cragger89

Hi guys, The boot release on my Outback requires you to force the handle towards the front of the car after using it to open the boot, in order for it to stay closed afterwards. I've today flooded the handle with WD40 which has made it slightly looser, but I'm still not observing it actually be pushed back to the "closed" position by the spring. As mine is seemingly particularly corroded/rusted, does anyone have any DIY advice for me to try and get it to work a bit better? I am in the UK and finding a new replacement part is proving to be difficult. Thanks.

Hi guys, Trying to find a replacement one of these for mine which doesn't self return due to the seemingly well known rust issue on it. Anyone got one lying around even if it looks quite bad, where the spring does force the lever/handle back? Thanks.

Hey guys. I have an 06 Outback which I bought in 2019 and I have more or less loved completely, but it was unfortunately sat on grass for 6 months before I bought it, so corrosion is present and it's ruined the exhaust. I walked from my house yesterday and noticed the driver side exit pipe is in the wrong place, as where the backbox connects to a splitter pipe piece, it's broken off (and there are definitely holes/leaks in other places, patching it isn't viable anymore!) So, long story very short, I am visiting a fabricator near me tomorrow to have it inspected and quoted, because if the corrosion is actually a serious issue in general, I'll not be keeping the car anymore. If the corrosion is not serious but the quote is big, I likely would just keep the car and get the exhaust done in a few weeks time if the affordability isn't immediate for me! If I opted to not do the work, would anyone here be interested in the car, as it otherwise drives, no engine/transmission issues exist. I have had a fairly good quote from webuyanycar, but I wanted to post here in case anyone is looking for a running drivetrain for a project. Cheers!