[Opie]

Installed the rear main seal yesterday, also went to the dealer and picked up the cam carrier filter screens and a set of plugs. Machine shop got the cams & carriers done in a few hours, picked them up yesterday afternoon so I went ahead and assembled them, and temporarily installed on the cylinder head to keep the rockers in place. Right side is now also ready to be reinstalled.

Also got all the RTV off the upper oil pan and started on the front timing cover. Going to dissassemble the oil pump and passages to clean them out as well.

So far I've used a 1.5 cans of Subaru's Silicone gasket remover, probably 15 regular razor blades and 30+ plastic razor blades to get the RTV off....there is A LOT, like really a lot...everywhere. This stuff works great once you've gotten the thick parts off. Getting to the point where there are just small things I can do until the rod bearings show up....

New parts purchased so far for a little over $1,100:
Engine Gasket Set (OEM)
Crankshaft (OEM)
Connecting Rod (OEM)
Strainer/Oil Pickup (OEM)
PCV Connector (OEM)
4 Spark Plugs (OEM)
4 Screen filters (OEM)
Set of Rings (OEM)
Block halve O-ring (OEM)
Main Beaings (King Racing)
Rod Bearings (King Racing)

While the Engine gasket set is the best, most cost efficient way to buy most of the gaskets you would need, it is missing a few things to be aware of...here are the things I know I will need but are not included in the kit, some have already been bought, some I'll buy as I get closer to installing them:
Cam Carrier Screen filters (4)
O-ring between block halves (1)
O-ring for strainer/oil pickup (1)
Lower oil pan seals (2)
I'm sure there will be a few more....
Injector seals (port & direct)

BTW, Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray works great to clean aluminum parts...