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Thats the info i was after, i wasnt sure whether the G on the vin was an accurate way to judge it or not but you've cleared that up, its worth mentioning that when I order parts i suppose is it? I only put that Vpower in. I've had loads of cars over the years and generally ask the seller to leave the engine cold so I can accurately look at the dipstick (confusing as f on the forester), check the coolant, check for smoke on startup etc, you know, normal stuff, but for some reason I forgot when viewing this one, and it was warm when I got there, and I guess I just assumed that because it was burbling away without a rattle that the engine was tight and sweet, but the next morning when I started it there was a rattle on tickover, sounded big endy originally but most people who hear reckon its piston slap, and it goes once the engine is up to temp.The guy told me it was between 280 and 320 bhp and I knew at that point he was dodgy haha, I dont know subarus very well but I know what 240 bhp feels like and what 320 feels like. I offered him some sheckles and he bit. Like I said, i wanted a van for work but vans are boring so I wanted an estate, always loved the look of these and I'm over the moon with it, its exceeded every expectation and.....I love it. He must have run it on Vpower before because I put standard shell 96 in the first time i filled it and it felt weak and just.....wrong, I get about 320 miles to a tank on Vpower, mixed driving. Its done 219k (miles) and does clatter a bit on startup which scares the S out of me because of all cars ive ever owned I've never had such a high miler. I changed the oil immediately, it still rattles for 5 mins on startup but then.... I get to work way faster than I used to. I doubt i'll mod the engine given its age and mileage, but will def keep my eyes out for a decent engine for when this one gives up. Any sensible suggestions? Millions of thanks for patience and help.

Cheers, I assume it's been lowered, there was a edc unit mentioned in the recepts but the shocks look standard, I don't know what it was supposed to be like from standard so not sure what mods it's had... Any idea what the spec of the motor is from pics? Silly question but I'm new to all of this. Cheers all

Cheers Stanton, good explanation, it wasn't that hard after all. I'm a better mechanic than I am computer guy, promise.

Yeahhhhh thanks man, here's another:

I've joined this forum, downloaded tapatalk, joined photobucket but still can't find an img link and I can't find this forum on tapatalk ave its not giving me the option to get subaru owners uk on tapatalk, not sure what to do, any links to this forum on tapatalk?

How do I find this forum in tapatalk?

Cheers Tom, but I can't find a link starting img, I've got the photobucket app and when I click the link button it gives me loads of options but no img. cheers all. That's why I shyed away from the vw forums, I'm a bit of a veteran on that scene and I've had enough of kids telling kids dangerous info and selling polo wheel trims for 80 quid because they re rare. They weren't rare, there are millions of them. enough moaning.

Hope you guys can see these, its done millions of miles, runs sweet when up to temp but piston slap if its cold and on start up.. I want to find a low mileage engine to swap eventually

http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag318/vivalavivsta/Mobile%20Uploads/20140713_195616_zpsyb2bdtzf.jpg

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Sorry about the state of this thread, I always struggle to the point of anger with this ****. Cheers for patience all

http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/vivalavivsta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140713_195632_zpsfupdyfaf.jpg.html

http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/vivalavivsta/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140713_195616_zpsyb2bdtzf.jpg.html

What about that link above your comment Stanton?

https://picasaweb.google.com/104642477861705990150/98ForesterTurbo

Nice, cheers peeps, nice reception compared to vag forums, haha, can anyone see those pics from that link I put up?

sh*t its done thewhole reel of 'nam apologies for that, theres the pic of vin plate and one of the engine. cheers

https://plus.google.com/photos/104642477861705990150/albums/5859222361049600993/6035635456174725522?banner=pwa&authkey=CPfdueTy-IaU8AE&pid=6035635456174725522&oid=104642477861705990150

I download it but its not recognizing this forum...

downlosading tappytalk now man

downlosding it now... watch this space

Not sure how to get photos from my phone onto here, stupid Android

Hi all, I've always been a vw person, mainly mk1 golfs with supercharged g40 engines, vr6 Mk2 golfs, etc and I needed a van for work and so got this Forester with intentions of putting mowers, strimmers and tools in the back but since buying it have fallen in love, I know its got an ej20 engine but the dude I got it from said it was 280 bhp but I'm not convinced, cananyone help me figure out what it is? Here are some pics. Cheers all.