DJP1965

I have already read many threads on how to do the valve adjustment job, but I have not seen any write-ups of how to do the valve adjustment job using the new tool part #498187200. That is all I am asking about. Sorry if I'm being rude.

I am about to do a valve adjustment on my 1997 Outback 2.5L and a few other Outbacks 2.5L of friends at my work. I have not decided to get the shim replacer tool part number 498187200 but if it makes the job go much easier I might get it, this tool replaced the old one (498187100). On a "The End Wrench" document it showed how to use the old tool (498187100) and it was straight forward on how to use it. It appears to me that this new tool (498187200) is to big, there is very little room in between the cam, the head and the valve to get this tool in there. Maybe I'm just having a brain fart on this one, so does anybody have pictures of this tool in use or know of some pictures on-line of it being used. Thanks

Does anybody know the part numbers for the head gasket, intake manifold gasket and exhaust manifold gasket for a 1997 Outback 2.5L? Thanks

I found what I was looking for, thank you for telling me about that site.

I know this might be a long shot, but does anyone out there have a Shop Manual on their computer for a 1997 Outback that they could e-mail to me? Thanks

I have a 1997 Outback that has low compression (25lbs) in the fourth cylinder. I have not tore into the engine yet so I’m not sure what the problem is nor do I know how much it would cost to rebuild one head. I came across a set of heads for sale ($150), they are off of a 1998 Outback. I’m going to pull the head off of my car and at least figure out what the problem is before I would buy these other heads. But what I really need to know is will the heads off of a 1998 Outback engine fit on a 1997 Outback engine? Thanks in advance for any info to this question.