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O2 sensor is a joke. Undo O2 sensor nut. Pull out old sensor. Unplug old sensor. Put nut around new sensor. Plug in new sensor. Tighten new sensor to the exhaust. It's that simple. Mr. Manarius forgot to tell you that after you do this his way, you'll have to disconnect the wire to the sensor in order to remove all the twists in the wire because you hooked up the connector before you installed the sensor into the cat. (I hope he took a nap!)

I think the "canister" you are looking for is, as they state, in the front passenger side of the engine compartment accessible from the top of the engine bay. It has 2 vacuum lines of different size going to it. As for that solenoid, I'm pretty sure the one you are looking for is very close to the front passengers side shock tower, again accessible from the top of the engine bay.

I had this happen a few weeks ago on my 97 OBW, and inspecting the tires, the front left (OEM Michelin white letter tires) tire had a large "scallop" indention in it. They lasted right at about 65k miles, and their time was done. Replaced all 4 with locally bought Yokohama Avid TRZs in the stock size, and paid a premium for them compared to $58 or so each from the Tire Rack. About 6k miles later I would still highly recommend this tire. The ride instantly went from a log wagon to a Lincoln Towncar!

IF the shop used something such as a large screwdriver to pry the camshaft pulley off the cam, they may have left a "stress riser" mark on the plastic pulley. If you can find all the parts to the pulley and do a "forensic investigation" you might find such a mark. That being said, the best way to remove the plastic camshaft pulleys is to lightly tap them with a rubber mallet, and when you reinstall them the ONLY way to hold the camshaft is via a large wrench on the hex shape of the camshaft itself--NOT the plastic pulley!

WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON A SUBARU MESSAGE BOARD!! NOW GET BACK TO WORK! I'M GETTING SICK AND TIRED OF YOUR RUNNING AROUND LIKE SOME PREMADONNA!! (all in fun there Pauli)

The spark plugs do not have to be removed to remove the valve covers. As the top of the plug is still below the top of the cylinder head which is below the bottom of the valve cover (bottom as in in/out) there really isn't any advantage to removing the valve covers to remove the spark plugs. In my opinion, the real disadvantage to removing the covers to change the plugs would be an open invitation for dirt,trash and possibly tools to enter the engine. In addition to the valve cover gasket itself, you are going to need (2) of the spark plug gaskets that fit in the valve cover and a new set of grommets that go around the bolts. I wouldn't for the life of me consider reusing either the spark plug gaskets or the grommets. After you change it out and have no leaks I'm sure you'll agree! Easiest way to remove the plug wires is to just grab the boots at the plug and push down towards the ground with a slight pull. If you just try and pull them straight out or downwards with all your might you probably won't get them off. And I've found the best tool for changing the plugs is the one in your factory tool kit with the tire tool. Use the hexagonal shaped tool with open ends and a ratchet wrench/socket that will fit the tool. And always start the plugs in by hand with a piece of rubber hose that fits snugly over the top of the plugs.

Actually the early 911/912s at least up through the 911SC models have an indicator light in the bottom of either the speedo or tach that indicates you have pulled the light switch to the first "notch" position and the parking lights are on. Certain models you could just set the turn signal lever to either right or left and only the right or left parking lights would be lit.

did the 97 outback have rear head rests? Yes. The 97 Legacy Outback models do have head rests for the rear seats. I've got the pair of mine stashed away in a closet because I use the wagon as my Surveying rig. Hence the rear seats are always in the down position. Don't know about the Legacy L models....you might check in the spare tire compartment and see if they have been stashed in there.

Pretty good library, huh? Sure kicks Jeeves' butt don't it!

I called the library. They said there is a rocker switch on top of the steering column right in front of the instrument panel, which you reach through the steering wheel to turn the parking lights on and off.:cool:

The tool shown in the picture above can be "borrowed" from your local autozone, and if you are replacing the front struts on a Legacy Outback the tool is aaaaaaaaallllllllllmosssssstttttt long enough to do the job. Trust me---have a friend handy to start the nut on the top of the strut assembly while all 246 lbs. of you are leaning over it with your feet in the air.:cool:

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I've never understood a reason for the "camshaft holding tool" as an absolute necessity when changing a timing belt. IF you line up the marks before you remove the old belt, this is the position of the pistons (EJ25) on the passengers side of the engine. The drivers side is similar. There is absolutely no way that you are going to damage a valve by hitting a piston due to a cam rotating on you because you don't have that tool.

Well, I guess I'm going to have to take up for Mr. Anthony Aveni et al at Subarupartsforyou.com as in the past I have made 2 or 3 mail order purchases from them (including the external transmission filter kit for my 92 Legacy AWD wagon) and they've been very cordial and dependable for my parts needs. Perhaps the reason being I didn't use the internet order method but rather picked up the phone and talked to Mr. Aveni himself. I've also made at least one major purchase (about $800 worth) from Jason at 1st Subaru, that was also first rate service.

subaru does have it, cost of $60. I still have to buy one myself. they can order it still. as of june anyway. $60 was jobbers cost! Somebody is doing a SERIOUS yank of your chain, dude! Last November or so I replaced the transmission filter on my 92 Legacy AWD wagon--yes, the recall fix one that fits in a clamping bracket similar to the one that holds the fuel filter---and is located on the drivers side inner fender wall below the battery and next to the drivers side valve cover. I couldn't buy just the filter, I had to purchase the entire recall kit that consisted of the filter, the bracket, bolts for the bracket to the car, 4 new clamps (the good OEM subaru clamps) and two pieces of rubber hose........all for less than $16 (Sixteen Dollars) or so from Subarupartsforyou.com up in the Northeast USA. Update: OK, today I found the invoice dated November of '04 when I bought the (external) transmission filter kit for my 92 Legacy AWD automatic wagon. The part number is: 31099AA091 and it was a whopping $11 (eleven dollars) from the fine friendly folks at Dan Perkins Subaru aka subarupartsforyou.com mail ordered all the way from Milford CT. Call and ask for Anthony.