Impreza Manuals

Charles, September 29, 2008:

Hi, thanks for the manual links, using the 97 wrx manual for tinkering with my 97 jdm forester st/b. Where could I get bleeding edge definitions for ecuflash. Thanks

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Ken, October 1, 2008:

@Charles: give http://www.romraider.com/forum/ a shot.

-ken

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bob, October 17, 2008:

thanks for putting up the 2002 wrx pdf’s they saved my butt on a power window motor replacement

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Kevin Reply:
June 27th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
hey bob, i get error message on 02 manual pdf. do you think you could send me the another link or another way to get a manual..your help would be appreciated..thanks..

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Blackcot, January 4, 2009:

look ken i have made a post on the montreal subaru club
http://www.montreal-subaru-club.com/mscforum/viewtopic.php?t=68262

its really helpfull:)

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anson, January 6, 2009:

Hi Ken,

Thanks for hosting the bugeye manuals. I thought it would only be fair to offer my 06 manuals. Please contact me if you are interested.

Happy New Year!

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Bob P, February 14, 2009:

I really want to thankyou for putting up the manuals for the Suby, helped me out as I did some major curb damage. The Amp stuff looks interesting I will be back

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Eric, February 25, 2009:

hey Ken, I have 99-01 impreza service manuals if you want them

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Ken Reply:
February 26th, 2009 at 7:28 am
eric, if you’re amenable to me hosting them and providing them here for others, i’d be glad to.

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mark Reply:
March 4th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
I am looking for a serivice manual for my 99 model impreza RX if you can help.

Thanks.

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Ken Reply:
March 5th, 2009 at 7:42 am
mark,

i’m not familiar with the RX trim level. do you mean RS or WRX?

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mark Reply:
March 8th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
It is an RX,which is the model below the WRX. Non Turbo 2ltr motor.Thanks Mark

mark Reply:
March 12th, 2009 at 1:16 am
Eric, February 25, 2009:
hey Ken, I have 99-01 impreza service manuals if you want them

Eric, any chance of getting hold of a manual for my 99 model impreza?

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Ken, March 12, 2009:

mark, i’ve just fired off an email to eric to see if he can get me/us the files. hopefully he used a real email addy.

if i’m successful i’ll pass them on!

ken

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mark Reply:
March 15th, 2009 at 4:22 am
Thank you

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Ken Reply:
March 16th, 2009 at 6:47 am
mark: eric did get the pdfs to me, so i’ll be posting them up sometime today!

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mark Reply:
March 18th, 2009 at 2:40 am
Ken,
thanks for your,s and Erics help . It appears that the manuals are for the 2.2ltr and 2.5ltr engines and my engine is a 2ltr. I am thinking these are US models and mine is an Australian model.I think most sections other than the engine will be of benefit to me.If someone has the manual on the 2ltr NON Turbo 99 model ,that would be the one i was really after.Thank you once again and I will keep an eye out if you post them in the future.
Cheers Mark
hillbert_almonte, March 15, 2009:

how can i get ur manual the subaru wrx 2003 model

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Ken Reply:
March 16th, 2009 at 6:46 am
hillbert: the 02 and 03 manuals are 99.999% identical… use the 02.

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hillbert_almonte, March 15, 2009:

how can i get your manual

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Brett Wright, March 15, 2009:

G’day mate,

I’m in need of the 05 wrx manuals, any chance you have them?

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Ken Reply:
March 16th, 2009 at 6:47 am
brett: i don’t have them, but i’ll poke around and see what i can find…

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Rick Reply:
March 19th, 2009 at 9:39 am
I too would like the 05 WRX service manuals. If you could get them that would be awesome..

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erik brockhoff, April 1, 2009:

Hey, I’m looking for a 1997 Impreza manual. There were some sight changes in the 1998 models to the evaporation systems. I have a p1440 code that I can not diagnose because I don’t have any info on where the sensor is. I have been through all the manuals looking for it but have found nothing. I know it is a Fuel Tank Pressure Control System Low Input but I don’t know what this system is. More info here. Thanks!
http://www.rs25.com/forums/showthread.php?t=104900&highlight=p1440

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Anthony Reply:
April 28th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
pdftown.com has a 97-98 Impreza pdf 174 MB which is linked to rapidshare in 2 parts but both appear to be the same other than the packed size?
Cheers

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Ross Reply:
May 11th, 2009 at 2:46 am
In regards to the rapidshare site for the 97-98 Rx impreza manuals. I have downloaded them and they are the same, there is no difference in the copies. They Skip some information, and they do not contain important information such as torque settings and clearances for setting up or rebuilding a motor. How different is the 97-98 EJ20 N/A motor compared to previous or subsequent year models?

