jadgorp16Yahoo.com Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I just bought this 98 subaru legacy 2.5gt and I was wondering what were the known problems with this car, if any. I wanna know what I should do or shouldn't do to my car. I wanna keep it for a while and build it up. Any suggestions on parts, brands, and places to get it would be awesome! I'm new to the whole car thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Head gasket (HG), timing belt, water pump, to say just the first items you should get replaced. Not an easy list but a necessity if you want to build the car up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimfast Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 ^1 bought a 98 same as yours with 180k on it 2 months ago. ive replaced both rear struts, one blew due to me treating my car like a jeep so i figured replace both at the same time. normal misc axel tie rod bearing etc one or two on each or the other side. heat shield rattle is a big one, fixed mine best i could and it still rattles a little. next step would be removal. i also have some weird air intake and my engine shakes more than it should so that makes it worse i think. still need a lower radiator hose, cam seals, some bushing in the transmission, my antenna snapped off, stepped in gum today got it all over my pedals, definitely something im forgetting. think im gonna replace the knock and crank position sensor just because i dont know when it was done and they look old.. plus she backfires sometimes.. but i kinda like it. http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/5932/0511011916.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Headgaskets are a common problem with these cars but you just get them replaced when they blow. Just keep an eye on the temp gauge and if things start to heat up then get it towed to the shop. You don't need to replace them right when you get the car... Unless you bought the car with them blown. The previous owner might have already done it so just be sure to ask about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadgorp16Yahoo.com Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 i have 140k on mine now, think the timing belt and pump has been replaced? or is it possible for the car to run this long without them going out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimfast Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 i have 140k on mine now, think the timing belt and pump has been replaced? or is it possible for the car to run this long without them going out?almost certainly done already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 You never know.. Some people don't replace things that need replacing. It would be better to be safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimfast Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 You never know.. Some people don't replace things that need replacing. It would be better to be safe than sorry.true but i would be surprised if hes on the original t belt at 140k. then again like you said, never know maybe it was replaced at 70k and its time to replace it again soon. im in a similar situation where my water pump needs to be replaced and the shop suggested the t belt be done as well.. but the previous owner told me the belt was just done. he actually called it a chain but i didnt question him at the time. is it possible to put a chain instead of a belt on in these legacys? anyway im putting off the work for now, hopefully i wont regret it.. its definitely good preventive maintenance is you have the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 If you are going to have them put in a new water pump you made as well do the belt again, I mean you're already paying for all the labor for them to get in there so you will essentially just be paying for the belt itself. I don't know the status of the belt on my black GT. I'm guessing it was done because the guys dad worked at a dealership. But really I have no idea. When I asked about the head gaskets and timing belt he said "they're fine." So basically I know nothing about the status of those things lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 GT lover, at least get the T-belt done! If that baby goes....then you are S.O.L. If the HG goes (temp. Increase) just pull over and get towed to a shop and you can still save the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylegacygt Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm planning to buy a 1998 legacy 2.5 gt exactly like yours with 114k mileage. The price is $2000. Is that a good price? Thanks for asking this forum one of my questions because Im curious of it's problems too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 That is a good price! But have it checked out. Is there any Check engine light on the console? (CEL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnout07 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Ive got a 1998 legacy gt. I want to do a few small things to add some power. What are some things you guys recommend? Ive had trouble finding parts for this model, any ideas where to look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasLegacy2.5GT Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Upnout, for the EJ25D that comes with this car. You really can't mod it too much because of the open deck design in the heads. Unless you plan to swap out the motor the most fun you can have with these 2GEN Lego's is all the suspension and brake stuff that is a direct swap over from the WRX cars. Check out all of the stickies at the top of the Second Gen page on this site. Zues Marine and Brokin' are the guys that wrote all of that. The second gen really is a great car it just needs a little bit of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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