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ahhsit

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  1. Professor,

    I'd say you're gonna have to be really quick if planning on doing this without losing a bunch of coolant.  Even before you get the plug all the way out the coolant is running down your hand and tools.  Make sure you do it with a cool engine because I'm thinking while you get the plug out for those seconds before you can get the heater in you may want to hold your hand or something over the hole (it comes out quick).  Plus the time it'll take to get the heater seated properly and threaded to the point of non-leakage, ya better have some extra coolant on hand.  My plug is a 14mm hex if that helps any.  If the heater is like mine you'll also need a large deep socket, mine is a 27mm.  And also I went without silicone or tape on the threads.  I was skeptical but I had some silicone on hand just in case and ended up not using it (no signs of leaking).  Although with the silicone, removal will probably be easier in the future.  Too bad you're not "around the corner", I'd trade ya my heater for your plug if all was the same size.  Glad to be of assistance.  Billy

  2. I have a 96 Legacy Outback that I bought used and came with a block heater.  I have yet to use it other than removing it to drain the antifreeze.  I think your year falls into a different configuration category than the 96 but on mine it seams like it just has to be the right diameter and of course thread size.  With those two things proper, it involves taking out the the drain plug that comes stock and replacing it with the heater.

  3. i was having the same problem (minus the cruise control, i never use it) but my rpms were high and the car would occasionally stall.  it would also throw the check engine light on.  i cleaned the throttle body and replaced the throttle position sensor and now things are sweet.  but after the tps gets replaced it needs to be adjusted, or at least it did on my 96 legacy outback.

  4. year, model?

     

    maybe post a pic or better description of the location of the item.

     

    most people would just use the drain at the bottom corner of the radiator.

    96 legacy outback, i did use the one on the radiator but it didn't give me a full flush and the haynes manual is telling me first do the radiator then do the engine block drain plugs.  it mentions nothing about the electrical item.  one is right behind the oil filter and the other is on the other side of the oil pan

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