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Thought to speak up about this problem that I sorted. It was daunting as in the old days I would clear it with a poke, or blow it. On my 2010 Forester, and many others its not that simple, and when I looked into it, the wipers had to come off, the panel under the windscreen to get to the back of the jets, and then the word was to replace them. Anyhow all that dismantling was easier than I imagined, just get on with it, and then pull the jets off the pipes and blow through to look for blockages, just with mouth at first, though watch out for the bad taste, find a way to not get the antifreeze on your lips. In my case it was the non return valves playing up, and they dont appear to be dismantle able, so I ordered some generic ones off ebay cheap. In the meanwhile I re assembled with horticultural irrigation pipe joiners that I had laying around. Effectively bypassing the idea of non return valves. Now they work perfectly. If a bit strong. Maybe the non return valves were also sort of regulating the flow somewhat. I dont have any noticeable delay before the jets start squirting. Any comments on this fix welcome, and hope it helps anyone in the same fix.

I like the traction, its amazing. Reasonable enough ground clearance. For towing in hills and mud I would have liked low range. It is very torquey and yet fast and economical. Potential repair bills and or reduced to scrap value is scary as I cant see anything reasonable for less than 5K and then maybe its got a fairly short life, thats a huge asset loss, and the calculations around that may well indicate its better to get something older, cheaper, with higher residual value if something goes wrong or it may be cheaper to repair. Its a delightful car and so far been economical to own. The **** will hit the fan at some point though.

Worn bearings usually make a humming sound.

For some years I have driven Subarus on closed roads (Response driver for the Isle of Man TT races), my favourite was a Forester with a 2.5 Turbo Police pursuit engine, great fun! One year they gave me an XV and I hated it. The battery kept going flat and it was slow and lumpy. The Subaru engineer who was on the Island to fettle the response cars said it was a common problem, and suggested every night I should connect a battery charger. Needless to say, the following year I made sure someone else got the XV!

Over the last few weeks I have noticed excessive road noise, seemingly from the rear of the car. My worry is that it could be a bearing, the rear diff or something else I haven't thought of. The noise doesn't seem to affect the performance or road holding, but I wondered if anyone had experienced anything similar and knew what it was.

Hi, new here, ive got a 2003 forester 2.0X which im trying to change the rear wheel bearing. Unfortunately it was all seized and the garage applied so much pressure to get the bearing out that all the assembly shattered! So I am now trying to find the parts needed. I require the rear wheel hub nearside, can anyone confirm that the part number 28469fe000 is correct? And that it is the same as the impreza and legacy? also i bought a pair of used driveshafts for a 2.5, as the seller claimed they were identical. Upon receiving them they are slightly different, would these still work and are both offside and nearside identical? had to buy a knuckle from main dealer and reluctant to spend another £700 for these parts from them! thank you, William

Afraid im from farther oop narth, so not really sure whos good down that way :S

Thanks Tidgy. Any recommendations as to specialists?

Dealer wont be able to help with that, needs to be a specialist.

Subaru XV 18" spacesaver wheel (2022) (from the Wheel Shop) new in January 2024 never used £110 if collected. No longer have the XV, swapped for a Levorg, although 18" rims has different PCD.

I have pair of original factory fitted Bug-eye lights unused and in as new condition. Had Momo headlights installed at time of purchase. Boxed and stored in garage. If you are still looking can send photos Kind regards Ernie

Hello, I'm curious if anyone on here has done any restoration on the rockers and wheel wells. I am struggling a lot to find correct measurements because there's not a whole lot of good metal left in those areas and as such I stupidly cut them out before taking measurements. If possible I would love to maybe see some photos of some of the things you guys have done and maybe be able to answer some questions if I might need it later lol!

Did you manage to get it sorted out?

Not sure about mapping. It was run on 95 Ron with no issues until E10 introduced when the problem first arose at about the current mileage of 55,000 miles. The road tests post replacement of injectors and new MAF were undertaken on BP ultimate. I will be speaking with the dealer on Monday so will pose the question about mapping.

Both fobs not working on 2012 Forester and both batteries changed. Any help appreciated

Is it mapped for the 99 fuel?

