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finally did the compression test. 170 - 175 #'s in all cylinders. well that makes things simplier. no need to worry about pulling a head to fix a burnt valve. that was my worst fear as i understand that it is easier to do head work by pulling the engine. went to the wrecking yard yesterday. the cars...

thanks for all of your help. this is a very knowledgeable and interested community. i guess that i need to get of my a$$ and do the compression and vacuum test to confirm my suspicions....i've just been too busy and it snowed last night. i'm turning into a bit of a wuss, waiting for the better weath...

thanks for your advice. a set of plug wires are only $40 so i should probably change them. i'll test the coil pack too.
anything to offer on my question about the difference in the heads between 92 and 96?

regards,mark

i'm new to subarus. all my experience to date has been with vw's. their recent lack of quality has frustrated me and now has me looking at subaru. i picked up a 96 legacy wagon, awd, auto with a 2.2. i had the codes run and am getting a misfire code for cyl 2. the engine is missing and the cel is on...