1997 Subaru Legacy Head Gasket Replacement

1997 SUBARU LEGACY
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHORTCKT
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I'm in the middle of a head gasket replacement, I don't want to round off the Head Bolts. So I'm asking if they require a special tool? They look like a 12 point bolt, I found a site from an owner who said a 14mm 12 point is what he used, I stopped by a local Autozone and they said it may be a "triple square" head.

Any Guidance?
Dec 16, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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XMANROCKS
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[quote="shortckt"]Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Subaru Legacy 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 135000 miles

You are right about the head bolts. They are 14mm 12 pt socket.
Jan 13, 2010 at 12:27 AM
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