coolant temperature SUBARU LEGACY 1999 Service Repair Manual

1. Specifications
A: 2200 cc MODEL
Cooling systemElectric fan + Forced engine coolant circula-
tion system
Total engine coolant capacity(US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
Water pumpType Centrifugal impeller type
Discharge performance IDischarge 20(5.3 US gal, 4.4 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speedÐtotal engine
coolant head760 rpm Ð 0.3 mAq (1.0 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85ÉC (185ÉF)
Discharge performance IIDischarge 100(26.4 US gal, 22.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speedÐtotal engine
coolant head3,000 rpm Ð 5.0 mAq (16.4 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85ÉC (185ÉF)
Discharge performance IIIDischarge 200(52.8 US gal, 44.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speedÐtotal engine
coolant head6,000 rpm Ð 23.0 mAq (75.5 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85ÉC (185ÉF)
Impeller diameter 76 mm (2.99 in)
Number of impeller vanes 8
Pump pulley diameter 60 mm (2.36 in)
ThermostatTypeWax pellet type
Starts to open 76 Ð 80ÉC (169 Ð 176ÉF)
Fully opened 91ÉC (196ÉF)
Valve lift 9.0 mm (0.354 in) or more
Valve bore 35 mm (1.38 in)
Radiator fanMotor120 W
Fan diameter´Blade 320 mm (12.60 in)´5
RadiatorType Cross flow, pressure type
Core dimensions670´361´16 mm
(26.38´14.21´0.63 in)
Pressure range in which cap valve is openAbove: 88±10 kPa
(0.9±0.1 kg/cm
2, 12.8±1.4 psi)
Below: þ4.9 to þ9.8 kPa
(þ0.05 to þ0.1 kg/cm
2, þ0.7 to þ1.4 psi)
FinsCorrugated fin type
Reservoir
tankCapacity 0.5(0.5 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt)
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2-5[S1A0]SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
1. Specifications

B: 2500 cc MODEL
Cooling systemElectric fan + Forced engine coolant circula-
tion system
Total engine coolant capacity(US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
Water pumpType Centrifugal impeller type
Discharge performance IDischarge 20(5.3 US gal, 4.4 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speedÐtotal engine
coolant head760 rpm Ð 0.3 mAq (1.0 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85ÉC (185ÉF)
Discharge performance IIDischarge 100(26.4 US gal, 22.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speedÐtotal engine
coolant head3,000 rpm Ð 5.0 mAq (16.4 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85ÉC (185ÉF)
Discharge performance IIIDischarge 200(52.8 US gal, 44.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speedÐtotal engine
coolant head6,000 rpm Ð 23.0 mAq (75.5 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85ÉC (185ÉF)
Impeller diameter 76 mm (2.99 in)
Number of impeller vanes 8
Pump pulley diameter 60 mm (2.36 in)
ThermostatTypeWax pellet type
Starts to open 76 Ð 80ÉC (169 Ð 176ÉF)
Fully opened 91ÉC (196ÉF)
Valve lift 9.0 mm (0.354 in) or more
Valve bore 35 mm (1.38 in)
Radiator fanMotor120 W (main fan)
140 W (sub fan)
Fan diameter´Blade340 mm (13.39 in)´5 (main fan)
280 mm (11.02 in)´4 (sub fan)
RadiatorType Cross flow, pressure type
Core dimensions670´361´16 mm
(26.38´14.21´0.63 in)
Pressure range in which cap valve is openAbove: 88±10 kPa
(0.9±0.1 kg/cm
2, 12.8±1.4 psi)
Below: þ4.9 to þ9.8 kPa
(þ0.05 to þ0.1 kg/cm
2, þ0.7 to þ1.4 psi)
FinsCorrugated fin type
Reservoir
tankCapacity 0.5(0.5 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt)
2. Service Data
Water pump
Clearance between impeller and caseStandard0.5 Ð 0.7 mm (0.020 Ð 0.028
in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
ªThrustº runout of impeller end 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
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[S200]2-5SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
2. Service Data

