Outback plug replacement?

baddmojoii · 02-07-2004, 04:36 PM

Is there an "easy" way of replacing the spark plugs on my '99 Outback? I just bought it recently and there doesn't look to be much room to access the plugs. Is it just going to be a P.I.A., or is there a trick to it? Thanx,

Matt

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Charlie-III · 02-07-2004, 07:24 PM

All the Legacies (and actually most "newer" Subies) are a bit of a pain to do plugs.

I find that dismounting the washer tank and the intake, it is a lot easier.

I also drop on the socket, then piece the extension and ratchet. This makes it easy as well.

vrg3 · 02-08-2004, 07:14 PM

http://www.endwrench.com/current/summer03/H-4.pdf

Look at the bottom of page 4. Subaru has some recommendations to make the job a little easier; basically, pick out your U-joint and extensions in the right lengths.

I haven't tried this yet, but the next time I change plugs on an EJ25 I plan to try to make it a little easier by jacking the engine up on its mounts by an inch or so.

Soon2BturbodRS · 02-08-2004, 09:39 PM

Yeah... I'm 75% done with it as we speak (1999 OBS, 2.2L).
On the passenger side, I just removed the entire intake (except the torque chamber right before the throttle body).
On the driver's side, I took out the battery and unbolted the washer fluid tank. That way, you can manuever the tank out of your way (or at least to a better place than it is mounted) and the removed battery gives you lots of extra space.

-Ben

baddmojoii · 02-12-2004, 06:38 PM

Thanx for all the advice... They sure made it a tight squeeze!

02-07-2004, 04:36 PM	#1
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02-07-2004, 07:24 PM	#2
Charlie-III Scooby Specialist Member#: 30669 Join Date: Dec 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: 07456, North NJ Vehicle: 1998 Legacy 2.5GT Silver Sleeper Wagon	All the Legacies (and actually most "newer" Subies) are a bit of a pain to do plugs. I find that dismounting the washer tank and the intake, it is a lot easier. I also drop on the socket, then piece the extension and ratchet. This makes it easy as well.

02-08-2004, 07:14 PM	#3
vrg3 Scooby Specialist Member#: 25796 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH (sometimes DC) Vehicle: 1993 Legacy Turbo Burgundy	http://www.endwrench.com/current/summer03/H-4.pdf Look at the bottom of page 4. Subaru has some recommendations to make the job a little easier; basically, pick out your U-joint and extensions in the right lengths. I haven't tried this yet, but the next time I change plugs on an EJ25 I plan to try to make it a little easier by jacking the engine up on its mounts by an inch or so.

02-08-2004, 09:39 PM	#4
Soon2BturbodRS Scooby Specialist Member#: 35868 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Pdx, Or Vehicle: 06 Impreza OBS GG6 Corolla GT-S Hachi Broku	Yeah... I'm 75% done with it as we speak (1999 OBS, 2.2L). On the passenger side, I just removed the entire intake (except the torque chamber right before the throttle body). On the driver's side, I took out the battery and unbolted the washer fluid tank. That way, you can manuever the tank out of your way (or at least to a better place than it is mounted) and the removed battery gives you lots of extra space. -Ben

02-12-2004, 06:38 PM	#5
baddmojoii Scooby Newbie Member#: 51663 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin,Tx	Thanx for all the advice... They sure made it a tight squeeze!