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I have seen roof mounted spare wheels mainly on adventure trucks
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well the 3.0 ltr is a great engine and quite rare so I don't imagine it will take long to sell if priced reasonably
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That sounds like a fantastic machine - feel free to post up some photos to see what it looks like. Price is always hard to judge but for something quite rare then it is always a discussion to be had with the right buyer
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I would advise to get it tested and repaired if it your only key fob There are specialist companies online and even Timpsons can sort it out
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If the Forester is an AWD vehicle then you are advised to match the pair of tyres to the axle (e.g. same tread wear remaining on two tyres on the rear and same for the front, if there is undue wear on any of the tyres it also means that you will be scrubbing out another tyre when you swap them around. I would advise take it to a tyre bay and I'm sure they can guide you and also rectify any faults there maybe with alignment, etc
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I reckon they will be fine for the job, particularly with traction but if low profile then it won't have much defences against potholes but summer tyres are fine, we didn't use to have them in the UK until a few years ago
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Well, all's well that ends well - enjoy your XT and feel free to let us know how you're getting on with it
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It sounds like it would be standard practice if the alarm has been retrofitted in which case it is not standard equipment on a Subaru. In principle, this is fine and I cannot imagine the alarm would be faulty as used to install alarms and never had any issues at all. Saying that I have just bought a secondhand motorhome and it has the best alarm known to mankind apparently but I can't work out how to fully use it so they recommend to return to base (company that fitted it) where they will go through and check everything, guide me on getting the full potential from it and although they would charge £70 for the privilege they even let you stay on their campsite within that as well. Seems a no-brainer to me but if in doubt, go by an independent alarm fitter and get them to check over the operation.
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Subaru UK & Ireland returns to Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 as sponsor of the Forest Rally Stage. The new all-electric, all-wheel drive Subaru E-Outback will make its UK dynamic debut on the rally course as official safety vehicle, perfectly at home in the tyre tracks of Subaru’s renowned competition cars and rally legends.Both new E-Outback and the new electric, all-wheel drive Uncharted will be displayed in Subaru’s dedicated paddock at the start of the rally route. Visitors to the Forest Rally Stage can explore the new models, win Subaru giveaways, and get up close to the world of rally sport with on-stage presentations throughout the weekend. Two iconic Subaru rally cars also join the Forest Rally Stage paddock, including the 2001 Subaru Impreza X20 SRT in which Richard Burns and Robert Reid won the 2001 FIA World Rally Championship; and the 1992 Subaru Legacy RS Group N Impreza G330 TUE, in which young Richard Burns took his first championship title with Subaru. Some of the most exciting action at the Festival of Speed can be found in Goodwood’s woodlands at the top of the legendary hill. Spectators can walk freely through the paddocks, encounter rally icons past and current, and take in the action on the treelined tracks. “Subaru is synonymous with all-wheel drive and an iconic rally sport heritage,” said Lorraine Bishton, Managing Director of Subaru UK & Ireland. “Goodwood Festival of Speed is the perfect setting for the all-electric E-Outback to make its UK dynamic debut and for visitors to explore the new E-Outback and Uncharted models. We look forward to presenting exciting Forest Rally Stage content throughout the weekend, and meeting Subaru enthusiasts old and new.” For those who haven’t yet secured access to this year’s Festival of Speed, watch out for competition opportunities on Subaru UK’s Facebook and Instagram channels to win a pair of tickets. -
What are the actual problem and symptoms of the fault that is showing?
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There is quite possibly an auto-tensioner which is acting against the belt to keep correct tension. Usually requires a spanner of the correct size to turn the tensioner away from the belt
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Its hard to say - is it a knock or a tapping noise? Top of the engine or lower down? When the engine oil is due to be changed I would use a quality (OE spec) oil filter and it would help to flush the engine (an additive or detergent that breaks down carbon build up) and then replace the oil with a quality oil (Castrol, etc)
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Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI), Subaru’s motorsport subsidiary, competed in the 54th Nürburgring 24-Hour Race, held at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany from 14-17 May 2026, with the “SUBARU WRX NBR CHALLENGE 2026” based on the WRX S4 The team successfully completed the full 24-hour race and achieved their goal of winning the SP4T* class.* SUBARU WRX NBR CHALLENGE 2026 (Drivers: Carlo van Dam, Kota Sasaki, Takuto Iguchi, and Rintaro Kubo) successfully advanced through official qualifying, finishing 68th overall out of 159 entries and 2nd in the SP4T class. In the final race, the SUBARU WRX chased down the class pole-sitter, overtook it early in the opening stages, and steadily extended their lead. They then continued to improve their overall position while competing against higher-class cars, ultimately crossing the finish line in 31st place overall on the final day of the race. The SUBARU WRX completed a total of 139 laps, covering approximately 3,527.5 km over the 24 hours. This result marks SUBARU/STI’s second victory in the SP4T class since 2024. *SP4T class…Class for turbocharged cars between 2.0L and 2.6L -
Dorset Sportscars (ex Subaru dealership and specialist repairer) Based in Three Legged Cross in Dorset
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It's about time we revisited the list of Subaru specialist garages and repairers. PLEASE add to this list with who you would recommend as being honest, reliable and knows what they're doing with these specialist cars. Since Pro-Drive dropped off the scene for a while and dealerships closed there must be quite a few repairers around so if you can drop your recommendations in this thread we can work on collating 'the definitive list' Thanks
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please keep us updated on your progress it will be interesting to see where this goes
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I would take it to a transmission specialist for second opinion as it could be a simple issue
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Feel free to drop an advert with pics in the For Sale section of the forums
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well done, sounds like you are sorting the issues one at a time and working your way through the car - by far the best way to know the car and get it up together over time
