FWIW..just changed the plugs/wires......

[AndyW]

on my wifes 1999 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L. Man, what a job. A real bear
getting to ALL the plugs to get them out/back in.
I think I had less problems changing the plugs on our previously owned 98
Jimmy (driver side center plug...steering column blocks it.

Not fun project, but I guess it's a money saver if you can DIY.

AndyW

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

on my wifes 1999 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L. Man, what a job. A real bear
getting to ALL the plugs to get them out/back in.
I think I had less problems changing the plugs on our previously owned 98
Jimmy (driver side center plug...steering column blocks it.

Not fun project, but I guess it's a money saver if you can DIY.

AndyW

It is satisfying isn't it? I just today put my sport muffler on my new
WRX. Sounds like it oughta' now!

Carl

 

[BobN]

on my wifes 1999 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L. Man, what a job. A real bear
getting to ALL the plugs to get them out/back in.
I think I had less problems changing the plugs on our previously owned 98
Jimmy (driver side center plug...steering column blocks it.

The first time I changed my plugs, using ill-fitting tools, it took 3 hours
of sweating and cussing, alternating a 3" ratchet extension with a 2"
u-joint on my ratchet. Next time I'll use a thin-profile ratchet with 2"
u-joint and 1.5" extensions, which will work much better. The trick is to
get deep enough to reach the firmly-seated plug and still be able to turn
the corner in that tight space between the valve cover and the frame.

 

[Edward Hayes]

An easy job on my Forester IF you use the correct tools. 3/8" flex
head ratchet/2 & 4 inch extension and a spark plug socket with a
rubber insert. I pull off the air intake plumbing/disconnect washer
hoses and electrical plug and two screws to move washer bottle and
move to the side. First time took about one hour and now about 35
minutes for a plug change