I bought a Haynes manual for my 2003 Subaru, but it doesn't mention or cover the H6.   When I go to do any amount of work, I won't have any torque specs.


Is there a good, hopefully free source for these specs?

at the current moment, I will need the process for:

the rear and front main seals replacements.

the valve cover gaskets.
bell housing to engine bolts.
starter bolts.

flex plate to crank.
flex plate to torque convertor,


all other accessories on the front:
a.c. mounts,
p.s. mounts,
idler,
tensioner,
spark plug,
exhaust,

 

 

Am I missing anything that will need attention for an H6 engine removal?


Will a 1999 JEBA trans mate up to a 2003 H6?
Would I be able to swap this extra engine into my 1999 after the 2.5 dies out?



 

dunno if this will help, but......  https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?18087-Subaru-Factory-Service-Manuals

should be a sticky for on-line FSM links at the top of every generation forum

kennycoulter,

 

Here you go:    http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/

 

Once that link has loaded click on the Legacy/Outback, then the year, then the Service Manual, and on to the H6. From there just download the sections of the manual you require, as everything is there and its free. Good Luck!

Thanks everyone!

It worked.    I just have to get used to the format to be able to find what I need.


I got the valve covers and spark plugs into the "new" engine.... I will also be doing a pcv, thermostat, front and rear crank seals, and it seems like I might need to take the intake off to get to the wiring.

What is the best way to get the dampener off?
is 44 in-lbs good enough for the valve covers?
 

I know 'not much' about working on the H6, but I do know it won't just 'drop in' to your '99. 

 

FYI: There were 2 different versions of the 2.5 in '99. One for the Legacy Outback/GT/SUS model that still used the Phase 1 EJ25D (2.5 DOHC) and the EJ253 in the Forester and Impreza RS (2.5 SOHC). '99 was a transition year, so you'll have to keep that in mind.

 

And that JEBA trans is an oddball as it works w/the '99 OB/GT/SUS (I think) but it's a Phase 2 transmission. So....it 'might' work w/the H6, but I doubt it as those had the VDC and/or VTD versions. I doubt the TCU/TCM would communicate or even plug-in correctly.

 

Search online about phase 1 vs. phase 2...there's info to learn there, too.

Edited January 17, 20188 yr by wtdash