If I understand your question, the noise that you hear is called "piston slap". It is not exactly a click, probably closer to a knock. This goes away on my 2000 Forester after just a few minutes of running even in the coldest weather. Turn the radio up a bit and enjoy your Subaru. --Ken
yes, I just put a 1997 2.5 liter engine in a 1998
8th digit of VIN is engine code. If identical, then yes.
what engine does subaru legcy 1998 have
It could be a multitude of things but is probably the valvetrain tapping. It could be a multitude of things but is probably the valvetrain tapping.
In a 1998 Subaru Legacy, the knock sensor is located on the top of the engine block and to the left of the engine. More specifically, it is under the left rear intake manifold runner.
Knock sensor/vibration sensor
The correct octane fuel for a 1998 Subaru Legacy is RON98. This is the right octane to be used based on this car's engine for best performance.
The 1998 Subaru 2.0 liter turbo engine has a rated horsepower of 180. The horsepower can be increased by adjusting the fuel pump.
Not necessarily.
The spark plug gap for a 1998 Subaru Impreza/Legacy with the 2.5L DOHC engine is .044".
Yes, at the age of this vehicle you probably should.
It's part of the exhaust pipe, between the muffler and the engine.