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Hi, Couple of pieces of advice. Any sign of excess moisture underneath (how are the front fog lights looking? Fixtures rusted?)? Would suggest you get the oil cooler pipe at the bottom of the rad replaced/ checked out. You don't want this pipe failing as it'll start all sorts of problems with overheating and head gasket issues. In relation to the wind noise, I got hold of some tubular piping (can't remember the width though). Pulled back the rubber around the front door frames and slotted the piping into a little gap that's within there. You can't go too thick with the piping as the rubber will protrude too much and stop your window from going all the way up. Too small a thickness and it'll not be effective. Get the width right (and I did trial and error) and the rubber will be pushed out just enough to create a better seal. Didn't fix the problem 100% but it's wayyyy better than it was. The plastic gusset (by wing mirror) has split just at the top on mine and I think that's where most of the wind noise is now coming from. Steve.

Thanks for this. Can you send me the page details?

Hi, I'm looking for a replacement engine for my 2.5 auto Xten forester. 2005 reg but a 2006 model year. I live in ireland. Any ideas / assistance on what are the best websites to use / people in the know for getting an engine? Many thanks,

Yep and it's working a treat! And a fraction of the cost too. €130 vs €515. No brainer

Supplier in Northern Ireland let me down too. Have had a radiator customised for my Forester by a local specialist - just going to collect it now

Got a response advising unfortunately we cannot supply a radiator for this model Think I may have found something in Northern Ireland though

I've mailed them as the part isn't in stock

Thanks Stants, will give that site a try

Hi all. Just joined up and this is my first post. I've a 2005 (2006 my) forester 2.5 Xten turbo auto which I love to bits. It's in need of a new radiator but try as I might, I'm finding it impossible to source without going through Subaru Ireland (I live in Limerick) or from the US via ebay. I've tried a number of radiator dealers here in Ireland and the UK - providing them with the OEM number and none have any stock nor do their suppliers know when they'll have stock in. Subaru ireland want €515 for the rad... has anyone any suggestions on who to contact or best places to source a rad? thanks in advance