mondo

Well then I bow down to the "super mechanics"

If I had a dollar for every time someone stripped a thread in alloy...............

Best invest in a torque wrench when working with alloy.

Strange but that flange is normally the oil return.

My NZ new has HID\'s

Where did you learn this crap from?. If you think this is ok, then go start your car, then remove the battery and see what happens

Lol Its a fact marc, although it usually shows as a coil code.

Faulty reverse switch on gearbox can cause a top end miss.

You have had a good run out of it at 275k, put up with it or put a lower K used one in.

Depends on the oil change intervals, subaru recommends every 7500km\'s max, most "its just a car owners" will only do every 10000kms.I change mine every 5000kms on my 04 which has done 185000kms without a problem.

As many as it takes I supose, would you waste your time posting the same advise again if someone posted some new info about it?.

The only difference between GT 2l turbo and spec b is the 18" rims.

As far as 5w-30w oils go, dont use them if you like to use your subaru in the high rev range, you are likely to damage a big end bearing, 5w-30w is just to thin.Subaru recommends it for "normal" driving because it gives better fuel economy.If you go to a subaru dealer and ask what oil for high rev driving, they will give you 10w-60w.

Lots of info, thanks.Manual is td04hla-19t.I\'ve managed to source a complete brand new rolling center assembly, so it will be an easy swap into the housings

Ok then its a td04 twin scroll, anyone had to get one rebuilt?