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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.

Being 180 deg out the wrong cylinder will be trying to fire. No issues with interference. Just make sure the crank mark is either at 12 or 6 before removing belt. Remove belt. Let the driver side valves close.. Then rotate crank and realign driver side cam. Then install belt again O.

Interference started with the 97 MY. I am sure they still had 96 production engines in stock and used them first. They put them into the MT cars. They need all the gearing possible to move that ton and a half smartly up an incline/ O.

In NY an 02 can only have one monitor not ready and have no check engine light. As suggested, replace the air temp sensor. Clean the Idle valve ( search). Check for any exhaust leaks. Change your plugs if not done recently. After the repairs, clear and see what codes return. You may have to replace the front o2 sensor. Advise O.

These are 225/45-17 on my 96 Outback. 52 offset on the Enkeis.

use 205 56 16 as your size as you know these will fit. use 6..5" rim size and 52 offset for both O.

http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp Check out this site. will answer ypur questions. As previously stated, try one. Take the tires, at the worst you can sell them. O.

Resolved Made a rookie mistake. Took the alt off of another 96 I had and somehow mixed them up and brought the old one back. After deciding it had to be something I did, rechecked output and it was about 12 volts!!!! Finally got back to where the correct one was and swapped. At least I can feel my fingers again!!! FYI Advance Auto's testing does say past/fail, but it also gives an output amperage. O. .

I've checked the grounds and cleaned up a few. The battery was charged a few days before the real cold snap here. Checking now, the voltage is less than 12. So I am getting a new battery and will advise after I get it to the vehicle in question. The alt was taken to Advance Auto and tested. Thanks to all for their help. O.

96 Legacy 2.2 Battery and brake light came and stays on. Battery does not charge Both alternator and battery are tested and good. Fuse is good. As soon as it gets light I'll look for a broken ground. What else should I be looking for? thanks

Well I guess I didn't remember correctly lol . If you can/are willing to put a small hole in the ceiling, find a place where the beams cross and put a length of chain around it and secure with a nut and bolt. Of course the car has to be able to be centered under it. From 2004 until now, along with a comealong ,is how I've pulled at least a dozen engines. O.

IIRC up to 96 the spark plug wires are outside of the VC. From 97 on they go through the VC. There is a vin stamped on flat on passenger side of block. 10th digit is the year. T=96, V=97 and W=98. O.

The FSM's for the 96-98 EJ25D lists it as 9.5. O.

It would be nice if the moderators made a sticky which only they can add to entitled FSM's. There are countless other links for FSM's, at least 4 under my name alone, but hidden in New Gen FAQ so the person who needs one wouldn't know that its there. O.

Didn't the 05 EJ go to DBW?, and therefore cannot be used. VVLS didn't start 'til 06. O.

Whenever I am ready to install an engine, I put a small piece of 2x4 on the tall side(actually 3 1/2) under both sides of the tranny housing flush with the edge. This allows me to catch the dowel pins at the same time clearing the engine mount studs so I can push the engine forward and catch a bolt. After I catch all the bolts, I knock the pieces out and lower the block right into the cradle. O

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg240/johnceggleston/TCfullyseated.jpg pic of seated TC O.

Normal. Lift and rotate the TC. It should make two drops as you do this. The tabs where the bolts go should NOT be more than a quarter inch (1/4) from the housing when fully seated. If in doubt continue to rotate and push in. A search may turn up some pics. O.