96-LEGACY-L

i was one of the peeps to request a write-up. this is exactly what i was lookin for. i know what im doing this week end. those are the improvements i need on my wagon. great write up

you address some very good points i guess i havent though about it that much. i did find a list of all the seals,n belts for just under $300. 1stsubarupart or something like that. i found a 2000 legacy brighton wagon 110k on it. not sure if they did the t-belt n water pump etc. (requird maintance). it iust needs a clutch. they are selling it for 2,500. does that sound like a better route to go? does the brighton have the2.2 or 2.5? thanks again

please do a headlight polish wright up. i know the scary night drive on the pass and country roads with no street lights. i was thinking about doing a wet sand with 2k grit. then a good polish, but dont know if the wet sand would make it worse if thats possible:lol:

yeah if it cost that much just for t-belt. then im for sure going to just get a new motor, and have the nessary maintance done while the swap is going on. back to my question in my last post. stage 2 clutch n light weight flywheel for more hold, or oem clutch n resufaced flywheel? which will cost less? which will last longer? experiances with makes n venders for after market clutch kits? thanks for all advice. whats will it cost for t belt, valve cover gaskets, cam seals, cranks seal, and water pump? anyone?

I never said anything about changing my spark plugs. the engine has high miles so i thought get one with lower miles. have the clutch done while the swap, the timing belt and water pump too. now that you brought up those seals that are prone to oil leakage i would have those done aswell. i plan on having the car for many years to come so i thought just get it out and have almost half the miles that i have now. how much $ am i looking at for timing belt, valve cover gaskets, crank and cam seals,and sealent for the oil pump? which route should i go for clutch? aftermarket stage two with light weight flywheel for a little more hold, or just replace it with an oem clutch and resuface the flywheel? pros and cons of each would be nice. thanks again.

first off im new to the subie world, and this forum. I have a 96 legacy L wagon with 260k miles. the car was purchased with 243k miles from an auction. so i have no clue of the maintance records, how often oil was changed, driving style etc. it has oil leaks on bolth valve covers to the point where there is oil on the timing belt cover. i have to add oil often. i have a chance to have my1/4 million mile ej22 single exhaust ports swapped out for a 145k mile ej22 motor dual ports. the motor and complete job done for $750. does this seem like a far deal with 1 year warrenty? would i feel any power gains with dual exhaust ports over single exhaust ports? I know these are noob question. what can i say im a noobie with a subie