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1999 Subaru Impreza

1999 Subaru Impreza questions and answers

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Q: i need adivise on a 1999 subaru impreza?
i found this car they want 5000$ its in good shape it has 100,000 miles on it but has a new trans n new belts its a 1999 subaru impreza is that a good deal?

A: Bargain hard . It did not get very good reviews when new in 1999. That is why they never sell for top dollar when used. It is 10 years old and has 100K miles. Not much value for $5,000. My local Kia dealer has brand new 2007 models for one-half the MSRP. With 5 year warranty..

Q: I bought a stock 1999 Subaru Impreza. How can i make a fire on my Muffler?
I want to have that fire on my muffler during i slow down, break, shift up, shift down and switch the nitrous.

A: That fire that you see coming out of the exhaust is when the car backfires. In order to get that to happen, you'd have to put a full exhaust system on it, including, removing the cats off the car. For the Impreza, since you're running high grade fuel in the car anyways(and if you're not, you're suppose to because it's turboed) a full 3 inch exhaust would be great for the car. Take it to your local muffler shop, get an estimate and tell them that you want a full 3 inch exhaust and if they'd remove the cats. The cheapest way to do that though is off of ebay. And after you install it, whenever you shif at high rpms, or what not. downshift, it'll backfire here and there. But when removing the cats, you're check ingine light will appear, but there are things you can do to make it shut off.

Q: Where could i buy STi fog light covers for my 1999 subaru impreza RX ? ?
hey the title says it all i just need some fog light covers for my 1999 impreza RX. with or without STi written on it it doesnt really matter thankyou!

A: Ebay or any one of the many Subaru forums should do it for you. I see them on NASIOC all the time.

Q: will a standard 1999 subaru impreza turbo back box fit a non turbo 1999 subaru impreza sport?
my back box has a hole in it. i can get a standard turbo back box for free just wondering if its a direct fit to my non turbo impreza sport. the mounts look the same. just wondering before i take the old one off.

A: If you have it in your hand you'll be able to tell better but I don't think it's a direct fit. I think one of the hangers need to be moved just a little and the flange to the cat pipe needs to be rotated a little. But I am going on my experience of putting my WRX exhaust on my friends non turbo Impreza. It could be different on the older models.

Q: 1999 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport fluid leak?
I found a yellow stain in the snow this morning where I had parked my Subaru which I haven't been able to identify whether its just run off or an actual leak of some kind. It was under the rear axle.

A: If its under the rear axle, it could be differential oil, but I think it was probably some waste from a dog or a cat trying to keep warm under the rear wheel of the vehicle. Have you seen it again? If so, take the vehicle to a good shop you know.

Q: How can a front and rear differential go bad at the same time? 1999 Subaru Impreza AWD?
no it is a gf's car. We had her clutch replaced last year with only 60k miles on it. She says she does "peel" out. At the same time the front and rear differential went along with 3rd and 4th gear. We took the car to Aamco and they tore it apart and this is what they came back and said what is wrong. I am just trying to figure out how this all could have happened at once.

A: Are you sure it's not the center differential? The center differential is located inside the transmission case and it sounds like it could have failed when you lost the gears. Subaru sometimes refers to the center differential as the "transfer case," but it is actually a differential. I had the center differential go bad on my 1995 Subaru Legacy and was able to get a used transmission on eBay for $400. That was MUCH cheaper than a repair and I did the work myself.

Q: Deciding 1997 VW GOLF vs. 1999 Subaru Impreza?
I am having trouble deciding what is a better car to get. Here are the contestants: 1. 1997 VW Golf 100k miles 5 Speed manual 2. 1999 Subaru Impreza 107k miles 5 speed manual I wondering which is a more reliable car to drive, most versatile, most fun, FUEL EFFICIENT. Any opinions about these two cars would help a lot. Please help me out

A: Volkswagen's have a pretty good track record for reliability. i have an old '57 that my dad uses and it's been running fine up until the last year or so. Both have good fuel efficiency and are fun cars to drive, but if i were you, i'd get the VW Golf. A fun little car that's reliable, keeps the enviornment in check, and keeps you from losing an arm and a leg at the gas station. Good luck!

Q: I have a 1999 subaru impreza non turbo. I want to change my exhaust system.....?
For better air flow. Will the cat system from a turbo fit on my non turbo model? It is a 1999 model. And does a larger diameter exhaust give better power or make any difference at all? Does the cat need to be changed in order to receive extra performance? Experienced people only please.

