January 31, 200818 yr What do I have to remove to get the driver side rocker cover off on a 00 OBW. I removed the battery and I can get to most of it, any tricks here for the bolts in the rear?
January 31, 200818 yr Hi. I did this on '00obw a couple years back. I can't remember exactly what I used for the bolt that is sort of blocked by the suspension crossmember. I think it was a 10mm flex head ratchet wrench, or it might've been a 1/4" 10mm flex socket.
January 31, 200818 yr These work great, especially on the back bolt on the EA82: Runs $33.05 from Snap-on, and worth every penny IMHO. You can see the catalog page here: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=5028&group_ID=545&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Item # is RTBM10
January 31, 200818 yr These work great, especially on the back bolt on the EA82: Runs $33.05 from Snap-on, and worth every penny IMHO. You can see the catalog page here: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=5028&group_ID=545&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Item # is RTBM10 Dang it USMB just cost me $33.05 and made my Snap-on guy a little happier and richer.
January 31, 200818 yr Wow that's a sweet tool. Is it worth just ordering from snap-on web site or is it better to try to find a local snap-on guy?
January 31, 200818 yr I think their website has a dealer locator so you can call a truck and find out where he is and go meet him at his next stop. Thats what I would do.
February 2, 200818 yr Yeah, I would go to the local guy, you aren't going to save anything buying it off the internet once you factor in shipping, plus you're helping the local guy feed his family. That tool will pay for itself in saved frustrations, bloody knuckles, and swearing, the first time you use it.
February 2, 200818 yr hehe ok yes I'll check out the dealer locator. Ah there it is, I didn't see it the first time because it says 'franchisee locator'. Hm it gives me Branch Name: Greater NY Telephone: 1-888-773-0331. I'll have to give a call. Hm a google search shows snap-on is looking for franchisees in Buffalo on careerbuilder.com maybe I don't have a dealer The risk in going into the tool truck will be getting all pie eyed and coming out with a bunch of great tools but a light wallet.
February 2, 200818 yr You might want to try unbolting the 2 motor mounts and jacking the engine up a little. If you jack it up on just one side it will tip a little and give you some more room. Use a piece of wood between the oil pan and the jack.
February 5, 200818 yr Author Ok, I rocked it out with a swivel head wrench. I had to get underneath the car and feel my way to the back bolt of the rocker cover. I replaced every gasket on the cover. 90 minutes. Now we shall see if that stopped the mother of all leaks. I must add, the gasket was dry rotted. I was a little surprised since its only a 2000 with 130K.
February 5, 200818 yr If that doesn't stop it, it very well could be the rear access cover, Good news is a new rear access cover, a metal one to replace the s%*%&$ plastic one that likes to leak, is under $20 from your friendly Subaru dealer, bad news is the access cover is behind the flywheel.
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