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Boxer (4 cyl left and 6 cyl right) engine firing order animations were made by OhNoah and they are quite neat! Thanks! Middle image was made by MAV.

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Some topics may be in more than one category but have the same information. This is done for quick finding of information.

Troubleshooting

SAE To Metric Table

Dash and temperature gauge Troubleshooting Tips.

COMPLETE set of wiring diagrams and diagnostic trouble shooter and codes in digital format for Liberty/Legacy from the EJ18 through to the turbo models.

EA82T 7mm hose from u know where tool trick!

85 FSM Scan of Transmission Svc Data with Gear Ratio info.

Electrical: Jumping Tach; Ignition Coil; XT6 Alternator swap; Distributor
Engine Cooling: Cooling Problems; Radiator Replacement; Coolant Flush; Thermostat Replacement
Engine Exhaust: Exhaust Studs; Air Suction Valve
Engine Fuel System: Weber Carb Install (Thumbnailed Version); Weber Carb Install (All big pics); Legacy Fuel Sending Units; Fuel Filters; Fuel Pump
Fluids: Oil in Coolant; Oil Pan Gasket Replacement; Oil Change
Engine Misc...: Punch in the flywheel trick; Valve Adjustment; Coil and Ignition Wire Set Tips; Canister Purge Solenoid Valve-Legacy; Timing Belt info from Gates Company; Air Suction Valve; ECU Codes; Belt Replacement; PCV VALVE; Timing Setting; Head Gasket Replacement

Manual Transmission: 5spd in EA81 4wd's! (just a start but will add more as people post it); EA82 5 Speed swap into EA81 vehicle; EA81 Engine/Trans swap to 77-79 body style vehicle; EA81 Worn/Sloppy Shift Linkage and shirt throw mod; Worn Synchros
Automatic Transmission: Governor Gear or Word File on same Subject; Vacuum Modulator Replacement
Rear Differential: LSD Swap / Diff Exploded Views; Breather
Fluid Replacement: Front Diff Oil Chg; Rear Diff Oil Chg
Drive Axles: Axleshafts/Boots
Suspension: Air Suspension Conversion; EA82 Rear Struts mounted to Brat - board listing; EA82 Rear Struts mounted to Brat - write-up; Posture Adjustment
Gear Info: Scanned Image from FSM
Brakes: Disc Brakes in the Rear
Steering: Steering Rack Replacement; Ball Joints

Exterior: Bumper Swap; Powder coating; Adding Hood Vents to older Model Subarus; Rust Repair; Swapping Hatchback door on brat and vice versa.; General Door Swap; Exterior Door Handles; Hood Swap; Fender Swap; Door Locks; Undercoating; Pin striping; Paint Tips
Glass: Windshield Gaskets where to buy them link.; Windshield Replacement
Interior: Seat Swap; Steering Column Swap; Radio Console; Clock Fix
Electrical: Dome Light Upgrade for EA81 Cars; Voltmeter Jumps with turn signal. Not Enough power for ACC part of fusebox.

: AC Troubleshooting; Heater Core Replacement; Heater Fan Speeds; Resister Pack Info

: Bigger Wheels; Full Sized Spare; Tire Pressure; Tire Rotation

Lift: Body Lift; Suspension Lift; AC Bracket for Body Lift Install
Lighting: Fog Lights Install; Using Center Lamp without stock relay; CenterLamp Install without stock relay
Guards: Push bar Install
Winch: Winch

Stuff that tends to be found in your owners Manual

Driving Tips	Reminder: See also www.subaru.com the FAQ section.	How to have your Subaru Towed (doesnt happen often does it?)
Fuel Mileage for each model..	Towing Capacities/Capabilities (when towing something with your Subaru)

Products used on cars, some of the boards favorites...links below.

Por15

Mill Supply (body panels for Subaru's including rockers!)

Parts Interchange (one manufacturers part no to another) List

Specialty Tools List

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