"Be sure you have a Phase II motor before ordering - the 99 Impreza should be a Phase II but most Legacy models used a Phase I in 1999. You can tell if you have a phase II motor because the air plenum behind the motor has three metal clips that will allow you to open it and insert an extra air filter, and all three vacuum lines from valve covers and crank case will go to the air plenum, with NO vacuum lines to the intake tubing."
from section8
A way to tell for sure is by looking at the timing belt cover in front of the heads, if there is one pully (nice semi-circular end to the cover) it is a SOHC, if there is two (a sort of square end with two rounded corners), it is a DOHC.
from pleiades
Ok, on the passenger side of the engine block. Look down at the block just behind the power steering pump. You will see the words "Japan". Just in front of that will be either 1 ridge or 2 ridges (approx. 3-4 inches long) If there is one ridge, it's a phase 2 block, if there are two ridges it's a phase 1 block"
HTH,
Jim
"from pleiades
Ok, on the passenger side of the engine block. Look down at the block just behind the power steering pump. You will see the words "Japan". Just in front of that will be either 1 ridge or 2 ridges (approx. 3-4 inches long) If there is one ridge, it's a phase 2 block, if there are two ridges it's a phase 1 block"
Can someone with a 98 Outback who has not had their shortblock replaced please do me a favor?
I just looked at my block and I only see one ridge under the word Japan (towards the front of the car, as though it were underlining the word Japan). If I understood the post correctly, it appears my replacement block is indeed a Phase II block, which would be good, I think. Can someone WITHOUT a new block check and see if they see two ridges under the word "Japan"? I would appreciate it.
Additionally, the part number listed on my invoice states "Shortblock E, Part Number 10103AB010". Anyone know of an easy way to trace down this P/N?
Thanks.
Eric
Early on, dealers used to swap out the entire shortblock to remedy piston slap, but quite often, the costly repair did nothing since they were not fixing the problem -- the skirtless pistons. If the dealer did directly address your problem, my guess is that you got just the modified pistons.
There are many posts on i-club about how to identify your shortblock, but IIRC, the ridge method wasn't always accurate.
Ken
Thanks.
i-club is the North American Subaru Impreza Owner's Club: www.nasioc.com
While the majority of members own Imprezas, there are separate Legacy and Forester forums. There's lots of technical information available there (and a more robust search engine to find that information). I often frequent i-club in addition to Edmund's.
Ken
Karl
Could somebody please tell me if the seating surface is real leather or an immitation. I am looking at the Outback Limited, which comes with leather, but I am worried about breathability in the summer.
Thanks for your help
Only thing I would say is get a good price, I wouldn't settle for less than a 1/3 off the "list" price. Also IMHO a manufacturers warranty is less hassle though you are then limited to a dealership for repairs. If you can't get a good deal at your dealer go to subaruwarranty.com
I set the parking brake always.
I don't have the time to let the dealer have the vehicle for the whole day to fix this. I gotta get to/from work so I can make the car payments. What a hassle!
I will forget the recall and just make sure to set the parking brake.
tidester, host
Hehe, be on best behaviour from now on!
I want to know as exactly as possible before I go in there.
thanks,
cdndriver
If you (or anyone) finds any place to get Canadian invoice prices, please yell.
Steve, Host
Mike k
Greg
Congrats, Sam, and welcome.
Honda/Acura had at least 24,000 trannies fail, but they did finally fess up and agreed to pay for those. I hope you were reimbursed, if not look into it further.
Should you get Subaru Gold? To me, it was worth it. I got a 7/100 B2B warranty with 0 deductible. That includes roadside assistance for 7 years (saved me $497 in AAA fees). It also includes a loaner for any repairs, and you pretty much get red carpet treatment from any dealer. Top all that off with better resale if a little warranty is left over, and it's worth it to me. If I make zero claims, I still might break even.
