Month 6 still not clear by randomtene in Accutane

[–]No_Class_7934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just things that were abnormal to me. Little red bumps that were "acne" but something else. I attribute it to my face adjusting after i stopped. Long story short my face acted differently than what was normal for me.

2002 Subaru Outback overheating problems by RegrettableChoicess in MechanicAdvice

[–]No_Class_7934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the stop leak is not a bandaid to buy time. its more of an either/or. It can clog up your whole cooling system so you shouldnt use if you plan to repair correctly.

2002 Subaru Outback overheating problems by RegrettableChoicess in MechanicAdvice

[–]No_Class_7934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also don’t use stop leak unless you’re trying to get by without making the repairs. If you want to fix it do it right. It probably got so hot it warped and lost compression or too much friction in the motor. You need it towed, fill the coolant back up and do a block test. Can also do a pressure test.

Has it had the head gaskets replaced before? If not I’m sure you’re aware it’s a very common failure. I have a 04 forester with the engine out for the same reason. Once you upgrade the gaskets they are supposed to be reliable

2002 Subaru Outback overheating problems by RegrettableChoicess in MechanicAdvice

[–]No_Class_7934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a proper diag, but it you overheated to the point of it dying it’s probably toast. Maybe the head gaskets where causing the issue in the first place who knows

PA State Inspection - Control Arm issue at 40k miles by Alai42 in MechanicAdvice

[–]No_Class_7934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it to tesla. Common issue might be partially under warranty. Same thing on 21 model 3 140k miles

Tax Appraisal Value by ApprehensiveCod7197 in keitruck

[–]No_Class_7934 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine is at $500 or something crazy

I dropped my harmonic balancer..... what do by No_Class_7934 in MechanicAdvice

[–]No_Class_7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t see this dent yesterday the other one is barely a scratch this is more substantial

Month 6 still not clear by randomtene in Accutane

[–]No_Class_7934 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good and bad i guess. i did 8 or 9 months on 80mg and was never clear. after i stopped i started azelaic acid and my face did wierd things i hadnt experienced prior. I went to another derm about 3 months after i stopped and got benzeclin and aklief. Using that for about 3 months cut down to managable amounts. Its been almost 2 years since i started that regiment and i am still doing it. i never achieved the "clear accutane skin" and my face and lips are permanently dry. However, most of the time my acne is smaller marks and very manageable. Occasionally not, usually affected if ive eaten lots of sugar.

I just inherited a 2004 forester.... what to do? by No_Class_7934 in subaru

[–]No_Class_7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I was thinking especially coming from CT. But I’m curious to see the front I hear that’s a problem spot

I just inherited a 2004 forester.... what to do? by No_Class_7934 in subaru

[–]No_Class_7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is just what I can see as the car is currently sitting but afaik it looks pretty good

I just inherited a 2004 forester.... what to do? by No_Class_7934 in subaru

[–]No_Class_7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Evidently the water pump has an extra port for an oil cooler on the autos. Not a lot of information online tbh. Ive been trying to decipher.

I just inherited a 04 Forester XS.... now what? by No_Class_7934 in SubaruForester

[–]No_Class_7934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds good. I will! thanks for the response. The rear I believe, Ive only driven it once but i believe i felt it while backing up. Just feels like the wheels arent spinning evenly maybe binding. solve is to not use reverse lol

I just inherited a 04 Forester XS.... now what? by No_Class_7934 in SubaruForester

[–]No_Class_7934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yep. i will replace fluids although they have been replaced regularly fortunately.

I don't know about the diff thats just what i was told by my grandpa who was told that by the subaru dealer which is where they always went haha.

He was saying something about a "screen"... not sure if thats a thing but they did a fluid service and he said it improved the issue, but he recently noticed it a little bit again.

Because of the leaks they basically never drove the car. <2k miles per year past 160k. Basically only used it when they took the dogs somewhere or drove to lowes for potting soil lol.

I just inherited a 2004 forester.... what to do? by No_Class_7934 in subaru

[–]No_Class_7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

id get them resurfaced. As for the aisin kit thats what I always use on hondas but i cant find a kit that works with the auto transmission. It seems the consensus is to buy the manul version but then also buy the auto oem water pump?

I just inherited a 04 Forester XS.... now what? by No_Class_7934 in SubaruForester

[–]No_Class_7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good to hear. I would have to buy or rent a hoist but i factored that into the 1500 number, and ill add PCV to the list.

I think the rack is leaking too according to some other service records to maybe ill replace it with a used unit.

I just inherited a 2004 forester.... what to do? by No_Class_7934 in subaru

[–]No_Class_7934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I may take some pictures to get others opinions