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  1. Hi guys I'm having issues with my sunroof, it wont retract as the passenger side wont drop down with the drivers side. Ive had the glass off twice and everytime i take it off it i clean everything out, jiggle with it for a while and eventually get it moving perfectly, yesterday i tested it about 50 times back and forth before putting the glass back on. As soon as i put the glass back on it jams up again. This is doing my head in as i love the sunroof but cant use it. The sunroof has a big crack in it so im wondering if something has landed on it and damaged something on that side. I was wondering if anyone knew how to remove the runners and scissor mechanism from that side, there must be a way but i cant figure it out, im hoping i dont have to remove the roof lining to do it. If i can figure that out ill just go and take the whole mech out of a scrapped one as i was going to do that for the glass anyway. I know there's already been a few threads about sunroof problems so sorry for making another one. Thanks
  2. Hey, i spotted this thread last week and as i have the same problem i went and checked my drop links and they looked pretty worn. I ordered 2 of the MEYLE units and put one of them on yesterday. Knocking is already gone. :D I'm going to do the other one today but i wanted to say thanks to everyone in the thread. Just fyi, there fairly easy to do yourself but make sure you've got some good allen keys and some mole grips, the thread of the drop links spins with the bolt so you either have to insert an allen key and hold it still while undoing it with a spanner, or clamp the rubber side with mole grips to stop it spinning. Obviously i wouldn't do the clamp method when putting the new ones on so some decent allen keys are a must.
  3. Hi Everyone Finally got my forester last weekend and am loving it. Im trying to solve some little niggles, one of them being the headlight washers. I wash my car fairly often so i dont think they will ever get dirty enough to need the sprayers and id rather them gone. Ive seen a few cars like the one attached that have blank plates where the washers go which im trying to track down, i was wondering if anyone had any ideas. In the meantime does anyone know of an easy way to disable the sprayers, are they one there own fuse or am i going to have to cut the wires going to the switch because the amount of times ive cleaned the front only to get in the car and hit the button with my knee, spraying soapy screen wash all over the car its getting annoying. Thanks very much guys, im going through alot of the car this weekend so im sure ill be asking alot more questions and a few pics of the car might even wind up on here :) Jelly
  4. Hi Everyone, Thanks for all the fantastic information, i really appreciate it. Ive got alot of thinking to do i think as dont have that much money to play with so i cant afford to get anything with lower miles and i cant afford to have £1000 head gasket problems. From what ive read the head gasket issues mainly plagued early 2000-2002 foresters but i suppose its still a gamble. I have considered going for a 2.0 xt instead of a 2.5 xt but having driven the 2.5, my heart definitely says 2.5 :) I think im going to take all of your information and go and look at the car, if it doesnt show any of the problems you guys mentioned ill probably be driving home in my new to me forester in the next few weeks. One quick question for you stants, where did you get the tune as its something i was always looking into, mainly for power gains but if i can swap power for mpg to a certain point i think id be really interested. Again, thanks alot to all of you for taking the time to help me out.
  5. Cheers Rusty, How much are we talking on that head gasket if you dont mind saying and how long do they last? Ive already seen a copy of the service book showing the millage at each service and that all adds up, im going to make sure that it all matches with mot's and HPI check as well. Also what is the mpg like, if i can get mid 20's around town if i keep it off boost ill be fairly happy as thats what i get at the moment in my 3 series. Im sure ill miss getting mid 40's on the motorway though :( With the cost of the head gasket and the fuel and high tax, do you think its worth it?
  6. Hi Stants thanks for all the info. The Ride height doesnt look too bad (pic below), the current owner says that the owner before him put them on and he's readjusted them for more height so hopefully it wont be too bad, he's still got the original suspension so i could always swap it back. Its is indeed a 2.5l and its in Scotland, a mission and a half away from me in Birmingham but im working a few hours away their next month so its not as bad.
  7. Hi Everyone I was hoping some experienced subaru owners might lend me some of their knowledge Hopefully soon ill be getting my first subaru, a 2004 forester 2.5 XT. Im really looking forward to it but i was hoping for some advice on what to look out for and what to ask the current owner as the car is too far away for me to check it out and i dont want to waste a trip. The car has around 89,000 miles (which im sure really means 90,000) and will have a full mot when i buy it. Its just failed the mot with worn front droplinks, a leaking CV boot and a brake fluid leak which the owner is now getting fixed. Its had some work done to it including the cambelt, new aluminium radiator, BC Racing Adjustable coilover suspension & stainless steel exhaust. It also sounds like the car has been used for towing another car at least once. I was wondering what questions should i be asking, what should i expect when i go and see it and what should i be looking out for as red flags to turn the other way. I know im asking people to do alot of the work for me on this but i cant seem to find any buyers guides on the car or any consistent information of common problems. Im already aware of some of the more common little faults - window motors, sunroof problems, window wind noise etc but none of the main mechanical ones. Any help at all will be very much appreciated. Thanks Jelly
  8. Hi Everyone. I dont even have my forester yet but im already planning what i want to do with it. The one i am looking at has a boot like this - With the grey trim with subaru on it. I prefer the look when that part is colour matched and has the logo on it like - I was wondering if this part is easily removable for paint/vinyl/buying that part. Also somewhat related, are the sti style boot spoilers you can find on ebay for around £100 any good and are they difficult to fit? Thanks alot Jelly
  9. Hi Everyone, Im new to the forum and hopfully will be new to subaru soon. Currently in the process of acquiring a Forester XT SG (so if you want to get rid of one please let me know :)). Anyone active in the Forester Club section will probably be seeing me soon as i have lots of questions, ill do my best not to ask anything thats already been asked and answered there. Thanks Jelly
  10. Thanks alot, i was going to post in the new member section once i had the car but i guess ill do it now :)
  11. Hi, im new to the forum as im trying to get myself in my first Subaru. Im on the hunt for a 2003-2006 (i think) Pre facelift SG, although i would consider a facelift. Looking for under 100,000 miles ideally but ill take a look at anything. Im not sure what the rules are with posting Wanted threads in the for sale section so if there is a problem then can someone please let me know (and feel free to tell me off) Thanks alot Jelly
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