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Suggested that last night to him. I have had some weird issues when it comes to radiator caps failing. Thanks guys.

Will advise. New one to me. Never heard of that cap wearing out. He did text me back later and said he had been hearing air in the system at startup. Yeah...:-\

03 legacy Head gaskets replaced 2 years ago. Cap has been popping off here lately and causing coolant to spill. What could cause this? Not my car, just going by what my buddy tells me.

We had to do it several times on a WRX I was working on. Thing barely pumped up to half way and we drove it around town for about an hour and came back home and re-bled it. They suck and just take time.

Thanks Jason. I know what you mean. I been fighting to find time to clean it for a month.

Not much of an update but I did clean the old girl yesterday fairly well:

Bingo. My buddy accidentally bought LGT brakes for his 03 L SE one time.

The aem one on rsd looks to cross reference. http://www.rallysportdirect.com/AEM-Short-Ram-Intake-Red-Subaru-WRX-STI-FXT-2002-2007

Always can tell a genuine STi intake manifold. I have never seen a painted one that was spot on with the STi's.

Correct. 01 Forester will not have an immobilizer in the key. It can have a security system upgrade.

Really need to get that code checked out.

That thing is in great shape. Let's see some interior and engine bay pictures.

Imagine working as a warehouse picker of bearings.

I have an 05 STi and have had many other Subarus as well. The key to getting one used is confirming what life it had before you go to look at it. Luckily, I got mine from a guy who had it since 2005 and he also worked at Lockheed-Martin as an engineer. Took super good care of it and had plenty of records of maintenance. The main thing is he didn't call me "bro" on the phone. People do mod these things, that's a given. You just have to look at what mods the person has on them. I passed on several that had some obnoxious vent to atmosphere blow off valve. Here are some links with info for you http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=533787 http://www.iwsti.com/forums/faq-newbie-forum/24548-newbie-threads-interest.html

Here ya go: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Subaru_engines#Four_Cylinder

Oh, and what we talked about the other day regarding rotors for the brembos. I am probably going to go with these: http://knsbrakes.com/carSeriesDetails.php?car_id=54&series=Centric%20High%20Carbon%20Brake%20Rotor%20-%20Single%20Rotor I am not tracking this thing, just daily driving it.

Good grief Jason, that thing is huge on the XT. For reference:

I got the FelPro version of the gaskets from Advance Auto. Comes with everything you need. Make sure and use a coupon code and do the in store pickup option.

Jeeze, what a collection.

Digging that Brat-stache.

Your dealer should have the most updated version of the head gasket.

Come on down. Bring dinnner.

I had it listed on the Knoxville Craigslist back in 08 when I was selling it.

Man, I want another EA81. Moar pics.

Those are security bits that need the hole in the center. I have this set. It will give you an idea on what you need. http://www.amazon.com/SE-pc-Security-Bit-Set/dp/B0009U6AB4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340546555&sr=8-1&keywords=security+torx