B: 2500 cc MODEL
Cooling systemElectric fan + Forced engine coolant circula-
tion system
Total engine coolant capacity(US qt, Imp qt) Approx. 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
Water pumpType Centrifugal impeller type
Discharge performance IDischarge 20(5.3 US gal, 4.4 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speedÐtotal engine
coolant head760 rpm Ð 0.3 mAq (1.0 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85ÉC (185ÉF)
Discharge performance IIDischarge 100(26.4 US gal, 22.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speedÐtotal engine
coolant head3,000 rpm Ð 5.0 mAq (16.4 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85ÉC (185ÉF)
Discharge performance IIIDischarge 200(52.8 US gal, 44.0 Imp gal)/min.
Pump speedÐtotal engine
coolant head6,000 rpm Ð 23.0 mAq (75.5 ftAq)
Engine coolant temperature 85ÉC (185ÉF)
Impeller diameter 76 mm (2.99 in)
Number of impeller vanes 8
Pump pulley diameter 60 mm (2.36 in)
ThermostatTypeWax pellet type
Starts to open 76 Ð 80ÉC (169 Ð 176ÉF)
Fully opened 91ÉC (196ÉF)
Valve lift 9.0 mm (0.354 in) or more
Valve bore 35 mm (1.38 in)
Radiator fanMotor120 W (main fan)
140 W (sub fan)
Fan diameter´Blade340 mm (13.39 in)´5 (main fan)
280 mm (11.02 in)´4 (sub fan)
RadiatorType Cross flow, pressure type
Core dimensions670´361´16 mm
(26.38´14.21´0.63 in)
Pressure range in which cap valve is openAbove: 88±10 kPa
(0.9±0.1 kg/cm
2, 12.8±1.4 psi)
Below: þ4.9 to þ9.8 kPa
(þ0.05 to þ0.1 kg/cm
2, þ0.7 to þ1.4 psi)
FinsCorrugated fin type
Reservoir
tankCapacity 0.5(0.5 US qt, 0.4 Imp qt)
2. Service Data
Water pump
Clearance between impeller and caseStandard0.5 Ð 0.7 mm (0.020 Ð 0.028
in)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
ªThrustº runout of impeller end 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
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[S200]2-5SPECIFICATIONS AND SERVICE DATA
2. Service Data

3. Water Pipe
B2M1189A
(1) Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
(2) Engine coolant temperature
gauge(3) Water pipe
(4) O-ring
(5) By-pass hoseTightening torque: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T:
6.4±0.5 (0.65±0.05, 4.7±0.4)
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2-5[C300]COMPONENT PARTS
3. Water Pipe

1. On-car Service
A: DRAINING OF ENGINE
COOLANT
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Fit vinyl tube to drain pipe.
B2M0133A
3) Loosen drain cock to drain engine coolant into
container.
NOTE:
Remove radiator cap so that engine coolant will
drain faster.
B2M0015A
B: FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT
1) Remove air vent plug from radiator.
B2M0301
2) Fill engine coolant into radiator up to filler neck
position.
B2M0135
3) Fill engine coolant into reservoir tank up to
upper level.
B2M0140
4) Attach radiator cap and reservoir tank cap prop-
erly.
5) Install air vent plug.
6) Warm-up engine completely for more than five
minutes at 2,000 to 3,000 rpm.
7) Stop engine and wait until temperature drops to
a safe level.
8) If engine coolant level drops in radiator, add
engine coolant to filler neck position.
9) If engine coolant level drops from upper level of
reservoir tank, add engine coolant to upper level.
10) Attach radiator cap and reservoir tank cap
properly.
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[W1B0]2-5SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. On-car Service

B: INSPECTION
Replace the thermostat if the valve does not close
completely at an ambient temperature or if the fol-
lowing test shows unsatisfactory results.
Immerse the thermostat and a thermometer in
water. Raise water temperature gradually, and
measure the temperature and valve lift when the
valve begins to open and when the valve is fully
opened. During the test, agitate the water for even
temperature distribution. The measurement should
be to the specification.
Starts to open:
76.0 Ð 80.0ÉC (169 Ð 176ÉF)
Fully opens:
91ÉC (196ÉF)
H2M2357A
(A) Thermometer
(B) Thermostat
4. Radiator
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B2M1723
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Remove under cover.
B2M0014
4) Drain engine coolant completely. [W1A0].>
B2M0015A
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2-5[W3B0]SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Radiator