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Mark, April 13, 2009:

Ken,

Great resource!! Any idea where I might get a JDM 2.0T engine manual? I’m putting a 2.0T in our 00 RS and need to do a total rebuild to the engine prior to installation. Do I need to get the serial numnber or model of the engine to get the right manual? I’m an racer and engine rebuilder, but new to JDM. Thx

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David, April 16, 2009:

Hey Ken,

Do you have anything for a 98 STi Coupe? Thanks!

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Flan, May 19, 2009:

Hi
Thanks for the manuals compilation
Is a great site!
Best wishes from Costa Rica!

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Jose, May 19, 2009:

is the 02′ impreza the same as the 02′ impreza wrx?.

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Ken Reply:
May 20th, 2009 at 8:18 am
jose: yes it is. the only difference is noted in the engine sections: the DOHC engine is the 2.0l turbo (wrx).

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Jose, May 20, 2009:

okay…so there is no diference in the transmission? because i need to replace my second gear

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Jose, May 20, 2009:

do you know of any place where i can just buy the gear instead of having to buy a gear set?

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Ken, May 20, 2009:

no, no difference in tranny, other than ratios and/or center diff transfer ratio (watch the front vs. rear end ratios.. they must be equal once the transfer case is factored in). the cases, etc, are identical.

iirc, the gears come in pairs… 1+2, 3+4, then 5th. so you’d need 1+2. they CAN be ordered without ordering the entire gearset. check the parts diagrams/list here: http://www.ken-gilbert.com/wrx/mans/subie-impreza-outback-02-04-parts.pdf once you have a part # start calling dealers…

good luck!

ken

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Matthew Bouchery, May 27, 2009:

I need to have the fluid schematics diagram for a 2005 5EAT transmission if anyone can get a hold of it.

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Johno, June 2, 2009:

hi everyone, im having an issue with my WRX v7 2000 edition, i dont no what manual to get my problem is i have a cracked oil line off the turbo and i need to find where the other end of the oil line goes it is covered by the motor, can anyone help thanks

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James, June 9, 2009:

Hi im after a manuel foy my impreza Type R its a 2000 STI 5 please. Im currently rebuilding my engine and need the tightening torques cheers

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seth, June 14, 2009:

hey i need service manual for jdm subaru forester 1998 model stb sf5 please please please i have searched every where please help me

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Jules, June 27, 2009:

Holy crap Ken; this has taken off a bit since I last visited. Nice work Sir.

My thanks again for the original WRX service manual that I pinched from you. It has been invaluble, even more so since I managed to get the speach recognition working on my laptop. Long gone are the days of thumb prints all over an ever deteriorating service manual. There are a few pages missing which is why I have returned. I see you’ve now broken it down into several different files, presumeably you were aware of the issue.

I now also have a PDF copy of the 1992 Legacy service manual which I don’t think I sourced through you. If you would like a copy to add to the collection feel free to e-mail me and I’ll forward it on. The entire copy is just under 10mb.

Jules

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Jules, June 27, 2009:

scrap those last two lines in the first paragraph about missing pages etc. I’ve found them, and talking bollocks. Congratulations on the new addition to the family BTW. Well done Kristen.

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Anthony George, July 11, 2009:

Hey cool site ! you by chance have a copy of a service Manual for a 1995 Subaru ?
I am having a trouble with timing marks can”t get it in time after I replaced the t-Belt and water pump. Or if you can walk me though it any help at all I would owe you big time. rocky2820@live.com personal e-mail

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Clive Sugden, July 28, 2009:

I recently did a swap out of a 04 JDM STI to an 06 JDM STI, using the 06 harness, somehow the elec made a mess of it, the DCCD is currently not working. i thought it would have been a plug in affair as everything was from one car. I would like to get a 06 JDM wiring diagram. Hopefully it could be used to trace where it went wrong. Thanks.

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Joe, August 13, 2009:

Hey Ken, I just posted up almost all of the ‘02-’09 WRX/STI service manuals as well as all of the ‘02-’10 owner’s manuals on my site: http://www.wrxinfo.com Feel free to use it as a resource for you and anyone else looking for additional references.

