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Same issue on 96 Imprezza Outback click HERE In the link above, Sea#3 mentions another possible location of problem, but after brake switch replaced (twice incorrectly) and finally using correct part matched by VIN # all is well in Subieland. 305,000 miles is impressive. Welcome to the Board.

Doris. You might not want to tackle the switch but the above video will give you an idea of what is involved.

While they could be two separate issues, I'm liking Rampage's idea above. If the rear brake lights are on due to the brake light switch being stuck, this would also deactivate cruise control I don't really cruise much but I recall that when you step on the brake, the car will disengage cruise. Poor lil Subie thinks ya got your foot on the brake pedal. Switch broken = rear brake lights on + no cruise Mathematicological problem solved ;-)

not a subaru but I think you are heading in the right direction.

first thing to check is the rocker switch on top of the steering column. If it is in the on position, the marker lights will stay on. It's a European thing. Here it is just used to kill your battery if you hit it by mistake. Try throwing the switch and see if the lights go out.

do you want metric or standard value?

try spraying a little water around the wires with the engine running esp. at night and see if there are any sparkly lights had the same issue a few months ago on my 08 when it was exceptionally damp in my cold garage ran rough and code issued it hasn't recurred.

Thanks all and thanks Mitchy for the tip on using the screwdriver wedged into the tubing to keep it on the straight and narrow when inserting spark plugs into the abyss. Great trick.

Again, what year, and model???? There are excellent youtube videos on how to completely tear down and reassemble SOHC and DOHC Subaru engines. Click on either SOHC or DOHC links above and have at it. Here's another LINK to a great one for SOHC

major issues?? I prefer no issues. Were there any? That drivers side looks like a real pain and I'd rather not have to revisit it.

anyone try the felpro gaskets with success??

thanks for posting what did you use to clean the engine? mine too is a mess.

Is there adequate clearance to remove and replace the valve cover gaskets without raising the engine on a 2005 Outback AT?

Other than genuine Subaru can we please start and continually update a sticky that promotes acceptable kits or combination of genuine SOA (i.e. belt) with other kit components. It can also contain warnings of bad experiences. I recall Gates had good ratings until made in China appeared stamped on parts marketed as made in Japan. I am also old enough to recall when "made In Japan" was a mark of junk! If the consensus is to go genuine Subaru all the way, then will start hunting down least expensive vendors, while taking care to somehow avoid the knock-offs as have surfaced with NGK plugs.

dang the troll got me! good catch h

apparently still a thing if you "know a guy" LINK

So this all started hunting down oil collecting in the recesses on the top of the engine passenger side. Initially thought it was PS fluid as reservoir was dropping regularly. Changed PS pump so no more pink fluid but now just good ole crude. Doesn't appear to be the oil pressure sensor beneath the alternator. Leak is further posterior. Is it possible/usual that HGs will leak to the top?

done wasted way too much time trying to fiddle around and wiggle that cover into place. removed throttle body and 2 minutes later twas done. managed not to break any connectors. but my oh my is that throttle body in need of some love. suggest seafoam treatment? or some other voodoo?

yup, access cover to the torque converter bolts. Located below the throttle body to the passenger side. don't know how it came out since it doesn't appear I will be able to reinsert it without removing the throttle body. I am determined to now drive this car till the wheels fall off as at 200K miles it has too many issues. Every time I touch an electrical connector I am afraid that something will break due to age and brittleness. If I remove the throttle body, do I need to replace that gasket and/or use any sealant when reattaching? Is there any hazard in leaving the cover safely stored in the glove box?

here's the other view:

hunting around for source of oil leak on the top passenger side of my 05 Outback 2.5 non turbo auto and came across this little hard plastic ?cover plate wedged in towards the rear/side of the engine. it's tight and dark down there and can't figure out where it originated or if it is even necessary. going to hunt up a mirror to try and see a home for this plate. can only upload 2 mb so I will post again with the other view.

Can you get a diagram of the internal "gusset"? I am guessing that that part just snaps into place and covers the access to the screw that secures the exterior gusset (assisted by the retentive clip). Probably no glue involved but you can evaluate after removing the screw. Pry the internal gusset off with a trim removal tool to gain access to the screw.

found it LINK