98 Outback speed sensor

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fat4
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98 Outback speed sensor

Post by fat4 » Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:48 pm

Hello all, can anyone steer me in the right direction to get a replacement speed sensor for my 98 outback? its the one that screws in on the right top of the box. it the 5 speed manual 2.5 dohc version (without blown head gaskets):-D

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Post by fredsub » Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:34 am

hmm, must be a common problem? I recall was quoted $230 from subaru,
but got them from a wrecker in sydney, forgot the name atm, but they're expensive too for all 2nd hand parts - $110, thats about 18months ago.

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Post by AlpineRaven » Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:33 pm

wrecker would be best place... i am sure liberty sensor is the same?
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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Post by fat4 » Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:50 pm

Thanks gents but I fixed it, I just deburred the burrs holding the end plate in and inserted a bush that I spun on my lathe. popped it back in and away she goes... giddy up...

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