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If the gas cap does not fix it, look at the vent solenoid. The wires there are exposed and sometimes rust through. Do you get the whoosh when you open you gas cap? O,

Opposed forces doesn't list it in their usage info as the same. So probably not. You can do search in car-part.com to see what choices it gives, to double check. O.

Don't remember my 07 pistons being marked L and R. Once the rings are attached per fsm, the A piston has to go into the A bore regardless of any conflicting L/R as a B would leave too much gap in an A bore. O.

The dots face forward. Place the pistons accordingly. The A piston should go in the A cylinder. O.

Another possibility is a worn u joint. O.

If you are sure the crank and cam sensors are attached, I would look at the gas. Having a similar issue with a rebuilt ej25d, and it's been sitting outside for about 3 mos. Sprayed carb cleaner in the intake and it wants to catch, but.... On way now to siphon the 1/4 of tank in there and put a few gallons of premium in to get it running. O.

Not sure of previous maintenance, but the tb interval is up if original(which includes the idlers). At the most it's 100 months or 100k miles. Some were 60 months /60K.. Other items as needed O.

Or, just add wood to the dollies on both sides to go under the cyl. heads. O.

There are spring clips holding them. Use a plastic pry bar or cover your screwdriver with cloth. O.

download the fsm. It's invaluable. O.

It is indeed a DIY repair. 2 10mm bolts on top of the head and the hose clamps that go to the throttle body and water pump. You will probably have to loosen the dip stick bolt as you have to wiggle the pipe in and out. O.

One other possibilty, a failing water pump. With 230 on the clock, it's due. Do the leakdown test. If it passes, then it's the pump. O.

Will have to check when I get back to my garage, I have to refresh my memory by looking at the one I have loose. Perhaps someone with an Impreza will chime in before I get back with the answer. O.

Yes straight up, but the index point on the pass side is the seam between the cyl head and the block.. Download the fsm for use. O.

Lift up hood there should be one screw there. Should pull out after this. O.

Not a cat. 99% of 420 issues are resolved with front O2 sensor replacement. Do a search for Subaru dtc codes and your checklist will be shown. O.

At least up to 05 any Subaru will have the same bracket. O.

I'd say you can safely use more weight than this. I do some small contracting work and I regularly carry various loads of plywood,sheetrock and lumber on top. Not trying to carry a new deck's worth but I am sure I carry a lot of 150-200 lbs loads, with no ill effects. This on a 96 OB. O.

Unfortunately, you have to remove the cam w/o that special tool. With all that entails. You may be able to do it in place with a cloth covered screwdriver, but I have never tried it. O.

It will. I removed the engine mount bolts on the driver side and left a few threads on the pass. side. Then jacked up the engine so I could get the valve cover off. You obviously have to remove the washer tank. Don't forget to clean and put sealant back on the corners of the valve cover on reinstall. O.

Clearance on the intake is .0079+/- .0008. Exhaust .0098 +/- .0008 This is listed on the engine specs page Since it's hard to get the arrow at exactly the clock position mentioned, you may be ok on the intake. I'd do a full two revs and check again. O.

I'd check with the dealer's parts dept. I have no info on the 09+ other than the fsm. O.

You have to match the final drive ratio. The 97 OB had a 4.444. You have to look up the specs for the 99 tranny. O.

It is generally a stock item. Check. They are the same pitch and length of the countersunk ones, just with a rounded hex head screw. O.

The passenger side is no problem. I've taken to removing the driver side engine mount and just leaving a few threads on the passenger side and jacking the driver side up. Also makes it easier to get that lower vc bolt. O.