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it wont stop circulation, but it WILL cause issues because the thermostat is at the bottom of the system, the correct way to fill a Subaru cooling system is to raise the front end, fill the block thru the upper radiator hose, then attach the hose to the radiator, and fill it. This eliminates possible air pockets above the thermostat. once filled, make sure to fill the overflow to the correct level, and put the rad cap on. then run the car to operating temp.. there is a bleeder screw (plastic) on the opposite side of the radiator from the cap, near where the upper hose attaches, that is the correct place for bleeding off any possible air.. not thru the cap. cap should be on to build the correct pressure for proper flow. when you think you have it filled properly, make sure the overflow is still at the correct level, and check it religiously over the next week or two to maintain the level. as for the timing belt.. definitely find the service manual for the vehicle your motor came from and check tooth counts.. they typically list two.. one from left cam (as facing engine) to crank, and from crank to right cam.. the crank to right cam is very often given as xx.5 - meaning half a tooth.. most service manuals can be found here: http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/

From memory the two dipsticks are different. My ‘91 EA81 brumby has a yellow handle on the dip stick. It was industry standard by then no doubt. Measure your dipstick and we can compare notes - sorry for those with your minds in the gutter Cheers Bennie

I'd never heard of heated LEDs before and that was my issue with them because I live in a very snowy icy place. Budget doesn't really matter, i'm okay paying premium for something that'll keep me safe. 1986 second gen. lovely brumby Bennie and thanks for the tip. I do like the idea of semi sealed but those JW Speakers look wicked

Ok folks , just to wrap up this episode here we go ... Got this donor engine installed as you can see , Heartless was right and I should have just done the headgaskets when it was out but I plead lack of time and a half dozen other reasons/excuses. So after short time the HG’s were really really weeping and now began the internal issues. Caught it right away but yeah the coolant , the oil , the drama , the suspense, blah blah blah . Sent car to Subafreak for the HG’s and car came back great. Then a couple days go by and I’m getting a code , check engine in then sometimes flashing , fear sets in. After having not much time at all to tinker an opportunity came up yesterday to drive that car back up to Subafreak and in very little time it was discovered that the #3 injector wire was not clicked down. Bingo ! Car is a dream now. I had my nose over that and every other connection and hose and whatnot but do you think I tugged on them ? The answer is now obvious. Reminds me of the glass fuses on the old schoolers. They can look like there’s nothing wrong , but tug on the metal ends and find one has divorced. That’s it kids. Just concluding.

Any chance you have a clogged/deteriorating cat on the 07? Any codes to report? Disconnect the exhaust and see if it remedies. It will be loud as hell for testing purposes.