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uni-corn
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I suck at google searchin, so i need help finding something....

I need to replace my alternator in my 99 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT, and my dad wants me to pull something up on the internet...

Can you find one?
Mar 30 2009 7:02PM
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drumbumocdp
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idk if this is any good buy try it
https://www.partrequest.com/auto_parts_guide/A/Alternator/Subaru/Legacy%20GT%20Limited
Mar 30 2009 7:12PM
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uni-corn
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I'll give you an A for effort....

I already have the alternator, just need to know how to change it
Mar 30 2009 7:15PM
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General_Ripper
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Go to autozone or whatever auto parts store is near to you and pick up a HAYNES book for 99 subarus.  Should have what you need and then some.
Mar 30 2009 7:21PM
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nkmo.
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http://www.ehow.com/how_4506247_replace-alternator-subaru-outback.html

Don't know if its the year you're looking for....
Mar 30 2009 7:24PM
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steezeandskis
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGCFBKXOqVw
similar?
Mar 30 2009 7:27PM
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user098123
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Hard to find...

scoobymods.com should have what you are looking for. Look up almost any subaru for how to change the alternator. The 1999 Legacy and the WRX among many others use the EJ20 engine, you should be able to find what you are looking for. As far as I recall, an alternator change is pretty easy. It's like 5 bolts and some clips and such, can't remember exactly though.
Mar 30 2009 7:27PM
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uni-corn
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Not even the same car
Mar 30 2009 7:31PM
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uni-corn
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No tensioner(sp) to mess with?
Mar 30 2009 7:33PM
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nkmo.
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The only difference between an outback and a legacy is suspension and 2-tone body panels.
Mar 30 2009 7:37PM
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user098123
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Are you just replacing the alternator or what? The tensioner would be for your belt, which you would have to adjust if you are replacing that as well, but that is really simple. Its just a loose or tight kinda thing for the belt tension.

What exactly is wrong with your car? There was a recall on the 1998 alternators in the legacy gt, you could have a similar problem.
Mar 30 2009 7:37PM
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user098123
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You are very wrong haha. First of all, there are outbacks for the impreza and the legacy which are quite different. Also, there is a difference in the engines and many other things depending on if you have a 2.0, 2.5 or 3.0.

I made a mistake on your engine Uni-corn, it is actually an ej25 not an ej20. However, I think that it should still be a pretty simple change if you can't find the exact instructions. Try looking at up 2.5l forester, impreza rs and other outbacks for instructions, those should all be the same.
Mar 30 2009 7:40PM
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user098123
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Here are some links you can look at:

Picture guide on changing pulleys, tension on the belt for alternator removal is the same -
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/unorthodox_racing_pulley-t163.html?s=&threadid=163

Manual scans of how to change out an alternator on an ej20/25 -
http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3223&d=1100194597

If the pdf link doesn't work let me know, remember to mark your tensioner bolt.
Mar 30 2009 7:44PM
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nkmo.
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Very wrong, huh? Go jump off a bridge. THE only difference between a LEGACY OUTBACK and a LEGACY GT are suspension and trim.
Mar 30 2009 7:48PM
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user098123
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Thats not true at all actually. First it really depends on the year. But for 1999 the outback/wagon version had a 2.2l phase 2 boxer while the gt had a 2.5l dohc boxer among other changes.
Mar 30 2009 7:52PM
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nkmo.
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Well, Fuck me then. I could have sworn that after 1999 all Legacy Outbacks were the 2.5l .
Mar 30 2009 8:05PM
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uni-corn
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PDF is a no go.... need to be logged in
Mar 30 2009 9:09PM
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user098123
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http://rapidshare.com/files/215563230/MSA5T0111A10655.pdf.html
Mar 30 2009 9:53PM
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PopsicleStand
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haha that was an acceptable level of contrition...apology accepted
Mar 30 2009 9:55PM
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uni-corn
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Thank you guys! Esp GL
Mar 31 2009 12:10AM
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