1997 Outback 2.5L DOHC - Valve Adjustment Procedure

Asked by DanMraz Nov 07, 2010 at 09:03 AM about the Subaru Outback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Has any out there had experience with doing a valve adjustment (shim and bucket
style) an a 2.5L DOHC?  Is the spec tool required as is being said in the Haynes
manual.  Thanks

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Nick answered 13 years ago

A Haynes repair manual is the BIBLE when it comes to fixing Subies, definitley get the tool if it says to and follow instructions to the letter!

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