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I'm not familiar with that scanner, but anything that'll read OBDII codes should be fine. No codes is also a result--just means the computer doesn't know what's wrong either. If you've got carb cleaner, that works too. Which engine do you have? In the US, an '04 would have the VQ35DE, which has a timing chain. Earlier R50s have the VG33E, which has a timing belt. There should be a data plate in the engine bay (the one with the vin #) that'll list what engine it's got if you're not sure. And yes, slipped timing would absolutely cause a crank/no-start. It could also cause valve damage, so hopefully that's not what happened.

Service manuals for the US models are here, hopefully the same/similar equipment to what you're working with. I doubt the line is clogged. Injectors clog, but it would have to be all six. More likely there's an electrical problem, or the computer isn't getting the data it needs to know when to fire them. Does it run on starting fluid? Any trouble codes? Your description of running like the timing is off before not running at all has me thinking a crank sensor might've gone. Hopefully it's not the valve timing. Haven't heard of a VQ doing that, though again I'm assuming yours has the same engine as the US model of that year.

Hey hello thanks for the greeting and your help! These last few years have been a mess and a blur really and I thank you for the input. My old subaru CV axles were a similar hit or miss with the aftermarket versions which is probably what I'll look into or the shop will order them so they may warranty them too. Interesting about the 12-point impact wrench ...I didn't know that. All the rubbers in the front end do look about the same age and not hard to change like your wrote, especially for a seasoned mechanic. One of the last jobs I had a local shop do was the clutch replacement. First shop where I wanted the work done the estimator said it was a 40hr job and would run $2400 plux tax IIRC. Crazy..., 40 hours for a skilled shop with like 12 bays and lifts and all that. Heck, I thought back to about 1996 doing my Subaru clutch the first time in my apartment driveway on ramps. That took me 8hrs the first time, a big learning curve, but I damaged the rear main seal putting it in. So I had to redo the job... 4 hours that time and a good seal lasted until I sold the wagon a few years ago. 40 hours for a full service shop, really?? I then took the Nissan to another nearby shop and they did it for $1400. Anyway, I'll look in the strut rod bushings at the same time. I thought the previous owner had redone the front and rear suspension yet I'm not certain. I may add more photos soon, when I find out more, or with more questions. Thanks again for your help and best regards, Aaron