[Best head gaskets]

11044AA642 is the Multi Layer Steel gasket for the Non Turbo EJ25 motor

11044AA770 is the Multi Layer Steel gasket for the Turbo EJ25 motor

Installed properly these will be best option.

[Power Steering Clamp "Things"]

What year Forester?

 

Do you mean this O-ring

This Clamp?

 

 

Just use a pair of slip-joint pliers

[trim ring bezel around ac controls/vent 1996 impreza outback wagon]

www.parts.subaru.com says 93-96 Impreza's used that panel.  You could check www.car-part.com or ebay for a replacement

 66220FA020EM

 66220FA020MJ

[O2 sensor questions 03 forester]

Page 6 and 7 give troubleshooting procedure for P0032

Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).pdf

[Head Gasket leaking coolant & Oil]

If I recall the specified head gasket for that MY is a 11044AA633 that is a Non-MLS gasket (bad choice)

Normally aspirated MLS gasket for that MY is 11044AA642

Turbo charged engine MLS Gasket is 11044AA770

Many use the turbo gasket (770) instead of the 642 for normally aspirated (non turbo charged) engines.

[Head Gasket leaking coolant & Oil]

If you change the head gaskets, do a complete timing belt service while you are there

[Will 99 2.2 impreza L swap into a 2003 Forester?]

You may also have to swap the Crankshaft gear and Drivers side Cam Gear from the Forester,  if they have different timing triggers

[Manual Transmission Replacement Compatibility]

go to www.car-part.com and they will tell you what transmissions will work

[1996 impreza outback wagon luggage rack]

Torx is standard and once loose the cross bars just lift or pull out

[EJ20 Head trouble]

Best timing belts are Mitsuboshi

[O2 sensor questions 03 forester]

Front sensor is an Air/Fuel sensor.  Rear one monitors the efficiency of the catalytic converter

[Identify my drive shaft]

Sometimes the blue wrench is what is needed

[O2 sensor questions 03 forester]

Post the two codes here for better assistance.

[Engine Oil Consumption]

9 hours ago, el_freddo said:

Wow I did not know this!

Very interesting...  Thanks GD!

Also a good way to force the consumer to "write off" a car due to low oil/oil starvation if not serviced correctly - only to then get a new car.  Capitalism is alive and well!

Cheers

Bennie

Lots of Subaru's on my Craigslist with bad engines, usually spun bearings/rod knock/hole in case probably from low oil.  Most are post 2005 so easy engine swaps aren't an option.  A short block from Subaru is a good option but when you consider the asking price + repairs, not a viable option for a flip to make a few dollars.  May be an option if you could do it yourself and keep the car as a daily driver.

[I'm sure it's the wheel bearing]

8 minutes ago, 1-3-2-4 said:

I assume it should not be too hard to take the hub out of the front of the '05 Legacy GT

If you live on salted roads it can be a bear.  Some use this tool to help separate the bearing assembly out of the knuckle

 

[Engine replacement Question (Forester 2007)]

www.car-part.com is the best option to find compatible engines.  Your local pull and pay can tell you what vehicles they have that may work.  Do your homework first and then go to the pull and pay yard or a contact a local wrecker to see what they can provide.

[Outback Transmission Swap]

If you have a lift the transmission removal is usually done without removing the engine.  No lift usually means removing the engine as said above

I don't know for certain if the 6 speed is a suitable replacement option.

[95 EJ22 to EJ251 swap]

EJ25D is the DOHC engine

[2001 Outback Legacy engine lower dam]

I took mine off my 03 Forester (fire hazard due to oil soaked pad) when I got it three or four years ago.  No issues noted

[Rod-knock on 2013 WRX... HELP!]

Too bad it's not still under warranty.  The local dealer here seems to get overrun with blown BRZ/WRX engines to replace under warranty.  Sadly many of them are tuned and had after market equipment on them (both which void the warranty).  They remove all of the items before going to the dealer (hard to believe a car with 30k+ miles only has 9 key starts).

Since you have already been to a dealer I expect you won't be able to try a warranty claim anywhere else (3yr/36,000 miles?).

Definitely get GD to install a rebuilt block (or an upgraded one).  He will be less expensive and give you quality work.  I guess the issue is getting funding but I don't have any suggestions (creditcard/bank/parents?)

 

[Determining ignition coil of swapped engine]

I know one difference is that some have a three wire plug and some have a four wire plug (that bit me a couple of times before).

[1998 Legacy rear outer joint spins but axle shaft does not]

Lateral link bolt needs to come out to get the axle out (or at least it did on my 99 OBW).  On my 03 Forester I changed the rear diff and the axles will come out by dropping the rear diff if the lateral link bolt is seized in place

[Head gasket potential issue]

11044AA642 is the MLS non-turbo Head Gasket

11044AA770 is the MLS turbo Head Gasket.

Those are Subaru part numbers.  I believe the original non-MLS gasket was 11044AA633 that was prone to failure.

 

[Head gasket potential issue]

I think is a potential problem by retorquing them.

[What’s happening?!?!]

It's a 2018 take it to the dealer for warranty fix