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My 1990 legacy LS 5-Speed non turbo needs a lot of new parts. Saw this posting on Craigslist, was wondering if I could swap a lot of the parts and then sell it. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/c ... 75886.html

Seems like most of the other electrical problems were solved by cleaning the 2 grounds you mentioned (they were corroded). Things that randomly got batter after cleaning the grounds, is that I have experienced much better Idling! More response from the Throttle and Better starting! The only electric...

Thank you So much Josh! That worked perfectly! BLOW JOBS FOR EVERYBODY! haha, I'm SO happy

The key chime noise hasn't gone away! all the grounds look fine.

This sucks, I can't stand to be in my car for longer then 10 minutes!

is the actual Lock cylinder replacement hard? Also since I'm going to have the door apart, I want to fix my Door locks too (the little pin is broken) I think I read that was a defect somewhere. Is that relatively easy to fix as well? Lastly, My Driver side door doesn't shut fully, literally the smal...

I've decided it's definitely the grounds! Most of the electronics start freaking out after rain/after I hit puddles. Where can I get a diagram of all the grounds? I looked at previous posts, but couldn't find any with images (as a n00b, I prefer images). Thanks a lot Josh! I see why you're the Admin...

Hey guys, so recently when I tried unlocking my car door, the lock key just kept spinning and wasn't turning anything and now I have to get in through the passenger door! One of my mechanically attuned friends suggested that it was a lock cylinder. How did this happen? Do I need to go to a dealershi...

Hey Guys, I don't think I have a fuel leak in my gas tank, but the "connector piece from where you fill it to the tank might be rusted out. Just asking what you guys recommend I do? I have a friend that works at a junkyard so I maybe able to get that piece, bvut I don't know how hard it is to r...

Hey Guys, just need some help with figuring out what is wrong with my car. Every time I put the key in the ignition it makes the worlds most annoying beep that gives me a headache! What is going on? Video explains it. http://www.youtube.com/embed/21vwj7uwZio other "electrical" things I've ...

Glad My project post helped you! Always feels so good when you save money and get to work on your car!

Thanks. Board noob !

Hey Guys! Update time! I ended up calling the radiatorexpress.com place asking questions about everything. Although he repeated everything on this site http://www.radiatorexpress.com/faq.asp . It WAS an aluminum core with plastic Tanks. And it didn't matter that I had an manual or automatic, I just ...

Josh, do you recommend I go with an aluminum one then? Is there an aluminum one with copper end tanks? And thanks for the offer beatersubi! I'll let you know soon. I live in Minnesota.

Also if I end up going with the plastic end tanks again, any recommendations so it doesn't happen again?

Thanks H4! Exactly the information I was seeking. I'm thinking about getting this one. http://www.radiatorexpress.com/product.asp?part=1990+SUBARU+LEGACY+LS+%2D+2%2E2+liter+H4+RADIATOR+Name+Brand+NON%2DTURBO+Replacement&part_id=39427&aaia_id=1269378 Is this the correct size? Any opinions? I ...

My end tank cracked on the passenger side near the top facing the front of the car. The crack is still very small but coolant splurts out of the plastic if I drive it longer then 10 minutes. I've read this is a common problem on 1990 Legacys. My Question is where can I find the best aluminum one onl...

I ended up just buying Prestone and filling up the reservoir.I checked the color of The fluid in the radiator before adding the prestione to the overflow and it seemed slightly more orange. Is that normal? Was I supposed to dilute the coolant with water before putting it in the reservoir? Thanks kim...

Great! You guys really know your stuff. I have a 1990 Legacy LS.

Hey Guys, I'm looking to change my coolant. I looked in the reserve tank today randomly, and saw that I had NONE! Eeek. I'm new to this and am A NOVICE! So really need little things explained in detail and in order. (Annoying) I know. Sorry. Anyways, I was reading through the car manual and although...

Thanks Legacy777 , you really know your stuff! Glad you handle this board like a boss.

Yeah, I'll get to the body work, The rust is kinda overwhelming. I'm taking it slow. I'm more about performance then looks at the moment.

Ok, I would like Wide tires with small sidewalls, so are the 205/50R16's the best option? Should I buy them online or in person?

Yay! Thank you guys for all the help. After two weeks of searching craigslist, I was able to track down a set of 02 Legacy Rims, with bald tires (but no bulges). The Guy asked for 200$ initially ,but I was able to get them for 140. Could probably have gone lower, but I'm happy. Here are the update P...

I found this set. Is it overpriced?

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/p ... 67128.html

Thank you Mike. Exactly the information I was looking for! I appreciate it.

Hey guys! I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. I have 1990 5-Spd Legacy LS I am in need of new tires and figured why not get new rims as well. I really need your help since I am retarded when it comes to mechanical things, but REALLY love my car and love working on it (it's My BABY) . Anyways,...