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Why bother. They are free. http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/

There is a vin stamped on the block. A flat surface on the pass side just below a tranny bolt hole. Will probably need cleaning to see it clearly. O.

DOHC is probably an EJ25D. The DOHC setup is also used on the Turbo blocks. There is a vin , stamped or imprinted on the pass side on a flat above where the axle fits in the tranny, Probably needs to be cleaned, 1oth digit gives year. O.

Check under the dash for the wires attached to a button or switch. May have been moved by previous owners. I ran into one with the wires just dangling. O,

The hose goes from the throttle body to the crossover pipe. It acts as a return line that goes from the bypass pipe to the TB. Its designed to keep the throttle body from icing up. Some people in hot climates just bypass or plug them as icing is not a concern for them. It will show up in service procedure for the TB. Use an online dealer part cat. to look up the actual part no. if you need it. The dealer should be able to get it w/o a number. Its on all the EJ22 and EJ25's at least up to 06. O.

Try car-part.com. Lots of listings and they will ship. O.

The OBD port is fused IIRC SBF fuse #4 in engine bay. Check it. Are you plugging it in AFTER you turn the key? If not you will get a link error. Here is link to FSM: http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/ Wiring etc is in there to check your lines. O.

http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/ O.

There is a hidden bolt that secures the air bag system This should show the bolts that need to be removed.. Get the FSM If you're changing the heater core be ready for some struggle. Hot weather makes that adhesive stick O. dashboard.pdf

There is a 10 amp fuse in the engine bay that controls the dome light and door switches. Probably blown. Check again for codes. O.

Get FSM here: http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/ The grinding limit is .004 for that head.. Contact Cometic to see if they have a thick enough gasket to compensate. O.

It is swaged in there and I doubt you can remove one from a crossover wo destroying it. I think you're gonna have to bite the bullet and get a salvage unit, replace the o rings and do the work needed. O.

If the tires are in good condition, your next option is to change the rubber brake hoses which have gotten soft over time. You can go to stainless steel which will give a greater response. You can change the pads to a good quality semi metallic or ceramic type which will also help. O.

When installed before tightening the two bolts, the tensioner should be forced to the left and held there by a screwdriver, then tightened. There will be a gap until the pin is pulled. You should give it a few seconds to fully extend, then turn the crank by hand two complete revs to make sure all is well and double check the timing marks are still aligned. The belt marks will not be, but the crank and cam marks should, though the driver side may be a 1/2 or full tooth off, which is ok. O.

Download the FSM.as previously suggested. There seems to be a wiring issue with the sensor. There is a troubleshooting section under each DTC. Follow suggestions. O.

Have you checked the timing? O.

Download FSM from here:http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/ look at DTC code list. It will give you ways to check. If you have a salvage yard nearby, I'd just get a sensor. O.

There is a vin on the block. On a flat surface near #3 close to housing edge. For that age it may look more like the old dot matrix letters, but its there. Unfortunately I can't find my pic. O.

Yes. The early 14's just used the cone shape while current including alloys use the acorn style which give more holding surface. O.

Whodathunkit? O.

Every state seems to determine which vehicles will be called truck for registration purpose its own way. In NY Suv's, Foresters and Outbacks are called Suburban. Its own class. .......The law defines a suburban as a vehicle that can be used to carry passengers and cargo. Vehicles that can be registered with the suburban body type include station wagons, sport utility vehicles, hearses and ambulances. The body type code for a suburban that appears on registration documents and records is SUBN. O.

Minivans,SUV,Cargo vans and pickups with a GVW of 6000 lbs or less are called class 1 trucks, even though they have seats behind the driver. The Outback is not called an SUV therefore is not called a truck. They obviously share engines and trannys and the MPG is not that different. For those of you old enough to remember the BRAT. They installed two seats in the bed, so it would not be classified as a truck. O.

Just repeating the wisdom of others far wiser than I. O.

To correct any possible misunderstanding. If it rolls over and shoots past the mark, DO NOT TURN it backwards. Just clockwise for the intake and counter for the exhaust until they line up again. Fractions of an inch is ok. O.

What mark are you using on the crank gear? Prayerfully the mark that is embossed on the oil pump that has the sensor attached. The crank key way should then be at 6 o'clock. If you get to this point the pistons are halfway down and will offer no interference with the valves. At this point the passenger side will spin freely, but the driver side will load up as you approach the timing mark. It will sit unless bumped. You can use clothes pins or clamps to hold the belt in place. The lower idler goes on last, requiring some upward pressure as you catch the threads. If the cam pulleys are hitting a stop, STOP. Do not force. You can rotate the crank a little at a time, then the cam pulleys , alternating until they are basically free wheeling. Then you can align as stated. O.