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Probably the valve cover gaskets. Very easy fix.

Making some progress on the EJ swap. Got the EJ22 all stripped down, distributor installed and carby manifold prepped to go on. Looks like it'll bolt straight up to the injected heads which is great. Just need some 25 spline inner front axles and then it's go time!

Charlie is smiling down.

Try using jumper-cables to bypass the +ve cable from the +ve battery-post to the 12V input on the starter. This can be tricky. Wear safety-glasses, and connect the jumper-cable to the starter FIRST, and to the battery-post LAST. Then try to start the car. EDIT: Just had another thought - the 12V input on the starter is usually a stud on which is threaded a hex-nut. If that hex-nut was loose, it might explain your symptoms.

I've been silently following this Thread, I really like everything you've done with the FF1 wagon, Good Job! Thank you for sharing the progress with Photos! Regarding this: I bet they were referring to the Shellac gasket sealer, the one that could bear with Gasoline with no problems. This one: ~► https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/gasket-sealants/permatex-original-gasket-shellac-compound-2-oz/ Kind Regards.

It's all in the technique.

oil brand does not make that much difference these days... I use cheap oil (Fleet Farm brand - regional chain) but good filters.. Wix or Purolator - Fram filters are garbage. obviously, a synthetic would be better (even in an off brand), but if you are changing frequently or it is using oil, then it is more costly as well.. my old 2002 Forester had 285K on it when I sold it, and was still going strong.. fwiw, i also used the slightly larger Legacy filter (Purolator # 14460. Wix # 51334) fits perfectly, no leaks, no issues.