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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13293AA051
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover No 2

    Part Number: 13293AA051
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,No.2
    • Replaces: 13293AA050, 13293AA040
    $7.16 MSRP: $9.95
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Baja | 2003-2006 | Baja-B, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, SUS Flat6 | 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6
    • Forester | 2004-2013, 1998 | Base, Forester Sports, L, S, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO), 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza | 2002-2011, 1998 | 2.5 GT, RS, STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRX TR, WRXSS | 2.0L H4 Turbo, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza STI | 2004-2014 | 2.5 GT, STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRX TR, WRXSS | 2.0L H4 Turbo, 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza WRX | 2002-2014 | 2.5 GT, STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRX TR, WRXSS | 2.0L H4 Turbo, 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Legacy | 2001-2019, 1997-1999 | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 3.0R, 3.0R LL-Bean, 3.0R Limited, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring, Baja-B, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, GT, GT Limited, LS-I, Out Back, SUS, SUS Flat6, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6, 3.6L H6
    • Outback | 2001-2019, 1997-1999 | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, 3.0R, 3.0R LL-Bean, 3.0R Limited, 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring, Baja-B, Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, Flat6-S, GT, GT Limited, LS-I, Out Back, SUS, SUS Flat6, XT Limited | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 Turbo, 3.0L H6, 3.6L H6
    • Tribeca | 2006-2014 | 5ST, 5ST-E, 5ST-M, Base, Base-E(7ST), Base-M(7ST) | 3.0L H6, 3.6L H6
    • WRX | 2015-2020 | Base, Limited, Premium, S209, Type RA | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • WRX STI | 2015-2020 | Base, Limited, Premium, S209, Type RA | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13270AA190
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover RH

    Part Number: 13270AA190
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Right; Valve Cover Gasket, Valve Cover Outer Seal
    • Position: Passenger Side
    $16.31 MSRP: $22.65
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Baja | 2004-2006 | Baja-B | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Forester | 2004-2013 | Forester Sports, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza | 2004-2011 | 2.5 GT, STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRX TR, WRXSS | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza STI | 2004-2014 | 2.5 GT, STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRX TR, WRXSS | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza WRX | 2004-2014 | 2.5 GT, STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRX TR, WRXSS | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Legacy | 2004-2009 | Baja-B, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Outback | 2004-2009 | Baja-B, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • WRX | 2015-2020 | Base, Limited, Premium, S209, Type RA | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • WRX STI | 2015-2020 | Base, Limited, Premium, S209, Type RA | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13272AA140
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover LH

    Part Number: 13272AA140
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Left; Valve Cover Gasket, Valve Cover Outer Seal
    • Position: Driver Side
    $16.12 MSRP: $22.38
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Baja | 2004-2006 | Baja-B | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Forester | 2004-2013 | Forester Sports, XT, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 DOHC Turbo, 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza | 2004-2011 | 2.5 GT, STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRX TR, WRXSS | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza STI | 2004-2014 | 2.5 GT, STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRX TR, WRXSS | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza WRX | 2004-2014 | 2.5 GT, STI, STI Limited, STI Special Edition, STI Sport, WRX, WRX Sport, WRX TR, WRXSS | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Legacy | 2004-2012 | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, Baja-B, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • Outback | 2004-2012 | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, Baja-B, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • WRX | 2015-2020 | Base, Limited, Premium, S209, Type RA | 2.5L H4 Turbo
    • WRX STI | 2015-2020 | Base, Limited, Premium, S209, Type RA | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13294AA070
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover

    Part Number: 13294AA070
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover; Valve Cover Gasket
    $12.24 MSRP: $17.00
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Forester | 2006-2010 | Forester Sports, L.L.Bean, X, X Limited, XS | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC
    • Impreza | 2006-2011 | 2.5i, 25i, Outback, Outback Sport | 2.5L H4
    • Impreza STI | 2006-2011 | 2.5i, 25i, Outback, Outback Sport | 2.5L H4
    • Impreza WRX | 2006-2011 | 2.5i, 25i, Outback, Outback Sport | 2.5L H4
    • Legacy | 2006-2012 | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, Base | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC
    • Outback | 2006-2012 | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, Base | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13270AA240
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover RH