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Ken, August 18, 2009:

on behalf of subie-heads everywhere… thanks joe!

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emi, August 20, 2009:

thanks man, but i still need some help i have a my00 GT/WRX but mine is 2.0 and in the manuals there are 2.2 and 2.5 where can i get the correct manual for me! please help me im looking a lot for it and i cant find it.

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seth, August 24, 2009:

hey ken was wondering if you looked into finding anything on the forester sf5 stb jdm model i have used every search i can think of its like this vehicle does not exist arnt there any info on this model i am currently rebuilding one and need ecu pin outs wiring so on please help thanks allot your website is very helpful but there is nothing here on foresters.

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Eric Reply:
October 12th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
i got 01 forester manuals I was confused when I opened these up, but there is a section in it with 2.0 Turbo engine.

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Nathan, September 13, 2009:

THANK YOU KEN! This wealth of information posted is invaluable. You’ve made my life much easier with these manuals!

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Jorge, September 30, 2009:

First and most THANK YOU, KEN. Glad a found service manual for my ‘01 RS. I have one quick question from the manaul regarding replacing the drivebelts. For the p/s and alt belt it says to torque both bolts to specific lbs but on the a/c bolts it only states to tighten the lock bolt to that what about the adjuster bolt same torque as lock bolt or as for the p/s and alt?

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Eric Reply:
October 12th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
You don’t need to be very specific with torque specs on these parts. Just tighten it down with a wrench or a 3/8″ drive ratchet. Make it snug, no need to use body weight on these, maybe 30ft-lbs or something.

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VamPirate, September 30, 2009:

You are definitely awesome! ‘02 manual works wonders for the ‘03 WRX.

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Eric, October 12, 2009:

I got a bunch of other manuals on my hdd if other people are looking for any of these

93-96 Impreza
97-98 Impreza
99-01 Impreza
2000 Impreza P1
2006 Impreza
01-02 WRX
02-03 WRX
04 STi

03-04 Forester

Subaru Technicians Reference Books
Subaru Parts Documents for a few years, nothing too special in these.

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Eric Reply:
October 12th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
add

2001 Forester w/Turbo From Forward in the Manual itself “Applied model: SF***** from 2001MY”

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Ken, October 14, 2009:

eric, do you want to upload them to my ftp server and host them here? i give credit where credit is due.

let me know..

ken

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Eric Reply:
October 24th, 2009 at 12:23 am
yeah, I can do that.

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praz, October 20, 2009:

hi

i have a my05 and would like to know which whole i can poke through to run the power cable through the engine to the inside of the car. do you have that type of information on your manauls.

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Eric Reply:
October 25th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
that type of information is not given in the manuals. the manuals are intended for people with a Good idea and/or formal training in the field of automotive repair…

That whole you can find next to your brake/gas/clutch pedal you will see a rubber plug (grommet) push it out and you have access.

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Eric Reply:
October 25th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
*hole

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Jeremy, November 26, 2009:

Eric, if you have the Technicians Reference Books for the 97-98 Impreza or any other sort of service manual, I would really apprieciate a link. Any sort of repair manual (Haneys/Chilton) for a 98′ Impreza (Outback Sport) is apparantly non existent…

Thanks…

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Jeremy, November 28, 2009:

Actually, after some research, I haven’t really noticed much difference between the 1998 Legacy manual and the 99-01 Impreza manual posted here. Could one essentially use either of these to cover a 98′ Impreza? I’ve read that the mechanical layouts are very similar, and the Legacy and Impreza share the same 2.2 engine. any thoughts?

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Eric Reply:
December 9th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
possibly, but i wouldn’t rely on it for electrical stuff. The engine and transmissions are probably very similar if not the same.

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kevin, December 6, 2009:

hey awesome info but do you have a set of wiring diagrams for a 2006 wrx and a 2006 sti?

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Eric Reply:
December 9th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
yes
click here for 06 impreza Size: 127MB

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Eric Reply:
December 12th, 2009 at 1:24 am
i killed the link, already transfered like 4GB in two days. google subaru service manual torrent and then download utorrent and you can get them that way.

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Ken Reply:
December 13th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
eric:

i already snagged them..

http://ken-gilbert.com/wrx/mans/2006_impreza.zip
Eric, December 18, 2009:

okay. I put a bunch of service manuals on my site as well. take a look and grab what you want ken.

