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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.

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. .