LegacyB4

BE5 2000, just done lil bit more than 200,000kms. Replaced primary turbo at 189,000kms with a Forrester TD04 hybrid. Have owned the car for 5 1/2 years, brought it with 128,000kms on the clock. Best car I have ever owned

I have a silver 2000 RSK B4 if interested

I need to replace the SRS module and clockspring due to the one in my car has fried somehow. Does anyone know whats involved in replacing this? Is this a straight swap, plug n play, or does the module need to be reprogrammed to suit the car? Thanks

I have a VF27 turbo in my shed if anyone is interested in trying this little trick. PM me for details

I use Penrite 10w50 on my B4 - it runs really smooth and quite, done 198k

EJ208 RSK B4 clutch master cylinder at 132000kms Primary turbo VF31 at 189000kms on the same vehicle

Is it normal to have a 15L/100km for a turbo B4?

I know alot of people on here from Auckland recommend Highbrook Automotive, and I have heard great things about them as well. I used Innovate Subaru in East Tamaki for a turbo repair job and found them quite reasonable

Would an 02 sensor be a contributing factor? That issue seemed to come up alot on the UK legacy forum. My car is duue for a service, but its only 1000kms over due....Im sure that wouldnt be the sole reason drinking too much juice

Another random question...this time about fuel economy. Now that my B4 is approaching the 200k mark, there are a number of issues that is popping up. Most of it is just general wear and tear and due to recent financial restraints, I havent been able to get on top of it. So its fair to say that things are starting to mount up However....I have noticed over the last month my fuel economy has decreased drastically. I normally would get around about 450kms from a full tank of gas, now I get around 300 - 350kms. What would cause a drastic drop in fuel economy? I love my car but this is seriously starting to get on my nerves!! Any advice or ideas to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated

Hmm intresting...I been told by someone else that I need H1 6000K bulbs, I have brought a set a couple of days ago and they look right. But now I have a new problem...I have found the bottom of my inside headlight caps are screwed in place at the bottom

I have just blown one of my HID bulbs on my B4. Im just needing to know which spec bulb I\'d need to use as a replacement. I have never had HIDs before, any guidence would be great. Thanks

Hey guys...dumb question!!!: Can a 1999 B4 (Rev B?) be fitted in place of a 2000 Rev C RSK EJ208 and fit onto the gearbox? I have heard there is no real difference between the two specs, but Im double checking

Something that I have been told recently: If you have a VF31 that needs replacing, you can use a VF25 or VF26 in its place, and vice versa. The housing is exactly the same, the only difference is one of the turbine shafts is 1mm bigger in the VF31....I think its the back one, but I dont remember

Hey all....Ive just had my VF31 turbo give up and die on me, I have a VF25 as a temporary replacement just to keep my car going, but now I am thinking that maybe Id like to upgrade the turbos. Any thoughts/ideas/suggestions that I could use to upgrade? Vehicle is a 2000 BE5 RSK-B4 Legacy 5 speed manual

Confirmed today that the primary turbo is on its way out....its now whining really loud when accelerating and its now starting to blow white smoke

I tried removing downpipes to check for shaft play but not really having much luck. I did notice that the TMIC had oil inside it. Can this be a problem?

Update: I have replaced sender unit 3 times and issue is still persistant. Im now thinking it maybe an issue with the guage/cluster itself

Ive just done a change with Penrite 10w50....it has improved performance and has silenced my engine significantly. Its a bit pricey but I recommend it

Any advice or a how to guide for removing and installing a primary turbo for a BE5 RSK? Primary is a VF31, and is on the early stages of letting go, so i think it needs to be replaced. I want to do it myself but Im unsure of what to do. Any help, tips and advice will be greatly appreciated

Old post I know, but I thought this might be of interest to anyone who owns any make Subaru from 99 - 09. I recently purchased this to use on my B4 Legacy, and its an awesome piece of equipment to have. It just plugs installs and plugs into any windows based computers http://www.stahlcar.co.nz/subaru-9909-usb-diagnostic-tool-p-193.html?zenid=0f94fb4d862d507d1d7f5f348146ba22

If you're still in the market for a turbo timer, I have one in a box somewhere collecting dust. Let me know if you're keen

I have a 2000 RSK-B4 with a knock sensor issue atm, Its really gutless on acceleration only when the CEL light is on. Do you notice that your CEL is on while its not boosting properly? If so, it should return to normal preformance once the CEL goes out. To me, what you have described is a failed knock sensor, but Im no expert and this is my experience

Yea...I was leaning that way too haha

Hey all....either Im blind or blonde but I cant figure out how to upload pics onto here. Help would be greatly appreciated