-juice
-juice
-juice
thanks for the tip, I'll check it out. Well, I drove a Subie today. I drove a brand new 2002 Outback sedan, h6 w/ vdc. I had lots of fun in the parking lots doing tight turns, hitting the brakes hard, and zipping on the expressway. The Mc stereo was crackling alot, and the heater fan was really noisy even on low, otherwise a very nice impressive car. I couldn't drive the GT which is more what I was looking for, but the guy was eager to deal on teh H6. Around 38, plus there would be an incentive too. But the problem was that my head kept hitting the ceiling, even with the seat on it's lowest setting and forget about the back seat, I can't sit up straight at all. The hair on the ceiling was starting to bug me after awhile, because it's very cold here right now (-17C) the static built up and my hair (what is left of it) was sticking straight up. (I must have looked silly coming back in from the drive with my hair straight up ;-) Anyway, I may have to pass on it because of this height thing. Otherwise, I'm very impressed withthe car.
Last night I drove a VW Passat 4mo. I wanted the vr6, but they just had the W8. Wow! what a car. As the otherguys say: Zoom Zoom Zoom.
I swung past the Saab dealer ship to have a look. they said because they also sell Satrun that there's no dickering on the price. The sales room was empty...but they wouldn't even consider it. Looks like I'm going to go used. The vw guy was really pressuring me to lease a new one, rather than get a used Vr6. But I'm not sure a bout a lease. Anyway. I'm impressed by the Subie, I'm just too tall.
regards,
cdndriver
Look at a Forester, also. Even with the moonroof headroom is amazing. I can wear a hat and still have space. A turbo arrives in June.
Think about it, 200hp in a light, nimble Soob, huge moonroof, loaded up nicely for far less than a 4Mo.
-juice
I saw a brochure on the internet and there was an advertised seat tilt feature, which I did not notice when I looked at it the first time.
Try the tilt feature (on the power seats) and slip the seatback back one notch.
To use the tilt switch, slightly rock the seat height and forward/back control. That will lower the back of the seat cushion and give you a little more room.
Let me know how that goes
Mike k
Thanks for your ideas. I may go have another look. I'd thought of the forrester, but I don't like it as much. I wasn't able to try the Legacy Special Edition, which is what I was thinking of in the first place. It doesn't come with a moonroof like in the States. I don't know why, it's about the same amount of money. I was just hoping for a moonroof. (my little girl is intrigued by them, too) The Legacy GT which I tried,was way to small in the back seat. I don't know how anyone over 5'6" can get in there and be comfortable for any length of time. So many nice cars to choose from...it's hard to decide. I will go have another look.
Oh, as for the turbo, we won't be getting one here for awhile. The salesman I spoke with is Russian and said that in Europe, they have turbos on the outback and others. If you watch the video on VDC, (which is pretty neat!) You can see a little scoop, like the previous body style on the hood, especially in the British vehicle. Also he said there is a limited porduction there called the "Blitzen" which is a twin turbo version. Now that would be fun to see here!
regards,
cdndriver
Mike - sorry to hear about your little mishap. Should be good as new when fixed.
Greg
Here's another head room solution - start balding, like me!
Was that GT a sedan? Those have less rear head room and generally don't feel nearly as spacious IMO.
We're expecting a turbo Forester in June next year. The Baja will get a turbo, too, SIA has announced production of that engine will start next summer.
The Forester is made in Japan, though, so we're still not 100% certain what exactly that engine will be, but rumors point to a 2.5l turbo for both, with about 200hp.
-juice
-juice
-Brian
Dump that wimpy 2.5L in all models. How about that 3,0L with a turbo.... Why have all the these different versions of the pancake engine...keep it simple and powerful.
The 03 LL Beaner Wagon did great...bypassed a major traffic blockage by heading for the ice covered hills... no problem.
When I accelerate the rear wheels dig in and the front wheels seem to spin a bit... but I still keep a straight path. Okay, not so much pedal, but I can't help it.
Enjoy the snow!
-Brian
Greg
It's funny to see the FWD cars slipping climing hills. In fact, I think that's their achilles' heel.
-juice