1997 SUBARU LEGACY Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual B2M0390A
(2) Apply fluid packing to matching surface of oil pump.
Fluid packing:
THREE BOND 1215 or equivalent
(3) Install oil pump on cylinder block. Be careful not to
damage oil seal during installa

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 1. Engine Trouble in General
Numbers shown in the chart refer to the possibility of reason for the
trouble in order (“Very often”to“Rarely”)
1—Very often
2—Sometimes
3—Rarely
TROUBLE
Eng

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 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
Knock

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 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
Knock

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 2. Engine Noise
Type of sound Condition Possible cause
Regular clicking soundSound increases as engine
speed increases.Valve mechanism is defective.
Incorrect valve clearance
Worn valve rocker
Worn

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 79
2-3DIAGNOSTICS
2. Engine Noise

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual 1. Engine
A: SPECIFICATIONS
EngineModel2500 cc
TypeHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled, 4-cylinder, 4-stroke
gasoline engine
Valve arrangement Belt driven, double over-head camshaft, 4-valve/cylinder

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SUBARU LEGACY 1997  Service Repair Manual B: SERVICE DATA
Belt
tension
adjusterProtrusion of adjuster rod 15.4—16.4 mm (0.606—0.646 in)
Belt ten-
sionerSpacer O.D. 16 mm (0.63 in)
Tensioner bush I.D. 16.16 mm (0.6362 in)
Clearance between