Adamski

Just bought a '98 Forester and I'm pretty sure the brakes are going. I've done my fair share of brake jobs. Is there anything I should know about these Foresters before I get my hands dirty? I also called on pricing and the guys at NAPA were talking about a shim. What is the purpose of the shim? Thanks Adam

I looked in the reservoir this morning. I don't see and black gunk, but the collant in there is black, which I'm sure just because it hasn't been changed in a looooong time.....I hope.

Being that I don't know the history of the car, I'm going to take it in and get the coolant flushed and oil changed just to be safe. While it's there I'll ask if they can give it the once over.

Thanks guys. I'll get it to the dealership and get it looked over.

I just bought a '98 Forester with 90K on it. After reading my last posts responses and feedback on the net, I'm concerned. Did I buy a money pit? It sound like these have some serious issues and I can't afford to have a vehicle down every couple months, not to mention the cost of getting the job done. I paid $2500 for it. Should I try and sell it for what I bought it for? I'm an Environmental Inspector and need to drive my vehicle to appt's on a daily bases. Any insight is appreciated.

So, you're saying to remove the whole exhaust to swap the sensor out?

Thanks for the help and welcome guys. I plan on tackling the O2 sensor this week. What side of the car should I tackle the O2 sensor from?

Hi guys. Just picked up a '98 Forester with 90k on the clock today. It was more of an impulse buy because of the great shape it was in. This is my first Subaru and don't know much about them. It has the 2.5l motor and it's automatic. It is throwing a code. It P0141--Bank 1 Sensor 2. I'm assuming its the O2 sensor, is there anything else I should be looking at? The 2 rear tires are shot. My buddy has 2 tires that are in good shape and in the size I need. Will I be ok throwing them on there with the other brand of tires being AWD? And anything else you guys want to stick in there as far as tips and tricks is appreciated. Thanks Adam