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thanks -junk yards arent that cheap here in NY (& they laugh when you ask for early 90's subaru parts) anyway-bought one off ebay -should be here this week I'll give it a try ...this ones really got me miffed -bought this car for my son because they are basically bulletproof-had a early production ...

thanks -Is resistance test across terminals only way to check IAC itself ? - I see a few on EBAY $40-$60 -not too bad -just trying to limit the damage -already payed local shop $600.00 & they could not fix .

new development: checked IAC wiring per alldata -have 10 volts @#2 connector at IAC & correct voltage @ ECU connector (6&7 volts) -but have 0 ohms resistance at IAC itself (should have 9 ohms across terminals according to test plan) -should I condemn IAC? -would dead IAC cause my surge @WOT? with no ...

I am starting to think its mechanical ( cracked or weak valve springs??? ) -anyone seen this ? engine did hyro-lock once several months ago when changing injectors -but was ok after plugs pulled to remove excess fuel -(has 170k on engine) -other sites say these engines suffer from sticky valves ...

checked IAC & MAF wiring -ok -anymore sugg?

any help here would be greatly appreciated. have 92 leg 2.2 2wd auto . started intermittently bogging under load -now has condition all of the time. starts & idles fine .ok if throttle gradually applied. has no power & rpm's surge up & down 1-2000 rpm's if put under load in gear or of throttle ...

Anyone interested -I have a 1990 Legacy L+ awd stick I am parting out. Has strong running engine w/ 180k -had new timing belt ,waterpump,oil pump & most gaskets replaced 20-30k ago. Clutch & Flywheel also replaced w/OEM at that time.Has $400 worth of OEM brakes on it that are only about 1 year old ...