A: depends on what parts you accually want to change. for a non turbo car generally you will want a non turbo exhaust only because you non turbo engine is not expelling as much exhaust a a turbo mobel would. so for instance if you used the turbo exhaust you might even lose power because you dont have enough backpressure being created to utilize the extra big piping size of the turbo model. this right here is talking asbout the cat back not the cat it self being changed. changing out the cat for some cherry bombs which will still make you pass emissions will help with the air flow because its bigger and less restrictive as the stock cat. you will notice increase in power swapping out he cat for a bigger less restricative one but using a turbo setup for a nonturbo setup might cause you to lose power cause of what is metioned b4. if you can find a setup that is for you exact engine because they manufacturers probably already tried what you did with their research and found out that it is not as good as it sounds. IN this case bigger is not always better especially on a stock engine like yours without turbo.

Q: 1999 Subaru Impreza Wagon L - Do the back seats fold down?
Do the back seats fold down flat in this car?

A: Yes, rear seats fold in the '99 wagons (not in the coupes tho)

Q: 1999 Subaru Impreza Timing Belt Change.?
Folks, My car is at 83,000. It is recommended to have this service done at 75,000 in the maintenance manual. What are some places to have it done, and what are the costs associated with it? Additional information: car is 1999 subaru impreza outback sport. hatchback and i'm currently on active duty in MO and live in MA. I appreciate the info gentlemen. The quality of service is my first requirement. The suggestion a buddy of mine gave was to goto the dealer, where they deal with my car a lot. What do you think of this. What kind of warranty am I looking at a goodyear place, and is it that intuitive to work on a Subaru for a shop that works on all cars in existence? David

A: first this is not an interfearance engine it wont bend valves it will just leave you stranded anny shop can fix it get a good year or gates belt put on the belt is warrantyed for a long time from the manufature i have never seen a defective one as long as your not going with the cheep ones i do them for $200 you may want to get the water pump installed as well and they may reccomend idler pulleys if the bearings are warn could cost you an extra $300

Q: Is that true that there is 2 door 1999 Subaru Impreza?


A: yes there is subaru impreza 2 door coupe.

Q: Where are the spark plugs located in a 1999 Subaru Impreza Outback 2.2L H4?


A: it's a boxer motor so they are located on the side of the engine.

Q: 1999 Subaru Impreza Clutch options?
Hey, My subaru impreza has manual transmission, and 88k on it. Original clutch was replaced at just 26000 miles. Now I have a sachs which I am told is starting to slip at 88000 miles. Please give your input for my clutch options. I want a durable clutch, even a little more expensive one. ultrarev does not make clutches for subaru impreza. :-( how did you decide on them? what made you feel that clutch would last a long time? Looked up prices: Sachs cluctch kit $220 (what I have now) Excedy $420 ACT $620

A: Honestly, I think first you need to look at who is driving the car. Someone is severely shortening the life of the clutch... by resting their foot on the pedal or something else. Thankfully for you, the OEM Exedy clutch is the best clutch you can get for the job. It will last the longest and give you the best performance characteristics. You want only the OEM setup, some places sell something called a stage 1 with an upgraded pressure plate, that will not help you in this situation. I personally went through a clutch nightmare with a Legacy and fancy clutches made of exotic materials and different types of pressure plates to find out that OEM is best. :)

Q: 1999 Subaru impreza SRX?
i have a 99 subaru non turbo srx and want to turbo it instead of buying a wrx engine i want to turbo my standard engine what will i need in order to do this thanks...

