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Exactly the problem. I did such a bad job here that neither of the tensioners were even tightened down! This was also a problem. Although the bolts were not finger loose, I did get a good turn and a half out of them on one side. Bolts appeared to be in good shape. Runs smoothly now. Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the great responses.

It could be the three cam wheel retainer bolts are too loose. I had this one time and those three holes ovalled out in no time flat! Hopefully the bolts are ok and not damaged. Cheers Bennie

A cocktail of ATF, acetone, Marvel Mystery Oil, diesel, and eye of newt. Soaked each set of cylinders for a few days and hit it with hammers. No luck. Then, I applied an appropriate amount of hydraulic force and BLAM!!!! She busted loose.

With all of the pieces you need to change over, it might be worth looking into buying the whole car and having it shipped, if it’s in that good of condition. Could come out about the same money wise and have a stash of NLA parts.

Check the gear ratios, in case you need the rear diff. Yes, starter is different. Flywheel bolts are longer, too, although those are the same as EJ, probably can get them right from Subaru. Front half of the drive shaft, at least. Though, if you separate the halves, you should rebalance the assembly. Easiest to just grab the whole thing. That should be it off the top of my head (grain of salt, the 3AT->5MT swap I did was about 15 years ago). Only MPFI in that vintage was a turbo. And only Turbo/dual range combo was the RX Coupe. Fairly safe bet that GL Wagon isn't.