My name is Marijan, im from Zagreb, Croatia.
Bought a fist gen legacy turbo 2 weeks ago. Thats my first Subaru.
Im kinda short with time now, but really eager to post this topic, so for now i will just copy paste my post from LegacyGT forum. Later on i will add some more stuff.
Japanac wrote:Well... here it is.
1991 Legacy turbo awd.... Bought it today, also my first subaru, before it i had 2 mazda 323 (protege) first generation... i was in love with first one because i grew up in it and got all my automobile/driving knowledge on that car... it has been totaled 3 times, not by my fault, and i almost repaired it third time too, but had to let go... it was truly an amazing car, just loved it.
Back to subie.... as said, my frist one, so i dont know much about them, just the facts...
To point out the problems with it first.... i need new gauge cluster because previous owner tampered with this one so backlight rarely works, and fuel gauge doesnt work...
Other problems are listed under "common", engine sputter at low rpm, hate it, and squeaky clutch...
Car itself isnt a beauty now... it has 15" steel rims, and rear fender flares were fixed (rust) and painted with spray or something similar so it looks bad... but for now im not so much about the looks of it, since i dont even own it for 24h
Also, over here, they are extremely rare, so pretty much no one knows what it is, making it one hell of a sleeper.
Im sure i forgot something i wanted to say but its 3:30 am here and it has been a day full of excitement for me so...
Second post, the one with problems
Japanac wrote:Its now been two weeks with car... so by now i`ve managed to spot problems that need fixing... some are urgent, some are less urgent...but still.
Need instrument gauge cluster... backlight and fuel gauge dont work and thats a big problem
Also, i have a leaky sunroof... drain pipes work, but obviously something is wrong and it leaks on left and right side...
Clutch pedal sometimes wont fully return (?!?).. clutch does engage, but pedal doesnt go back completely so i have to get my leg under it and "pop" it back... lol.... dunno whats causing that?
Also, clutch is pretty worn, so i will have to replace it... any reccomendations on a clutch kit?
Something is wrong with shifter linkage, or atleast i think so, because it feels kinda sketchy, more like on a Yugo than a Subaru... and i know that previous owner did something with it....
Problem with ventilation control... when i hit the button to direct vents to windshield, it makes a clicking noise.... quite fast, click click click... like something inside dash wont switch...
One of things that worry`s me most is a strange (altough it sounds awesome and intimidating ) whine from gearbox in first gear... and shifting to fourth is sometimes difficult, no matter how slow i shift, it grinds a bit.. like a bad syncro...
And ofcourse, a basic service... thats a must...
Im thinking about removing catalyc converters in order to make it "exhale" easier and to get the turbo to spool sooner and faster, how much difference does better exhaust and intake do on this car? A friend of mine has mazda 323 gtr and just with minor intake mods and exhaust, power went from 185 to 240hp...
Thank You all for all replys so far and new ones to come I have more questions but cant remember now... and i think this is enough questions for one post lol....
tnx