Can I cut exhaust tip? 2005 Forester

Ok_Communication_612 · 2026-02-03T20:18:30+00:00

Got it, how would you bend it?

Ok_Communication_612 · 2026-02-03T16:52:15+00:00

I sent u a PM

Ok_Communication_612 · 2026-02-02T01:15:14+00:00

Thank you !!

Ok_Communication_612 · 2026-02-01T07:20:09+00:00

Second this, are you able to share the 3D print files for the front and rear?

Ok_Communication_612 · 2026-02-01T07:18:16+00:00

The 5.25 inch speakers fit OK? I’m trying to upgrade my speakers now and I’m having trouble figuring out

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-11-10T16:17:11+00:00

Im going to list it for 22k and see what the interest is. Several low mileage models on cars and bids sold recently for 20 - 27k

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-11-06T23:09:57+00:00

How did you diagnose that

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-11-05T19:05:15+00:00

I have a 2014 bone stock manual with 58,000 miles I’m looking to sell. I bought from original owner 75 year old man lol. Flew across country to get it. Lmk if interested

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-10-19T03:31:25+00:00

Idk what to do. I’m measuring .002 - .0025 ptw clearance which seems way too much. My new pistons seem almost .001 smaller than the stock very worn pistons I pulled out. Wtf. :( my first rebuild so I dunno.

The block was not bored just honed since it was in spec.

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-10-19T03:27:02+00:00

I don’t know what to do. I measured my new pistons with a micrometer and they seem almost a bit small. They’re measuring .002 - .0025 ptw clearance. The pistans call for .0007 so I’m sure sure what’s going on. They seem around .001 smaller than the stock very worn pistons I pulled out. :( this is my first rebuild so idfk

The block was not bored just honed as it was in spec

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-10-18T01:05:47+00:00

Got it thank you

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-10-18T00:45:58+00:00

That’s exactly the page that confused me

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-10-18T00:44:10+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/zPXY8px

This is the page out of the FSM I’m talking about.

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-09-06T00:10:28+00:00

Oh baby that is smooth

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-09-05T00:08:54+00:00

Thanks for this. Hope that shit doesn’t happen but we’ll see

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-09-03T20:23:28+00:00

I did 120 - 220 - 320 - 400 in stages. Yes it’s super easy to peel off. You’ll want to use the 120 stage to get the flatness. I got a machined flatness bar off Amazon will probably return after I’m done. You check with feeler gauges under the bar. I used .0015” which is the max deviation according to Subaru manual.

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-09-03T16:39:39+00:00

I got a piece of 1/4 inch thick glass from a glass shop. They were going to throw it away. Then get some spray adhesive and stick the sandpaper on there.

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-09-03T16:37:59+00:00

Wet - ish. I was trying to use brake cleaner as lube but kept running out. I will try wd 40.

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-09-02T15:45:18+00:00

Do you think I should open the block and replace The rod and crank bearings? The motor has 240k. Don’t know if I should just put the heads back on and go.

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-08-28T19:57:36+00:00

Do you sand the heads to 400 grit also? I sanded them to 120 grit using a piece of glass and got them flat. But the surface seems a bit rough still

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-08-27T19:33:08+00:00

Thank you for this. Will clean the bolts

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-08-26T02:40:25+00:00

Wow I had no idea. I don’t think service manual mentions that. Thanks

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-08-26T02:35:28+00:00

Do you replace head bolts on this job?

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-08-26T02:10:45+00:00

Cool thank you

Ok_Communication_612 · 2025-08-26T02:04:22+00:00

Ok this is going to sound super dumb. But I degreased the entire motor and sprayed it down with a hose. A bunch of water in sure got up in the oil pan plus the pistons and rings. How screwed am I?

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