Jay762

Not by trade - started to keep maintenance costs down years ago and was always tinkering plus fixing the odd thing by the roadside 😁

Looking at some of the parts for sale in the US (quite jealous) why not keep it NA but drop a 6 pot in there from an Alcyone (SVX)? form there you could ad a raptor supercharge kit - bolt on instant 300+ bhp?

Wotcha and welcome - lovely motors 🙂 keep us posted with your progress, feel free to create a build thread to share photos 👍

I always go first click under control and then add a little weight to get second click

Fitted a resonated mid section, had to cut about 50mm - think they may have sent me one for the saloon? Quick session with the angle grinder and cutting disc sorted that out. Using a phone app, I recorded a 3dB drop (94dB to 91dB) which is enough to keep the identity but now (so far) does not make my ears ring on a prolonged spirited driving session Some comparison clips... Before After

Hi Jim - you should be able to diagnose the faulty area with a rudimentary flying lead (12v lamp and some wire) or multimeter. You will be looking for a 12v signal to the motor. Door panel easy enough to get off then check for 12v supply to the switch then 12 v from the switch the motor

Wotcha and welcome Frank from the members feedback on here the XV is quite the motor 👍

As mentioned get a test done - You may have an air lock, is it losing coolant?

Worth messaging this seller to confirm PCD and offset - This site says they are the same https://www.wheel-size.com/size/subaru/outback/2015/ https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393003802626?hash=item5b80da2002:g:T9YAAOSwYc5fpBtD

possibly ex dibble but look like a generic afteremarket set

looking good - try using this calculator to give dimension changes based upon your existing wheel offset vs possible future options. https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

lovely motor, good luck with the sale - As sales posts go you are missing the usual under bonnet / engine bay shot 😉

Put a resonated mid section on my daily, dropped approx 4 db but still has quite a bit of meat to it - will see how it is on a longer run and if it is still a bit much at sustained higher revs

Brutal!! 😁

Wotcha and welcome - looks like you have the full list of items there, may be missing a couple of sensors that the new loom would attach to. WRT the adding turbo to existing setup you would need to check your piston setup, compression ratio etc as I believe the NA engines run higher compression. A turbo block will have all that correct from the start

If it is a private sale then create a thread in the 'for sale' section

Again I would suggest creating a thread in the "for sale" section, include details, pictures and a price

Thats good news 👍

Hi - Sorry for your loss. Your motor looks like an import turbo wagon, prices for subaru's these days seem to be all over the place. You could advertise on Facebook groups, (There are groups for barn finds and specific subaru cars) it does look as though it will need going over / recommissioning but will make a nice project for someone. Knowing if it starts / runs will help but if not it means someone will need to trailer the motor away. I would look to members who are more experienced on the classic motors for a price - I would guess at £1500 due to the unknowns but it could be a £3000 car if there is no rust on the rear arches, the motor runs and it can be driven

Great write up - thanks for sharing

Wotcha and welcome - There is a max level on that bottle so I would first check without the engine running that the level is not too high. after that I would check for the radiator cap is ok as the seal lifting is what allows pressure and fluid to be released into that bottle. After that it may be you system is being over pressurised somehow - possibly head gasket failure?

Wotcha and welcome - I wanted a GT4 back in the day but finances could not quite stretch to it - had a 200sx instead which got me into just as much trouble 😁 Great that you know exaclty what you are looking for and I do think you will ned to travel as I have only seen 1 or 2 gravel express motors.. ever, quite the desirable model particularly with all the right bits still in place Good luck with the search and keep us updated

Hi Justin - You have posted a comment and included a go fund me site, if people want to donate they will, if they do not they wont. Given you are new to the forum and your first post (however well intentioned) is requesting money I dont quite know what you were expecting. WRT advice for raising funds I would suggest a localised approach in the community where the individual has had a direct impact and therefore continued future benefit might generate a greater reponse as people a) know him b) can see the results of his work

Fittings are the same, look on ebay, Facebook parts group as you are midlands based try Pole position in Wolves as they have some parts knocking about also try Nippon Auto Spares Ltd derby

Nightmare - but great to hear you have it resolved 👍