Prob need to drop the oil and see what it looks like, after that compression/leakdown test, then go from there. doesn't sound promising though.

When it's cooled down, is power normal?

I have a 1997 uk2000 Impreza . This is what happened . Hope it makes sense . So I let out a massive backfire (big boom ) then it started limping . Come off a round about and going onto a little slip road into maccies and the engine just cut out . Had to roll into a parking space . Started it and a massive cloud of white / grey smoke come out the back of it so I turned it off . I left it off went got some food come back started it up she was fine . Had to go on the motor way for about 20 ish miles . It wasn’t liking it very well . Kept judering and had barely any power . Come off the motorway onto a dual carriageway and it was backfiring constantly like bang bang bang . Then boom lost all power ( was doing about 67mph) lost all revs . Was just stuck on the side of the dual carriageway at a bottom of a hill ( there was a lay-by at the top of the hill ) . Managed to get it started but couldn’t go above 1.5revs so I’m in 3rd going up this hill . Managed to get it in the layby . Waited about an hour and a half for it to cool down . And waited for my mates to come save me . Started it up and loads of smoke come out it had no power and constantly smoke coming out the back but changing colour so white grey blue black ect .I couldn’t let the revs drop other wise the engine would cut out . Every set of lights the engine would cut out . Managed to drive it about 15 miles before it said no . And wouldn’t start . Then mange to get it started and got about 10miles if that . Then it was backfiring and I lost all throttle again . Had nothing . And then I got some of my mate to tow me home . Thought the engine would tick over so I would have power steering and AB’s ect . But it would run for about 2mins then cut out . But there was no tapping from the engine or nothing that sounded like bottom end . But the oil in the intercooler is a metallic grey ? like oil and metal mixed . I don’t know what else to check if it’s not the bottom end what is it ? Everyone I have spoken to said it’s buggered and I need a new engine .

Hello All, My first post, so please bear with me. Car owned from new and serviced as per manual by main dealer. The car was left with them for a considerable time to investigate. Code po172 indicating running rich recorded so action as follows undertaken. Fuel tested - no contamination Fuel pump tested - no issues Air leaks checked - smoke test - no leaks Low fuel pressure - no issues Injectors - inspected and found to be dirty - all replaced Fuel - tested on BP ultimate and subsequent refill with Shell V power 99 ron After one month of running normally the problem has presented again. Does anyone have experience of similar issues? If so any tips appreciated. Thanks Bob

Thanks for your reply Tom. Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, I’ve been out of the country on holiday and only got back last night. I am asking for £2450. You are right, it looks the business and really belongs on an Impreza but the person who bought it had other plans.

Hi, Nice to meet you all. Im hoping this group is still relatively alive as I havent seen many posts come up. Although its not strictly a subaru, it is! Im currently building an old 70s kit car - but subaru style. It is full 2005 wiring / engine etc and ive got it cranking (no fuel line connected to build a little oil pressure). Anyway, Im at the point of getting hold of the charcoal canister and connecting the rats nest of rubber lines. Ive worked on MANY bmws but this is my first Subaru and it just seems like someone had a rubber hose budget. Does anyone fancy giving me a mornings assistance in Scunthorpe - there will be beers or a take away or something in it for you and the chance to see what I'd definately class as an impossible project formally described as a puzzle, in the dark with no box!.. My colleague calls it Frank! (enstein) Its just one of those things i want to accomplish for me and my little boy and bar one very helpful seller of parts, EVERYTHING is self taught on the drive! If i had stripped the engine etc out, this would be easy as is have a reference point but right now i dont. If youre interested in having a bru, a giggle and laughing at me, chuck me a message and we can organise something. The plan is eventually to get to some car shows and meet up with various groups 🙂 Cheers Steve

Subaru Impreza wrx 2003 bugeye in silver only done 22,000 miles from new, full documented service record,one previous owner, kept in pristine condition in a heated garage 4 brand new Pirelli tyres now kept in a carcoon can only be described as new, just testing the water at the moment one of the very best examples contact Andy on 07305055868 no time wasters please