1996 SUBARU LEGACY cooling

TROUBLE
Engine will not start.
Rough idle and engine stall
Low output, hesitation and poor acceleration
Surging
Engine does not return to idle.
Dieseling (Run-on)
After burning in exhaust system
Knocking
Excessive engine oil consumption
Excessive fuel consumption Starter does not turn.
Initial combustion does not occur.
Initial combustion occurs.
Engine stalls after initial combustion.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
22 3 3Incorrect oil pressure
2Loosened oil pump attaching bolts and defective
gasket
2Defective oil filter seal
2Defective crankshaft oil seal
32Defective rocker cover gasket
2Loosened oil drain plug or defective gasket
2Loosened oil pan fitting bolts or defective oil pan
COOLING SYSTEM
33221Overheating
333Over cooling
OTHERS
113 3Malfunction of Evaporative Emission Control
System
21Stuck or damaged throttle valve
322 2Accelerator cable out of adjustment
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2-3DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Trouble in General

TROUBLE
Engine will not start.
Rough idle and engine stall
Low output, hesitation and poor acceleration
Surging
Engine does not return to idle.
Dieseling (Run-on)
After burning in exhaust system
Knocking
Excessive engine oil consumption
Excessive fuel consumption Starter does not turn.
Initial combustion does not occur.
Initial combustion occurs.
Engine stalls after initial combustion.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
22 3 3Incorrect oil pressure
2Loosened oil pump attaching bolts and defective
gasket
2Defective oil filter seal
2Defective crankshaft oil seal
32Defective rocker cover gasket
2Loosened oil drain plug or defective gasket
2Loosened oil pan fitting bolts or defective oil pan
COOLING SYSTEM
33221Overheating
333Over cooling
OTHERS
113 3Malfunction of Evaporative Emission Control
System
21Stuck or damaged throttle valve
322 2Accelerator cable out of adjustment
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2-3bDIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Trouble in General

1. Engine Cooling System
A: SPECIFICATIONS
1. 2200 cc MODEL
Cooling systemElectric fan + Forced engine coolant circulation
system
Total engine coolant capacity
(US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
Engine
coolant
pumpTypeCentrifugal impeller type
Discharge performance IDischarge 20
(5.3 US gal, 4.4 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head760 rpm — 0.3 mAq (1.0 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Discharge performance IIDischarge 100
(26.4 US gal, 22.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head3,000 rpm — 5.0 mAq (16.4 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Discharge performance IIIDischarge 200
(52.8 US gal, 44.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head6,000 rpm — 23.0 mAq (75.5 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Impeller diameter 76 mm (2.99 in)
Number of impeller vanes 8
Pump pulley diameter 60 mm (2.36 in)
ThermostatTypeWax pellet type
Starts to open 76 — 80°C (169 — 176°F)
Fully opened91°C (196°F)
Valve lift9.0 mm (0.354 in) or more
Valve bore35 mm (1.38 in)
Radiator fanMotor120 W
Fan diameter x Blade 320 mm (12.60 in) x 5
RadiatorTypeCross flow, pressure type
Core dimensions670x361x16mm
(26.38 x 14.21 x 0.63 in)
Pressure range in which cap valve is openAbove: 88±10 kPa
(0.9±0.1 kg/cm
2, 12.8±1.4 psi)
Below: 4.9 to 9.8 kPa
(0.05 to 0.1 kg/cm
2, 0.7 to 1.4 psi)
FinsCorrugated fin type
Reservoir
tankCapacity 0.5
(0.5 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt)
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2-5SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Engine Cooling System

