Well, here we go.

[AWDFTW]

 

I have entered the turbo community. My wallet preemptively weeps.

[Pleides]

Just a quick reminder to check your oil level

[AWDFTW]

Oh yes. It is a lovely ticking time bomb.

 

121,xxx miles. One owner since new. 100% stock everything, no mods anywhere. Always premium fuel, always synthetic oil every 3000-5000 miles with records.

 

Regular 3rd generation Outback problems: HVAC blend door actuator makes a racket, parking brake boot is torn, center console doesn't latch, rear hatch struts are shot, auto dimming mirror is dead, dash is a bit sticky. And a bazillion small door dings from hospital parking lot daily driver status.

 

Getting used to it right now. Spring/summer will bring a new PCV, inspect/remove banjo bolt filters, cat-less uppipe, "bulletproofing" the TMIC if needed, AOS if needed, fresh ATF-HP and gear oil, and maybe a Cobb AP. Timing belt, valve cover gaskets already done. Trying to maximize reliability.

 

And she needs a name.

[Max Capacity]

The Blue Goose

 

How's that for a name, you could call her Goose for short.

 

Remember the movie Top Gun...

[subisubisu]

Looks nice! Congrats.

[AWDFTW]

Here's my updates/plans for the vehicle. My goal is as reliable of a daily driver as possible without sacrificing every single MPG.

 

Problems:

Parking brake boot torn. Replaced.

Cigarette lighter/power outlet loose and/or nonworking. Ehh, the plug in the center console works, so I don't care until I have to open up the dash for something.

Center console armrest does not latch. Not the screws, latch is busted. Meh.

Auto dimming mirror dead. Replaced.

HVAC makes a racket when vehicle turns off.

Leaky heater core or sunroof drain? Passenger floor mat wet. Cleared sunroof drain tube, problem solved.

Victim of Subaru sticky dash.

Rear hatch struts are going bad.

 

Upgrades in progress:

Yellow LaminX foglights. Done.

Tint.

Paintless dent repair and paint correction.

Disable DRLs. Done.

HIR1 high beam upgrade.

Subtle Solutions radiator shroud. Done.

Bulletproof kit for OEM TMIC. Done.

Cobb Accessport V3. Done.

Inspect/remove banjo bolt filters.

Catless up pipe. Acquired used, awaiting install.

ThermalZero uppipe blanket.

Grimmspeed crank pulley. Acquired used, awaiting install.

Grimmspeed master cylinder brace.

 

Possible future mods?

Cobb catted downpipe.

ThermalZero downpipe blanket.

Aftermarket turbo heatshield. Acquired used V1 Grimmspeed, awaiting install.

Grimmspeed crossover pipe.

AVO exhaust system.

Turbo upgrade to VF52 series?

Protune.

Suspension refresh.

HID Retrofit from TRS.

TMIC upgrade if OEM fails.

Turbo inlet upgrade if OEM fails.

AOS if needed.

Add Aux adapter for Ipod/phone.

Upgrade door speakers.

Edited December 30, 2021 by AWDFTW

[nannerbdale]

Check oil, look into changing all the rubber and fluids on it, keep up on maintenance and she will go a long ways. Welcome!

[AWDFTW]

Check oil, look into changing all the rubber and fluids on it, keep up on maintenance and she will go a long ways. Welcome!

 

I'm hoping to get a good while of out this one. The 3rd Gen Outback is my favorite platform and they are getting harder to find that don't need way too much work now.

[Max Capacity]

Save your money on the heatshield, just put gold reflective foil on the inside of yours. This one is cut for the vf52 waste gate arm and shortened for the 3" Dp.

Put the tape in there back about 2012.