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Eric Reply:
December 18th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
sorry, http://www.drivearu.com/ under the ‘information’ tab

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DajO Reply:
July 9th, 2010 at 8:19 am
This link appears to be broken.

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Imp2007, January 4, 2010:

Thanks a lot for the correct manuals. Finally, i find a good place for the “resources”.
Now i will easier find the problem of the secondary air-system.

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Tom, January 20, 2010:

I’ve been reading some old threads on NASIOC, went to Scoobymods and visited this page. So far I can’t find a good definitive thread with pics of the safest/best way to port a turbo. I know that you are one of the experts. If you can point me in the right direction, or send me some pics of your own, that would be great.

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Patrick, January 29, 2010:

Just wanted to say thanks for making this info available. Hopefully now I can track down the source of some lingering problems.

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Jeff, February 21, 2010:

Will the 2006 Impreza Manuals also work for the 2007 STi?
I just need to do the 60k maint. and need to know if much changed from these two years.

Thanks man!

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Ken Reply:
February 22nd, 2010 at 5:45 pm
jeff: the ej257 (sti engine) is largely the same as the ej205 (wrx engine). the 60k maintenance covers the same issues.

if it makes you feel better, use the earlier model year ej257 manual.

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Julian, March 1, 2010:

This is a really cool site!! lots of useful stuff, was wondering if you guys had a 2007 STI ECU pin out section or a 2007 STI service manual??

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M. Jean Sigouin, March 11, 2010:

Hi Ken,
I have been looking for a repair manual for a Subaru 2002 Impreza Outback Sport (2.5L non-turbo) for over a month. Haynes or Chilton don’t seem to have them.

Hoping you can help me love… euh tweak my car! thx ahead

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M. Jean Sigouin Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
btw, I downloaded your manuals at the top of the page… it DOES have what I need.

You the man Ken. Thx a bunch.

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lee, March 18, 2010:

hi, this is a great resource! i’m looking to replace a fuse in my ‘94 impreza, but the fuse box labels are all in japanese and i can’t tell which is which.

do you have a diagram of these?

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George, March 27, 2010:

Hi Ken, I’m looking for a 1998 Forester 2.0 N/A Service Manual, any chance you have it or let me know where to find it ? Thanks in advance.

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Arturo Figueroa, March 30, 2010:

Hi:

I have a 1995 Impreza Wagon, automatic transmission with a 2.2L engine. The manual for the 1993-1997 that you have does not describe the 2.2L engine. Is there a manual that I can use to work on my car? or which of the engines shown in your manual is equivalent to the 2.2L wagon. I have problems with the front differential(?), where the two front axels connect and I probably need to remove it and put a used or rebuilt one. When I put the car in drive, most of the time it does not move but all of a suddenthe gears engage and the car jerks and stops moving again. I have replaced both front axels, so it is not the axels. Also there is loud noise from the front differential when it engages. Any ideas on the cause of this problem. Is it a problem with the differential?

Thank you,

Arturo

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Tony T, April 3, 2010:

Man…..thanks for this.
You just saved me $60 for the hard copy of the impreza fsms.
Mad Gratitude…..

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Nerijus, April 7, 2010:

Thanks for 2006 Impreza Manuals
Nerijus from Lithuania.

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carlos, May 20, 2010:

Thanks a lot for the manual. My ‘96 impreza will have better cares with your help.
Salud desde Mallorca (Spain)

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William Owen, May 27, 2010:

How’s it going. About to buy a 1992 wrx with a 1999 sti transmission. Owner says that after about 15 minutes of driving or some hard driving that a noise starts up because the gears are now wrong. My buddy gave me a good 1999 rear diff off his wreck and I can swap that out no problem but it doesn’t make sense that that is what’s causing the problem could you claify if I’m just stoopid or getting the runaround. Thanks much

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Janitia Warner, June 18, 2010:

I cannot locate my manual for a subaru impreza 2007, and after 2 years and 6 months my car battery is dead becus de battery is getting no charge fron the car i need help neeed a copy of the manual free on line can u help

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Jerry, July 20, 2010:

Is there an issue with the 04 WRX Sti zip file? I’ve tried to download it twice and it will not open. Indicates as unidentified file tyre or corrupted content. Please reply

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Speedy B from France, July 20, 2010:

Dear Ken,

Many thanks and congratulations from France for this impressive library !

Changing the engine of the ‘99 model to give “her” second birth should be no problem with the help of the docs you provide.

Friendly regards

Herbie

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