What was the problem with the Subaru Legacy?

What was the problem with the Subaru Legacy?

Repeated engine problems with head gaskets, a common Subaru problem, required a rebuild at 75,000 miles and the whole engine to implode at 127,000! This required a whole new rebuilt engine to be installed to resurrect the car .

What kind of engine does Subaru Legacy EJ25D have?

*The 1999 Legacy OB, SUS and GT’s EJ25D used a Phase 2 shortblock BUT with the Phase 1 ’96-’98 2.5 pistons, DOHC heads, Intake Manifold and engine harness. It also had the Phase 2 4EAT Transmission.

What kind of engine does a Subaru Outback have?

Japan (JDM) and other overseas markets had more engine choices, but generally the Phase 2 started the same time. Phase 1: All Subaru 1.8, 2.2 (incl.’91-’94 turbo version), and 2.5 engines from 1989-1998, including the ’99 Legacy Outback, SUS and GT*.

What kind of oil pump does a Subaru EJ25 use?

The engine comes with a new factory Subaru High Volumn Oil Pump. This is the oil pump that Subaru uses in their EJ25 Turbo Engines. We use them on our non turbo engines for better oil flow.

Is the 2001 Subaru Legacy GT Limited a good car?

Each Subaru had over 200000 miles on them and ran incredibly well. I now own a 2001 Legacy GT Limited and have had nothing but problems since day one. The first month I had the vehicle, I had lost my brakes.

When did I replace the radiator sealant on my Subaru Legacy?

At about 230,000 miles I had to replace the sychros in the manual transmission. At around 250,000 miles I developed a radiator leak which was fixed with a bottle of radiator sealant. The car was finally done by a broken timing belt. If I had replaced the timing belt when my mechanic advised, the little Subaru would still be on the road.

What kind of transmission does a 2002 Subaru Legacy have?

A 4-speed automatic is optional. The 2002 Legacy offers three sedans (L, GT, and GT Limited) and two wagons (L and GT). All feature a lightweight full-time AWD, and the GTs add on a limited slip differential, bigger wheels, and sports suspension.

What’s the horsepower of a Subaru Legacy GT?

Subaru Legacy GT (till 2009) had VF46 turbocharger. Its maximum boost pressure 13.8 psi (0.95 bar) that gave the chance to get 250 HP at 6,000 rpm, and torque 339 Nm at 3,600 rpm. 2009+ Legacy GT had VF45 turbocharger, its boost pressure was 12.5 psi (0.87 bar). Such Legacy GT developed 265 HP at 5,600 rpm, and engine torque 350 Nm at 2,400 rpm.

What’s the maximum boost pressure on a Subaru Legacy?

Its maximum boost pressure 13.8 psi (0.95 bar) that gave the chance to get 250 HP at 6,000 rpm, and torque 339 Nm at 3,600 rpm. 2009+ Legacy GT had VF45 turbocharger, its boost pressure was 12.5 psi (0.87 bar). Such Legacy GT developed 265 HP at 5,600 rpm, and engine torque 350 Nm at 2,400 rpm.

What kind of engine does a Subaru Legacy 2.5i have?

See how style, options and other factors can impact pricing in your area. Although choosing from among three engines will change the rate at which you can reach 60 miles per hour, the 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5i, GT and R all share the same suspension set-up, so ride, handling and interior noise levels are pretty consistent across the board.

What’s the price of a 2011 Subaru Legacy?

The 2011 Subaru Legacy has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting around $20,700 for the 2.5i with the manual transmission, with the Premium model adding about $1,000 to that. The 2.5 Limited starts around $26,000, as does the base 3.6 R, while the 3.6R Limited and GT Limited start around $29,000 and $32,000 respectively.

What kind of brake system does a Subaru Legacy have?

The electronic brake system includes a hill-hold feature that keeps the car from rolling forward or backward on inclines greater than five degrees.