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Hey guys, thanks for all the great info! Life got a bit nutty last few days, fortunately I have a second commuter. Sounds like I'll be picking up an engine stand and doin this out of the vehicle. I'll take plenty of pictures and hopefully have a good clear write up. My bad on the phase of the engine...can i change that? Or perhaps have a mod correct it. I just got them mixed up. Its def the DOHC motor with the internal HG problem. Thanks for clarifying. I'm really glad to hear that the OEM HG is holding up well. Saves me MOOLAH! I still haven't been able to locate the Part #'s for the Camshaft Oil Seals. If anyone has them that would be quite helpful. Also the Part # number for the Rear Main Seal. I would also be quite excited on being pointed to an efficient means of looking up the #'s. The other forum posts i've found all seem to have partial lists with the part#'s and then people recommend what to add, but the list doesn't get updated. THANK YOU! This is a great pointer. I probably would have overlooked this. I've pulled apart heads before but they had hydraulic lifters. So this will be my first time with solid lifters and that whole process. Lots of organization and pictures will be taken. And lots of labeling. Any other pointers are appreciated. Standard Motor oil is appropriate for assembly of the heads correct? -Davebugs- Check on the Ultra Grey. I've got a leak down there anyhow at the moment. As for the radiator flush, do the "at home" kits work or should i just have it done at a local shop? I have a much better view of how this will be going now, Thanks guys. So much! -Bennett @Bstone - I do not envy the task you've chosen for yourself as grammar police. This is the internet, and people don't care. So you've definitely got your work cut out for ya. Good luck.

Thanks a bunch for the reply, i was curious on plugs and wires too! And I won't make the mistake again with the thermostat. And that makes the HG decision easier for sure. I just hadn't read much on the Cosworth HG results. Anyone with experience on whether or not the valves can be clearanced with the engine in the car still? I'll be posting a complete gasket/parts guide for everything in the end. It feels incomplete for sure at the moment. Help would be much appreciated. Part #................Description.........................................QTY...Price(8/'10) 11044AA610....Head Gasket 1.5mm 4 layer, newest gasket...2.....$30.92 11051AA070....Plug Cylinder Head (Half Moon Gaskets)........4.....$4.51 13270AA062....Rocker Cover Gasket (Valve Cover) Left........1.....$10.76 13272AA063....Rocker Cover Gasket (Valve Cover) Right......1.....$10.76 14035AA281....Intake Manifold Gasket...............................2.....$3.56 13293AA051....Spark Plug Well Gasket..............................4......$7.16 13271AA051....Washers and gaskets for valve cover bolts...12.....$2.52 44011AC030....Exhaust Gasket.........................................2.....$5.51 10991AA000....Oil Pump O-Ring........................................1.....$1.45 21114AA051....Water Pump Gasket...................................1.....$2.86 806733030......Front Main Oil Seal....................................1.....$6.17 I'm still looking for Anerobic Sealant and the part #'s for the Oil Filler Neck O-Ring and Camshaft Oil Seals. And any other parts you can think of i can add to this list before i get started so i can make minimal dealership trips would be so helpful. Thanks guys! -Bennett

Hey guys, so i've been searching my rump roast off trying to figure out what all parts are completely necessary for the job. I'm a pretty experienced weekend mechanic. I just bought a 1999 Legacy Outback two weeks ago, knowing it needed the timing belt done (120k and it wasn't done). So last weekend I tackled that. Purchased the kit, a water pump, and new thermostat; Completed it with no snags and actually really enjoyed the design of the car compared to past car's i've had to do work on. Unfortunately this weekend I was going climbing in the mountains, and after about 40mi of constant grade i noticed my temp gauge nearing the top and pulled over immediately. After much research I've found i have all the usual symptoms so here i am...joining the club i suppose . Also unfortunate, upon doing my research i found the info on the sludge in the coolant reservoir, when i did the timing belt i noticed this in there but thought perhaps it was just stop leak added incorrectly. So i'm thinking i bought it with a blown HG. Anyway, A few questions. The cosworth head gasket, Is it worth the cost? I'm looking for reliability, not really performance(though i wont complain if some is to be had), so will that HG vs the OEM 610 give me MORE longevity or is the OEM doing really well? And Does the 1.1mm work/have advantages/disadvantages vs the 1.5mm? Also I'm having trouble locating the Part #'s for some parts on most of the sites i've found. I can find the parts just fine, but i would like the assurance of Cross Referencing with the OEM part#'s i've found some of on here and other forums before i spend the money. I would love to compile a complete list with all the parts to make it easier for everyone and make a writeup on how the job goes. I have also seen it seems to be a good time to do the valve clearance, as the heads will be totally broken down anyway. My question is i've read that it can be done in the car without the $275 tool AND that it cant. So does anyone have experience with doing it? This will pretty much decide whether or not I'm pulling the motor. Thanks in advance guy's. I know this topic is beaten to the ground, but its almost as if there is sooo much information it makes it more confusing to find the necessary parts. -Bennett