Jay762

Wotcha and welcome - awesome motor, probably worth putting an initial price

Wotcha and welcome. I own a 2.0RX auto hatch 2008 model. In answer to some of your questions. Yes it has a timing belt not a chain No mine does not burn oil The head unit I have in does not have a USB port but it did come with an 2.5mm headset extension jack in the centre console so with a short audio lead you can connect other media devices. It also has a bluetooth and in car phone kit. I have not driven a 1.5 version but I looked and the kerb weight is similar to the 2.0 so power to weight ratio will be a factor there. Fuel economy around town is normally 26 -28 with 40 on a long run. The 4 wheel drive is great but the chassis is no way as stiff as the wrx versions with the rear arb being 15mm vs 20mm. Brakes give good feel and initial bit but can fade with spirited use through heat. I have had no issues with mine other than a weeping bush on the rear differential front mount - I replaced with an aluminium version from an STI and saved just under a kilo in weight. The steering ratio is 15.1 vs 13.1 on earlier and later subaru models but the rack is interchangeable with a 14+ model. You could get clunks from worn front top hats (Suspension bearings) Check for rust / dirt build up on rear arches - there is a lip that tends not to be cleaned. The WRX-S cat back exhaust will fit with a larger donut seal giving stainless steel aftermarket options for replacement. Manual option gives slightly better 0-60 than the auto but at 9-10 seconds this is not a drag machine

There will be a 12v feed from your reverse switch or light itself (if aftermarket)

TGV is in the aluminum connecting blocks between the intake manifold and thes head x1 each side, they are where the injectors plug into.

Wotcha and welcome - For most NA's spending huge amounts of money does not net the returns you would like vs $$$ spent. I would suggest a high flow panel filter a high flow exhaust, maybe remove one of the resonators and or the cat. A map will return some gains by matching all of your changes to the engine optimising plus removing some of the wider manufacturing tolerances as it is then working at optimum so some midrange and a couple of mpg gained. focus on weight loss and chassis - improve handling and braking plus power to weight ratio

Yup Area 52 got a great rep

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IMO dependent on miles since last replacement, oil and filter change plus new plugs

It transpires the steering rack was already a 13.1 ratio so spruce up and refit old bushes with replacement Perrin items Brackets before cleaned Painted Painted and Perrin bushes installed Back in situ post all threads been chased and dressed Rose joints greased to prevent the rust that had built up returning, antiseize on threads stainless steel bolts and nuts plus split washers to lock all in place

Go petrol unless you intend doing over 15-16k per year and distance miles not urban driving and if you are still determined to go diesel consider a VW

Looking good - Good luck with the sale

Good luck with the sale 👍

Hi - what price are you asking?

Great shots!!

Hi - unfortunately not it popped up on the 'book of faces' and I can never find anything on there once I have read it 🤔

The original site suggests a TD04 from the impreza wrx

Wotcha and welcome - I have a 2008 2.0 Sport hatch auto with 79K on. Car has not missed a beat engine wise. Only had to service, replace a weeping bush on the rear diff mount, brake pads tyres etc. Engine has been solid. A recent post on another forum returned similar responses from other owners. I am looking at doing the head gaskets just purely as a precaution because the material used by Subaru is not particularly good quality - I have no issues with them at the moment.

Very cool - nice piece of history

Bargain!

Strange - The link threw up an error for me also but when searching the site you can find it... I copied the link to find it is exactly the same as posted but still does not work Some details, follow the link then look for the AV Panel: Subaru AV PANEL SET (Japanparts No :107-209-006) https://www.japanparts.com/parts/list.php?dl=1&cm=6&md_sm=25:142

I have intermittent hill descent control - when my wife is a passenger if the descent is too rapid there is a loud alarm that goes off 😆

how early do you mean? you will have a 5 x100 pcd which is the same as my RX but I am unclear as to the offset before 2008 even if the pcd is the same but from 2008 will fit This company reckon a 2005 will fit... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza-WRX-turbo-newage-1993-2005-5X100-Space-saver-spare-wheel/143253012347?fits=Car+Make%3ASubaru|Model%3AImpreza|Cars+Year%3A2008&hash=item215a8b7f7b:g:30IAAOSw0xBc3BdZ

I am in the same boat chum so can fully empathise ☹️

I was considering this brand as winter wheels https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Alcar-steel-wheels-9552-6-5x16-ET48-5x100-for-Subaru-Outback-Forester-Legacy-I/264454357562?fits=Car+Make%3ASubaru%7CModel%3AOutback%7CCars+Year%3A2014&hash=item3d92b5423a:g:kr0AAOSwsxVdcOze

Wotcha and welcome. This site does not list a 16 inch rim option for your motor...? https://www.wheel-size.com/size/subaru/outback/2014/