2. 2500 cc MODEL
Cooling systemElectric fan + Forced engine coolant circulation
system
Total engine coolant capacity
(US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
Engine
coolant
pumpTypeCentrifugal impeller type
Discharge performance IDischarge 20
(5.3 US gal, 4.4 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head760 rpm—0.3 mAq (1.0 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Discharge performance IIDischarge 100
(26.4 US gal, 22.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head3,000 rpm—5.0 mAq (16.4 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Discharge performance IIIDischarge 200
(52.8 US gal, 44.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speed—total engine cool-
ant head6,000 rpm—23.0 mAq (75.5 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85°C (185°F)
Impeller diameter 76 mm (2.99 in)
Number of impeller vanes 8
Pump pulley diameter 60 mm (2.36 in)
ThermostatTypeWax pellet type
Starts to open 76—80°C (169—176°F)
Fully opened91°C (196°F)
Valve lift9.0 mm (0.354 in) or more
Valve bore35 mm (1.38 in)
Radiator fanMotor120 W (main fan)
140 W (sub fan)
Fan diameter x Blade340 mm (13.39 in) x 5 (main fan)
280 mm (11.02 in) x 4 (sub fan)
RadiatorTypeCross flow, pressure type
Core dimensions670x361x25mm
(26.38 x 14.21 x 0.98 in)
Pressure range in which cap valve is openAbove: 88±10 kPa
(0.9±0.1 kg/cm
2, 12.8±1.4 psi)
Below:4.9 to9.8 kPa
(0.05 to0.1 kg/cm
2,0.7 to1.4 psi)
FinsCorrugated fin type
Reservoir
tankCapacity 0.5
(0.5 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt)
B: SERVICE DATA
Engine
coolant
pumpClearance between impeller and caseStandard
Limit0.5—0.7 mm (0.020—0.028 in)
1.0 mm (0.039 in)
“Thrust”runout of impeller end 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
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2-5SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Engine Cooling System

B2M0140
3) Fill engine coolant into reservoir tank up to upper level.
4) Attach radiator cap and reservoir tank cap properly.
5) Install air vent plug.
6) Warm-up engine completely for more than five minutes
at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm.
7) Stop engine and wait until temperature drops to a safe
level.
8) If engine coolant level drops in radiator, add engine
coolant to filler neck position.
9) If engine coolant level drops from upper level of reser-
voir tank, add engine coolant to upper level.
10) Attach radiator cap and reservoir tank cap properly.
B2M0136
C: CHECKING OF COOLING SYSTEM
1) Remove radiator cap, top off radiator, and attach tester
to radiator in place of cap.
2) Apply a pressure of 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi) to
radiator to check if:
(1) Engine coolant leaks at/around radiator.
(2) Engine coolant leaks at/around hoses or connec-
tions.
CAUTION:
Engine should be off.
Wipe engine coolant from check points in advance.
Be careful to prevent engine coolant from spurting
out when removing tester.
Be careful also not to deform filler neck of radiator
when installing or removing tester.
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2-5SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. On-Car Service

1. Engine Cooling System
Trouble Possible cause Corrective action
Over-heatinga. Insufficient engine coolantReplenish engine coolant, inspect for leakage, and
repair.
b. Loose timing belt Repair or replace timing belt tensioner.
c. Oil on drive belt Replace.
d. Malfunction of thermostat Replace.
e. Malfunction of engine coolant pump Replace.
f. Clogged engine coolant passage Clean.
g. Improper ignition timingInspect and repair ignition control system.

h. Clogged or leaking radiator Clean or repair, or replace.
i. Improper engine oil in engine coolant Replace engine coolant.
j. Air/fuel mixture ratio too leanInspect and repair fuel injection system.

k. Excessive back pressure in exhaust system Clean or replace.
l. Insufficient clearance between piston and cylinder Adjust or replace.
m. Slipping clutch Repair or replace.
n. Dragging brake Adjust.
o. Improper transmission oil Replace.
p. Defective thermostat Replace.
q. Malfunction of electric fanInspect radiator fan relay, engine coolant temperature
sensor or radiator motor and replace there.
Over-coolinga. Atmospheric temperature extremely low Partly cover radiator front area.
b. Defective thermostat Replace.
Engine coolant
leaks.a. Loosened or damaged connecting units on hoses Repair or replace.
b. Leakage from engine coolant pump Replace.
c. Leakage from engine coolant pipe Repair or replace.
d. Leakage around cylinder head gasket Retighten cylinder head bolts or replace gasket.
e. Damaged or cracked cylinder head and crankcase Repair or replace.
f. Damaged or cracked thermostat case Repair or replace.
g. Leakage from radiator Repair or replace.
Noisea. Defective drive belt Replace.
b. Defective radiator fan Replace.
c. Defective engine coolant pump bearing Replace engine coolant pump.
d. Defective engine coolant pump mechanical seal Replace engine coolant pump.
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2-5DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Cooling System

1. Fuel System
Trouble and possible cause Corrective action
1. Insufficient fuel supply to the injector
1) Fuel pump will not operate.

Defective terminal contact.Inspect connections, especially ground, and tighten
securely.

