novice q

[john wood]

OK - I just got my hands on an old legacy and can see why people like
Subarus. But, at the risk of being really stupid, what does the extra
lever by the handbrake do?

Thanks - to the most tolerant person who replies!

John
London

 

[Rick Courtright]

Subarus. But, at the risk of being really stupid, what does the extra
lever by the handbrake do?

Hi,

Did you find one with the two-spd transfer case? (I'm not sure, but
don't think any of the Legacies w/ that feature made it to the States,
however our earlier models sometimes had it. In some parts of the world
I've heard they're still available, but I may need to be corrected on
that!)

If so, it's probably 2wd, 4wd hi, and 4wd lo, but I forget the order on
the lever. Someone will know.

Rick

 

[john wood]

john wood wrote:




Hi,

Did you find one with the two-spd transfer case? (I'm not sure, but
don't think any of the Legacies w/ that feature made it to the States,
however our earlier models sometimes had it. In some parts of the world
I've heard they're still available, but I may need to be corrected on
that!)

If so, it's probably 2wd, 4wd hi, and 4wd lo, but I forget the order on
the lever. Someone will know.

Rick

Doesnt seem to have such dramatic effect! BUT it is a UK (1994) Legacy
estate/wagon. 5 spd manual.

Thanks
John

 

[hippo]

Doesnt seem to have such dramatic effect! BUT it is a UK (1994) Legacy

estate/wagon. 5 spd manual.

Thanks
John

Assuming it's probably the same as the Aus box, in which case it's just a
hi-lo arrangement.

Lever full forward is AWD high range - where it stays most of the time.

Lever fully back is AWD low range & gives you about a 20% downgearing -
useful for offroad, starting off with trailers (and dragging off surprised
other motorists at the cost of hugely accelerated clutch wear ....) there
should be a 'LO' light on the dash with it engaged.

In between there's a neutral position - NO drive

BTW - Only change between ranges using the clutch and with a stationary
car. Cheers

 

[Beefcake]

whoa! whatever you do, DON'T TOUCH THAT LEVER!

 

[john wood]

whoa! whatever you do, DON'T TOUCH THAT LEVER!

LOL! Too late, it wiggles up and down freely. No effect on the warp
factor tho.

 

[john wood]

whoa! whatever you do, DON'T TOUCH THAT LEVER!

LOL! Too late, it wiggles up and down freely. No effect on the warp
factor tho.

 

[Edward Hayes]

I don't know the answer. Go to www.subaru.com and ask the question if
you don't get a serious response from this NG.