    Part Number: 13270AA240
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Right; Valve Cover Gasket
    • Position: Passenger Side
    $14.72 MSRP: $20.45
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Crosstrek | 2016-2017 | Base, Limited, Premium | 2.0L H4, 2.0L H4 Hybrid
    • Forester | 2011-2018 | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, X, X Limited, X Premium | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC
    • Impreza | 2012-2016 | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Sport Limited
    • XV Crosstrek | 2013-2015 | Base, Limited, Premium | 2.0L H4, 2.0L H4 Hybrid
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13272AA170
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover LH

    Part Number: 13272AA170
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Left; Valve Cover Gasket
    • Position: Driver Side
    $14.72 MSRP: $20.45
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Crosstrek | 2016-2017 | Base, Limited, Premium | 2.0L H4, 2.0L H4 Hybrid
    • Forester | 2011-2018 | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, X, X Limited, X Premium | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC
    • Impreza | 2012-2016 | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Sport Limited
    • XV Crosstrek | 2013-2015 | Base, Limited, Premium | 2.0L H4, 2.0L H4 Hybrid
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13270AA29A
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover Right

    Part Number: 13270AA29A
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Right; Valve Cover Gasket
    • Position: Passenger Side
    • Replaces: 13270AA27A
    $13.78 MSRP: $19.13
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Legacy | 2013-2019 | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC
    • Outback | 2013-2019 | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13272AA24A
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover Left

    Part Number: 13272AA24A
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Left; Valve Cover Gasket
    • Position: Driver Side
    • Replaces: 13272AA21A
    $13.78 MSRP: $19.13
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Legacy | 2013-2019 | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC
    • Outback | 2013-2019 | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13272AA180
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover LH

    Part Number: 13272AA180
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Left; Valve Cover Gasket
    • Position: Driver Side
    $17.10 MSRP: $23.75
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • BRZ | 2013-2020 | Base, High, STI
    • Forester | 2014-2018 | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring | 2.0L H4
    • WRX | 2015-2020 | Base, Limited, Premium | 2.0L H4
    • WRX STI | 2015-2020 | Base, Limited, Premium | 2.0L H4
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13270AA250
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover RH

    Part Number: 13270AA250
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Right; Valve Cover Gasket
    • Position: Passenger Side
    $17.10 MSRP: $23.75
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • BRZ | 2013-2020 | Base, High, STI
    • Forester | 2014-2018 | 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring | 2.0L H4
    • WRX | 2015-2020 | Base, Limited, Premium | 2.0L H4
    • WRX STI | 2015-2020 | Base, Limited, Premium | 2.0L H4
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13272AA150
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover LH

    Part Number: 13272AA150
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Left; Valve Cover Gasket
    • Position: Driver Side
    $19.60 MSRP: $27.22
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Legacy | 2010-2019 | 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 3.6L H6
    • Outback | 2010-2019 | 3.6R, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Premium, 3.6R Touring | 3.6L H6
    • Tribeca | 2008-2014 | 5ST, Base | 3.6L H6
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13293AA040
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover NO2

    Part Number: 13293AA040
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,No.2
    • Replaced by: 13293AA051
    $7.16 MSRP: $9.95
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Baja | 2003 | Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, SUS Flat6 | 3.0L H6
    • Forester | 1998 | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 DOHC (New EVAPO)
    • Impreza | 2002-2003, 1998 | RS, WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo, 2.5L H4 DOHC
    • Impreza WRX | 2002-2003 | WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo
    • Legacy | 2001-2003, 1997-1999 | Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, GT, LS-I, Out Back, SUS, SUS Flat6 | 2.5L H4, 3.0L H6
    • Outback | 2001-2003, 1997-1999 | Flat6, Flat6 L.L.Bean, GT, LS-I, Out Back, SUS, SUS Flat6 | 2.5L H4, 3.0L H6
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13294AA052
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover

