casm > 1999 Subaru Forester
1999 Subaru Forester
| Owner: |
casm (All of this user's registries on SuperMotors) |
| From: |
SW, VA, U.S.A. (Other registries in VA) |
| Year, Make, & Model: |
1999 Subaru Forester (Other Subaru Foresters) |
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| Nickname: |
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| Mileage: |
125133 |
| Engine: |
2.5-litre EJ25 flat-four. Naturally-aspirated, bone stock. |
| Drivetrain: |
4EAT transaxle, 4.444 gears. |
| Notes: |
S model, pretty much fully-loaded. The goal with this vehicle is to net 30%-40% of the offroad capability of my 2000 Jeep Cherokee but with 50% better fuel economy.
As purchased, the vehicle had a no-compression issue on the #4 cylinder. This turned out to be the result of a burned/cracked valve and failed valve seal. As part of the process of repairing that, the head gaskets and timing belt (two traditional problem areas with this engine in this year range) were also replaced.
Springs were shot and replaced with Ironman Offroad 35mm lift springs. Future suspension plans call for an additional inch of lift and longer-travel struts.
An auxiliary transmission cooler has been added to help with keeping temperatures down in hilly areas or when crawling.
The transmission controller normally splits torque in a 90:10 front:rear bias, sending more power to the rear as necessary. This is not ideal for the conditions I plan to use the vehicle in, so a secondary resistor pack has been spliced into the controller to allow for true 50:50 4WD. This is switchable and can be engaged as needed. |
| Last Updated: |
7/26/2011 |
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Maintenance & Modification Logs
| Date | Type | Mileage | Title / Description | $ Amount | | 07/25/11 | Maintenance | 126500 | Replaced PCV valve
Replaced PCV valve with OEM unit; this was to combat sudden oil consumption experienced over the past 1200 miles. | 8.43 | | 07/25/11 | Maintenance | 126500 | Replaced wiper stalk
Replaced wiper stalk with junkyard unit from 2002 Forester. Gained variable-speed intermittent front wipers and intermittent rear wipers. | 40.00 | | 07/17/11 | Maintenance | 126200 | Replaced transmission filter
Replaced transmission filter with OEM unit. Shift quality improved substantially. | 38.63 | | 07/07/11 | Maintenance | 125133 | Major engine and other work
Replaced burned valve, head gaskets, and timing belt. Valves were adjusted. General tune-up work and other minor stuff. Installed Ironman Offroad 35mm lift springs. All four wheels aligned. VA state inspection issued. | 2,008.37 | | 06/23/11 | Modification | 125133 | Lift springs
Purchased Ironman Offroad 35mm lift springs to replace the shot OEM ones. Used part numbers SUB001B at the front and SUB002B at the rear. | 258.00 | | 06/14/11 | Modification | 125133 | LED exterior lighting
Replaced all exterior lights with LED bulbs. Most were recycled from the Brat, but had to order a few that didn't directly swap over. | 28.00 | | 06/14/11 | Modification | 125133 | Upgraded stock headlamp bulbs
Replaced the pathetic stock H4 headlamp bulbs with Philips Xtreme Power units. | 32.00 | | 05/28/11 | Modification | 125133 | Upgraded stereo
Upgraded stock AM/FM cassette player to a JVC KD-A815 head unit with XM receiver. This was done to permit handsfree operation via Bluetooth as well as better integrate my phone's navigation capabilities with the vehicle. | 270.00 | | 05/14/11 | Modification | 125133 | Cellphone mount
Installed Pro-Fit cellphone mount. This is a no-drill mount, using existing bolts behind the dash to provide a bracket suitable for keeping the phone accessible while driving. | 58.00 | | 03/28/11 | Miscellaneous | 125133 | Purchase
Purchased car as a non-runner due to burned/cracked valve on the #4 cylinder causing a no-compression issue. | 800.00 | | Total | 3,541.43 |
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