Mike's 1991 Subaru Legacy SS

[Legacy777]

Mike,

Did you guys have any luck getting things working or is it still acting up?

[mike-tracy]

Hi Josh, I didn't end up making it to the meet. Still acting up, but then again I haven't done anything. When running with the green plugs, I noticed it had code 24 once. Does the fuel cut thing upon application of throttle. If I run it without the green plugged in, drives as described above. Code hadn't come back again, but car becomes undrivable if I plug in the green plugs.

[Legacy777]

With the green connectors plugged in does it typically not display any codes?

[mike-tracy]

Correct, no codes were displayed except for once (24).

[mike-tracy]

Well I got a newer subaru, a clean 5mt 00 RS coupe, with a head gasket problem, so I worked on that this week. One thing I noticed about the SS, is the speedo is very slow to go back to 0mph. As in, when I come to a stop, it takes about 2-3 seconds to indicate 0mph. I don't remember if that was normal or not.

Now that I have the RS up and running, I can spend time on the SS. Bought a super clean carpet for it, and will be putting in some 2nd gen LGT seats. RS will get the brakes, suspension and JDM seats from the SS.

In other news, a family member rear ended someone in my old beater 96 Legacy L. Engine's still good, but it has frame damage, so it's the end of the line for that car. I've had it the longest of any car I've owned, it was a replacement for the 98 Impreza L my then-wife rolled in 2007, and my 2nd subaru. Engine and sway bars are spoken for, but if anyone needs anything, shoot me a text or pm.

[Legacy777]

Mike, cool to hear you got a new subie, but sucks to hear about the 96 Legacy.

[mike-tracy]

Well, the RS drove fine for a few days, then the clutch pedal went to crap. Bought a vacuum bleeder and attempted to bleed the system, with no luck. Bought a rebuilt master and slave cylinder and was able to bleed everything. Car still won't shift while on, and I hear a rattling sound when trying to put her in gear. Made me learn clutchless shifting... Anyways I'm back to driving the SS til the weekend.

Ss finally decided to display some codes! 22, 24, and 41 are stored. Well at least I have a place to start with the knock sensor and iacv. Gets about 16-18 mpg currently...

[cj91legss]

Gets about 16-18 mpg currently...

That's what I get!!!!!

[mike-tracy]

I'm used to over 24 mpg with the robtune

[cj91legss]

What were you getting without the robtune? When can we meet up and test my other z4 ecu? and last but not least, When can I pick up that IAC tube? lol

[mike-tracy]

I'm running stock ecu, maf and injectors, so the z4 ecu won't work. Matter of fact once the car is running good, its for sale, so I won't be going down the robtune route again till I get the 92 running.

[cj91legss]

Well crap.....

Guess i just have to stop talking about it and do it...

[mike-tracy]

Lol

[Legacy777]

Yeah, try the knock sensor....as well as test the wiring to see if it checks out ok.

[mike-tracy]

And like that, she's sold. I returned her back to stock, except for the JDM tranny. Went to a good home. sniff sniff

[SILINC3R]

[cj91legss]

Sooooo, what the plan now?

[mike-tracy]

Remember my 92 SS?

[cj91legss]

Oh that's right, for some reason I thought you were selling the 92 as well.

[mike-tracy]

Heck no. I'm already going through boost withdrawals.

[cj91legss]

Boost withdrawals..... ive been driving 2 4eats since november....

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[kimokalihi]

Ha. Auto is actually relaxing for a change. Puts you to sleep though.

[mike-tracy]

Speaking of auto, I might be getting my sister's 07 impreza. Totaled due to hail damage, just needs a trunk, hood, windshield and rear glass to be good. Well that and PDR done to the roof, but that can wait IMO.

[cj91legss]

Pdr?

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[mike-tracy]

Paintless dent repair