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I have not yet bit the bullet and brought it to the dealer . As I understand they are the only ones that can trouble shoot this as it invloves turning on and off solenoids to pin point the problem . I was just wondering if any one else has experienced this kind of behaviour ? Bill

Hi , I have a 2001 Forester that had it's head gaskets changed at 95,000 km ( on warranty thank heavens) . This is higher mileage than average but mostly highway , driven by my wife , routinely maintained. Not impressed so far with reliability but my wife loves her car so I put up with the problems. I personally have owned Hondas , Mazdas, Volkswagens and had alot less problems ( all went over 200,000 km with only routine maintenance) : Sub 95,000 km issues : ignition coil replaced - cracked rear bearings clutch shudder head gaskets replaced constant engine light due to fuel tank pressure/solenoids soft brake pedal rear tailgate lift cylinder - one side 4 new tires at 70,000 km what's next ??? Bill

Hi , I have a 2001 Forester that had it's head gaskets changed at 95,000 km ( on warranty thank heavens) . This is higher mileage than average but mostly highway , driven by my wife , routinely maintained. Not impressed so far with reliability but my wife loves her car so I put up with the problems. I personally have owned Hondas , Mazdas, Volkswagens and had alot less problems ( all went over 200,000 km with only routine maintenance) : Sub 95,000 km issues : ignition coil replaced rear bearings clutch shudder head gaskets replaced constant engine light due to fuel tank pressure/solenoids sost brake pedal rear tailgate lift cylinder - one side 4 new tires at 70,000 km what's next ??? Bill

I am in Ottawa and have not had any luck with Subaru Canada. I was going to pay for it myself when the dealer was changing the 2001 Forester head gaskets at 95,000 km ( another story ) but the dealer said this is not a sure fix . I opted to leave the same clutch in and judging from your experience it may have been the right decision . Any ways it is on record that I have complained about this problem numerous times and would like to know how you got yours changed on warranty and where. Thanks, Bill

Will this work on a 2001 Forester? The pedal is very soft and I have tried changing the fluid and bleeding the lines, but no luck , I am hoping it will. Next Question , in anticipation of an affirmative, do you have sketches and/or drawings of the part. Thanks, Bill

Hi , I have a 2001 Forester (120000km) that is exibiting frequent engine light issues. I can clear the light by taking the gas cap off and re-inserting it. I have changed the cap but it has not fixed the problem. Subaru indicates it is a fuel tank pressure issue "somewhere in the system". The car was hit in the rear two years ago and repaired by Subaru. Is there anyone with fuel tank/system experience that could give me some ideas of what to check in the system? Thanks, Bill