Mr B

you have a different alarm, find out what make it is ....

Would of thought your mechanic would have a diagnostic reader capable of basic communication with the pre OBD2 compliant subaru system. Most decent garage kit does. If you do have a 16pin OBD2 looking cable on your 97JDM then you can also use a ISO9141 compliant OBD2 cable & Free Subaru Select Monitor software (FreeSSM) to monitor faults & run tests. Up to 1996 was 9pin ssm1 connector 97-on had 16 pin OBD but was wired different & was called ssm2 by subaru ... FreeSSM software link is below > https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Ub2apq5-pfNHVKZE13clFxc1E/view?usp=sharing ssm2 16pin (OBD looking) compatible cable ISO9141 link is below > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400786919123 How to make a 9pin ssm1 cable link is below > https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Ub2apq5-pfTkZCOGlJVnJpSmM/view?usp=sharing

I would guess if original cusco supplied springs they would be 6 to 7kg/mm on front & 5 to 6kg/mm on rear.

Measure internal diameter of your springs, should be 62-63mm for 2.5" standard coilover springs. 9" length sounds good even go to 10" if your strut has enough travel range on the body to make them work. link below with some springs, shop about as may save some cash. https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/s/suspension-steering/coilover-springs/faulkners-race-springs/2-5-inch-i-d-coilover-springs

Mmm 75lbs/inch is very soft helper spring, that is about 1.5kg/mm You want something like 4.5kg/mm or 5.0kg/mm front with around 3.75, 4.0kg/mm or 4.25kg/mm on rears. Do you know what rating current springs are !? Before fitting you need mark strut full droop & mark rod for full compression then when fitting & setting ride height you can see how far off the bump stop you are as if not enough compression travel left you will be on the bump stop once carry passengers/load. rough chart guide below on kg to lbs kg/mm to lbs/in ---------------------- 8.0 = 448 7.5 = 420 7.0 = 392 6.5 = 364 6.0 = 336 5.5 = 308 5.0 = 280 4.5 = 252 4.0 = 224 3.0 = 168 2.0 = 112

Just measure spring diameter then use likes of online suppliers such as rallynuts to see spring range length/rates available. 2.5" coilover springs should be around £35 each mark if shop around. Ideally need current spring rate/length & work out what extra length you can accept as don't want spend out & not get a workable result.

OEM from Subaru or Castrol Transmax (syntec) Dexron III

Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S (G012) You could drop to 15" rim to get more A/T options. if A/T not absolute must the Hankook OPTIMO 4S H730 are a great all use & all weather tyre at not bad price

Yes ....

Yes, 100% same

Miss out dealers & branding of a parts company then prices are realistic. actual price direct from NTN is probably £22. Same as all the filters they super cheap from OEM manufacturers ...

Belt & pump, Dayco is part of same company who do Subaru OEM belts too. I only use ICP Dayco or Blueprint kits, not fan of gates myself. Quality belts would do 80k with ease, indeed hard working performance stuff needs doing quicker but the subaru UK service points on cambelts is ridiculously low. I think kevlar belt is waste of money on your car ...

No idea, mr gambit the man for that question. If ordering from ICP give reg/chassis number via ebay before buying just to be sure all right parts & no hassle.

Yes that ICP link below full kit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forester-Turbo-SF5-Timing-Belt-Kit-Dayco-Cam-Belt-Water-Pump-UPGRADED-BEARING-/350967867587?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51b750a8c3 Link below water pump & dayco belt kit. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza-2-0-Turbo-UK-P1-Prodrive-Dayco-Timing-Belt-OE-Water-Pump-/350708968700?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AImpreza|Cars+Year%3A2000&hash=item51a7e22cfc you last belt service would of been original subaru oem idlers & tensioner so they should have life in them as only just reaching 40k. choice is yours ...

Done with BluePrint kit/belt by looks of it ... Up to you what you do but a belt & waterpump could be your low cost option if you so wish. ICP do Dayco belt & quality Jap made pump for £76 the set. Blueprint pumps are about £42, Mahle pumps about £31.

Was whole cambelt kit £121 ? if so that possibly gates kit :-/ don't like them. Waterpump not done & I would do one on a 158k car if looked old as even a leak caused by new belt fitting would be unwanted revisit & labour ...

What kit used, waterpump too ? 6 years is not that high, UK subaru do 6yr, US do 8yr. OEM belts staying under the service mileage would do 8yrs quite easily I expect, well a lot do actually from what I see in :-) If you doing quite high miles a Dayco belt & quality waterpump (don't buy cheap pumps) could be worth the investment & piece of mind. Up to you & your budget at end of day.

Check your paperwork & what kit used. I do agree the subaru UK service point for cambelt is low & in my opinion oem quality cambelt parts would see 80k to 100k without much drama on road cars.

Indeed many things could give this issue, would want do fault code test & run over visual inspection of pipework & some sensors in engine bay. Have a look at link below & see if manual files any use to your model. http://jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/Subaru/Legacy%20Outback/1997/Service%20Manual/

The idlers & tensioner & water pump should be changed really @ 90k or more Your model also has a idler upgrade to dual roller bearings over one as had few failures on single bearing small idler. Bearings are not going be at there best & any failure here will land you with a very very big bill or scrap ICP cambelt kit with all genuine idlers, tensioner & Dayco belt is £150. decent water pump is about £45. Cheaping out here is a risky game. I would never do a belt only on a customers car as not worth the risk plus a full quality kit fitted around 90 to 120k will see car through till probably end of it's life for most.

Same as ones I had. Kind of normal for flywheels be unmarked ...

what make clutch you got supplied with your kit. any numbers, letters on clutch cover & plate ?

I would try it as it is, then can offer better price & car in genuine bodywork order ...

Manual box could be it's star sale advantage but with the mileage & body marks I would say £2,500 but without seeing it hard to be accurate really. the 3litre are not always easy sell hence why see some bargains, tax & fuel puts a lot off ...

should be fine as flywheel comes with correct ring-gear for standard starters ...