! have both a 1995 subaru 2.2l lsi model vehicle and a 1996 subaru legacy outback 2.2l....can I replace the 1996 engine with that coming from the 1995 vehicle?

should be

http://www.reliable-store.com/products/subaru-legacy-outback-service-repair-manual-1993-1994-1995-1996-1997-1998-1999-download

for the easy solution download the pdf file

I think you should go for manual first after that it would be easy for you to solve your problem. I had visited this site past 2 months before for my vehicle and find it quite helpful may be you will also get something useful here
SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK SERVICE REPAIR MANUAL 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998...

no. you need a new knock sensor.

had miss fires with my 92 legacy gt.typical suby fault coil packs always go out in saying that check that you dont just have a foul or failed spark plug. easy fix if it is the coil i replaced mine with 2nd hand ones from the same model usualy find them at most subaru specialists wreckers etc depending on model.

Hi turbo or non turbo models?

1996 subaru is it pre 06-96 or aft 07-96

No the timing belt have been well replace or else the won't start.Well the timing must be check with a timing light and do the adjustment if necessary

Yes it will fit. Try to get the computer out of the EJ25 motor donation. Really make things easier. Good luck and have a good day.

one of your abs sensor is bad or the abs motor,go to local shop to diagnose which sensor,shop usually charge $ 60 to diagnose abs system,good luck, let me know ..