Fits: 99-03 Subaru Impreza Forester Outback 2.5 SOHC 16V EJ251 EJ252 EJ253 VIN "G" Engine Rebuild Kit (see description below) Each Gasket and Gasket Set is Made to be Durable and Long-lasting. Gas Utilizes the latest in design and material technology, ensuring quiet and maintenance-free experience. Premium quality link belt type timing chain for exceptional durability. Precision, cast iron camshaft and crank gear sprockets. Ideal for stock replacement and mild performance applications. Ultra Performance Custom Made Premium Grade Aluminum Silicon Pistons. Gas Nitrited Steel Rings, 50% Longer Life, Reduce Tension with Better Fuel Economy, Reduce Cylinder Wear. Much improved design with more efficient oil passage holes in oil ring groove. Minimizes fractures & cracks. No more gummed up oil. Reduces engine failure. Meets or exceeds OEM specifications. Easily lasts 150,000+ miles. Remark:
This kit only fits Subaru Outback with Vin G.Will not fit Subaru Outback with Vin B.(VIN is the 4th digit in Vin #.)
Fits 2003 Subaru Forester with Manual Transmission only.Will not fit 2003 Subaru Forester with Automatic Transmission.
For the main and rod bearings of the Subaru engines, 2 variations existed.For the main bearings, the thrust washer is either located at the #3 position (middle) or the #5 position (bottom).For the rod bearings, the shaft/journal size is either 48mm or 52mm. This listing offers main bearing set with the thrust washers at #5 position and rod bearing set with 52mm journal size.Please check with your professional installer if you are unsure on which set your engine takes.

This item includes:

Full Gasket Set
Graphite head gasket
Intake manifold gasket
Exhaust manifold gasket
Valve cover gasket
Viton valve stem seals
Camshaft seal
O-rings
Front crankshaft seal
Rear main seal
Water pump gasket
Other small gaskets
Gasket silicone sealant

Complete Pistons with Ring Set (Oversize 0.50mm = 0.020")
Compression Ratio: stock
Standard Diameter: 99.50mm + 0.50mm
1st Group: 1.20mm
2nd Group: 1.20mm
Oil Ring: 2.50mm

Engine Bearing Set (Oversize 0.25mm = 0.010")
Crankshaft Main Bearings - Oversize 0.25mm = 0.010"
Connecting Rod Bearings - Oversize 0.25mm = 0.010"

Timing Belt Kit
1 Timing Belt (223 teeth)
1 GMB Tensioner assembly (tensioner bearing & hydraulic cylinder combo)
1 GMB Lower Idler (sprocket with bearing)
2 GMB Upper Idlers (left & right)

Oil Pump

Water Pump

Part Numbers:
FS9009G, MB8309-0.25mm, RB8296-0.25mm, PS9009-0.50mm, TBK304, WP9008, OP9002, SL1000