Mitchy Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 The Forester has a single dash holder, one in the top of the centre armrest/stash, and two fold-outs in the rear of the centre console. Plus a million little hatches and hidy-holes. The Legacy is weird and just has the centre console stash. There was a blanking plate in the dash centre, where the (EU optional?) double cupholder should be. As can be seen, I have remedied this oversight. I do not care about the rear cupholders, three young kids, -less to break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) .. Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) On my way back from work yesterday I stopped at a station for refreshment and to top up my screen squirter bottle. I noticed an ever so slight smell of coolant which always puts me on alert. First I looked at was the slightly soft upper rad hose area, and hey presto, there was little dry patch of whitish deposit on the belt cover. The hose had finally begun to perish externally and had a teeny weeny split. It wasn’t actually leaking with the engine idling, strangely enough, though I could feel the spot where the split was with my finger. I bit the bullet and steadily head homeward, some 20 miles, watching the temp gauge all the while. No harm done, and with no noticeable coolant loss, letting it all cool down I did a quick nighttime change with the lovely new expensive genuine hose I bought just last week... Seems just fine now. new and old romantic evening in Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) Testing the Forester’s 15x6 steelies with the standard Yokohama Geolandar 205/70 R15. This is with the 1.5” strut spacers, awaiting arrival and fitting of KYB Legacy Outback struts.... If the authorities allow this setup, I shall be fitting a set of Geolandar G015 A/T on the original Legacy alloys. Cannot fit much more rubber under there. I have to take precise suspension clearance measurements because these steelies have 48 offset and the Leggy alloys have 55. I also have the opcion of some 15x7 alloys for the Forester (offset 48) but I am not certain whether I want to stretch the tire over that extra inch.... Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) I’m getting the clearance I need now with this setup. The 7 inch wide wheels are really tasty though.. Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) But I really like the bog-standard Forester steelies.... Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 19 hours ago, Mitchy said: But I really like the bog-standard Forester steelies.... Said no one ever! Looks good mate! *almost* makes me want to do a lifted sedan. But I’m a wagon boy at heart (or ute, either way!). Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 4 hours ago, el_freddo said: Said no one ever! Looks good mate! *almost* makes me want to do a lifted sedan. But I’m a wagon boy at heart (or ute, either way!). Cheers Bennie .....But they’re 5-spoke alloy-disguised steelies. 48 offset compared to 55. Perfect for off-road, ding repairs etc And they remind me of slot-mags! I took the original 7” alloys off the Forester and replaced them with these! Yup I’m a freak. I might keep em on and put those alloys back in the Forry. Or just keep playing until missis says ‘enough!’ Its starting to get taller, especially viewed from the rear! I haven’t even put the Outback struts in yet, so will be taller still...Now for the roof rack and some front bumper mods and we’re all set. Oh, and timing belt, water pump, oil change due, ARB spacers, lower BJs . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 I would have bought an Outback if there had been an option, but this was what there was for the money and I don’t regret it a bit. The Forester does a fine job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 (edited) 150,000 kms!! -still a baby compared to some. Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) I have just finished the belt, idler, water pump service. What are the odds of taking off the belt covers and finding the belt and crank perfectly located for a belt service. This car was ready for its new belt! The cams pullies were off by 1/2... Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) I replaced the still good-looking Dayco belt (with only 30,000 mi but 8 years old) with the genuine OE Unitta part. New SKF idlers including the tensioner idler replace the 22 y. o. Koyo originals, by now dry-spinning and an ever-so-slight waggle to them, Aisin water pump, genuine thermostat (quite expensive, but looking at the original one which still seems ok still I can be happy that it will last ‘forever’), new genuine cam/crank oil seals (crank was seeping), oil pump inspection/service, new oil/coolant etc... Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) Easy job with all the tools and parts to hand, took the radiator out for a flush and easier access to the motor. Refurbed oil pump, new water pump, seals.. Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) Love to see those new bits in- here’s to another 100,000 kms: I got worried cranking it over, - the starter sounded strained and it was reluctant to fire, but then she took and purrs like a kitten! Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) Burp ‘em the ghetto way.. A chopped water bottle with some teflon plumber’s tape works a treat got to get those bubbles out Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 No, I’m not running a K&N, though whilst its damp season there is no dust in the air, so maybe I’ll test that K&N air filter out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armedequation Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 looking good! definitely agree with Bennie, that color is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Very unusual for the belt and crank pulley to align like that for a cam belt change! You should go buy a lotto ticket And I’ve done the drink bottle cut down burping method many times! Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) Next to go in: Legacy Outback KYBs all round, Forester rear sway bar brackets and new strut bump stops. Should be in for new-year.. And then I’ll be buying a set of Yokohama G015’s. Edited December 28, 2019 by Mitchy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 I have even managed to get the roof bars on with a home made deflector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 Sniff! On my way to work this evening I hit a damp patch a tad fast on my favourite bit of road... tail went light and i got sucked into a stone wall. The rear right fender is toast, along with the bits which hold the wheel on. I’m pretty sure that I will not be fixing this! I’m presently sitting on the tow truck on my way home, remains of The legacy sitting behind me. I am looking at a 200,000 mile 1991 2.2 4WD station wagon as the replacement... what can I salvage from my once beautiful 2.2i 4wd? obviously the motor is a likely candidate to put in the 1991 car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 Here’s the probable next car: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 That sucks mate! Just about everything will be interchangable between the two vehicles, other than rear panels etc. With the rear struts I think there is a difference with these but I think it’s the top hat and spring rate. You’ll love the wagon! Glad you were ok. Not fun, but everyone is safe, that’s the main thing. Cheers Bennie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 Thanks Bennie I’m sad for the car, it was so clean and low kms plus all the little things I had done. Any how, Lesson learnt, no real damage done, and now I have a ton of spares. Plus I really need a wagon more than a sedan. Stay positive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchy Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 And this one is 2.2 non-interfence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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