1999 Subaru Forester S Turbo Auto, Short MOT, SE London, Sold STC

[Marshall2810]

Could @brownnova @Talbotor another admin move this to the thread section please? Would make it easier to follow

[brownnova]

Done! 

[delux]

Been a bit too busy recently but the Forester started to develop a negative attitude towards starting.

I had previously changed the fuel pump as a boot to the fuel tank seemed to revive it but the car began taking exception to this treatment!

Didnt have the correct wiring diagram so got a rough idea from the impreza one...

Live from relay wasnt reaching the pump but was coming out the relay...

At a guess, given the cars vintage I would have checked from the pump forward but all my tools were at the front and it was too cold to fu...mess about so I checked at plug R1 in the drivers kick panel, and....no power!

Probably the least exciting pic on the whole website but this little bend i the wire caused by a cable tie was the cause of the problem! Being a smart alec fully equipped mechanic I pulled the wiring out, removed the offending wire, made a new one up with some nice new connectors and taped it up nice. Bloody wire!

Was in such a good mood I treated it to a wash!

Anyway, coming up to Christmas/my big annual holiday/shifting toolbox to latest contract so Forester is back to staring at the back of the lock up door until January.

 

[neacon88]

Hey, I've been a lurker on this site from some time, but haven't commented before. Kudos for saving the Forester, there aren't a whole lot left on the road anymore, nice to see one being saved. I have a 99 S Turbo that I hope to have back on the road in the next month or two. I also bought another as a breaker, and its the same colour codes as your one! Here is the advert just in case you need any parts:

 

Ebay advert

[delux]

9 hours ago, neacon88 said:

Hey, I've been a lurker on this site from some time, but haven't commented before. Kudos for saving the Forester, there aren't a whole lot left on the road anymore, nice to see one being saved. I have a 99 S Turbo that I hope to have back on the road in the next month or two. I also bought another as a breaker, and its the same colour codes as your one! Here is the advert just in case you need any parts:

 

Ebay advert

Hi! Thanks for that.

Im on holiday now but will be back by the end of the month (unless the island runs out of Kopperberg/Irn bru/bacon/sunshine)

What are the bumpers like? I can live with scuffs and scratches but the ones on mine are cracked and split.

If the bumpers are acceptable (and not a crazy price!) Ill get a list together and come down for them. Where in the uk are you?

[neacon88]

3 hours ago, delux said:

Hi! Thanks for that.

Im on holiday now but will be back by the end of the month (unless the island runs out of Kopperberg/Irn bru/bacon/sunshine)

What are the bumpers like? I can live with scuffs and scratches but the ones on mine are cracked and split.

If the bumpers are acceptable (and not a crazy price!) Ill get a list together and come down for them. Where in the uk are you?

The front bumper is shot unfortunately, the person before me put a saw to it to get at something behind it!

The rear bumper has plenty of scratches and marks, some pretty deep ones. But no cracks or splits that I can see. I'll get some closeup photos and forward them onto you via ebay, I see you messaged me there too.

 

I'm in Ireland by the way, but I could parcel large items up for courier if you were still interested.

Anyway, enjoy your trip!