Hi Chadwick - your timing is perfect as here in South Australia I’m going to buy another Subaru XT - I’ve owned nine Subarus over thirty years including WRX GC98, XT Turbo 2010 Forester and Leone Wagon - I am selling my Hilux 4WD as running costs here are double compared to running my Subarus - you’ve done well with the condition of your XT - I’m looking at XT Turbo Foresters between 2003-07 as the forums indicate they use a semi-closed aluminium block design and multi steel head gaskets where the non-turbo use open block and the problematic steel/granite gaskets - what are your thoughts? - I look forward to watching your work on the.XT.
Thank you very much. I’ve always been a massive fan of turbo Subaru’s of this vintage. I find them to be quite stout and reliable but maintenance is everything. Regular oil changes, timing belt services, and spark plugs go a long way towards them living long lives. Difficult to find stock, the Forester XT is one of my favorites.
Great project 👍
Thank you. It’s a fantastic machine.
@@autoobsessivegarage I want one but looks a bit complicated to work on
Just bought the identical car this week
What are the details? They are getting harder to find.
Hi Chadwick - your timing is perfect as here in South Australia I’m going to buy another Subaru XT - I’ve owned nine Subarus over thirty years including WRX GC98, XT Turbo 2010 Forester and Leone Wagon - I am selling my Hilux 4WD as running costs here are double compared to running my Subarus - you’ve done well with the condition of your XT - I’m looking at XT Turbo Foresters between 2003-07 as the forums indicate they use a semi-closed aluminium block design and multi steel head gaskets where the non-turbo use open block and the problematic steel/granite gaskets - what are your thoughts? - I look forward to watching your work on the.XT.
Thank you very much.
I’ve always been a massive fan of turbo Subaru’s of this vintage. I find them to be quite stout and reliable but maintenance is everything. Regular oil changes, timing belt services, and spark plugs go a long way towards them living long lives. Difficult to find stock, the Forester XT is one of my favorites.
Love the video. Can you buy me one now 🤝👍🏾
Haha thanks. Half the battle is finding a clean one to buy!
Sway bar end links?