B: INSPECTION
Replace the thermostat if the valve does not close
completely at an ambient temperature or if the fol-
lowing test shows unsatisfactory results.
Immerse the thermostat and a thermometer in
water. Raise water temperature gradually, and
measure the temperature and valve lift when the
valve begins to open and when the valve is fully
opened. During the test, agitate the water for even
temperature distribution. The measurement should
be to the specification.
Starts to open:
76.0 Ð 80.0ÉC (169 Ð 176ÉF)
Fully opens:
91ÉC (196ÉF)
H2M2357A
(A) Thermometer
(B) Thermostat
4. Radiator
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect battery ground cable.
B2M1723
2) Lift-up the vehicle.
3) Remove under cover.
B2M0014
4) Drain engine coolant completely. [W1A0].>
B2M0015A
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2-5[W3B0]SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Radiator

1. Engine Cooling System Trouble in General
TroubleCorrective action
Over-heatinga. Insufficient engine coolantReplenish engine coolant, inspect for leakage, and
repair.
b. Loose timing belt Repair or replace timing belt tensioner.
c. Oil on drive belt Replace.
d. Malfunction of thermostat Replace.
e. Malfunction of water pump Replace.
f. Clogged engine coolant passage Clean.
g. Improper ignition timingInspect and repair ignition control system.
On-Board Diagnostics II System
h. Clogged or leaking radiator Clean or repair, or replace.
i. Improper engine oil in engine coolant Replace engine coolant.
j. Air/fuel mixture ratio too leanInspect and repair fuel injection system.
On-Board Diagnostics II System
k. Excessive back pressure in exhaust system Clean or replace.
l. Insufficient clearance between piston and cylinder Adjust or replace.
m. Slipping clutch Repair or replace.
n. Dragging brake Adjust.
o. Improper transmission oil Replace.
p. Defective thermostat Replace.
q. Malfunction of electric fanInspect radiator fan relay, engine coolant temperature
sensor or radiator motor and replace there.
Over-coolinga. Atmospheric temperature extremely low Partly cover radiator front area.
b. Defective thermostat Replace.
Engine coolant
leaks.a. Loosened or damaged connecting units on
hosesRepair or replace.
b. Leakage from water pump Replace.
c. Leakage from water pipe Repair or replace.
d. Leakage around cylinder head gasket Retighten cylinder head bolts or replace gasket.
e. Damaged or cracked cylinder head and crank-
caseRepair or replace.
f. Damaged or cracked thermostat case Repair or replace.
g. Leakage from radiator Repair or replace.
Noisea. Defective drive belt Replace.
b. Defective radiator fan Replace.
c. Defective water pump bearing Replace water pump.
d. Defective water pump mechanical seal Replace water pump.
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2-5[K100]DIAGNOSTICS
1. Engine Cooling System Trouble in General

16) Disconnect spark plug cords from ignition coil
and ignitor assembly.
B2M2312
17) Disconnect PCV hose assembly from intake
manifold.
B2M2313
18) Disconnect engine coolant hoses from throttle
body.
B2M2299
19) Disconnect brake booster hose.
B2M2314
20) Remove air cleaner case stay RH and engine
harness bracket, and disconnect engine harness
connectors from bulkhead harness connectors.21) Pull out engine harness connector from
bracket.
B2M2315
22) Disconnect connectors from engine coolant
temperature sensor (A) and thermometer (B).
B2M0345B
23) Disconnect knock sensor connector.
B2M2327A
24) Disconnect connector from camshaft position
sensor.
B2M2317B
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2-7[W4A1]SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Intake Manifold

18) Disconnect PCV hose (A) and pressure regu-
lator vacuum hose (B) from intake manifold.
19) Disconnect vacuum hose (C) to cruise control
diaphragm. (With cruise control models)
S2M0089A
20) Disconnect engine coolant hose from throttle
body.
B2M2304
21) Disconnect brake booster hose.
B2M2314
22) Remove air intake chamber stay RH, engine
harness bracket from transmission housing, and
disconnect engine harness connectors from bulk-
head harness connectors.
B2M2315
23) Disconnect connectors from engine coolant
temperature sensor (A) and thermometer (B).
B2M0345B
24) Disconnect knock sensor connector.
B2M2327A
25) Disconnect connector from camshaft position
sensor.
B2M2317B
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2-7[W4A2]SERVICE PROCEDURE
4. Intake Manifold