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For Sale: 2004 Subaru Legacy Outback 3.0R (EZ30R H6) 145,000 miles | FSH | MOT Nov 2025 | £900 Location: Ringwood, New Forest (BH24) After 15 years of fun, we're reluctantly selling my father's 2004 Outback 3.0R running the sought-after EZ30R 3.0 flat-six. • 145k miles • Full service history with extensive receipts • MOT until November 2025 • No rust • No accident history • Everything working as expected • Smooth 3.0 H6 (chain-driven, no cambelt) Engine pulls strongly and delivers the classic H6 smoothness. Gearbox shifts cleanly and the car drives tight and composed. Bodywork in great condition for a 2004 example and importantly no rust issues. The only point worth noting — it has the typical Subaru power steering cold-start squeak caused by the suction O-ring air leak. A common/inexpensive fix for those familiar with Subarus. Priced sensibly at £900 for a straightforward sale.

There are only 6 on Autotrader, most have zillions of miles on them. Nearest is at a garage 18 plate with 37k miles for £16714. Mines younger but slightly higher miles and a private sale so £12500

Hi, so I am looking for a new bumper for my Subaru Impreza WRX Hawkeye 2007 sedan/saloon I am struggling to find one and was wondering what ones will fit, can I put a Hawkeye hatchback one on it? Will it fit or does it need to be specific to the sedan/saloon shape? I’m really stuck! Google says I can but I don’t trust Google enough!

I'm sure you'll be fine if you just replace the subframe.

try DemonTweeks as they stock many different pumps and can advise on which would be best to fit https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/

I'm not entirely sure (memory fades with age) but used to fit those to Japanese Import cars to convert to UK use?

I assume it might be the problem of the needle backlight bleeding out when the needle at a certain position to your viewing angle and for you that is when needle at the 40 position ...

Well that picture is not a 1999 Forester sf hub lol . Poor pics but probably a SH SJ hub ! What is the actual correct vehicle details/scenario !? below is actual subaru fast parts illustrations of a SF Forester non turbo rear hub and brake drum layout .

I'm curious @Achilleas did you resolve. Just bought a 2023 Forester and disappointed with Hybrid and mpg. Manual says "when speed is less than 25mph it is possible to drive using only the power of the electric motor" but that's not my experience. It only kicks in when stopped or at very slow speed. Maybe have battery problem? What's your experience of this? tks Peter

Not sure if these are any good for the job? https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=1879&p=2&q=tow There are towing eyes that may(?) work but not sure of the boat weight/size. Also on the next page is a towing frame and subframe that would be more robust

I would always recommend replacing anything that has spun at engine revs along with the belt as its all done the same work over time - false economy to not change everything while you're in there

Sometimes worth following the instructions but if not then try different combinations of the procedures. I had a Honda CRF1000 motorbike and couldn't reset the DCT, followed all the instructions then asked for help on a group and someone said - "you didn't have the side stand down?" - of course straight away it worked after that but just goes to show its sometimes the little things that need looking at. Another example was Range Rover air suspension resets - it wouldn't work if any of the doors were open 😒

The RAC started it and tested it. They told me the interior light had been on! I found this to be unlikely...until, on getting out of the car a day or two later, I hit the switch picking my bag up off the passenger seat. So, conclusion... I'd left the interior light on!

Is it correct type of hose, injection system fuel hose for moderm ethynol fuel blends is specific type and carries a SAE code printed along it's length - example: SAE J30R9 for a modern high standard non submursed hose, You do have ISO and DIN standards and you best cross referencing those as and if needed . Can be quite difficult getting right type/quality aftermarket as majority of common/easy sources likely stock cheapest garbage they can source and a lot will sell you wrong hose as they clueless or just want make money from selling something . As with most things you buy these days that need quality/design/function specifics you got be fussy on how you source them . Other things to check would be fuel system pressure being controlled correctly .

Good luck in your search - may need to widen it to European countries as well?

After 8 years you will prob wanna drain the fuel and put some fresh in before trying to fire it. 8 year old fuel is not exactly great lol

Varies depending on brand, spring rates etc what did you go for? Might be you need to soften them up a bit, roads are so crap now adays cant really go too hard with them without them being crashy.

https://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/25046-anti-theft-alarm-on-key-fob-not-responding/#comment-166857 Here is a link to a previous comment in the club to the same issue you are experiencing. Hopefully it will help to guide you to a fix solution

This is a UK club but not many events for some time now - feel free to organise some if you wish and we'll see how many we can encourage to attend

The biggest issue will be your age rather than import or not. glad you got it sorted though

Third-generation (1998–2004) Subaru Legacy models typically use H7 or H4 bulbs for low/high beams, depending on the specific headlight design (projector or reflector). Key bulb sizes includeH1/H7/H4 for headlights, 1156/PY21W for turn signals, and P21/5W for tail lights. There is also a site which lists in more detail the size and specs of the bulbs https://www.powerbulbs.com/vehicles/cars/uk-ireland/subaru/legacy-gen3/1998-2004/car-headlight-bulbs

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Hi. If you needed any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards, Dan.

Just gone out again on the last trip so I've ordered a replacement sensor.....

Don't think they have a seperate battery for the locks so if it starts theres plenty of power. If the battery died did it leak or corrode the contacts? Did you replace it with a rechargeable one? iirc they get charged while in the ignition How long they last will also depend on how much you use it of course.