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5330 messages,  Last post on Nov 13, 2007 at 7:31 AM

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#5326 of 5330 Re: New 4 pots and rims [paisan] by hondafriek Oct 24, 2007 (4:27 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Oct 23, 2007 3:28 pm) Mike I don't need rims now since I already bought a set of new ones.     Cheers Pat.
#5327 of 5330 Chat Night by pf_flyer HOST Oct 25, 2007 (8:11 am)
I guess tonight could be our Crew World Series party since last night's game makes me think there's a slim chance the Series might not last until next Thursday!   The Subaru Crew Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule
#5328 of 5330 2004 Forester turbocharger by lelands Nov 12, 2007 (5:04 pm)
My 2004 Forester XT fried a bearing in the turbocharger after 70,000 miles. The dealer said it was due to a faulty oil seal and is out of warranty. The dealer wanted $2380 for the part and $500 for labor. Since I am a pretty good mechanic, I would like to upgrade the turbo to a ball bearing unit and install it myself. Are the any turbos out there that can give additional horse power and good fuel mileage. I would like to spend $1500 or less but would be willing to spend more if I am convinced that it is money well spent. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Nov 13, 2007 7:19 am) dstew1 (Nov 13, 2007 7:31 am)
#5329 of 5330 Re: 2004 Forester turbocharger [lelands] by qbrozen Nov 13, 2007 (7:19 am)
Replying to: lelands (Nov 12, 2007 5:04 pm) hmmm... I would think if you got "faulty oil seal" in writing, you might have a leg to stand on with Subaru. I mean, 70k is alot of miles, but if it was a manufacturer defect .... i dunno, worth a shot, I think.
#5330 of 5330 Re: 2004 Forester turbocharger [lelands] by dstew1 Nov 13, 2007 (7:31 am)
Replying to: lelands (Nov 12, 2007 5:04 pm) I don't blame you for wanting to upgrade to a better turbocharger, as the TD04 unit used in the XT is pretty small for a 2.5L application, but I'm not sure it's that simple. Your XT's ECU is programmed for the stock turbocharger; if you upgraded it you would likely need a professional tune which can be pricey, and perhaps even require supporting modifications like a larger intercooler.   Try posing your question over at subaruforester dot org, the mod-savvy folks over there are pretty helpful.

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