    Part Number: 13294AA052
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover
    • Replaced by: 13294AA053
    $13.94 MSRP: $19.37
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Baja | 2003 | Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4
    • Forester | 1999-2002 | Base, L, S | 2.5L H4 SOHC
    • Impreza | 1999-2003 | Brighton, L, Outback, RS, TS | 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC
    • Impreza WRX | 2002-2003 | Outback, RS, TS | 2.5L H4
    • Legacy | 1999-2003 | Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited, Post, SUS Limited | 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
    • Outback | 1999-2003 | Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited, Post, SUS Limited | 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13272AA094
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover LH

    Part Number: 13272AA094
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Left; Valve Cover Gasket
    • Position: Driver Side
    • Replaces: 13272AA092, 13272AA093
    $10.81 MSRP: $15.02
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Impreza | 2002-2005 | WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza STI | 2004-2005 | WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza WRX | 2002-2005 | WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13272AA21A
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover LH

    Part Number: 13272AA21A
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Left
    • Position: Driver Side
    • Replaced by: 13272AA24A
    $13.78 MSRP: $19.13
    You Save: $5.35 (28%)
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Legacy | 2013-2014 | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4 DOHC
    • Outback | 2013-2014 | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.5L H4 DOHC
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13270AA162
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover RH

    Part Number: 13270AA162
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Right; Valve Cover Gasket
    • Position: Passenger Side
    • Replaces: 13270AA161, 13270AA160
    $13.66 MSRP: $18.97
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Impreza | 2002-2005 | WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza STI | 2004-2005 | WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza WRX | 2002-2005 | WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13294AA053
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover

    Part Number: 13294AA053
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover; Valve Cover Gasket
    • Replaces: 13294AA052
    $13.94 MSRP: $19.37
    You Save: $5.43 (29%)
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Baja | 2003-2006 | Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, L-S, Limited, SUS Limited | 2.5L H4
    • Forester | 1999-2005 | Base, L, L.L.Bean, S, X, XS | 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC
    • Impreza | 1999-2005 | Brighton, L, Outback, RS, TS | 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 SOHC
    • Impreza STI | 2004-2005 | Outback, RS, TS | 2.5L H4
    • Impreza WRX | 2002-2005 | Outback, RS, TS | 2.5L H4
    • Legacy | 1999-2005 | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, L-S, Limited, Post, SUS Limited | 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
    • Outback | 1999-2005 | 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, L-S, Limited, Post, SUS Limited | 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13270AA180
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover RH

    Part Number: 13270AA180
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Right
    • Position: Passenger Side
    $17.83 MSRP: $24.77
    You Save: $6.94 (29%)
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Legacy | 2005-2009 | 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean | 3.0L H6
    • Outback | 2005-2009 | 3.0R, 3.0R Limited, 3.0R LL-Bean | 3.0L H6
    • Tribeca | 2006-2007 | 5ST-E, 5ST-M, Base-E(7ST), Base-M(7ST) | 3.0L H6
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13270AA160
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover RH

    Part Number: 13270AA160
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Right
    • Position: Passenger Side
    • Replaced by: 13270AA162
    $13.66 MSRP: $18.97
    You Save: $5.31 (28%)
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Impreza | 2002 | WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo
    • Impreza WRX | 2002 | WRX | 2.0L H4 Turbo
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  • Subaru Valve Cover Gasket - 13270AA300
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    Subaru Gasket Rocker Cover RH

    Part Number: 13270AA300
    • Other Name: Gasket-Rocker Cover,Right
    • Position: Passenger Side
    $17.58 MSRP: $24.42
    You Save: $6.84 (29%)
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    Fits the following Subaru Models:
    • Ascent | 2019-2021 | Base, Limited, Premium, Touring
    • Crosstrek | 2018-2021 | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport | 2.0L H4, 2.0L H4 Hybrid, 2.5L H4
    • Forester | 2019-2021 | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport, Touring
    • Impreza | 2017-2021 | Base, Limited, Premium, Sport
    • Legacy | 2020-2021 | 2.4R F/R-O, 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT, 2.5L H4 DI
    • Outback | 2020-2021 | 2.4R F/R-O, 2.4R Limited, 2.4R Touring, 2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Sport, 2.5i Touring | 2.4L H4 DIT, 2.5L H4 DI
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