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I would try get some quotes 1st for what you want doing from garages. And also price up what the cost is doing some of the work yourself and then go from there. if there is not much in the cost to pay someone to do the full job and the price is good for you do that. If not I guess spares or repairs :(

Nice one mate :D another happy customer ;)

I agree you will have better chance to sell it, but I would keep it as you know you have had all that work done. As Tlag said you get another one it could be just as much of a horror story, this way you know it's not been abused and should get many miles out of her again other then the stuff like bearing's and plug's ect ect :)

from what I can find In 2006, the turbocharged engine (powering the Forester XT) was awarded International Engine of the Year. This engine is also used in the Subaru Impreza WRX, as well as the re-badged Saab 9-2XAero So the new parts are. Variable valve-lift system that bumps horsepower from last year's 165 to 173, while turbo Foresters have a higher compression ratio and redesigned intake and exhaust components for a 20-hp boost to 230 and cleaner tailpipe emissions. The manual and automatic transmissions have also been updated for better performance, as has the suspension. Interested shoppers should also note that Subaru has simplified the Forester's trim levels for the 2006 model, Subaru gave the SG a facelift, using redesigned headlights, tail-lights, bonnet, grille, front bumper and side-moldings. I have to admit that sound's great So not sure why it seems to have the fault. Sorry I couldn't narrow anything more down. And it's the same with the Imp's all my Impreza's I've had to travel for them. So you're not on your own with that part of buying one ;)

Very nice pictures mate love the motion shot's :)

those prices sound better ;)

I would say if you are worried about the fuel maybe not the best thing.But you can keep the fuel mpg low but it's all to do with will power if you can keep off the happy pedal. I don't have any but have managed to stop smoking 3 times so there is still hope for me maybe when I'm older :D

Having problem's with it mate not sure why I will move them all into one of the other threads I've moved them into Subarus For Sale just for now mate. If you still have problem's I will try another room ;)

You're welcome mate we try to help out when we can. Not all member post I think that has a bit to do with other Subaru forums how some members speak to other's so they don't like to post on here and other might not have the answer to a question or have no knowledge at all like a mate of mine. Mind you I would be surprised if he could find his way around a woman ;) I understand some know more then other's. I don't know lot's myself I find by helping though I learn more for myself and other's :) And I would go with Tlag's advise someone with his back ground works with Subaru engines and has one as a toy I'd trust him with my car any day of the week ;)

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I would say if you sell it I would say it will be a breaker that buy's it. the parts are worth more then the car's at the minute which is a shame see lots getting broken down so not going to be many left before long :( MD performance was on about the same thing. I would maybe look at what you want to still change on the car is it going to be worth the build and new part's like the exhaust. If it was mine I would repair it but it is like a pet Dog ;) almost apart of the family. Only good thing is if you do choose to rebuild it you know it's done and whats been done. I would say the car's value for good ones will increase. I would even say the not so good ones at some point when there is so little amount on the roads :) I know it's not helped really but as I've said before tough choice to make but only you can do that :)

Before you do, have you got one that has the adjustable screw for the spring I'm guessing you don't know or you haven't. But I would just check that 1st. I've never taken one to bit's so not sure if it's easy I would saying getting it put back together is the worst part. If it even come's apart .

:( Not had much look with that car sorry to hear mate

Ohhhhh and he sneaks in there again ;) Got-ya! :D

Sorry I can't help I'm not sure around that area :( Hopefully one of the other members will be able to help

That's mean Jay you know there will be more enjoyment with the turbo car's :D But that's what I call smile's per miles ;)

Looks good mate nice find. Now you have given me something else to add to my ever growing list ;)

Mines always just been below the cap level and not done any harm on either scoob. And it's 7.7 litre's to be exact we was on about this on another thread ;) lol. But it was warm not hot when I checked so might be a bit lower. You shouldn't open the cap when it's hot ;)

Hi mate welcome to S.O.C Sorry I have to run off now just wanted to let you know it has been seen hopefully someone will be able to help before I get back as there is a lot to read there :) Tlag, MD two best people I think to ask on here if they come on before me but know both are busy :( I know with the classic there is a trick you do with the black wires under the steering wheel the classic has a self diagnostic. Will have a look when I get back mate if nobody has been able to help before :(

Ok mate sounds like best plan :D But please non of you in underwear again I'm still having nightmares :)

Hi mate Sorry to hear the viewing was that bad, does sound like a rotter just from how you have talked about it :( And I think if they know nothing about the car best to stay away as I would say it was never really looked after with oil changes and so on :( As for uploading pictures you use photobucket or imgshack or anyother picture hosting site upload it there and above your reply to this topic you will have a a line of the smile face mymedia and so on below that there is a tree looking thing when you put the mouse over it should say image click that a little window should pop up go back to where you had hosted the picture and use the direct link and copy paste it into the little pop up window here and that's it :) like this And from what I can find it was just the 2006 that suffered the most with it but that's not to say others don't but does seem to be a lot less if at all. But hopefully someone else might be able to confirm that better then me :) And you are right not a cheap fix and the tax does go up as they changed the engine. I believe it's the same with the hawkeye impreza I know a few people that sold their Hawkeye's for that reason and went for blobeye's :( And I like the money saving idea ;)

If it's the one I think you mean I take it to the cap level replace cap and wipe away any that might be sat on the top :)

I would say crank sensor is failing under load. That's my guess anyway :D

Hello mate welcome to S.O.C Plenty of people on here from your way :) . And please feel free to join in on the many random off topics we have ;)

Sounds like your mates got a bit of know how so that's handy. And hope the job goes well for you mate least now it will be right and hopefully no leaks ;)