Trouble in electromagnetic or electronic circuit parts. Replace fuel pump.
2) Lowering of fuel pump function. Replace fuel pump.
3) Clogged dust or water in the fuel filter. Replace fuel filter, clean or replace fuel tank.
4) Clogged or bent fuel pipe or hose. Clean, correct or replace fuel pipe or hose.
5) Air is mixed in the fuel system. Inspect or retighten each connection part.
6) Clogged or bent breather tube or pipe. Clean, correct or replace air breather tube or pipe.
7) Damaged diaphragm of pressure regulator. Replace.
2. Leakage or blow out fuel
1) Loosened joints of the fuel pipe. Retightening.
2) Cracked fuel pipe, hose and fuel tank. Replace.
3) Defective welding part on the fuel tank. Replace.
4) Defective drain packing of the fuel tank. Replace.
5) Clogged or bent air breather tube or air vent tube. Clean, correct or replace air breather tube or air vent tube.
3. Gasoline smell inside of compartment
1)Loose joints at air breather tube, air vent tube and fuel filler
pipe.Retightening.
2) Defective packing air tightness on the fuel saucer. Correct or replace packing.
3) Cracked fuel separator. Replace separator.
4. Defective fuel meter indicator
1) Defective operation of fuel meter unit. Replace.
2) Defective operation of fuel meter. Replace.
5. Noise
1) Large operation noise or vibration of fuel pump. Replace.
NOTE:
When the vehicle is left unattended for an extended period of time, water may accumulate in the fuel
tank.
To prevent water condensation:
1) Top off the fuel tank or drain the fuel completely.
2) Drain water condensation from the fuel filter.
Refilling the fuel tank:
Refill the fuel tank while there is still some fuel left in the tank.
Protecting the fuel system against freezing and water condensation:
1) Cold areas
In snow-covered areas, mountainous areas, skiing areas, etc. where ambient temperatures drop
below 0°C (32°F) throughout the winter season, use an anti-freeze solution in the cooling system.
Refueling will also complement the effect of anti-freeze solution each time the fuel level drops to about
one-half. After the winter season, drain water which may have accumulated in the fuel filter and fuel
tank in the manner same as that described under affected areas as below.
2) Affected areas
When water condensation is notched in the fuel filter, drain water from both the fuel filter and fuel tank
or use a water removing agent (or anti-freeze solution) in the fuel tank.
Observe the instructions, notes, etc., indicated on the label affixed to the anti-freeze solution (water
removing agent) container before use.
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2-8DIAGNOSTICS
1. Fuel System

1. Engine Cooling System
Trouble Possible cause Corrective action
Over-heatinga. Insufficient engine coolantReplenish engine coolant, inspect for leakage, and
repair.
b. Loose timing belt Repair or replace timing belt tensioner.
c. Oil on drive belt Replace.
d. Malfunction of thermostat Replace.
e. Malfunction of engine coolant pump Replace.
f. Clogged engine coolant passage Clean.
g. Improper ignition timingInspect and repair ignition control system.

h. Clogged or leaking radiator Clean or repair, or replace.
i. Improper engine oil in engine coolant Replace engine coolant.
j. Air/fuel mixture ratio too leanInspect and repair fuel injection system.

k. Excessive back pressure in exhaust system Clean or replace.
l. Insufficient clearance between piston and cylinder Adjust or replace.
m. Slipping clutch Repair or replace.
n. Dragging brake Adjust.
o. Improper transmission oil Replace.
p. Defective thermostat Replace.
q. Malfunction of electric fanInspect radiator fan relay, engine coolant temperature
sensor or radiator motor and replace there.
Over-coolinga. Atmospheric temperature extremely low Partly cover radiator front area.
b. Defective thermostat Replace.
Engine coolant
leaks.a. Loosened or damaged connecting units on hoses Repair or replace.
b. Leakage from engine coolant pump Replace.
c. Leakage from engine coolant pipe Repair or replace.
d. Leakage around cylinder head gasket Retighten cylinder head bolts or replace gasket.
e. Damaged or cracked cylinder head and crankcase Repair or replace.
f. Damaged or cracked thermostat case Repair or replace.
g. Leakage from radiator Repair or replace.
Noisea. Defective drive belt Replace.
b. Defective radiator fan Replace.
c. Defective engine coolant pump bearing Replace engine coolant pump.
d. Defective engine coolant pump mechanical seal Replace engine coolant pump.
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2-5DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Cooling System