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+1 for 181.fm

You should try installing the free torque app. You can monitor lots of variables from the ECU and check CEL+ clear them if needed.

Nonsense. Switzerland for example is awash with them.

I am referring to the LGT and OBXT as per USDM specs (EJ255). Switzerland may have been the only country which really sold the LGT for a short time (and maybe a bit Germany) that I know of. Just lived 2 years in Scandinavia and currently in France (driving my OBXT). They have never been sold in most of these euro countries. If there are any OBXTs, they must have been imported from the states. In most of euro land, they just sell the 2.5i, 3.6R, and 2.0D. I know a guy from Finland who just bought an LGT which he got from California, and another dude from Spain who imported the engine from Florida.

current models in Switzerland for the OB: http://www.subaru.ch/data/docs/download/1065/fr/Outback-Caracteristiques-techniques-Equipement.pdf

current legacy models in Germany: http://www.subaru.de/fileadmin/downloads/modelle/legacy/PreiseDaten/Legacy_2012_10_08FINAL.pdf

Thanks, Dave.

 

I'm about to ship off a kit to Finland this week! Craziness.

^Curious to know who that is cause there are VERY few LGT/OBXTs in Europa land.

Oh hmmmm that would be easier. Only thing there that scares me is all the rusted bolts that have never been broken loose.

True. PB Blaster to da max .

I knowthis walkthrough is for the front which i still need to do. But for the rear do you have to remove the whole trailing arm? Or is there an easier way. I was an idiot and forgot to do my cv boot when i did my rear trailing arm bushings.

You apparently don't have to:

1. remove the rear differential

2. remove the axle nut and rear drive shaft

Now lets see if i can find the bolts...

Good luck on that one!

You must have a big garage with lots of car parts then if it was that hard to find.

Thank you, good sir!

not a problem.

Filled the gas tank Friday night, didn't drive the wagon all weekend. When I got to work today dash is reading 25.6mpg.

 

Cruise control most of the way to work set at 68 and down as slow as 63mph. That was after the WOT getting on the highway in 4th gear to 90mph up the first hill.

How long was your commute?

I'm just sorry that you had to take a hit to your carfax and insurance.

^yeah that's true. At least though, you'll be able to explain what you fixed if you ever sell your car since you are getting involved in the repairs. Good on ya.

OH btw, I took about 65 pictures but figured you didn't need to see all of them.

^Who says so? I want to see .

if you yank your pan from an impact and do not have a replacement reinforced oil pickup in hand to install when you do it you may kick yourself.

^+1.

Lmao beat me to the punch! Careful w my cadaver! Lol

Sorry....need to get it out first.

I'll post them later.

it's all good. I was just teasing you.

I've been taking pictures.

^yeah --->

subscribed. found out yesterday that the front right boot is torn.

 

grease all over the downpipe. smells really "manly."

Unfortunately so common. Good that you caught early. Well, how couldn't you ....

Yes, *Original* stock turbo, and a Subie stock up pipe from a STI. And as noted, there are others who have higher mileage on stock, although mine is a '06. I doubt that is any sort of a record.

SBT can correct me if I am wrong, but I believe there are not that many at all above 150000 with original everything.

FWIW - scobaru05 is at 193K on original stock everything. Scotty is at 191K on original stock everything.

That's outstanding. I hope that I'll get there. only @ 50000 though.. It'll be a while since I only drive it for trips and stuff (ride bicycle to work).

I wasn't able to undo the axle nut without undoing the crimp, which I ended up chewing completely up so I can't crimp it again. I am not sure if that's a big deal so I ordered a new nut through the dealer. Is that part crucial, shouldn't some thread locker and a good amount of torque on it be enough?

You have to order a new nut? Cause when I bought the OEM kit to change my boot, it came with a brand new nut. Huh...

IMHO, I'd get a new nut and make sure it is properly torqued and crimped. You don't want to waste a wheel bearing.

Yup, stock turbo, no engine probs. I do have a stock catless UP and an Infamous1 tune.

I change oil every 3k mi with Mobil 1.

^ daaang. good on you. I actually meant original stock turbo and engine. If that is really the case, then you may be the only one that I know of with that many miles still on the original turbo. Awesome!