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@Mr B that's not a bad shout but it seems like the process of draining and re-gassing is as expensive as a replacement pump so if I installed a used one and it has an issue it's a costly mistake. Bearing this in mind I would rather pay a little bit more for a new or refurbed unit. My problem is knowing what is compatible...?

Unfortunately my pump (and dryer) needs replacing and i'm struggling to find suitable replacements in the UK. I have a 2014 Forrester XT (petrol, auto) The current pump is a Valeo 73111FJ050, i've found a few on the following site but their OEM compatibility number is slightly different (last three digits). Does anyone know if these are ok? If not where I can find a replacement? Also any pointers on where to locate a dryer would also help. https://www.bestpartstore.co.uk/73111fj000-oen Thanks in advance.

Hi, I have the following: 2014 Forrester XT 26,000 miles Serviced at local Subaru dealer since new Today I noticed a weird buzzing noise in the engine bay, on further inspection it looks to be the air con compressor (see video). I've noticed recently when the air con kicks in I can hear a sucking sound as if it needs a top-up and it's not as efficient as it should be (which is has never had). 1. Does it seem like my compressor is now screwed? 2. Would a top-up maybe fix this? 3. Are they serviceable or just not worth it? I have a Honda S2000 and the specialist who looks after it is very well regarded so am thinking of taking it to them. Usually they are happy for people to bring their own parts or source them which is handy. If I need a replacement or part where is the best place to get one from? I can't get a slot in the garage for a few weeks and as my MOT and service is due at the end of November I was thinking of getting it all done then, I assume no real damage will be done in the interim? I guess if it's annoying I can just turn the air con off for now? Thanks in advance for any help. Video of problem

Had my 2014 XT from new. It's our main family and we love it but we walk most places and I work from home so has only covered 20k in five years. I pay for my annual service with Subaru as i'm keen to keep everything in-check with the warranty however the next service is due and as it's out of warranty I would prefer to take it to a local garage I trust. I have an S2000 which goes to a specialist who people travel the country to visit and whilst I know it's a totally different car they are exceptional. I would have kept it with Subaru but the service last years was £540 and it just doesn't represent value for money. I can see the car has a ten year anti-corrosion warranty and no service manual. Is it a problem taking it to an indy? Shall I just get them to follow the proper service intervals, making a note on the paperwork that they checked the bodywork for corrosion? Should they actually be re-undersealing it at this point? I think the straw that broke the camel's back with Subaru was them trying to get us to cough up for new pads last year when I knew they had plenty of wear left. They also wanted to charge something like £360 for the pleasure of fronts when my local place with OEM parts would do it for a third of that.