Jeremie

@Delberti believe they are interchangeable, not completely positive. But in all honesty, I’ve already been quoted $800 for scrapping the two cats. If you’re willing to beat that, let me know. Otherwise that’s probably what I’ll end up doing exhaust wise, but that still leaves cat back section and exhaust manifold to turbo section.

@Crazycook99you did notice the grille has been sanded down and repainted right? Original was peeling. $25 shipped if you’re interested. @neeksimonsdo have it and works, just need to pull it. $20 shipped if you’re interested

Additional photos attached. Something in particular you looking for or the whole car? Got an offer in mind?

Hey guys - 2005 Subaru Legacy GT w/ approx 251,000 miles. Car had previous turbo replacement, now lost cylinder 2. Do not have the funds or space to keep, so seeing if there is anything someone might be looking for or possible the entire vehicle. Car is automatic, all the upgrades that come with GT model (leather, heated seats, sunroof, 6 disc changer), other than KN drop in filter car is all stock, brand new tires with less than 300 miles. Car was babied and taken care of by previous owner and it shows, other than expected wear in the seats I have not come across any rips, stains or damage on any of the carpet, seats, dash, headliner, etc. Car is located in Carson City, NV 89706

Sweet. I've had the DP actually out at one point, so already fought the rusty bolts

Oh wow. Alright, so atleast maybe I'll be able to get half my money back on scrapping the exhaust parts alone. Those parts I'm assuming just pull off and go right to the recycler as is, nothing special to it? Interior and exterior are near excellent condition too. Anyone looking for parts?

Yea, apartment living is little rough with working on cars. Dude was asking $2,500 - accepted my offer of $2,000. When purchased I was already aware it needed new transmission mount, tires sooner than later and passenger CV joint, so I've replaced both engine mounts, the top wishbone mount, transmission mount, passenger cv axle, spark plugs and all 4 tires. So you figure I'm probably out around $3,000 in the end.... Roughly, do you know approx how much engines go for whether new or rebuilt?

Carson city, nv

I'm sure the general consensus is the engine is toast. Failed turbo replacement by previous order may not have been done properly and destroyed the #2 cylinder. I never did manage to get a compression test in. I did replace the damaged spark plug and car does start, but it's clearly struggling and barely has enough power to even move itself without wanting to die. Actually, its running about the same right now as it was with the damaged spark plug still installed. Not quite sure what to do with the car at the moment. Don't have the funds to put into it sadly nor the space to store it. Given its engine condition probably be lucky to get anything out of it. Body is still clean! lol. Unfortunately I learned a valuable and expensive lesson with this. Should have done more research and can clearly see why seller was so eager to take my offer on the car. Oh well. But did want to thank the various guys in this thread - I expected a lot of jokes, fun poking and maybe even a little bit of trash talking over the car situation - but every single person who did comment had advice or questions to keep me moving in the right direction. Not sure if I will end up in another subie or not nor was this one ever really running at 100%. But shit was fun when it actually was running as best it could.

Hey - sorry there hasn't been any updates. The benefits of living in apartments has apparently caught me. Cry baby neighbor complained enough times of me working on the car that now its not as easy. I got stuck trying to get the compression test going and had to stop - so at this point car has 3 of the 4 spark plugs back in (replaced damaged one) and the timing cover has also been replaced. Once that 4th plug is in I'll have to see about getting the car moved to be worked on, fixed, sold or whatever.

3 of the 4 plugs are already out. #3 plug gave me issues which is when I broke the cover, I just stopped at that point. I have not turned the engine, turned the key or turned anything really since I broke that cover - didnt want to take any chances. Looking online, it does look like autozone has a borescope that can be rented. Maybe take a look with that while waiting on the cover and compression test.

Ok, so I CAN do the compression test with the cover damaged how it is - just need to remove the cover and take off any of the broken pieces first? Will a possible rod bearing show up on a compression test?

I'm afraid to even ask, #ynansb....?

Perfect, thank you! And yea, it doesn't look too terribly hard - just extra work I shouldnt have had to do.

Plastic fell inside. Was that the repair manual for this car? Sweet. I do see the socket you are referring to as well.