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I've done both a EJ20 JDM install and purchased a rebuilt CCR EJ25D engine for my Subies. My two data points don't mean squat but non the less I've had good luck with both. Apparently CCR is no longer in business and was taken over by someone else that didn't seem to have as good a reputation. My CCR engine has over 200k and the JDM engine is on it's second owner. My son also replaced HGs on his EJ251 that eventually had rock knock (didn't know about the poor oil pump on those engines). If I have to do this job again I would definitely go with the Subaru reman as it's a known quantity. Ebay, JDM and used engines are a crap shoot and you can get good and bad results. Few of us want to do this job over again. Turbo MLS Subaru gaskets are the way to go (11044AA770). Some have used FelPro with varying results but lots of board experience with the turbo MLS gasket and it's the one Rick uses and recommends. Since he has done more HG jobs in a week than I have done in my lifetime, I'm going to take advantage of that experience.
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I've never had good luck with aftermarket coils on Subaru's. My go to is a pull and pay yard or buy one from an online Subaru dealer.
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Mike104 replied to sadarahu's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
You can also disconnect the negative battery terminal for 5 minutes to clear the code. If it is a continuing fault (check engine light comes on again) take it to a chain auto parts store to get the code read (make sure to get the PXXX number) and come back here for help. -
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Mike104 replied to j00h's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
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Cabin heat is generated from engine coolant. If the engine is cold there is nothing to transfer heat to the interior. If there is a bad thermostat (staying open) it can make the warm up time longer. Not sure what vehicle you are talking about but if it has an temperature gauge it won't generally provide heat until the temperature indication is above cold. In my case I have an idiot light for temperature (blue for cold, red for pull over now). When the outside air temperature is colder it takes longer to heat up.
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Airbag light on means a fault in the system and the airbags won't deploy in a crash. Could be a crash sensor, control unit or an air bag. I was able to fix my 03 Forester by putting in a unit from a pull and pay. I do believe their is a method to pull the fault codes out but I don't recall how its done.
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The P)420 code can be eliminated by the spark plug fouler modification. It places the rear O2 sensor further out of the exhaust stream to reduce the voltage sensed ending the code. I've fixed several Misfire codes by putting in used OEM coils from a pull and pay yard. Make sure the wires are OEM or NGK.