A: Let me preface by saying we don't have the SRX trim where I live, so the following response may not be 100% accurate. However, I know turbo motors and I know Imprezas, so I'm fairly certain I'm not far off. In most cases, it's cheaper and easier to swap motors than to turbo your motor. For instance, I have what's called a 2.5RS in the States. It has an SOHC 2.5L boxer engine very similar in design to the EJ20 that's in your SRX, except it has an extra half liter. A complete kit to turbocharge the motor costs $3000-3500 and a lot of down time/money for labor and tuning. $2500 buys a used WRX front clip from Japan. That includes the motor, wiring, and ECU. And if you were fortunate enough to buy the exact same year, everything is perfectly plug and play. Nothing you couldn't finish in a day with a buddy or two. The swapped car makes more power and gets better fuel mileage than if I turbo'd the stock motor. Just keep that in mind. When adding a turbo to a non-turbo car, first think you have to do is figure out the compression. If the compression is very high, let's say in the 12:1 range, you can pretty much scrap your plans. You'll either have to drive around on race gas or you'll have to turn the boost down to around 5-10 psi. Either way, you're not going to have much fun. Let's assume you have a medium compression ratio (11:1) for the sake of discussion. From what I can tell, the SRX is simply a WRX without a turbo. Subaru is funny in that it's a pretty thrifty manufacturer. They do a lot of parts sharing across the board. Chances are if you can find a WRX of the same generation, or better yet same year, take all the plumbing and bits from the exhaust ports all the way to the exhaust, all the parts from the throttle body to the filter, and replace the corresponding parts on your SRX. And to finish, swap ECUs. One advantage is that you'll probably make more power than the WRX you took the parts from. Again, just for the sake of discussion, let's say there's a problem. I'm almost certain that all those parts I mentioned will bolt up correctly because that's just how Subaru works. The problem generally occurs in the electronics. While the mechanical bits are all but universal, Subaru has a tendency to change the ECU, sensors, and wiring. Now you have to find and replace every sensor and wiring harness. There are a few sensors in common, but trust me, you're better off being safe than sorry. As long as you have a vehicle you're harvesting parts from, take all that you can. Finding and removing these pieces will take you the better part of a day. It'll take you the rest of the day to find and replace the corresponding parts on your SRX. All those sensors could have stayed put if you'd just swapped the entire drivetrain. If I've lost you, I apologize, I've made a few assumptions along the way: you've worked on cars before, and you have a dead donor WRX. If you don't have a donor, you'll have to buy parts new, and that's going to be expensive. Buy the following aftermarket parts: turbo manifold, IHI turbocharger of your choice, down-pipe, intake, front-mount intercooler kit. I suggest the front mount because from what I can tell, the SRX doesn't have a scoop. You'll have to buy a piggy-back unit for fuel management. Or if you've got the money, go for a stand-alone unit. The mega-squirt is cheap and effective but requires a certain degree of knowledge to assemble and manipulate. Otherwise, you can buy a fully assemble and pre-programmed unit from Megasquirt, AEM, Hydra, Autronic, Motec, etc but those cost anywhere from $800 to $5000. Ballpark total for all this stuff, assuming you shopped around: $2600-3000 At this point, I hope you've realized the sensibility of simply swapping motor. The swap is easy. Do the following for both cars. Undo all bolts attached to the front drive axles and driveshaft. Undo the bolts that attach front subframe and transmission to the chassis. Undo the bolts that connect the catalytic-converter to the manifold. Disconnect the ECU and push the connector through the firewall. Connect the engine hoist to the nose of the car and lift slowly and only a little at a time. You will notice a few things like AC lines and power-steering lines that are still connected. Disconnect them. Ideally, you want to catch the AC refrigerant because it is toxic and most likely illegal to vent to the atmosphere (certainly is in the USA), but you're average wrench-monkey won't bother. Once you've freed the drivetrains from both cars, switch them, and reconnect everything in the reverse order. It takes 2 people and 1 day. I've done it with an SR20 and S13. 6 people would be perfect, 3 per car. I've summarized pretty much every scenario but one: pay a professional. Figure $6000-8000 for parts and labor. Drop it off, pay, pick it up a week later. Here are 2 links to help you on your way: http://www.turbomagazine.com/features/0305tur_subaru_wrx_ej20_engine_build/index.html http://www.sport

Q: I hear a rattling noise under my 1999 Subaru Impreza, hatchback, AWD.?
The heat shield and muffler seem to be tight. I did smell fumes. This has been going on for two days. Also, I noticed the rubber boot on the passenger side CV joint is ripped. Any help? The noise does happen when the car is in park, and when I go slow starting out. Once I get moving, the noise is not as bad.

A: The noise, well open the hood when car is started and in park. Have a person rev it and find by ear. It's to difficult to guess. I have had enough subarus to say there is not a known object to start to rattle. The fumes maybe your o2 censor went and burning rich or lean. Also not 99s are known for your MAF (mass air flow sensor) sensor to go bad (located upstream of airfilter. CV joint you can buy a new boot but the labor involved you myswell get a new cv joint. Ebay has em pretty cheap. Search under subaru half shaft and/or subaru axle. They never list model year or model name in titles so you may have to look in each one as most fit many other models. OR you can get a boot that you put on without taking everything off, most autozones,pepboys,etc have these. They have an opening that will screw shut. If you ignore this and CV starts ticking, go buy these greece at walmart it comes in a slim can that is black and has pictures of molecules on it. It comes with an attachment tube like WD-40. YOu can ad dthis greece to prolong it or if it gets really bad when you get wheel wobble it will stop it so you dont crash and or break it on the road.