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I've never heard of anyone removing the freeze plugs just to remove coolant! Why bother? Any small amount that remains is still antifreeze. Buy a radiator flush kit from your auto store, remove t stat from housing, reattach and add a garden hose, if you have somewhere safe for the water to drain and not create a hazard. If not, then just add through upper radiator into the block. The weeping of this series of EJ is a known issue. Subaru just says to add the "conditioner" (aka stop leak) and monitor your fluid levels. O.

No, another moderator moved it to the FAQ. I didn't realize just anyone could add to a sticky. If you will note, this was originally posted on 12/12/13. O.

LGT with vented rotors, require 16" rims. Brackets etc will fit, but new pad type also. Go to http://opposedforces.com/parts and after you get to the part number, click on it then go to usage information. It'll tell you what other cars used that part. Even then, sometimes there is a different part number because of a mfg change, but still interchanges. Try your local auto store and see what they have for interchange. O.

14" tires etc HAD their place. I like to stop and bigger brakes etc require larger wheels. I use 17" for warm weather and 16" for snow. To each their own. O.

There is a transfer bar that has come loose. IIRC it's held on by a c clip. See my post on FSM. Download yours and go to the body section. Also, www.opposedforces.com/ click on Subaru parts catalog, then go to your vehicle,etc O.

Not an expert in this, but the only real issue I see is the 06 was dbw, necessitating the swap of the engine harness. Since you have to do this, the AVLS sensors in the heads will now match. O.

Yes, you can use 251 block with an ej25d head, but your problem seems not to be with the block, but the head. Would be easier to find someone parting out a Suby with the right heads and buy them, as long as they don't have bent valves. Shipping heads from Canada to PR would kill you. O.

Continually see requests and needs for fsm"s. Here is what I have. 1990,1992,1995-1997,1999-2000+ www.main.experiencetherave.com/subaru_manual_scans 2005,2008 and 2009 http://people.csail.mit.edu/ilh/vacation Tech info from Northursalia www.northursalia.com/techdocs/pdf/pdf.html Parts Catalog www.opposedforces.com It would be great if the moderators would make this a sticky and also a sticky of the engine swap info. I am sure Johnegg,grossgary and others have cramps in their fingers from rewriting the same info over and over. O.

See attached. O. Service Procedure Throttle Position Sensor.pdf

Factory tolerances are .016 for both., You can have a std rod journal and as much as .25 under on the crank, but the tolerance is still .016 for either. In mm. O.

Just check point of origin. Some are shipped from outside the US and will take a while to get here. O.

Correct. I misspoke. In either case .50 is the largest available. O.

Here is link to fsm.: www.main.experiencetherave.com/subaru_manual_scans/ Use the 99 Legacy and the 2.2. The largest you can get are .50mm oversize bearings, so yes you are over the limit. A new crank or engine would be your only option. O.

Here is link for Legacy 2.5 etc. IIRC the engine specs are the same. Don't have a Forester dedicated link, though you could join the Subaru Forester Owners Group and perhaps find it there. www.main.experiencetherave.com/subaru_manual_scans/ O.

Continued work of this type may mandate broken stud extractors such as those made by Irwin or Sears. My very first Suby head removal was not done correctly and that last head bolt stripped trying to come out. The Irwin unit worked like a champ and "saved" the day. O.

go here for tire size comparisons; www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp O.

Just std vacuum lines. A few are formed, but std hose won't kink for these purposes.. O.

Yes, adjust them looser. Size is 8mmx1.25 IIRC. Same thread and dia as the radiator hold down screws on top. O.

Go here for fsm : www.main.experiencetherave.com - / Subaru_manual_scans/ O

Never saw the need to remove. It does go to the outlet side ( upper/ leftmost) of the heater. See pic. O

Also check to see if you have a security system. If so, there should be a toggle switch or button under the trim panel on driver's side. Wife had a 98 IOB, which she kept hitting the switch with her knee, causing many frantic calls as to the car will crank but not start. If so, flick or push the button while holding the key in the start position. O.

It has a security system. The fob, has to be reset. This will happen every time you lose battery juice. see www.cars101.com under programming remotes. Should also be a toggle switch/button under the trim panel on left side. If this is inadvertently switched, the car will crank but not start. O.

Not saying they won't fit, but you have to check the diameter of the ones you have versus your actual bore diameter. This will insure that you will get the best fit. An A piston in a B bore will leave more room for the piston to wiggle, accentuating the possible of getting piston slap. On the other side, a B piston in an A bore with std rings will lead to undue wear of the rings. O.

The stroke is the same, 79mm, but the actual A and B piston diameters are different. Attached are spec sheets. O. general description.pdf Specifications Engine.pdf

Link to FSM 05, 08 and 09 http://people.csail.mit.edu/ilh/vacation After checking above you have to copy and paste into your browser, it won't work by clicking directly on link Link to FSM 90 -2004 www.main.experiencetherave.com/subaru_manual_scans/ Link to all Subaru models and FSM: http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru Parts Catalog www.opposedforces.com O.